Seiri stood in front of the Hokage, hands clasped behind her back as she waited for Lady Tsunade to finish looking over the paper the red head had given her.

"You've really thought this through," Tsunade said with an approving grin, "I'm impressed."

"I wouldn't normally ask for help, but I know this is a huge undertaking..." Seiri said, slightly apologetic, "...and I know I can't do it alone."

"Well, you've proven to all of us that you're trustworthy, and I believe your report on that old Order of yours." Tsunade leaned back in her seat, staring out a window, thoughtful. "If what you've told me of the Priests is true, then they can't be left alone to their own devices." She sighed, "They're almost as big a pain in the neck as the Akatsuki."

Seiri laughed lightly, "I suppose it all depends. The Priests aren't out searching for the nine Bijuu, but their determination to carry out their contracts still causes a whole mess of trouble, all the same..."

Tsunade turned back to the red head, "Alright, I'll gather our most skilled ninja to help you carry out this mission. But don't put them in needless danger if you can help it."

"No worries," Seiri agreed. "They won't even see us coming. This should be a quick job."

Tsunade rested her elbows against her table, one hand resting on top of the other and she placed her chin on the top of her fingers, "One more thing," she added, stopping Seiri mid bow, "these children..."

"There was only a handful of them when I left," Seiri answered, "Most everyone in the Order is at least seventeen or older."

"I imagine they won't listen to reason?"

"I can try... I'll save the children, at least. But my main goal is to take out all of the elders. They're the guiding hand, everything will fall apart without them."

Tsunade nodded but her expression was dark, "I don't envy your position."

Seiri's own face became sullen, "Neither do I, but it has to be done."

"You're only just healed up and you're already off on another dangerous mission?" Kakashi asked, watching as Seiri went about packing some of her things for the trip.

"I'll be back," she reassured him, stuffing extra kunai into her bag.

Kakashi grabbed the red head's arm gently, stopping her and pulling her towards him in an embrace. "I know," he sighed. "Just be careful."

"Aren't I always?" Seiri beamed as she pulled away, winking at the masked ninja before her. She understood his concern, but there wasn't a bone in her body that told her she couldn't do this. She knew she wasn't going to die on this mission. The Priests were ruthless, but she had never met anyone in the Order that could best her.

That reminded her that she needed to brief the group that would be coming with her. Seiri knew Tsunade had already read them her report, but it couldn't hurt to make sure that everyone understood what they would be getting into. And if there were any questions, she would be able to answer them.

All packed and ready to go, Seiri stood before Kakashi, his onyx eye boring into her gold ones. "I promise I'll come back," she said confidently, raising herself up on tiptoes and pulling down his mask to place a soft kiss on his lips.

He seemed more reassured after that.

"Alright, I'll hold you to that."

"You know, I'm actually surprised you're not coming."

"And leave my trio to their own devices?"

Seiri laughed as she slung her bag over her shoulder, though making sure it wouldn't hinder her from being able to grab her sword that rested against her back. "They seem pretty capable."

Kakashi beamed with a pride she knew he didn't ever let show around his students, "Oh, they are. But we have a mission of our own to take care of, and I need to be there with them."

"Didn't you say it was in the Land of Waves?"

"Sort of. We're escorting a bridge builder named Tazuna there."

"I heard Naruto hounded the Hokage for that one," Seiri grinned, imagining it.

Kakashi rubbed the back of his head, "It got him what he wanted..."

"Well, you be careful out there too."

"It's just a C-rank mission, it'll be easy enough."

Seiri nodded and walked towards the door, "We'll see each other in a couple weeks then!" She smiled, Kakashi couldn't help returning the expression, then she was gone.