A/N: Aah! So sorry for the belated update! . I had my final exam for the semester today (YAY!) but now I'm free for quite a while so the chapters will be uploaded daily again. ^^ Enjoy!

P.S. Nee-chan literally means "big sis" in Japanese, but mostly children and teenagers refer to young women who are older than them as onee-san or nee-chan, just like Naruto does here. It's kind of like a nickname when children don't know their names. :)

Kakashi went to look for Naruto. He had to set things right before Naruto and Kaede could meet.

As he expected, he found him in the field near the village, training with Yamato to perfect his Rasen Shuuriken technique.

He went to stand next to Yamato, who was watching over Naruto so that the Kyuubi cloak wouldn't come out again.

"Kakashi-senpai," said Yamato. He stood up. "Naruto! Let's take a break!"

"Ahh, but I can go on!" said Naruto. Just then he saw Kakashi. He sighed and walked towards them.

"Kakashi-sensei," he said. "What's up?"

"Naruto," said Kakashi. "I need to ask you something."

"What?" asked Naruto, a little impatiently.

"Could you meet me at my place around 8 o'clock?" asked Kakashi.

"Your place? What for?" Naruto asked. But before Kakashi could even answer, Naruto already had a sick idea. He remembered Kakashi saying "I think I'm starting to like you" the other day. He quickly took a few steps back. "You don't mean…"

"What?" asked Kakashi in confusion. "I need to tell you something very important."

"About what?" asked Naruto suspiciously. "If it's that important, why don't you just tell me right now?"

"Because now is not the right time," answered Kakashi, making Yamato feel uncomfortable. "Not because of you, Yamato," reassured Kakashi him. "Ah," Yamato replied with an insecure smile.

"It's about your parents, Naruto," said Kakashi. "There's something you need to know about them." With that, he disappeared again. Yamato looked at Naruto, who seemed to be lost in thoughts. What could Kakashi want to tell him about his parents? And why now?

"Well, let's call it a day," Yamato said. "You've trained enough for one day."

Naruto didn't move. Yamato decided to leave him with his thoughts for now.

In the evening, Kaede had already moved her stuff into her new apartment. She went out for a walk, hoping to meet Kakashi along the way.

Naruto knocked on Kakashi's front door. Kakashi put his book "Icha Icha Tactics" away and opened the door.

"8 already?" he asked.

"Not all people like to be late, y'know," said Naruto. Kakashi laughed. He took his keys and locked the door. They went on their way through the village. Kakashi was just hoping that Kaede would be around somewhere.

"So, Sensei," started Naruto, "what did you want to tell me about my parents?"

"Listen carefully, Naruto," said Kakashi. "What I'm about to tell you isn't easy to understand. But I feel that I have tell you."

"Umm… ok," muttered Naruto.

But before Kakashi had the chance of telling Naruto anything, he saw Kaede walking their way.

"Hm, let's see," she said to herself. "It was somewhere around here…" Then she saw Kakashi and Naruto.

"Kakashi?" she asked. "Didn't know you already had plans for tonight. I was on my way to your apartment."

"Ah, I see," said Kakashi. "Well, you came just in time." Actually, she came a little early, but that's not really a problem, he thought.

"Just in time? Hey, you're that lady from yesterday!" said Naruto.

"Oh… right…" said Kaede with a frown and a blush.

Naruto was scratching the back of his head and forced a smile when he said: "Sorry about yesterday. Guess I scared ya a little."

Kaede forced a smile too and said: "A little. Right."

Kakashi looked at both of them standing like that. They really were siblings. They both had their father's smile.

"But you know, nee-chan," said Naruto, "you look exactly like my Sexy Jutsu. Guess I'll have to change it again…"

"Naruto," said Kakashi, "don't say things like that…"

"Sexy Jutsu?" repeated Kaede, trying to keep her temper.

"Erm, Naruto didn't mean it like that," said Kakashi, making soothing gestures.

"Yes… right…" said Kaede. She was still trying to keep her temper. "Well… Naruto, was it? Nice… to meet you," she forced herself to say.

"Nice to meet you too, uhh…" said Naruto. He couldn't remember her name. "Sorry, what's your name again?"

"It's… Michiko," said Kaede. Kakashi shot her a disapproving glare.

"So… Michiko," he said. "Did you go to the Hokage?"

Kaede nodded.

"Eh? What did you need from Granny Tsunade?" asked Naruto.

"I already got a new apartment," said Kaede to Kakashi, ignoring Naruto.

"Ah, that's great," said Kakashi.

Kaede suddenly looked a little sad. "But it was a little strange, though," she said. "Stepping into that office." She turned around and looked at the mountain in which the heads of all the Hokages were sculptured. "Just like it's strange to see a fifth head on that mountain."

Kakashi understood what she meant, unlike Naruto.

"Huh? You've been here before, nee-chan?" asked Naruto.

"If you don't mind, my name is Michiko," said Kaede, clamming her teeth. "And yes, I used to live here."

She was staring at her father's face on the mountain. She looked like she was about to cry again. Kakashi laid his hand on her shoulder. "You ok?" he asked.

"Yeah," said Kaede. "I'm fine."

Naruto looked at the Fourth Hokage's face on the mountain as well. "One day, I'm gonna surpass him," he said. Kaede looked at him in surprise.

"I'm gonna surpass the Fourth… and become Hokage myself," he said with a big grin.

Kaede stared at him. Is this kid for real, she thought. He doesn't know what he's talking about.

"You? Become Hokage?" she asked. "And how are you gonna do that? With that 'Sexy Jutsu' of yours?"

"Ha?" asked Naruto.

Now Kaede gave him an angry look. "You think becoming Hokage is something anyone can do?" she asked a little loudly. People were looking at them.

"Guys…" said Kakashi. "Calm down…"

"I'm not just anyone!" yelled Naruto. "I'm gonna become the next Hokage!"

"You really think an idiot like you can become Hokage?" yelled Kaede back. "In order to become Hokage, you need to be extremely skilled, strong and intelligent! An idiot like you couldn't possibly be able to protect the village!"

"What do you know? You don't even know me!"

Kakashi went to stand between them. "Come on, you two," he said, "knock it off. People are watching."

Naruto didn't care, but Kaede looked around. She calmed down.

"Fine," she said. "I'm outta here." She turned around and angrily walked away.

"Just remember this, nee-chan!" yelled Naruto at her. "I'm Uzumaki Naruto, and I will become Hokage! Don't you forget it!"

Kaede stopped. Did he say… Uzumaki? No, that can't be. Stubborn as she was, she walked away.

"Kaede!" said Kakashi, but she didn't listen to him.

"Kaede?" asked Naruto. "Wasn't her name Michiko?"

Everything got out of hand. Now what was he going to do?

"Anyway, Kakashi-sensei," said Naruto, "are you going to tell me what you wanted to say about my parents or what?"

Kakashi sighed. "I'm sorry," he said. "I'll have to owe you that one. I have to go and look for Kaede. I'll tell you tomorrow."

And with that, he took off.

"Huh? Hey!" Naruto yelled.

It didn't take long before Kakashi found her. She was standing against a wall in a small side alley.

Kakashi stood in front of her. "Hey, are you ok?" he asked calmly. After a short silence, he sighed. "We need to talk."

"Did he really say… Uzumaki… Naruto?" asked Kaede.

Kakashi nodded. Kaede exhaled deeply and walked away without looking at him. Kakashi didn't move for a while, but then he went after her.

"Kaede, I'm sorry," he said. "I meant to tell the two of you tonight…"

Kaede stopped and looked at him. "Why?" she asked softly. "Why didn't you just tell me when I asked you…?"

Kakashi sighed. "I wanted you two to meet first," he said. "You got off the wrong foot. You were mad at him. That's not a good way to start a sibling relationship, now is it? Look, I know you're still angry with him, but… it doesn't change the fact that he is your brother."

"I have a brother," she whispered. Suddenly, tears poured out. But she wasn't crying. She smiled.

This is the first time see her smile since she got here, thought Kakashi.

She was going to go back to Naruto, but Kakashi grabbed her wrist. Kaede looked at him. Her smile faded.

"What is it?" she asked. "Let go. I want to tell him."

"Maybe it's best if I talk to him first," said Kakashi. "You'd better not face him after fighting with him. That's just how Naruto is."

Kaede thought about it. Naruto was right: she didn't know anything about him. She was just mad at him about yesterday.

"But I need to talk to you, first," said Kakashi. "Come with me." He let go of her wrist and walked the other way. Kaede followed him.

They were walking in an abandoned alley. It took a while before Kakashi finally said something.

"Can I ask you something?" he asked.

"Hm?"

"Why were you so mad at Naruto back there?"

"Oh… well… because of yesterday," answered Kaede.

"Did he use that Jutsu?" asked Kakashi. Kaede nodded.

"I know he shouldn't have done that," said Kakashi, "but it seems like it's offended you more than you're showing."

"It's complicated," mumbled Kaede.

"Could you tell me anyway?" asked Kakashi.

Kaede looked down and stopped walking. Kakashi stopped and looked at her. She had a blank look in her eyes.

"Wherever I go…" said Kaede in a soft, lower voice. "Every time men see me, they can only see me as some kind of lust object…"

The expression in her eyes was completely different. Embittered. Angry. But at the same time, she showed no facial expression.

"Kaede…" said Kakashi carefully.

"Like I'm only living for their pleasure," continued Kaede, her voice growing louder with rage and pain. "They're all the same! I'm just a lust object to them!"

"That's not true," said Kakashi in a soft, but firm voice. "Snap out of it."

"Look at me!" yelled Kaede suddenly. "Is that what you want, too?"

"No, of course not," said Kakashi, trying to calm her down. "I'd never do anything like that to you."

"Liar!" screamed Kaede. "That's exactly what everyone I ever trusted said!"

"Calm down," said Kakashi. He laid his hands on her shoulders, pinned her against a wall and tried to calm her down. But before he had the chance to say anything, Kaede yelled: "No! Let me go! Let g—"

Kakashi covered her mouth with his hand. He didn't want people to hear her and think wrong of this situation.

"Kaede!" he said. "You need to calm down!"

Kaede kept struggling, her voice muffled by Kakashi's hand, but he could hear the panic in it. Just how many times has she been… Thinking of what must have happened to her made rage build up in his chest. But he had to hide it. Kaede was having a panic attack. His first priority right now was to calm her down.

But suddenly the look in her eyes changed again. When she looked at Kakashi, she stood still, but still tried to turn her head and get his hand off her mouth.

Kakashi slowly removed his hand from her mouth once it felt safe to do so. Kaede was panting, but she was calming down. Kakashi let go of her.

"I… I…" stammered Kaede. "I didn't mean to…"

"It's ok," said Kakashi.

"No, it's not," whispered Kaede. She took a few steps back. "I've been through therapy for three years and I still…" She stopped when Kakashi gave her a concerned look. "I… I should go," she said.

"Wait," said Kakashi. "You need help."

"He-help?" repeated Kaede. "You don't mean…"

"You need to learn to defend yourself," explained Kakashi.

Kaede blinked. "Eh?"

"Don't take me wrong, but…" He scratched the back of his head. "Well, you're quite an easy target," he said casually.

Kaede blushed, shifting a little awkwardly.

"You know," said Kakashi, "it seems like I won't be going on any more missions this week. I'll teach you some self defense."

"Self defense?" repeated Kaede.

Kakashi smiled and nodded. "I'll train you," he said.

Kaede was not quite sure if she should be glad or not. She felt another blush creep up her cheeks again. "Are you sure?"

"Positive."

She shifted awkwardly on the spot, but then agreed: "Thank you."

Kakashi came to stand in front of her and laid a gentle hand on her head, which made the blush on her cheeks deepen.

Before they parted ways, Kaede asked: "Umm, Kakashi, what about…"

"Naruto?" finished Kakashi. "That's all up to you. Now that you know, it's better if you tell him."

"I won't."

"Hm?"

"Well, not yet. I wanna see if I can become friends with him before I tell him," said Kaede with a smile. "Kind of what you just tried to do."

Kakashi chuckled. "Alright then," he said. "If that's what you want." Kaede nodded. "Thank you," she said.

They smiled at each other before taking off. Tomorrow was going to be the first day of their training.

A/N: Yes, this was a very long and slow chapter, but this is kind of important to the plot.

And yes, Kaede has been through a lot as a child, so she's had therapy to get rid of her fear of men... As you can see, that hasn't really worked, but without it she would've been in a much worse state than now, don't you agree? :)

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