Chapter 134: Where Kakashi Protects
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Kakashi watched as Sakura laid Obito's orange flowers at the cenotaph amid the plethora of other offerings. Kakashi had never been alone in his grief, but it seemed new members had arrived from the war's consequence.
Then they walked silently to Neji's grave, where there were already some white lilies. From his obsessive visits Kakashi knew Hinata came here every morning. Sometimes the shy, kind girl came with flowers, but more times Hinata offered words and tears to her fallen family.
Now with only one bouquet left, safely cradled in the crook of Kakashi's elbow, they went to Rin's grave.
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Word Count: 100
Posted: 11.26.2014