A ninja must see underneath the underneath

Chapter 38 - Chidori outburst

Three days later, Naruto found two ANBU members knocking at their door.

"We have to speak to Hound." The taller one said rudely.

"Hound?" Naruto replied slightly mockingly. "Alright, gimme a sec." He said as he turned around.

"Kakashi! There's an ugly birdie and a rude kitty-cat at our door asking for you!" He hollered towards their room.

Kakashi sauntered out lazily. "What did you say? A bird and a cat?"

"Yeah, or something like that." He said as he stared rudely at both ANBU's masks.

"Oh. Hi Falcon and Wolf. What do you two want?" He asked as he leaned into the door frame slightly slouched.

"We have orders to bring you to the Hokage. Without the 'fox'." The taller ANBU said almost spitting out the last word as he gave Naruto a mean glare.

"What did you say you big ugly...." Naruto yelled angrily before Kakashi interrupted him.

"Naruto. Quit pestering the ANBU. I'll be back soon okay?" Kakashi said suddenly serious as he stood up straight and pushed the young shinobi back inside.

"See you later." He yelled out as he quickly closed the door and followed the two ANBU men.

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"Kakashi, thank you for coming." Tsunade said as the silver-haired shinobi entered her office.

"Did you really need to send ANBU's to my door?" He asked a little accusingly.

"I wanted to make sure you were on time for once. We have a lot to go over." She said sternly. "We have decided that you will become the next Hokage. Congratulations." She said with slight pride.

"Thanks, I guess," Kakashi said as he shrugged his shoulders.

"Stop being so nonchalant Kakashi!" She yelled out angered. "These are serious matters. We can't have a Hokage looking like he doesn't give a shit about anything!"

"Sorry. He quickly said as he straightened his back and changed his demeanor. I'm just not all that thrilled... Though I know Naruto will be."

Tsunade's frown softened as she heard the brat's name. "I'm sure he will be." She said with a small smile. "But first things first Kakashi. There are some papers you have to go through and sign. After that, we will decide on a date for the official ceremony to make things public. Feel free to tell your friends the news though. People will know soon enough anyhow."

"Did many councilmembers oppose?" Kakashi asked genuinely interested.

"A few yes. Mainly because of your attitude and transgressions. But many believed in you as well, including me of course." She said with a smile.

Suddenly, her face fell a little. "I have to warn you though Kakashi. Danzo was very angry and disappointed with the results. He had anticipated becoming Hokage himself. Just... try to mind your surroundings the following weeks, alright?"

"Sure," Kakashi said with a slight nod. He knew not to underestimate the Root-leader, but he didn't exactly fear the old man either.

After going through the necessary paperwork, Kakashi was free to return home. Tsunade had given him some informational papers. Sort of a job description, but much more elaborate. He had to go through it later, after telling Naruto the news. He was sure the blond was going to explode from excitement this time.

Kakashi's prediction didn't turn out to be far from the truth as the blond practically ran towards him as he entered their home.

"Well? What did they say? Was it about becoming Hokage? Did they choose you?" Naruto asked as he bounced from one foot onto the other.