The Uchiha Princess

~.Chapter - 33.~

"Wait a minute. Isn't that girl coming with us?" Tazuna asked "We will need all the Ninja we can get. Even if it is someone as weak as her." He continued, only person pleased with his remark was Sakura, who had a smug look on her face.

"Someone has to guard Tsunami and Inari just in case. Makaira can handle herself just fine, she is my second-in-command after all." Kakashi Sensei answered.

"Is it a good idea to trust her with the house?" Tazuna asked, still doubting her. Kakashi was now kinda getting annoyed with the constant belittling but couldn't do much she was following his instructions as well as Lord Hokages'. Sasuke was also at the end of his rope cause he knew she had kept a persona of a less capable ninja but what does this man think is the class of Hidden Leaf's ninjas. Thankfully Naruto was asleep for this or he would have tried to kill the bridge builder...again.

Makaira ignore it irking Tazuna and Sakura and looked at Kakashi. "Okay, I leave Naruto in your hands. He's pushed his body to the limit. Overdoing it, as usual. So, he may not be able to move today at all" Kakashi turns to Tsunami. "You are in safe hands, don't worry. She is stronger than she appears."

"What about you? You're still recovering yourself" Tsunami asked worriedly.

"Why? Do I look wobbly? I'll be fine" Kakashi chuckled, then shook his head giving them his closed eye smile as he assured them that he is alright. 

"No problem, Sensei. Consider it done! Also, I'm pretty sure that Naruto will wake up in a few hours cause havoc for you lot leaving him" Makaira grinned at him, throwing a thumbs up his way along with a nod. She then turned towards Sasuke giving him a hug which he returned tightly. Makaira internally smirked, she knows this is petty but she can't help it. She dislikes being treated in this way and it is not her fault that Sakura and she are unable to build a relationship. She wondered if that will change if the relationship between Sasuke and her is relived.

"That's also why you are here, Makaira. Keep an eye on him" Kakashi smiled at her.

"Be safe. Take care of yourself." Sasuke gave her a tight squeeze, he let go going back into his emotionless look.

"You as well. Contact me if you need me" She whispered to him before he let go.

"Come on! Let's go!"Tazuna shouted them already making his way ahead of them. Makaira sweatdropped, this man is stupid for someone who had begged for their protection. Who leaves their protectors behind?!

"Time to go Sasuke" Kakashi Sensei puts his hands on top of their heads, "Don't worry, I'll be with him. And Sasuke, well, you know her best so you're probably not that worried, she is, after all, an Uchiha."

Kakashi let his thoughts wander for a moment, Makaira's Sharingan is powerful and she has been working on her brother's technique, her appearance made her opponents underestimate her but with her past facade in front of Zabuza. She can be a useful hidden card when we need it. She is the strongest team member right now with the only disadvantage being her limited stamina, long-duration fights are not something she can handle right now.

Kakashi was not sure if Zabuza would attack today or not, or take hostages. If that's the case, it would be a good decision to leave Makaira out of this for now. She could be the mistake that Zabuza would make of underestimating. But if they attack her instead of them, that could be a problem. Makaira is strong but even she has her limits, she is not Shisui.

"So Kakashi Sensei. Are you sure about your decision to leave Makaira behind? I'm sure you know that we need her" Sasuke stated monotonously. How does this boy talk about his wife in such an emotionless manner in front of us and talking to her lovingly when there is no one around.