𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 ★彡 ᵏ.ʰᵃᵗᵃᵏᵉ

➙ 𝘹𝘷𝘪𝘪𝘪. 𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦

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THE DAY after the bridge incident, Yuri and her team were set to travel back to Kirigakure. Her team stood before the villagers and Team 7 from the Leaf.

"You didn't need to make such a fuss over us, really!" Yuri smiled, embarrassment etched into her tight smile.

"Nonsense! You helped save us from those nasty brutes! You least you deserve is a nice hot meal for the journey and a send-off." Tsunami hushed as she pushed another box of hot food into Sezaki's hand, making sure each member of Yuri's team had at least three boxes.

Tsunami stood before Yuri, bringing her into a bone-crushing hug. "Thank you very much for all your help. Not only for saving the day but also around the house! My home has never been so clean and organised!"

Yuri chuckled, releasing the mother from the embrace. "It's not a problem at all! You should tell your son and father to start helping more too. It's not just the woman's job, you know?" She tilted her head towards Inari and Tazuna who flushed shamefully.

Tsunami laughed. "I'll keep that in mind!"

"Now, we must get back to our village and let the Mizukage know what happened here," Yuri announced, bowing her head in respect.

"Wait!" The shrill voice belonging to Naruto called out. The genin of Team 7 came running up to Team 4. "Will we see you guys again?" His voice was dripping with hope as a large grin plastered his face.

Yuri cringed at the question. "I'm sure we will!" Sezaki happily answered in her quieter voice. The six genin hugged and it nearly broke Yuri's heart, especially when Inari joined in.

Yuri looked to Kakashi who stood by Tazuna. She approached him as he looked toward her. "I'm sure we'll meet again soon. For their sake."

He nodded. "It's a shame they had to get along so well. It makes hating you harder."

Yuri laughed, her head falling backwards. "Who knew that our soft spots would be our genin squad members, huh?"

Kakashi smiled as he bent down to be face-to-face with Yuri. "I'm still going to destroy you when we meet again."

The ombre-haired ninja chuckled as she brought her face closer to his in a sort of staring contest. "We'll see about that. Don't think your precious genin will stop me from cutting you in two."

The two backed away. Kakashi held his hand out to her, waiting for her to shake it, which she did. "It's nice to see you again, Yuri. 'Til next time."

"You too, Hatake." The two broke apart. Yuri bowed to Tazuna and waved at the villagers. "Come on now, you'll see each other again soon, I'm sure. It might be sooner than you think if we get home soon." She teased her genin. They waved at Team 7 before walking to the docks where their boat was waiting for them with their sensei leading them.

Kakashi and his team watched as they disappeared into the fog. "Sensei?" Sakura called out to Kakashi who was still looking over into the distance where they left.

"Hmm?"

Sakura gasped and jumped up and down in excitement. "You have a crush on Yuri-Sensei!"

Kakashi burned bright red. "What?! No, I don't!"

Tsunami chuckled as she patted Sakura on the head. "I think she's right."

Kakashi groaned in embarrassment. "Who could love such a heartless woman like that?"

Naruto scowled. "She's not heartless! She's a nice lady who helped us out when she didn't need to! Plus, despite your differences, she's letting us see Doremi, Sezaki and Yaragi again!" Naruto cheered.