The Double Dojutsu Kunoichi. [Kakashi x OC]

Undeniable Connection 🍋🍋

"The Hokage should be waiting for us," Shizune said as she took the lead, Kakashi, Kara, and Yamato following.

Kakashi nodded absentmindedly, his mind drifting to the mission details. As they approached the Hokage's office, he couldn't help but notice Kara stealing glances at him from the corner of her eye. Her expression was a mix of curiosity and something he couldn't quite place.

The door to the Hokage's office swung open, revealing Tsunade seated behind her desk, a mountain of paperwork in front of her. She looked up with a smile as they entered, her gaze lingering on Kara for a moment longer than necessary. Kakashi raised an eyebrow at the subtle change in Tsunade's demeanor but said nothing.

"Ah, you've all returned. Seems you found a lost stray as well" Tsuande said, glancing towards Kara.

Kara shifted uncomfortably under Tsunade's scrutiny, her cheeks tinted pink with embarrassment. Kakashi could sense her unease and decided to intervene before things took a more awkward turn.

"Actually, Hokage-sama, Kara here was a valuable asset on this mission. She showed up unexpectedly but saved our lives in the process," Kakashi spoke up, his voice calm and authoritative.

"Well, if I hadn't come along when I did, you would have been skewered like a shish kebab, Kakashi." Kara joked, causing Kakashi to chuckle behind his mask.

Tsunade raised an eyebrow at Kakashi's praise, a knowing glint in her eyes. She leaned back in her chair, a smirk playing on her lips.

"Well, if Kakashi says so, then it must be true. Welcome back, all of you. I trust the mission was a success?" Tsunade inquired, her tone shifting back to business.

Kakashi nodded in agreement, briefly summarizing the success of their mission. As he spoke, he couldn't help but notice Kara's expression soften as she gazed at him with a newfound admiration. It was a look that didn't escape Tsunade's notice either, her smirk suggesting she may have picked up on the chemistry between them.

"Kara, you stay here. The rest of you are dismissed for now. Take the time to rest while you can," Tsunade ordered, as she looked around at her team. Kakashi hesitated but Kara gave him a reassuring nod, letting him know it was okay to leave.

As Kakashi left the Hokage's office with Shizune and Yamato, he couldn't shake off the feeling of Kara's gaze lingering on him. Her words from earlier echoed in his mind, the playful banter they shared still fresh in his memory. He found himself chuckling softly under his breath, a rare occurrence for him.

Once outside the office, Shizune turned to Kakashi with a knowing smile, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "Seems like you two have finally made up," she commented casually.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow, feigning ignorance. "What do you mean?"

Yamato chuckled beside them, his deep voice rumbling in amusement. "Oh, come on, Kakashi. It's clear something happened between you two."

Kakashi's visible eye widened ever so slightly before he composed himself, a faint flush dusting his cheeks under his mask. "We talked. That's all." The memories of their intimate night together lingered vividly in his mind, sparking a warmth in his chest that he couldn't ignore. Kakashi cleared his throat, trying to push away the thoughts that threatened to distract him.

Shizune and Yamato exchanged a knowing look before Shizune spoke up, a playful glint in her eyes. "Just talking, huh? Well, it's about time you let someone in, Kakashi."

Yamato clapped Kakashi on the back with a hearty laugh. "Looks like Team Kakashi might have a new dynamic now. Who would've thought?"

As they made their way back to their respective homes, Kakashi couldn't shake the feeling of contentment that settled within him. The weight of loneliness that he carried for so long seemed to lighten, replaced by a newfound hope he didn't realize he was capable of feeling. Kara had managed to break through his walls with her stubborn determination and unwavering loyalty. Despite his initial reservations, Kakashi found himself drawn to her fiery spirit and the way she challenged him at every turn. It was a refreshing change from the solitude he had grown accustomed to.