Musical Hands(Kakashi x Fem Naruto)

nineteen

Kakashi had placed Sakura on the couch in his living room and handed her a cup of herbal tea to sooth her hysterical crying. "I'll be right back, Sakura."

Kakashi muttered and left the girl alone once she nodded in consent. Heading over to his bedroom and almost had a heart attack when he found it empty.

He entered the room and closed the door silently, not to startle the pinkette, and snarled dangerously. Where the hell was this mate?! "I told her to stay in this room! Where did she go?" Kakashi hissed and sniffed the air.

Determined that Narumi had left his den about 15 minutes ago as a large portion of her scent was by his window. Kakashi sighed irritably and opened his window and sniffed around for her scent and whimpered slightly when he couldn't pick anything up. She had simply disappeared. Kakashi was about to chase his soon-to-be mate down when his ears picked up on Sakura crying again and sighed. He'd go after Narumi afterwards and kiss her till she swooned. Yeah, that was his plan.

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Naruto had successfully made her way towards the Shimura residents. At least she hoped it was the Shimura residents, but it looked like a traditional Japanese home and Naruto was sure it belonged to Danzo because of all the ANBU patrolling the area and had allowed for her to moved forward without restraining her.

She was also sure this place was Danzo's because the old man was waiting for her at the entrance to the compound. Naruto walked up to the elderly man and clasped her hand before her and bowed politely. Remembering everything she had learned in her travels and with Hinata. "Danzo-sama." She greeted in a respectful tone.

Danzo eyed the woman before him. "It seems you have heard of the unfortunate news of your attacker, child." Watching as she stood to her full height. Her blue eyes swimming with questions. He turned his back on her and said. "I will answer your questions inside. Come in for tea."

Naruto watched as Danzo left her at the wall of his compound and wondered if it was truly okay to be alone with this man on his territory. It seemed he knew she was hesitant when he stopped and stared at her with his sole eye that wasn't bandaged. Naruto's cheeks flared at the attention and asked respectfully. "Am I allowed on your property, Danzo-sama? I don't wish to intrude."

Danzo raised a brow at this odd girl. Normally, a person would follow behind him without question. "You are more than welcome on my property, Narumi-san. Please follow and don't fall behind."

Watching carefully as the girl still looked wary of him, but nodded and stood by his side instead of behind.

He didn't question her and led her into his large home and towards the tea room where a set was already prepared for two. "Take a seat." He motioned for the cushion as he sat opposite the blonde woman.

Naruto sat down with practice grace she had picked up from when she was a child.

Tucking her legs underneath her bottom and hands over one another on her lap. "Thank you for your kind hospitality, Danzo-sama. Shall I serve the tea?" she asked with a nervously gulp.

She only had a handful of attempts of doing the tea ceremony with Hinata and was nowhere near ready. She'd just have to fake it till she made it.

Danzo nodded for the girl to do the ceremony and watched her critically from his spot. Her form was graceful, elegant yet held a sense of ferocity…she was like a prowling tiger ready to pounce on her prey. His eye narrowed. Who was her prey? Was it him to get the answers she seeked?

Danzo realised, although this woman seemed gentle and innocent, she was more than capable of tearing apart her prey if provoked and shoved into a corner. An interesting combination from a woman that was almost raped last night. As she warmed the ceramic cups, Danzo spoke up. "What questions do you have for me, Narumi Yuki-san?"

Narumi kept her calm position going over the ceremony as she gently answered. "I understand if you find me odd after this question, Danzo-sama, but I must know. Why…dispose of my attacker instead of placing the man behind bars like the laws state?" she mixed the tea gracefully and awaited her answer.

Danzo found her skills hypnotic. The tea ceremony was like an exuberant show to those with a keen eye and stuck in tradition like him. He found himself slightly excited to taste her tea. Though her choice in attire…he would make her wear formal clothes while visiting him. Yes, he intended to meet this young woman more. She was FASCINATING

 "Indeed I could've followed the laws placed before Konoha, but your attacker was found by me and therefore as an elder of Konoha, I have certain rights over offenders I find before the military police or shinobi. The rights being the punishment of those I have captured. Usually, I would have sent the man to the torture department in IT, but what I witness last night was unforgivable." He caught her gaze as she finally poured the tea. There was confusion in her wondrous blue orbs. "In normal circumstances I wouldn't seek or wait for the victim to come to me, but alas there is something worthy within you that has caught my eye."

Narumi placed the tea before Danzo and returned her hands to her lap. "So the death of my offender is supposed to appease me, Danzo-sama? I only feel guilt and remorse." She looked him in the eye as he reached for the tea. "I must ask, Danzo-sama. How did he pass?" Narumi hated formal language, but this was an elder she was talking to. An elder her guardians didn't take to. An elder that smelt of danger. Narumi knew by the look in Danzo's eye as she sipped on the tea, that she had made a big mistake coming to him for answers. She should've just kept quiet and ignored the death.

The taste of the tea on Danzo's taste-buds was tantalizingly sweet. The tea was beautiful…it was perfect…just like the woman before him. Refined with a dangerous edge and her beauty were unparalleled to any other. An added bonus. Not to mention she was young to carry a child and by the look of her finger, unwedded. A perfect woman.

"You shouldn't bear such emotions towards a man that meant you harm, Narumi-san. He deserved what he had coming to him, just as any other offender of his kind. To harm a pearl, such as yourself is unjustified."

The soft tint on her cheeks made his pride soar. It seemed he still held his charm he thought his dark heart vanquished a long time ago. "As for how I killed the man…a simple execution that will allow for his family an open casket. An execution that no person shall look into." Sliding his finger along his neck.

Narumi's eyes widen before she closed her eyes. "I see now. A simple yet quick and painless death."

"He was guilty, Narumi-san. Feel no guilt. It was I that handed that man his death and I shall take on your guilt." Danzo eased out.

Narumi eyed Danzo suspiciously. "And why would you do such a burden, Danzo-sama? I am more than capable of harbouring my own load without a helping hand to steal a few. You do not have to be so generous, Danzo-sama. Please allow me my pride intact." She requested.

Danzo only nodded as he finished his tea. "Very well. If this is what you wish, Narumi-san."

Narumi looked outside the window and bowed to Danzo. "Please excuse me, Danzo-sama. I have practice to attend to." As she stood, Danzo stood with her. What was up with this old coot?

"Narumi-san." Danzo voiced as he led her back to the front of his home and spoke. "Please give this old man the honour of having tea with one another again. This Friday at high-noon." He ignored her suspicious glare as they made it to his front door.

Narumi knew his request wasn't really a request, but an order. She bowed at the hips and replied. "I must consult with my family, Danzo-sama. Until then, please hold onto your request."

Danzo placed a hand on her shoulder. "Come around next time in the appropriate attire for a young lady, Narumi-san." Ignoring her words and entered his home. His devious plotting mind going to work. She would be a worthy conquer.