Book 1: The Scarlet Thread (Kakashi Love Story)

Chapter 66

Izayoi's P. O. V:

Kakashi lets Chidori die down before turning to me with soft eyes.

"Are you okay, Izayoi-chan?" He asks in concern.

"Aside from a few cuts, I'm fine," I say. Kakashi seems relieved by that. The door to Toshiro's room opens and he steps out, looking at me in surprise.

"What happened? I heard the fighting," The blonde haired man says.

"The enemy showed up but then they retreated," Kakashi informs him.

"Oh. I'll have my healers tend to your wounds after you get changed," Says Toshiro.

"Thank you," I say appreciatively. Kakashi and I go back to our room, his arm around my shoulders. When we get back, I put on my purple pyjamas before we go see the healers.

They bandage up our wounds before Kakashi and I go back to our room to relax before bed. I sit on the edge of the bed.

Kakashi turns off the light before he joins me, now in a sleeveless black turtleneck and pants that he usually wears to bed.

I feel completely safe as he wraps me up in his arms and I fall right to sleep.

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The next morning, Kakashi and I get up and have breakfast before getting dressed. We then spend most of the day planning for the next attack from the two assassins, figuring out when they might strike next.

"I'm guessing they may attack later today, but probably not at the exact time as last night," Kakashi muses as we sit on the floor with his legs crossed and mine folded beneath me, my arms crossed over my chest.

"You're probably right. We should be prepared and on alert no matter what," I agree seriously.

"One of us should stay with Toshiro throughout the day," Kakashi suggests.

I say as I stand up, "I'll take the first shift."

Kakashi agrees, getting to his feet, "Good idea. Let me know through this if the assassins attack." He hands me a wireless radio that attaches to my ear.

I nod and put it on as I mutter, "Right."

I change into my Clear Heart Armor, grab Shoten and strap it to my waist before I exit the room with my husband. He and I go out separate ways as I find our client.

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"I must say, I do feel honoured being guarded by both The Scarlet Thread and The Copy Ninja," Toshiro says as we walk along a veranda around the back of the castle. He gazes at me. "I have heard a lot about you, in particular, Izayoi."

"Oh?" I pause and gaze out at the garden, seeing a couple of bluebirds bathing in a bird bath. "This place is beautiful."

"Thank you."

We continue walking but I sense movement from in the garden and we sit on the porch. Well, Toshiro did. I just stand next to him as I remain on guard.

It was soon sunset when I was walking Toshiro back to the castle, when I sense movement behind us.

I swiftly unsheathe Shoten and raise it to block the pink haired woman's sword attack. I glare back as Toshiro gasps.

"Well, yuu sensed my movements and blocked my attack," Says Yozoraoka.

"I am a sensory type," I mutter before throwing her back with a grunt. I tap my earpiece and speak into it. "Kakashi, they're here!"

I gasp as I jerk my head around to see Nanashi dashing towards Toshiro. He quivers.

I dart forwards to intercept the attack and prepare to block the samurai. However, there's a clang as Kakashi appears before me and blocks the attack himself, throwing the blue haired man back. He stands next to his accomplice.

"Toshiro-sama, get inside and get your guards. Izayoi and I will handle these two," Kakashi orders.

The blonde nods his head. "Okay. Thank you." He then runs inside the castle.

"Don't think we'll let you off that easily, Leaf ninja," Yozoraoka says, smirking with a dark look on her face.

We run at each other and clash blades.