The Queen of Masks [Sakura Haruno Story]

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After Kakashi had gotten over the shock of learning that his former student was now under the tutelage of the one and only Queen of Masks, he treated Sakura to lunch right after they had dropped off Rui Kato's unconscious body of at the Konoha jail unit and reported to the Hokage.

They headed to Ichiraku's for a bowl of ramen and a long overdue conversation.

Sakura finally realized just how much she missed her old sensei. She, of course, loved Kisaki-sensei, but she also had quiet a few memorable moments with Kakashi.

Laughing and chatting, the two headed toward the park after they finished lunch.

"Sakura, I'm so proud of you." Kakashi stopped walking and turned to face Sakura. "I always knew there was something special about you, but I never really expected you to come this far in so little time." He gave Sakura his famous close eyed smile, before it shot open.

Kakashi looked down at his midsection to see a pink haired thirteen year old girl squeezing him tightly.

Looking up at her former teacher with teary eyes, Sakura gave him a wide grin. "Sorry, Kakashi-sensei, I know you're not a hugger, but I can't tell you how much those words mean to me." Sakura then buried her face into Kakashi's chest.

Kakashi hesitantly wrapped his arms around Sakura's small frame and gave a tiny squeeze in return.