|| [Hatake] : Fascination : [Kakashi] || [Part VII] ||
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They were now just a few days until they reached the Tea border but were still on the narrow stretch near the Wave Country just before the company would need to veer south–west to get to the border, and Oriko and Kakashi’s relationship seemed to be the easiest it had ever been.
Oriko was steadily improving on her jutsu, the current problem on her list that she facing, was that she could only throw it two meters before it dissipated, (and in the process of her practicing, she managed to give Kakashi a minor hair cut – which nearly sent Ebisu into a fit and gave her a lecture on safety – something that had seemed to provide endless amusement for her sensei).
Nonetheless, she was improving and Kakashi (unbeknownst to her), kept his eye close the entire time to make sure that she wouldn’t endanger herself or the rest of the team. He did note, however, that she and Ebisu were on very uneasy terms and they kept their distance from each other – something which amused but didn’t surprise the masked Jounin.
Although Oriko tried to ignore her irritation with Ebisu, which had been bubbling the entire time, she had been trying to remove herself from the team which wasn’t sitting well with Kakashi, but he chose not to involve himself with the issue…for now at least.
“Ebisu-sensei, how am I supposed to use this jutsu in battle? It takes me ages...” Asano whined,
“Obviously, you practice to get better – you’re too slow, baka,” Tsanashi responded before Ebisu had the chance,
“Ah that’s true, Asano,” Ebisu began, pushing the glasses up his nose, “The jutsu will be easy and fast in time, you just need to practice; speed and accuracy will come naturally,” Asano allowed a cheeky grin to come to his face which nobody saw,
“Sensei… why don’t you show us how it can be used effectively in battle?”
“What? What do you mean?” Ebisu responded, unsure what his student meant,
“Why don’t you fight…uh…Oriko, and show us how a Goukakkyuu no Jutsu can be effectively used in battle,”
“A-Asano, it’s not appropriate for me to fight Oriko,”
“Why? It would be beneficial to me and Tsanashi and Izumi; it would be a good test for Oriko, and Kakashi-sensei can look after Shuuichi-sama,”
“Uh…well…Kakashi, what do you think?” Another arrogant grin found its way to the Jounin’s face as he pushed up his glasses, turning fully to face Kakashi as the entire company came to a halt. Kakashi turned to look back at his student, but answered rather than seeking her opinion;
“Well, it would be good practice for her; do you have any objections, Shuuichi-sama?”
“Wh-hang on- what? Why!?” Oriko spluttered, but it was largely unnoticed,
“No, not at all, in fact I would like to see a better showcase of Oriko-san’s and Ebisu-san’s skills and, I think, it would provide some light relief for the rest of us,” He smiled, flashing a warm, reassuring look at Oriko before nodding at Ebisu, whose grin widened. He bowed politely to Shuuichi politely before leaping and landing in front of the young kuniochi; who automatically stepped back into a fighting stance,
“First, we bow,” Ebisu ordered, pulling his heels together and flattening his hands by his sides, waiting for Oriko to respond, who simply stood staring at him before flashing her eyes over to Kakashi, asking the silent question, whose eye reflected little, but she fancied a smile.
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Hatake Kakashi: Fascination
FanfictionKakashi thinks he's in for a nice break, free from students, after Naruto's recent departure with Jiraiya, but he hadn't counted on a beautiful stranger turning up in Konoha whom Tsunade thinks would become a powerful asset were she to be trained as...
