Emiko Akiyama returns alone to the Hidden Leaf Village after her family has travelled the world by order of the Hokage for the last 19 years. Her brother's old friend becomes an unexpected solace in her new existence--a silver haired jonin by the name of Kakashi Hatake. As they search for answers, the truth begins to unravel and a much darker fate awaits... Intended for mature adult audiences.

Isamu Tatsuageru is the last known survivor of her clan. She is also the first born and heir chieftain. Her home was destroyed during a raid as she got out just barely with her life. She heads to the Hidden Leaf Village to start a new life as the 3rd Hokage takes her in. They place her in the ninja academy to see if she has any valuable skills to provide. She goes through her training and stages. Isamu returns home after a long solo mission. Now 21 she is returning to her home village and meets up with Kakashi her lifelong friend. She is placed as the second leader of Team 7 and is expected to help train them to become chunin. This is an action packed romance between Isamu OC and Kakashi Hatake...will their friendship turn into more? Will Isamu be able to control her clan's secret upon her return?