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Kakashi's Thoughts


Kakashi looks out from the window into the horizon. The day is already at an end and the sun is setting down. He can see the shadows of Konoha gates creeping longer and longer towards Konoha. Today, he has seen to the preparations of the gates defenses. It is a very tiring day indeed.

Gate defense logistics and watch assignments have to be monitored and kept recorded. Kakashi has to see to it personally. Such was the work one cannot afford to neglect. But even though it has busied his schedule for the whole day, his mind was on totally different matters.

Tsunade. When will she wake up? His assignment as hokage hasn't been formalized still. It has been a week since their arrival at Konoha, but things are not going smoothly with the remaining 2 elders. Ironic that they want an immediate replacement of Tsunade when Danzou was still alive. Now they play their ball game, delaying the votes to be casted. But a lot of work has to be done, Konoha needs to be strong. Stronger. Temporary or no, he has the job of the hokage right now. But he still wish for the best. Tsunade has to wake up.

Karin. The girl has been keeping secrets. She doesn't want to be associated with Sasuke anymore, he understands that. Sasuke almost killed her. She actually hates Sasuke in Kakashi's opinion. But she doesn't want to betray Sasuke. She loves him. Should they break her so she will speak? Ibiki is the right man for the job. But they still haven't tried letting her speak with Naruto. Perhaps Naruto's "come to the good side" no jutsu can convince her. Yes they can try that tomorrow. Naruto has to speak with her before he leaves.

It seems the kid has decided to go back to Myobukuzan. That is the wisest decision he has ever made. Naruto is the game for this war. Akatsuki has serious plans of capturing him. And the safest place Naruto can be is in Mt. Myobukuzan. That made Kakashi wonder, If Akatsuki is really serious of capturing Naruto, why hasn't Madara? It seems Madara is playing a different game. "Why haven't i thought of this before?". But kakashi set aside that thought for a different day. War has been declared. Preparations has to be made.

Sakura. Poor girl. Her resolve was totally shattered. That last confrontation with Sasuke has proved to be a total disaster. She had every chance of dealing the death blow, but didn't. Kakashi can't blame her, she still loves Sasuke afterall. But why did she have to go so far as faking a confession to Naruto. Something needs to be done with her and fast. Tsunade has to wake up and beat her to her senses. Shizune has to deal with her for now.

Time to pack up now. Kakashi leaves the Hokage's chambers and closes the door. He can clearly remember the bluff Madara made. Kamui, He could have tried at least. He has lost a lot of his edge lately. Rin. He lost her already. He let the thought go. In his mind he is determined. He should step up his game. He will not lose anymore.

Looking towards the gate, the sun was already down. Darkness is already coming fast. As kakashi turns to go, he felt the shivers, and then a large explosion follows. He looks back. The gate, it is in shambles and he can see from the smoke that clouds the entrance of Konoha, 7 giant fingerlike shapes sliver in the early night sky. Kakashi looked shocked. There's no mistaking it. Those are 7 giant snakes.


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