Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Her Hero ❯ Not A Hero's Love ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter II: Not A Hero's Love

 

“Tsunade-sama, I'll go.” Kakashi said. “Huh? Go?”

 

The afternoon breeze was a bit warm even though sunset was at hand. The sky was slowly turning hot with the mixed colors of red, orange and yellow blazing across the sky.

“I'll go find Asuma. We haven't got much time.”

 

“Kakashi…”

 

“Even though I can't take the credit of being the hero who saved her, I would still do.”

 

“Who said you can't take the credit?” Tsunade asked with a raised eyebrow. “I am the Hokage.” She added.

 

“Tsunade-sama, who dared to go get the cure from the enemy's territory, even if he would die in the process?” Kakashi asked. “A…Asuma.” She answered.

 

“Then…he should get the credit. In the first place, he is. He is the hero.” Kakashi replied. Tsunade bowed and bit her lip. “You're just as stubborn as your father.” She said.

 

“I would like to request three chuunins and five ANBU, Master Hokage.” He said as he looked out the window. “That would do.” He added.

 

“Three chuunins and five ANBU. Are you sure with this?” she asked. Kakashi looked at her with determined eyes. “Yes.” He said. Tsunade pondered for a moment. Aftr some deep thoughts, she gave a soft nod. “I'm giving you five minutes to prepare.” She said. “Thank you.” He replied then went his way. “Don't be late.” She reminded. “I won't” then he disappeared.

 

He was walking out to the streets when someone appeared from behind. “I heard you're going.” Kakashi looked back and saw Gai. “Eavesdropping?” he asked. “Didn't mean to.” He replied shortly and readily. Silence.

 

“I'll be going. I have only five minutes to prepare.” Kakashi said then started to walk away. Gai nodded. “Kakashi,” he started stopping the masked jounin. “Maybe you think that you're not her hero.”

 

“But to us, who have seen your silent efforts, you are the real hero.” He continued. Kakashi closed his eyes. “You are her hero.” Gai added. “I'll be going.” Kakashi said and finally, disappeared.

 

You are the real hero...

 

You are her real hero…

 

…To us who have seen all your silent efforts…