Kakashi Hatake · Y/n story by @ghosty

The mission was simple. Infiltrate the Land of Rain's border outpost, retrieve the scroll from the vault, and leave before dawn. A standard B-rank, perfect for Team 7's first spy operation.

Naruto

shifting impatiently beside him Sensei, how long are we gonna wait? My legs are falling asleep.

Kakashi

not lowering the scope Until it's right, Naruto. Patience is part of the mission.

Sakura

whispering He's right, Naruto. This isn't a training exercise. One mistake and—

Sasuke

cutting in, voice low Someone's coming.

The warning came just in time. Three figures emerged from the outpost's side gate, moving with a fluid grace that spoke of years of experience. They wore black hooded cloaks, matching in design but far darker in purpose.

Kakashi

slowly lowering his scope Three of them. We'll wait for them to clear the perimeter, then—

The lead figure stopped. Tilted their head, as if sensing something. The movement was subtle, but Kakashi caught it.

Kakashi

voice barely a whisper ...No. It can't be.

The black-cloaked figure turned, and for a single, frozen moment, their gaze seemed to pierce straight through the treeline. Straight through the white cloak. Straight through eleven years of silence and grief.