#kurenai yuuhi

[leiandroid]

kurenai yuhi 🥀

[jacksgreysays]

screaming at how kareru learns his poker face from KIBA because that's not the first person to pop into your mind when you think poker face, is it? but no it's PERFECT of course kiba is hard to read if you don't know him well?? insouciant devil may care little shit with a taste for gossip... it's so easy to dismiss him as little more than a loud annoyance. which is interesting, bc he laughed at the thought of shikamaru being dangerous post-forest of death right? wonder if he saw more even then..

:D thanks, anon!

KIBA having the best poker face out of his generation is very inspired by Kaitou Kid from Detective Conan and how his notorious Poker Face is him smiling to the point that his signature looks like this

But also, Kiba is incredibly earnest when he needs to be. When it suits the situation. I like to think that of Team Eight, Kiba learned the most from Kurenai, if not literal genjutsu, then the subtlety of projecting to people what they expect to see in order to get what you need done.

So, obviously exegetically its because the artists were like "gotta make the women sexy because how else do you know they're women," but if you join me in the teeth gritting diagetic space of... okay... disregard the obvious WHAT IS SHE WEARING? HOW DOES THAT OUTFIT MAKE SENSE? WHERE ARE HER PANTS? HOW DOES SHE FIGHT WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT HER ENTIRE CROTCH BEING EXPOSED? and just kinda... hrmph, very teeth gritting, maybe she wore it because people expect female genjutsu specialists to be a certain way and dress a certain way and, yes, maybe there's a lot of honeypot sort of missions where this is part of the reputation (although, tbh, I would HOPE the shinobi sent on honeypot missions are more subtle about their seduction strategies)

ANYWAY I'm getting distracted. What I'm saying is, yes exegetically it's because Kishimoto couldn't be bothered, but diagetically it's like: hey, what does anyone know about Kurenai except that she is a female genjutsu specialist? NOTHING. Because that's all she lets you see. And in the meantime you forget that, hey, she's a full ass JOUNIN. And you can't really get to JOUNIN rank based on genjutsu alone.

People look at Kiba: they see his grin, his Inuzuka tattoos, and Akamaru. They don't see anything else. And that's exactly what the Poker Face is for :D

[shadowwolflady]

Asuma’s Death

Part 3

Rai dressed in her black funeral clothes. A black three quarter sleeve shirt and black knee length skort. The slits in the side of her skort went up to mid thigh on each side for ease of movement. There was a bouquet of flowers on the counter she would bring for the funeral. She grabbed them on the way out.

The sky started to drizzle as she walked to the cemetery. Many others made their way along through the tori and down the steps. Rai was one of them.

It hurt for her to see her friend up there by herself. How she wanted to go and comfort her. Rai stood her ground, staying in the back as usual.

The rain continued to downpour.

One by one, people turned and began to leave. Yet Kurenai still stood in front of his grave.

Years from now. That would be her. Standing at the grave of her husband. By herself.

Everyone, save several people, left. Standing there in a daze, Rai lost track of time. Cold shivers raced her body. How long had she been standing there? Her clothes were soaked.

Taking a deep breath, she took a step forward towards Kurenai. She stopped next to her friend. Bending down, she placed the bouquet near the one Kurenai placed during the ceremony. Standing back up, she took a small step back. Something brushed Rai's arm. Brown eyes looked down. It was Kurenai's hand. She had reached for Rai. Her hand now held Rai's forearm.

Rai sat on the edge of her bed, sopping wet from the rain. The image of Kurenai standing up there alone haunted her. The foreshadow of the future for her. That would be her one day.

Rai had witnessed her friend crying over the past couple of days. The pain was excruciating to watch. She could only just imagine how it felt. True to her word, Rai tried her best to be there for Kurenai. Anko, Shizune, and herself took turns staying overnight with her to keep watch and keep her company. Kurenai leaned into Rai for support.

The day that would happen, she would be up there. All alone. Few people attended to support her. More attending to mourn someone they knew. Would anyone be alive then? Probably some of his students. What about her friends? Would Kurenai be there like she was for her? Or Anko? Or Shizune? Would she be forced to go through everything alone? No one to comfort her and watch over her while she would navigate this foreign path.

The Okami would be there, to help ground and guide her. But. All Rai could think about was how she would be up there. Alone.

This was the curse of being a demon in a human world. Demons out lived humans. This was the pain that she was warned about. Until she died, she would continue to be alone.

Rai found herself playing with her ring on her left hand. It was an attempt to soothe her and remind her of the love she had for her husband.

After a warm shower, Rai laid in her bed. The image of her standing alone at the grave of Kakashi burned into her conscience.

As Rai feared, Kakashi left with Shikamaru and a team of ninja the moment they caught wind of where Hidan and Kakuzu were.

That was her future.

Rai hugged him as he went to leave. This stopped him from opening his apartment door. "Please be careful." Kakashi turned around and embraced Rai.

"I will." Kakashi told her. He closed his eye and took in her scent.

Rai leaned back and quickly slipped his mask down and placed a passionate kiss on his lips. He kissed her back. Pulling back, Rai looked at his handsome face, cupping it in her hands. "I'll be waiting."

Kakashi closed his eye and rested his forehead against hers. The cold metal plate pressed into her warm skin. "I love you, Rai."

"I love you, too, Kashi." She said his nickname. He had to peel himself away and pull his mask back on. Pulling himself from her arms was the hardest thing he has ever had to do. Shikamaru was waiting for him. Rai saw him off with his group.

Days passed, Rai had a knock on her door, it was Anko telling her that they were back and Kakashi was fine, and headed for the hospital to get checked out. They were back! Rai left her apartment in a hurry to the hospital and found his room. She raced down the halls, getting yelled at by staff.

Rai grasped her wedding ring that was looped on a string around her neck. She prayed to Kami that Kakashi would be alright and make it home to her.

“Rai?” Her name from his mouth barely left his lips before she leapt into Kakashi's tired arms as he sat on the cot. “Wha- Ow!”

“Sorry,” She said. She was just so happy to see him. He didn't have the strength to fight or complain too much, so he just let her.

He checked out fine and was given a clean bill of health, except for chakra exhaustion.

Of course. Tsunade always did this to her. Maybe she should petition the council and elders to allow her the full bereavement period.

The moment Kakashi was discharged, a shinobi came in and handed Rai a scroll. Rai's heart dropped. Kakashi hadn't even gotten up off the cot yet and the discharge nurse was still talking to him.

Kakashi knew all too well what was going on. He encouraged her to go, that the Hokage wouldn't call for her unless it was absolutely necessary. Rai nodded, taking the scroll. She turned and gave him a small peck on his forehead before turning to leave.

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[maartslamdunk]

Same. And those good times. 🥹🫡

Search and Destroy

[yamatotallyoffthedeepend]

Never Have I Ever

A kkyam summer camp vignette for the August event at @tenzoscabin, ft. prompts: summer, camping, friends ☺️

[evilkitten3]

shoutout to the twelve (12) naruto women who are confirmed to be jounin and are also not medical ninja! (thanks to @tora-the-cat for compiling the naruto women list with me)

yuuhi kurenai

temari

samui

pakura

ringo ameyuri

kurotsuchi

nii yugito

uchiha mikoto

umino kohari

maki

kazamatsuri moegi

hyuuga hanabi

you did it, ladies! you beat sexism!

[syncro-cyclone]

[trans-duckling]

A Slow and Tender Love: Realization

Words: 6,657 Summary: After the events in the Land of Waves, Kakashi needed to decompress somehow. Normally, sex with Gai would be his first option, but his friend was suddenly 'not interested' anymore. Except. He was apparently fine with going out with other people, looking for a 'slow and tender love'. Something Kakashi believed not being able to give him, since that was not what he wanted... Right?

A week after the incident in the Land of Waves, Kakashi’s mind and body decided to act on their own accord without asking him first. See, he had managed to ditch paperwork and instead train with Gai in one of the empty forests of the village. Of course, the other man had been the one to appear in his office and suggest a challenge, but the Hatake had barely registered a minute before agreeing. He needed it.

His body still felt tense even with his medication and nightmares continued coming at him every time he closed his eyes. Blood. Dead hostages. Gai asking him to let go. Ugh.

At the end, his distraction had costed him ending up pinning on the ground, his friend’s body holding him down. How he managed to have so much strength when one of his legs was basically useless, was a mystery for Kakashi.

What was not a mystery, though, was the warm feeling running through his body to a very specific part of his anatomy due to their position and the fact that Gai’s good knee was almost brushing his crotch. Evidently, then was when his mind and body decided to act by themselves. Just as he had done many other times in which they were in that situation, he thrusted his hips up, looking for contact, and freed one of his hands from Gai’s hold to bring him down in a kiss.

The spark of electricity was immediate, the Hatake feeling alive for the first time since the end of the War. Because —dear Kami-sama—, it had been that long since the last time he got laid. Sure, being Hokage he got a lot of admirers and propositions, but he was also too busy to manage three meals a day, so imagine trying to fit sex in the schedule. He had been lucky to have a few minutes a week to jerk off.

Going back to that wonderful moment… Gai’s response took a little bit longer than usual, just a few seconds, and Kakashi was just about to open his mouth so their tongues could meet when his friend pulled back. Uh, that was a first.

“Erm… I’m sorry, rival, I can’t.”

“You… can’t?”

“Well, I can, of course!” the taijutsu master assured, as if wanting to leave that clear. “I’m still very much capable of… You know. I just… I don’t want.”

That was a second first. How many surprises could Gai give him in one day? Normally, by then he would be pressed against a tree while their clothes were left behind.

“I see” he said. Then, because he was not sure of how to continue, added: “I’m sorry.”

“No need to apologize, rival!” the other man beamed.

To definitely stablish that they wouldn’t go through with what the Hatake had had in mind, the taijutsu master moved to stand up. With the mechanical orthosis attached to his right leg, he was able to more or less walk normally and thus was useful for training, even if he could still kick butts while standing only on one leg.

Smiling, Gai offered him a hand to help him up. Kakashi took it.

“So, this puts me ahead by one point, if I’m not mistaken” his friend said. “You better not stay behind, rival!”

What did he mean with ‘don’t want’? Gai had never not wanted to have sex. They had been at it for years with incredible results so, why would he…?

“Rival?”

Right. Challenges. Points. Not sex. Gai was still his friend.

“Sure” he responded with a shrug. “I won’t hold back the next time.”

“That’s the… WAIT! What do you mean the next time?!”

Too late, Kakashi was already leaving. Of course it, had been a joke. He would never hold back against the other man unless he wanted to get injured, one or two functional legs aside.

Ten days later —no that the Hatake was counting—, he felt betrayed by Gai for the first time in… Well, forever.

Kakashi was on his way to Ichiraku with the intention of having at least one decent meal that week when he saw his friend coming out from a supermarket. He was too far away to understand what he was saying, but the wheelchair and green spandex kind of gave away it was him.

Surprisingly, Gai was not carrying any bag but instead turned his chair to wait outside for whoever he was talking to. Possibly Lee or Tenten, the Hatake thought, maybe even Sakura. But no. The person that came out from the supermarket was a man Kakashi didn’t know. About his height, slender, brunette… He was wearing civilians clothes and, whatever they were talking about, Gai seemed to be very happy about it.

Considering the Hatake’s brain stopped working as he assimilated the information, his feet refused to keep moving as well. Like that, he was only able to see the two men advancing in Gai house’s direction, still chatting and the other man carrying whatever they had bought.

Now, one could call Kakashi a paranoid, but he was also a very skilled shinobi that had worked in seduction missions at ANBU for quite some time. He knew what he was looking at. The slight inclination towards the wheelchair, the movement of his hands, the bright smile… The other man was clearly interested in Gai. And his friend was… Well, he was responding.

So much for not ‘wanting it’ he thought.

It was evident Kakashi needed answers. First, because he was sexually frustrated. And second, because… Because Gai was his friend. His rival. His… His. He had been for years. Whatever had changed between them, he felt as if he deserved an explanation at least, right?

So, he escaped from the office a little sooner that day. Theoretically, he had another meeting to attend and a bunch of papers to sign. Practically, this was way more important in the Hatake’s priority list.

By the time he arrived at Gai’s window, his friend was alone in the apartment. Still, the window was slightly open and that let part of the house’s essence outside and directly into Kakashi’s nostrils. Even if he didn’t recognize the smell of that other man he had seen with Gai, he could still detect it among the others.

“Rival!” the taijutsu master exclaimed upon seeing him at the window. “What are you doing there? Come on in! I have tea prepared.”

“Who is the man that was here before?” he asked, fully ignoring his offering.

The Hatake still entered the house, but stayed next to the window. There was an almost imperceptible change in Gai’s body —almost like a flinch— at his words.

“Oh! His name is Nosuke” he stated with a smile. “He’s an engineer and works at the hospital helping with innovation for handicap people.”

Kakashi’s heart hung at that small bit of information with hope.

“So, he was helping you with your wheelchair?” he asked, trying to sound nonchalant. “I was not aware you had problems with it.”

“No, no, my wheelchair is just fine” Gai assured, patting fondly at it. “Nosuke helped me carry my groceries back home after our date.”

Those words felt like a punch straight to the Hatake’s stomach, but he was trained well-enough to not show any sign of it. Still, he was angry at the whole thing. Gai didn’t need any help carrying bags, they both knew it so, he was… What? Letting that Nosuke guy do it to please him? And that was not even the worst part, no…

“I thought you didn’t want anything at this moment.”

In his mind, Kakashi deserved at least a little bit of honesty. If Gai had simply grown tired of him, he should say it to his face.

“Well, back then I was referring to…” the other man actually sighed. “Rival, we’re not sleeping together.”

It was evident there was a word missing at the end of that sentence.

“Yet” he punctuated.

“Kakashi” his friend grunted, more serious than he had heard in quite some time, “I don’t see how this involves you.”

“You don’t? A week ago you said you were not interested!”

Was he behaving like a little shit because he was sexually frustrated? Probably yes. Did he have a right to a proper explanation? He wanted to believe so.

“Rival! This is not the same!” Gai protested, his tone more tired than angry. “Nosuke actually wants to know me and spend time together.”

Kakashi couldn’t contain a huff.

“I know you already” he said. “And I’m probably the person with whom you have spent more time in your life.”

“It’s not the same, rival.”

“How so?”

The Hatake was equally confused and angry. They had a good thing going. A great thing. It didn’t make sense to suddenly want to break it off just because… What? Because Gai wanted to meet other men?

“What I want right now, Kakashi… Is not what we had” his friend carefully spoke. “After the War and my recovery… I love you, rival, but that’s not enough for me anymore. I don’t want quick meetings and empty promises in bed. I yearn for a slow and tender love, the kind you read so much about. That’s what Nosuke is offering me.”

Kakashi didn’t know how to answer. What was he supposed to say? What did Gai expect him to respond? It was as if clarity had hit him straight on the face, and with it a sense of panic. So, he did what he was used to when feeling overwhelmed: ran away.

He was out of the house in the split of a second and jumping from one roof to another in the next one. By the time he came to an stop, he was in the forest over the Hokage’s Monument. At least his ANBU guards had had the decency to follow his instructions and stop tailing him once he left the office, so he felt safe enough to take off his mask and draw a long breath in.

So that was why Gai had broken things off. It was not that he had grown tired of Kakashi, but worse, he had realized that what he wanted was something the Hatake could not give him. Why? Well, because… Because. What was the point of it, anyways? They were supposed to be always there for each other, what else could Gai need?

A slow and tender love, the kind you read so much about.

Those books were fiction. Shinobi didn’t live happily ever after. They trained. They fought. They prepared for war. Except, at the moment the world was at peace, fighting was unusual and training was dedicated less time to.

Kakashi let out a sigh, repositioned his mask and laid his back against a tree while sliding down onto the ground. What was he supposed to do?

[albinaaburame]

[shadowwolflady]

Asuma's Death

Part 2

It turned to night. It was just Anko, Rai, and Kakashi who remained with Kurenai. Anko was still next to Kurenai, her arm around her friend's shoulder.

It seemed like Kurenai was in a shocked state. She didn't seem to be aware of her surroundings as she stared at the dog tags and hitai-ate.

"I'll stay with her tonight." Anko told them softly, trying to not disturb Kurenai. The purple haired kunoichi turned to look at their friends. Rai gave her a nod. She would have if Anko didn't offer.

"Thank you, Anko." Rai told her.

"Let us know if you need anything." Kakashi offered.

Quietly, Kakashi and Rai left. Rai had a headache from crying. She was still in shock.

Everything felt so surreal, so bizarre. She almost felt like she would disappear or float away if she wasn't holding on to something. Her right hand searched for Kakashi's hand. She firmly interlocked her hand with his. The pressure and his warmth helped to ground her, make her feel alive.

They walked in silence, Kakashi weaving along the streets to her apartment. Whether he was thinking of it, or his subconscious took over, Rai wasn't sure. However, he usually would go to her place for some peace and comfort.

Kakashi went through the motions, opening her door, allowing them in, taking his shoes off after he closed the door and locked it. Their motions seemed numb, mechanical almost.

Rai took off her equipment and headed for the shower. He joined her, mostly holding her as they soaked under the warm water.

They got changed for bed, Kakashi sat on the edge of her bed in sweat pants, ANBU shirt with a mask, and towel around his shoulders to catch the water from his hair. He sat there, elbows on his knees, staring at the floor.

Rai had finished drying her hair and came in to see him like this.

"Are you okay?" She asked, carefully stepping into his line of sight, stopping right in front of him. Her hands reached for the towel around his shoulders and began to dry his hair.

"No." His voice croaked. That 'No' broke her heart. She shuffled forward and wrapped her arms around him as she held him close, tears streaming from her eyes. She thought she was done crying. Kakashi's arms slowly wrapped around Rai's form as he leaned his head onto her stomach. He took in a shuddered breath.

They both held each other. It seemed like both needed to be grounded by the other.

What are we gonna do? Kept crossing Rai's mind. The conclusion was that they would be there for Kurenai as best as they could. Rai's fingers gently wove through his hair, trying to soothe her partner.

After a while, they shifted into her bed, pulling the blankets over them and situating themselves in each other's arms.

The moment they got comfortable, Rai asked, "Did… did you know Kurenai is pregnant?" Rai's voice was so soft.

Kakashi hummed softly in acknowledgment. "Asuma told me after he found out. He was so excited." Kakashi recalled the man beaming with pride as he picked up Kurenai's favorite food and flowers in order to celebrate. He smiled at the memory of his friend, absolutely ecstatic as he got things before rushing back to Kurenai.

"I want to be there for her. As much as I can." Rai told him. Kakashi nuzzled his nose into her crown and gave a small hum in agreement.

The whole night was rough. They would fall into a light doze then wake up. Both were firmly fixed into the other's arms.

"Rai," Kakashi softly called to her. He found his mind wandering and drifting, not being able to sleep.

"Hmm?" Rai hummed.

"If anything ever happens to me. Just know, I love you. So much." Kakashi got sentimental. This had to be said. He had to tell her, to ease both their minds. "And you will be the last thing I think about before I go."

Rai didn't want to hear that. Tears crept from her eyes as she clung to him. No! She was done crying! But she understood. Out of both of them, he was more likely to die from an injury in battle vs her. He was a human after all, and she was a demon. She didn’t want him to die. She couldn’t fathom it. Just the thought of losing him, it crushed her heart and sucked all the breath out of her.

"Just… don't do anything too rash… or stupid." Rai muttered into his chest. She could feel Kakashi smile through his mask resting lightly on her head.

Both were in for a rough night. Neither getting any bit of restful sleep but just lightly dozing.

Rai found herself awake. Thoughts plagued her mind. This was their profession. It was an occupational hazard of the job. It was no secret that death followed the work of a shinobi.

In the morning, Kakashi was lazily running his fingers along her spine in a soothing manner. He had been doing this for hours. It seemed to soothe him as much as it did her.

“Kakashi?” She softly asked, making sure he was up.

A small hum came from him, signifying he was awake and coherent. Rai pushed herself to sit up on her hip. Looking down at him, she felt her chest tighten as tears crowded her waterline. “I want you to promise me,” Her voice cracked. She swallowed the lump in her throat as hot tears raced down her cheeks. “Promise me you will try to make it back home.”

This ripped Kakashi apart, seeing how affected she was by this. Reaching up, he pulled her back into his chest. Soft sobs shook her body. His face pinched itself together in an attempt to stop himself from spilling tears. God damn, Sharingan was leaking.

“I…” Rai’s voice was muffled from her place curled into his chest. “I don’t know what I’d do if I lost you.” Oh, she knew well what would happen. She would die. Her heart and soul would cease to exist. Just an empty shell of a being would be left. Nothing to live for. However, she knew she couldn't stop him from doing his job.

Kakashi curled into her, resting his nose and mouth lightly on her crown. He knew he would die before her, as did she. Both assumed it would be a long ways off. And yet, with the recent events, fears started to surface.

No! He couldn’t have doubts or fears. He needed to go in with a clear mind. Thoughts and worries that bogged the mind caused hesitation. Hesitation got one killed. Taking in a small breath, he let it out through his nose to recenter himself. He knew he wouldn’t be able to promise anything. He wasn’t a psychic that could see the future. But he was damn well sure he would fight his hardest to get back home, back to her.

Rai wasn’t an idiot. She knew she would outlive him; it was inevitable. There were consequences of having a human as a partner, a mate. Other demons told her not to, warned her that she would only receive pain. But, these short years with him by her side would be worth it.

“I promise.” He muttered into her hair.

They laid in her bed, holding each other and soaking up the domestic bliss. Kakashi finally dragged himself out of bed. Rai slowly followed his lead by getting up and dressed.

Rai went to check on Kurenai during the day, she brought some food for her friend. Anko answered the door. Over her shoulder, she saw Kurenai asleep on the couch.

"She fell asleep finally," Anko told her. "Shizune is going to stop by later and stay the night."

Rai left the two. Kurenai needed to sleep.

As she walked through the village, the realization hit Rai that if Kakashi died on the next mission. He would leave her with nothing. Nothing of him. Nothing she could pour her love into.

Maybe, they should revisit the discussion of children.

Rai had half a mind to head over to Inoichi's and see if he knew anything. But another part of her didn't want to find out. While her mind turned, her feet brought her to the intelligence HQ. She was greeted by Shikaku, Inoichi, and Ibiki.

They looked at her as she stopped in the doorway. They knew why she was here.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't be here." Rai realized where her feet carried her. She bowed and went to turn around.

"You wanted to know details," Shikaku mentioned, his arms still crossed as he closed his eyes and tilted his head down. "I'm surprised you weren't here earlier."

It was true, she wanted to know who killed her friend. But she knew she couldn't do anything about it.

"Kakashi was already here." Inoichi told her. Rai blinked at her lover's name. "We're surprised you didn't come with him."

"I… I didn't know." Rai was focused on Kurenai. That must have been where Kakashi went this morning.

Inoichi turned to face her, a gesture to invite her into the group conversation. Rai made her way over to the three men.

"The man's name is Hidan." Shikaku stated when he saw Rai look at some of the documents on the table.

"He's part of the Akatsuki." Ibiki mentioned.

"He and Kakuzu were the ones that were responsible for Asuma's death." Shikaku told her.

"Have you heard of them?" Ibiki asked Rai.

Rai shook her head, "Just from the Bingo Book." She recalled those names. Maybe if she looked them up, something may strike her.

Ibiki picked up a book that was on the table and held it out to Rai.

Rai looked at the book, before taking it into her hands. She read the descriptions beneath the photos of the individuals involved.

"It seems like Shikamaru may be planning something," Shikaku mentioned. "He hasn't slept since he's gotten back."

"If there is anything I can do-." Rai went to offer her services.

"I'm afraid it is up to Lady Hokage at the moment," Shikaku shook his head.

Rai squinted in thought at the photos. Anyone who kills a Konoha Shinobi automatically has a bounty placed on their heads and has a warrant out for them.

Why wasn't she aware of this? Perhaps because she was too close to the matter that emotions could get the best of her judgment. As she stared at the book, she didn't like the feeling she got. Why did she think Kakashi was going to be involved with their capture or killing?

"It would be too risky to send you." Inoichi piped up. The mind reader knew her all too well. "Despite you being a demon, if Kakuzu or Hidan manages to trap you like they're doing the Bijuu, we may be in for more than we bargained for." Rai agreed. For once, her demon heritage may be a hindrance to this mission. "Even if they don't know who you are."

Though Rai wasn't a tailed beast, or as strong, she still could pack a significant punch and do some damage if someone managed to get ahold of her and siphon off her chakra for their own use. Best she stay in the village.

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[95jezzica]

Kakashi Shipping Musings

Tbh I'm pretty neutral/more of a multi-shipper about Kakashi's ships nowadays, but I do think it's interesting to see how many of the ships have the potential to provide different things for Kakashi.

"Jezz, what the hell are you talking about this time?"

Bear with me here, but well, Kakashi has more ships than I can count at this point, SO! Just to mention some examples:

First up we have Gai, who is Kakashi's constant. Kakashi's other side of the coin who never gave up on him. They've known each other since childhood, with all that entails, and I'd argue that Gai is likely the person who (in canon) knows Kakashi the best out of everyone - including past Obito and Rin. Gai has seen and BEEN with Kakashi at his absolute worst, but also seen and been there as Kakashi slowly worked through it all and came out alive on the other side. Gai might call Kakashi his rival, but it's obvious they're best friends, and they completely trusts each other to 120%.

Secondly we have Iruka, who I'd argue is perfect as Kakashi's grounding. The one who takes Kakashi down a peg or two when needed. Iruka has both called Kakashi out on his bullshit in the past and continues to do so as well, but it's still obvious they respect each other a great deal. Naruto is obviously something that connects them, but from the little I've watched the Boruto series it's obvious Kakashi and Iruka are also portrayed them as friends on their own.

(Which is honestly a great foundation of any relationship - start as friends before you see if you also want something else out of it. After all, why choose between getting a friend or a partner when you can get both in the same person?).

My last example is Kurenai. There's something bittersweet there, but I do think she and Kakashi could make a great couple. Something sweet, and in a sense a... calm lull of love? Especially compared to the other ones he's shipped with. Anyway, Kurenai lost her partner and father of their child when Asuma died, and Kakashi lost one of his good friends. But they made it through. They still live. Kurenai also has a bunch of moments where she shows pretty good insight into Kakashi's thoughts, and there's a lot of understanding between the two of them. I guess my bottom-line is that I see some great potential in a relationship between Kakashi and Kurenai. Additional bonus is that the thought of Kakashi accidentally becoming the bonus dad/older uncle-figure to Mirai is kind of funny, because he probably thought he was done with raising children in any capacity after the mess that was Team 7 (which honestly wasn't his fault). Like sure, Kakashi will do it and he loves the child (Mirai), but he sure as heck didn't plan for this. x'D

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There's obviously a lot of ships out there for Kakashi (such as with Yamato, Rin and Obito just to mention another 3), but my point is that different ships with Kakashi provides very different vibes of what they'd do and provide for Kakashi. None of them are wrong or better than the other(s), but I find them interesting to keep in mind.

Though Idk. Maybe my 4am musings won't make sense to anyone else. x)

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I wanted to draw my Kurenai redesign again c:

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1/1ch | 2.3k wc | Obito x Kurenai

insp. by mabledonut’s [ there'll be crimson strings to bind your hands ]

The walk to Yamanaka Flowers is brisk.

The shop is humid when she steps in. The bell over the door chimes. She spies Ino's blonde head weaving between rows of lush green plants and bunches of flowers; oranges, reds and pinks, yellows, blues and purples. Kurenai stays silent and makes her way to the plant care section, going over the display of various chemicals with names ending in -icide. Ino doesn't greet her.

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naruto character stats from databooks 1-3, ascending order

taijutsu:

1.0 - sakura (1&2), gaara (1)

1.5 - naruto (1), shino (all), shikamaru (1&2), ino (all), kankurou (1)

2.0 - naruto (2), chouji (1&2), gaara (2&3), shikamaru (3

2.5 - hinata (1), kiba (1&2), tenten (1), sasuke (1&2), temari (all), kankurou (2), kabuto (1)

3.0 - hinata (2), chouji (3), kiba (3), sakura (3), kankurou (3), iruka (1)

3.5 - tenten (2&3), lee (1), neji (1), hinata (3), naruto (3), sasuke (3), iruka (2&3), kabuto (2&3)

4.0 - lee (2), kurenai (all), asuma (1), kakashi (1)

4.5 - neji (2&3), asuma (2&3), kakashi (2&3)

5.0 - lee (3), gai (all)

ninjutsu:

0.5 - lee (all)

1.5 - sakura (1), hinata (1&2), kiba (1)

2.0 - naruto (1), sakura (2)

2.5 - kiba (2), shikamaru (1), ino (1), tenten (1&2), sasuke (1), neji (1)

3.0 - naruto (2), shikamaru (2), ino (2), chouji (1), hinata (3), tenten (3), sakura (3), gaara (1), gai (all), iruka (1)

3.5 - shino (1&2), chouji (2&3), sasuke (2), neji (2), ino (3), kiba (3), shikamaru (3), kurenai (1), iruka (2&3)

4.0 - shino (3), naruto (3), temari (3), kankurou (3), neji (3), kurenai (2&3), kabuto (1)

4.5 - gaara (2), asuma (all), kabuto (2&3)

5.0 - sasuke (3), gaara (3), kakashi (all)

genjutsu:

0.5 - chouji (1&2), kiba (1&2), lee (1&2)

1.0 - naruto (1&2), hinata (1&2), chouji (3), lee (3)

1.5 - ino (1&2), tenten (all), sasuke (1&2), temari (all), kankurou (1)

2.0 - shino (all), neji (all), kiba (2), naruto (3), kankurou (2&3)

2.5 - shikamaru (1), hinata (3), ino (3), gaara (1&2), iruka (all)

3.0 - sakura (1), shikamaru (2&3), gai (all)

3.5 - sakura (2), gaara (3), asuma (all)

4.0 - sasuke (3), kakashi (all)

4.5 - kabuto (all)

5.0 - kurenai (all)

intelligence:

0.5 - chouji (1)

1.0 - naruto (1), kiba (1), chouji (2)

1.5 - naruto (2), kiba (2), lee (1&2)

2.0 - ino (1), tenten (1), sasuke (1), chouji (3), kiba (3), lee (3), kankurou (1)

2.5 - hinata (1), ino (2), tenten (2), sasuke (2), neji (1), temari (1), gaara (1)

3.0 - hinata (2), shino (1), neji (2&3), ino (3), naruto (3), gai (all)

3.5 - sakura (1), shino (2), hinata (3), tenten (3), sasuke (3), temari (2), kankurou (2&3), gaara (2)

4.0 - sakura (2&3), shino (3), temari (3), gaara (3), kurenai (all), asuma (1), iruka (1)

4.5 - asuma (2&3), kakashi (1), iruka (2&3)

5.0 - shikamaru (all), kakashi (2&3), kabuto (all)

strength:

0.5 - sakura (1), ino (1)

1.0 - sakura (2), hinata (1&2), tenten (1&2), gaara (1)

1.5 - shino (all), shikamaru (1), ino (2), hinata (3), tenten (3)

2.0 - naruto (1), shikamaru (2&3), sasuke (1), gaara (2), kurenai (all)

2.5 - kiba (1), neji (all), ino (3), kankurou (1), gaara (3), iruka (all)

3.0 - naruto (2), kiba (2), chouji (1), lee (1), sasuke (1), kiba (3), sakura (3), temari (1), kankurou (2), kabuto (all)

3.5 - chouji (2), lee (2), naruto (3), sasuke (3), temari (2&3), kankurou (3), kakashi (all)

4.0 - asuma (all)

4.5 - chouji (3), lee (3)

5.0 - gai (all)

speed:

1.0 - sakura (1&2), chouji (1&2)

1.5 - shino (1)

2.0 - naruto (1), hinata (1&2), shino (2), shikamaru (1), chouji (3), kankurou (1&2), gaara (1)

2.5 -naruto (2), shikamaru (2&3), ino (1&2), hinata (3), ino (3), temari (1&2), kankurou (3), iruka (all)

3.0 - tenten (1), sasuke (1), neji (1), shino (3), sakura (3), temari (3), gaara (1&2)

3.5 - kiba (1), tenten (2&3), sasuke (2), neji (2), naruto (3), kabuto (all)

4.0 - kiba (2), lee (1&2), kurenai (all), kakashi (1)

4.5 - kiba (3), lee (3), neji (3), sasuke (3), asuma (all), kakashi (2&3)

5.0 - gai (all)

stamina:

1.0 - sakura (1)

1.5 - sakura (2), hinata (1&2), kiba (1), shikamaru (1), tenten (1&2)

2.0 - kiba (2), shino (1), shikamaru (2), ino (1&2), chouji (1), sasuke (1), neji (1), hinata (3), tenten (3), temari (1), kurenai (all)

2.5 - shino (2), chouji (2), neji (2), ino (3), kiba (3), sakura (3), temari (2), kankurou (1)

3.0 - lee (1&2), sasuke (2), shikamaru (3), shino (3), temari (3), kakashi (all), iruka (1), kabuto (all)

3.5 - chouji (3), lee (3), neji (3), sasuke (3), kankurou (2), asuma (all)

4.0 - naruto (1&2), kankurou (3), gaara (1)

5.0 - naruto (3), gaara (2&3), gai (all)

hand seals:

1.0 - naruto (1&2), lee (all), chouji (3)

1.5 - kiba (all), chouji (1&2), naruto (3)

2.0 - hinata (1&2), shino (all), tenten (all), temari (1)

2.5 - shikamaru (1&2), ino (all), gai (all)

3.0 - sasuke (1&2), neji (all), hinata (3), shikamaru (3), temari (2&3)

3.5 - kankurou (1), gaara (1), asuma (all), iruka (1)

4.0 - sakura (all), sasuke (3), kankurou (2&3), gaara (2&3), iruka (2&3)

4.5 - kurenai (all), kabuto (1)

5.0 - kakashi (all), kabuto (2&3)

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