Part of the Pack

Kakashi slowly and carefully made his way from tree to tree, keeping near the big clearing where the cabin was, but far enough to where someone might be able to be unnoticed by another other then a sensor.

He even ventured slightly to Uchiha and Senju territory, not enough to be noticed though..... Hopefully

There was a branch snap, he pulled himself higher up in the tree he had landed in. The spot he climbed to was the darkest spot on the tree, best for hiding, but definitely not a good spot if someone noticed him. If he were to be noticed he has definitely just trapped himself.

He noticed 2 guys and based on their clan marks they were Senjus, 'must be on watch' he thought. They were talking but to far away to hear what they were saying, he thought about lowering himself to hear better but chose against it.

After a few minutes they had gotten close enough to hear "so you really saw a cabin in a clearing?" the first said "yeah there were 3 kids there, I thought about telling Lord hashirama but I don't think it was that big of a deal, but I don't know. Maybe it is" the second admitted.

This wasn't good now was it.

"I think you should tell him honestly, if you found someone's home and they've got kids it could be best we get to them. Maybe take them to the compound to keep them out of crossfire. At least before those shitty Uchiha find them, heck maybe they could help us fight" the first laughed out. "Yeah maybe they'll give us an advantage " the second laughed with the first.

Scratch that this was vey bad.

If they get involved they could destroy the future, it could kill them. That thought scared kakashi, who knows what could happen. Besides hes not taking those kids to war again especially as 2,6, and 7 year olds. That wasn't going to happen, he'd have to protect them. But the big question is how he'd stop these two from opening their big dumb mouths.

oOo

Sai stretched as he made breakfast, he was very tired as he had bearly slept through the night. He night had been pledged with nightmares that kept him up half the night, they consisted of kakashi never coming hope, him dieing, the person who was watching them coming back while kakashi wasn't there and killing them all.

No matter how much he tried he couldn't get those thoughts to go away.

He'd also realize that because of Naruto's huge appetite they had run out of food fast, faster then kakashi thought about. He didn't know how kakashi kept his appetite down, he has said it was his secret, would've been nice to share with the class before leaving.

He didn't blame kakashi though he understood, no one expected someone thing like this. He did however now that kakashi had a special ingredient he put in the food to fill everyone up quicker, helped them save food up, unfortunately as said he didn't know what that stupid ingredient was.

This all ment that he'd have to go to town, which scared Sai tons, he didn't want to go to town, he didn't know anyone there. What if people were bad there? What if they gave him bad or hard jobs? Kakashi left some money but he doubted that it was enough for as much food they needed now.

His thoughts were cut off by 4 foot steps behind him. "What's for breakfast" Naruto asked practically jumping in place. Sakura next to him with wild bed bed head, and Sasuke still half asleep holding the back of Naruto and Sakura shirts.

He smiled at them "eggs" he said simply "just eggs?" Sakura asked innocently "yeah I'm sorry, we don't have much right now" he lowered his head in guilt. Sakura hugged his back tightly "it's okay I love eggs!" She didn't, Sai knew she didn't. She liked eggs but wasn't a huge fan all the time, especially if the eggs are by themselves.

It only made him feel more guilty. He sighed shaking his head from that thought but finished the eggs quickly.

"Help me put food on the table" he said handing each of them to go put on the table, as they did that he went to Sakura and kaguya's room, kneeling down by her bed and gently shaking the 2 year old "hey, time to wake up and eat something, wake up sleepy head."

She tiredly swatted at him only to be pulled from her bed and swung around playful, she giggled and rubbed her eyes. Now if anyone thought Sakura has crazy bed head, you be surprised by kaguya's, she had very long hair and with bed head it make it look like an actual rats nest.

"Breakfast?" She said quietly, stretching in Sai's arms, he nodded and carried her to the table putting her in her chair.

They all started eating and the kids talked about what they'd do in the house today, they had quiet the imagination seeing as, there was much to do, maybe Sai was just boring though.

While the other were talking Sai watched an quietly, kaguya however was slowly eating and almost dozing off into her food, fortunately she hadn't yet, and hopefully she wouldn't.

Sai sighed he had to tell them he was going to town, to work get more money, food, and maybe some gifts but he didn't want to. He knew they were also taking Kakashi's departure rough, if he said he was leaving they would fear he wasn't coming back and maybe even chase him but at the same time he couldn't just leave without a word, that would be ten times worse.

"Sai?" He was brought out of his thoughts by a voice, it was Sasuke's. He hummed in response "you okay? You haven't eaten or said anything, not at all..." Sasuke look genuinely worried about him, it wasn't surprising though while Sasuke was typically an indifferent child, he cared about all his siblings, he hated when they were said and if you asked him, he'd kill in an instant to protect them.

"Yeah... I've gotta tell you guys something" he said looking down at his plate. They all looked at him with their full attention "I've gotta go to town I won't be back till way later tonight" the atmosphere tensed instantly "can we go with you?" Asked Naruto "why can't you stay here?" Asked Sakura, Sasuke stayed quiet yet obviously agreeing with those questions.

"No, and because we need food, money and other stuff. I'll be back tonight I swear! I'll even bring gifts!" He started to panic near the end of he small speech, they all nodded quietly. "Sasuke you will be in charge while I'm gone..." He truly felt bad, feeling as though he was leaving like Kakashi who was still gone after so many days.

Sasuke nodded in response "just eat before you go please" he said as he continued his meal, Sai looked at him but nodded and finally started eating.

The rest of breakfast was quiet, not a very comfortable silence either.

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Kakashi sigh in relief he had shown himself to the Senju causing them to chase him, it lasted for hours before finally getting close enough to Uchiha territory for the Senju to be spotted and forced into combat. You could call Kakashi low for that but it didn't matter to him. He didn't actively kill them and his cub- I mean kids, his kids- I mean the kids not his kids, he laughed nervously at his silly mind thinking such things, how absurd honestly.

The kids would be safe, that's what mattered. Maybe, hopefully this would change the future to much.

He's not stupid either he waited, watching, making sure the Senju died, they did. They were heavily outnumbered, there were 5 Uchiha and only 2 Senju. Kakashi quickly and quietly got away to make sure the Uchiha didn't notice him hiding in the trees because that would make this all a big waste of precious time.

Now that he'd finally caught the person he could go home, it'd take about a day and a half but he'd be home soon, and that was enough for him.