After Kakashi watched Guy stomp away from his house in a fit of anger, shaking the ground with each step like he always did, he let out a small sigh and quietly headed back inside. Guy would cool down eventually — he always did — but right now, Kakashi had more pressing matters on his mind.
When he stepped into the house, Kakashi immediately noticed the lights on in the living room. His father, Sakumo Hatake — the White Fang of the Leaf — was sitting comfortably on the tatami mat, polishing his blade with calm, practiced movements.
Kakashi blinked in mild surprise.
"Dad, aren't you going to work today?"
Sakumo lifted his head, offering his son a warm smile.
"I'm on night duty today. I start day shifts again tomorrow."
Kakashi nodded in understanding. "Right."
Sakumo studied his son for a moment. "Have you eaten?"
Kakashi moved toward his bedroom while answering casually, "Yeah. I ate earlier in the Hokage's office."
He began straightening the room, mostly out of habit, when he remembered the excuse he needed to give. Turning back toward his father, Kakashi cleared his throat.
"Oh, by the way, Dad, I have something to do tonight. I have to work late in the office. Some urgent village matters. I won't be sleeping at home — it'll be troublesome to come back."
Sakumo looked at him with a knowing smile, lips twitching. He set his blade aside and folded his arms.
"Kakashi," he said softly, "you can just tell me you're meeting a girl."
Kakashi froze.
The words hit him harder than any mission briefing ever had.
"…Dad. You… know?"
Sakumo's smile widened, the corners of his eyes squinting.
"Are you going to meet Shizune?"
Kakashi nodded sheepishly.
With a hearty laugh, Sakumo stood up and placed a proud hand on Kakashi's shoulder.
"Treat her well. Shizune is a good girl. She came by last night, but you weren't home. I chatted with her for a bit. She's polite, considerate — very rare! You did well, Kakashi."
Kakashi listened, feeling both embarrassed and oddly relieved.
But Sakumo wasn't done.
"As your father, I shouldn't interfere too much. But you're a young man, so I should give you a few words of advice." He cleared his throat. "If you're not planning to have children at this point in your life… you need to take proper precautions. She's a woman, Kakashi. You must protect her."
Kakashi's face turned bright red.
"Dad! Why are you talking about this? I'm not— I mean— I'm not careless like that!"
Sakumo laughed even louder and patted his back.
"Yes, yes, I'm overthinking it. Go on! Don't keep the girl waiting."
Before Kakashi could protest further, his father practically shoved him out of the house.
Standing in front of his own door, Kakashi let out a defeated breath.
Why did his father always assume the worst? And why was he in such a rush to send him out the door?
Walking through the evening streets, Kakashi mulled over everything Sakumo had said. Precaution. Protection. His father wasn't wrong — but the truth was far more awkward.
He and Shizune… had never taken any precautions.
Not because they were irresponsible — it was simply something neither of them had thought about at the moment. In the heat of things, neither had paused long enough to go buy anything. They were too caught up in each other, too swept away in the moment.
Tonight, though, Kakashi was determined to be responsible.
He scratched his head.
I really didn't manage it the past few times. But… I should stop by the pharmacy now. Better late than never.
He changed direction immediately and headed toward Konoha's big pharmacy.
But as he approached the entrance, Kakashi's nerves spiked. A well-known jōnin, the Sixth Hokage candidate, Hatake Kakashi… walking into a public pharmacy to buy condoms?
No. Absolutely not.
He weaved through an alley and formed the hand seal.
"Transformation Technique!"
A puff of smoke later, Kakashi looked like a random thirty-something villager — plain brown hair, ordinary clothes, forgettable face.
"That's better," he muttered.
Kakashi stepped into the pharmacy.
A young woman behind the counter greeted him with a bright smile. "Hello! How can I help you?"
He felt grateful again that he had transformed.
If she saw his real face, he would die on the spot.
"Uh, hello," Kakashi said quietly. "I need… a box of condoms."
The clerk nodded with cheerful professionalism.
"Of course! What size?"
Kakashi froze.
"…There are sizes?"
She giggled gently. "Yes. Is this your first time buying them?"
Kakashi nodded instinctively.
"Then come this way," she said. "This section has standard sizes that work for most people. Have a look."
Kakashi stepped closer — and his eyes widened.
Fruit.
A whole shelf covered in fruit illustrations.
Apples. Oranges. Bananas. Grapes.
He pointed at them.
"Why… are there so many fruits on these boxes?"
She laughed. "Those are flavored condoms. What flavors do you prefer?"
Kakashi stared in disbelief.
"What? There are flavors?"
"Of course!" she said. "Don't worry — most first-time buyers are surprised. Here, let me recommend one."
She picked up a small box and handed it to him.
"This one's cheese-flavored. Very popular in Konoha."
Kakashi stared at the cheese pattern on the box.
Cheese.
Cheese?!
Today had definitely expanded his worldview more than any mission outside the Land of Fire.
"That's fine," he said quickly. "How much?"
"Pay at the counter," she said with a sweet smile.
Kakashi rushed over, paid, stuffed the box in his pocket, and practically sprinted out of the pharmacy. In a quiet alley, he canceled his transformation with a puff of smoke.
He pulled the small box from his pocket and stared at it.
"I really didn't expect this thing to have so many… variations."
Sensing someone approaching, he quickly tucked it away and left.
Shizune's Home
Shizune had already prepared dinner, arranging dishes neatly and placing drinks on the table. She kept glancing at the door, heart fluttering just a little.
Then — knock, knock.
Her eyes brightened instantly. She hurried to open the door.
"Kakashi!"
Without hesitation, Shizune wrapped her arms around him. Kakashi returned the embrace gently, stroking her hair.
"Come in," she said with warmth.
She guided him inside. The aroma of food filled the house, and Kakashi's stomach betrayed him with an audible growl.
For tonight's date, Kakashi had actually lied to his father. He had eaten earlier with Naruto and Sakura, but he knew if he didn't lie, Sakumo would cook something for him — and Kakashi didn't want to offend Shizune's efforts.
"Come on, sit. Eat."
Shizune placed food in his bowl. Kakashi hummed gratefully and began eating.
"Drink," she said, pouring him a small cup of sake.
He didn't refuse.
After dinner, Shizune stood and handed him a folded set of pajamas.
"I bought this for you. Go shower."
Kakashi obeyed with a quiet "Oh," and stepped into the bathroom.
As the steam rose and he washed, he heard the door slide open.
Shizune slipped inside silently, joining him. The two shared the warmth of the hot water, the mist turning the space hazy and intimate.
The heat of the bath mixed with the heat in their bodies. Slowly, naturally, they leaned into each other and shared a deep kiss — slow at first, then passionate.
After nearly a minute, Shizune pulled back slightly, breathless but firm.
"Not here," she whispered. "After we wash… go to the bedroom."
Kakashi nodded, fully obedient, his mind already foggy.
In the bedroom, their passion ignited again — until Kakashi suddenly paused.
Shizune blinked. "What are you doing?"
Kakashi grabbed his discarded shirt and fumbled through the pocket.
"Wait a second."
He pulled out the box, opened it, and tried to put one on — and failed.
Then failed again.
And again.
Shizune watched him struggle for twenty full seconds before leaning over, confused.
"What… are you doing?"
Kakashi coughed, cheeks burning.
"I'm trying to protect you."
Shizune giggled softly, touched by his sincerity.
"You're really responsible," she said warmly. "I chose the right man."
She opened a new one, took it out, and put it on him effortlessly within seconds.
Kakashi blinked. "How did you—?"
Shizune smirked slightly, cheeks pink.
"I'm a medical ninja. I can't just fumble with something this simple."
She tugged him closer.
"Now come here."
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