Permission To Seek

Chapter 56 The will of Fire!

Iruka stared at the marked papers from his students, his mind would not stay focus, and with Kakashi singing in the background, he found it even harder to concentrate. Naruto’s angry face kept replaying all the shouting back and forth wondering when Naruto stopped needing his advice. He stretched his lean arms then ran his fingers through his damp hair. ‘How to make things better when he comes home, that’s what I need to concern myself with.’ His thoughts continuously on the blonde-ninja, he stood wondering about a light snack, before bed he headed to the kitchen, pausing at the bathroom door.

“Kakashi-san would you like something light, to eat?” he grinned as the sexy Jonin turned to face him in their doublewide shower.

Kakashi pushed long fingers through his thick silver mane staring at his rabbit. “Something light, I guess you can fill that need.” Iruka leaned on the doorframe, crossing his arms over his chest.

“Old man, don’t tease me I’m not in the mood. I just hope you will allow me to ‘*top*’ before I die.” He walked to the kitchen ignoring Kakashi’s call. However, once there his appetite vanished. ‘What the hell am I doing, fighting with Kaka now?’ Iruka resigned himself to wiping down the already spotless Kitchen, not just, because he is obsessive about order and cleanliness; but the process allowed him to apply his energies to better use besides taking his frustrations out on his lover. He hated fighting about sex, he was perfectly aware that his sex life was not what made him snap; it was his surrogate son’s sex life that had him fuming. The way Naruto defended that creepy bug kid made him think they were probably experimenting with things a teen Naruto’s age should not.

“Iruka-sensei come to bed, if you continue to wipe the counter the color will come off.” Kakashi stood with a small towel draped around his narrow hips. Leaning in the open Kitchen arch worried about his lover.

Iruka threw the sponge in the sink, grabbing a dry towel wiping the damp counter surface, his mind grinding on the teens. “Kaka do you think the boys have been intimate?”

The Jonin scratched the back of his head he did not want to answer, knowing it may very well affect his chances of getting sex. “I’m not sure, that kid Shino seems like the shy type, I doubt he’s tried anything to Naruto.” ‘Just stay on the fence, after the books the kid gave me, I am sure he made the move on that loud mouth brat. If he waited more than a day before bedding Naruto I would be shocked.’ Kakashi reached in a fruit bowel grabbing a large Asian apple. Iruka now wipe down the front of cabinetry. “What do you think?” Kakashi asked taking a large bite out of the apple.

“That’s my problem I’m thinking too much.” Iruka fumed, turning his dark eyes on his lover grabbing at his hair. “I think Naruto may have provoked something more, yeah Shino may seem like the shy type, but Naruto is very capable of seducing a person into having sex. He spent three dam years with that pervert Jiraiya who knows what habits he’s picked up; it would explain why he was so adamant in defending that brat.” Iruka worked himself into a rage, banging his hand on the counter. “Don’t paint Shino as some innocent bystander, I told you he threatened me before he left. That boy better watch his step with me.”

Kakashi blinked he remembered the hysterical rant from Iruka about Shino vow to kill him he did not really want to dwell on that until he had an opportunity to speak with the serial killer. “Iruka calm down, we are not getting anywhere talking about the boys while they are not here. We should go with my suggestion now and have them over for dinner, since your way didn’t work out.” When it came to Naruto he and Iruka had switched sides on the best way to deal with the blonde container. Iruka fast and harsh, Kakashi felt Naruto is ready to make his own decisions regarding his personal life and as a young man should be treated with a certain level a care when broaching a potentially sensitive issue.

“Damit Kakashi! We are talking about my…” Iruka broke off, his voice caught in his throat; he choked on his words unable to make them coherent, covering his face and turning away from his lover. “Never mind.” He said hoarsely, taking deep breaths to calm himself.

Kakashi put a hand to his head, and then walked to stand next to Iruka, patting him on the shoulder firmly. “Iuka we get like that with our kids, its ok we will have a sit down with both boys when they get back.”

Iruka turned around hugging the Jonin tightly still pushing a hand over his face to wipe away tears and taking deeper breaths. One of the many changes in the teacher is he did not like to loose control over his emotions especially in this manner. Even though he and Kakashi have bared their souls to each other over the years, Iruka’s self confidence increasing also increased his sense of pride, he did not want his lover to see him vulnerable and in tears. Just as quickly as he grabbed his lover, he released him, his face reddened from emotions although no more tears fell. “I’m fine now Kakashi-sama lets go to bed.” Easing himself away, he left the kitchen with the white hair Shinobi behind.

‘I guess sex is off the menu for tonight.’ The Jonin shook his head, sadly. ‘Sex for breakfast is a nice compromise.’ He snickered at the thought, then considered his lovers desires. ‘I could give him that much, it is about the two of us not what others think.’

“What are you laughing about; we are not having sex, tonight.” Iruka warned pulling off his tee shirt and climbing into their bed wearing his navy-blue cotton boxers. He leaned on one elbow narrowing his eyes at the sneaky Jonin, Kakashi whipped off his towel revealing his erection, which was a constant issue whenever he stared at the brunette-ninja more than a few minutes.

“You are accusing me and I am innocent.” The Jonin appeared offended. “Iruka, I care for you very much and I understand that you do not desire me.” He looked down at his bobbing extension. “Sorry Iwa (large rock) no fun tonight, Iruka-sensei needs to rest.” His cock bounced several times then appeared to deflate pointing toward the floor.

Mean while Iruka had fallen into silent giggles, making a great effort to conceal his amusement. Taking a deep breath and fixing his face as his lover mumbling more words of sympathy to his penis. “Kakashi-sama if you are done playing with yourself, then come to bed.” He enjoyed the puppet show, Kakashi’s ability to make him laugh no matter the situation one of many reasons their relationship has grown so strong.

The one eye glanced up at his lover, and then smiled climbing into bed. Kakashi wrapped an arm around the bronze ninja pulling him into an embrace starting slow kisses around his face and mouth. “You know I love you Iruka-sensei, what do you think of sex for breakfast.” The mouth beneath his kiss stretched into a smile returning his love and holding him tighter.

“Wake me early ok.” Iruka mumbled before falling into a deep sleep.

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Lowering his head in a high tree suppressing his emotions he wondered when the ninja would finally be alone, the past twenty-four hours did not allow him time enough to carry out Kuni-te-sama orders. Staring at the tiny insects on his writ sending them forth, he had no choice but to kill them both, they were rarely apart and once they were apart his target was still surrounded by too many ninja. Kuni-te would expect to hear from him by tomorrow he could not delay any longer, hoping for an opportunity to catch the man alone. The Kikai took flight invisible in the early morning dark sky, heading into the condominium. Gaining access for such small insects relatively easy an open exhaust vent the way these creatures made their slow progress through the ventilation system eventually exiting out a vent in the bath.

The Shinobi had not moved from his hiding spot in fifteen hours, his body and mind at pace with the tree in which he hid. Now his energy connected with the tiny invaders telling them to conceal themselves until his order. Timing would be everything, he knew enough about Hatake Kakashi, not to take him lightly, one of the reasons he wanted to get the two separate, and Kakashi would need all his attention. Who said I would face him fairly, raising a hand to his mouth and biting his finger enough to draw a droplet of blood. He silently chanted. “Kuchiyose No Jutsu.”(Summoning Technique) in a small cloud of smoke appear a half dozen wasp, their long wings beating quickly. “When he enters the bath attack until I summon you.” The wasp took flight following the route of the Kikai. Now he would wait until the right moment.


*Hidden Guard*

Neji tried to keep his mind on his assignment positioned on the balcony of Shino’s home, surrounded by the forest, the pre dawn air slightly chill and damp. Actually, the assignment is unofficial more of a favor for a good friend; however, his lover desires him to fulfill another mission. Neji smirked keeping his Byakugan eyes focused while observing his lover beneath him. “Gaara-sama I will be through with my watch in a few hours, can we continue this at that time.” The only response he received is more intense sucking and a deep shuddering moan from his sexy red head. Taking a deep sigh he wondered if should ask his cousin to take the next watch a little early. The white eyed Jonin despite his level of eye control found his lovers ability to deliver erotic pleasure exceptional and therefore it is with immense difficulty he kept his mind on his job.

Considering the few days they shared, he felt closer to the man than ever before. His lover met him on many different levels feeling he finally could breathe a sigh of relief he has found his perfect match. A part of him knew that several years ago holding this beautiful aqua-eyed angel under the stars in Suna, Gaara was and always will be his path. Turning his full attention to the man gulping his penis deeply to the back of his throat, while his other hand firmly squeezed his testicles, he retracted his Byakugan surrendering to his lover.

The aqua eyes gazed up at him submissively a deviant sparkle in the depths continuing to suck hungrily on the long cock. Neji scraped his fingers through the thick hair, his heart rate rising the more he aloud himself to give into the pleasure. “Would you like to go inside my love?”

Extracting the cock from his mouth, he stared at the moon bright eyes his own heart matching that of his lover. “I will have my reward, and when we go inside I will give you a reward as well.” Before he could resume Neji stooped down gathering him in a firm embrace smothering his mouth and swallowing his moans. “Neji! Ahh..!” Gaara fell back against the stone and marble flooring.

“You are such a delicious man Gaara-sama, now about your reward.” Neji pushed open the maroon robe revealing the flawless tan skin, chewing his way down the future Kazekage’s neck, muttering words to his lover that prompted Gaara to spread his legs wide for him to enter. Neji wasted little time slipping a wetted finger in Gaara’s entrance coxing the flexible flesh to open. “Hey you are still ready for me this feels very nice, see already I have two fingers inside you.” He mused in his lover’s ear inserting and twirling the two digits.

Gaara moaned then bit down on Neji shoulder, pushing his hips forward against his lovers’ erection. “Neji-sama now, I want you.” Digging his nails under the Jonin’s shirt as the partially clothed male pushed his pants further down his hips and thighs. “Yes, my love yes!”

Neji added a third finger, despite his desperation and Gaara receptive body he wanted to insure Gaara’s is ready for his intrusion. The opening stretched he could not wait any longer he hissed in his lovers ear, sitting up on his knees, pulling Gaara to his throbbing erection. “Wet your lips my love.” He cooed holding the base of his rod in one hand aiming it toward the pouting red lips as he held the side of Gaara’s head in the other pulling him forward.

They both issued harmonious moans as Gaara slid a slow tongue out to lap at the droplets of pre-cum on the head of Neji’s cock, teasing the slit for more. Then he swirled his lips and tongue around the head sucking firmly in the manner that nearly always pushed his lover over the edge, and grinned at the breathless whine that issued from Neji’s mouth.

“More!” He pulled the head firmly directing his cock in the opening mouth. Gaara greedily received his full erection his green eyes sparkling. “Wait.” Almost as quickly as he started, he pulled his cock out of the sucking mouth, now thoroughly wet, and eased his lover back. Grabbing both of the long legs behind his knees and lining himself up near the opening, his heart slamming in his throat. He could not pull his eyes away from the panting lips and passion filled gaze. Leaning forward their bodies, connected Neji opened his mouth his lover’s tightness, consuming his ability to maintain control.

Gaara lifted up on one elbow, reaching a hand so his fingertips brushed over Neji’s heart. “Shhh.. take it slow.” His soft mellow voice like a finger snap in Neji’s ear, releasing one leg and pushing deeper in his lover as he moved into position over Gaara stretching for a kiss, that Gaara kept temptingly out of reach until he lay flat on his back and Neji hips finally made contact with his ass. “Oh, Neji-sama.”

The sound of his lover calling his name as their mouths burned against each other ricochet though his entire body, vaguely hoping nothing goes wrong while he steals time with his lover. Neji’s hips began the slow deliberate thrust into the snug confines, his breath hitching every few moments holding his explosion. “Gaara-sama.” He hissed between thrust, his body beginning to quake as the sensations peeked inside. Feeling his lover’s body clench and the sound of his moans igniting his deep love for the man, who alone discovered his dark secret and loved him even more for its discovery.

Neji released the leg pushed up against Gaara’s shoulder grabbing the large cock between them in a firm grip. Gaara’s hips bucked forward he felt his insides melting, Neji slow thrust had switched to deep pounding pushing his prostrate to its limit. He deeply loved everything that the white-eyed ninja believed in and had it not been for the explosion in the village they would be in Suna now, in his deep feathery pillows entwined legs and arms. Neji’s mouth panted against his lips Gaara unable to form a coherent word shook his head in agreement, his cock twitching and leaking cum all over his navel, mixing with the sweat from both their bodies. Gaara began to laugh, the feeling of his eminent ejaculation brought the sound from his chest, even to his own ears it still caused a surprised sensation but the feeling beyond words, he gave in laughing as his body erupted and he felt the warmth of Neji’s seed spread inside him.

Gasping Neji relaxed against his lover kissing his mouth slowly, enjoying the warmth surrounding their connection and his heart. “You are a wonderful distraction, Gaara-sama.” Smiling at the bright eyes beneath him, he still chuckled lightly, Neji found the act incredible, laughing during release. Gaara blinked his almond eyes returning the slow kiss.

“Neji-sama we should clean up but do you need to see if all is well on the watch?” he kissed the pale chin as Neji lifted his head sighing. “Why do you do this for Aburame, he is a lower rank than you?”

“I do this because he is a friend and he is concerned someone may target those close to Naruto.” He gazed back down at his lover. “Rank has little to do with helping one another in Konoha, he has given me his home, but I would assist if he hadn’t. it is the way of our friendship.” He activated his Byakugan looking in the direction of the more affluent district.

Neji withdrew Gaara relaxing against the now warm stone staring at his lover, ready to suggest a hot bath his lover leaped to his feet. “Gaara! Iruka’s in danger!”

*Iruka Fights Back*

Kakashi rolled over staring toward the kitchen something woke him. He lay in bed nearly an hour trying to determine if it were a forgotten dream or something more, the pale blue of day peeking though the windows. ‘No there is nothing out of the ordinary, and Iruka sleeps like the dead.’ He chuckled turning back to kiss his lover’s face, after only a few moments a half smile and kiss met him. “Hey didn’t we discuss breakfast?” The Jonin inquired his roaming hands brushing over the olive chest, tweaking his nipples.

“Yes we did. Are you going to serve me or shall I serve you?” The sleepy eyes fixed on him lustfully; Iruka loved sex first thing in the morning. The Jonin smothered his mouth in a deep kiss, the ever-questing hands stroking his lover’s quickly growing erection.

“Oh I can’t wait to feel you inside me Iruka-kun.” Kakashi mused staring in the dark surprised eyes.

“What? Really, Kakashi-sama?” Iruka placed two hands on the sides of the Jonin’s face staring deeply into the dark-blue eye. His lover nodded and smiled. Despite Iruka’s initial apprehensive doubt, he felt that this time Kakashi would allow him to go all the way. Pulling Kakashi in a soul-consuming kiss he pushed the man back moving with desperate passion.

Kakashi started to laugh trying to ease Iruka’s face from his talking between each kiss and holding the clinging ninja at bay. “Wait….Iruka….hold on….” Finally giving his lover an intense kiss, pulling him down on top of him until the man lifted for air. “Iruka the call of nature, but I will be right back, hold that thought.” He eased the blushing Chuunin off and sat up grinning, thinking he could learn to enjoy allowing his passionate lover to top. Snickering he stood up stretching his lean body, flashing his protruding cock and winking at the bronze face before sauntering off to the bathroom.

The second Kakashi closed the door Iruka fell back against the pillows kicking his feet and squealing into the blankets. Then he jumped up on his knees pulling open their bedside stand collecting the items for their sexual adventure. “Yes lube, and this long toy oh yes must try these ball cuffs!” he whispered excitedly placing the items one by one on the table.

“Wow you guys know how to have fun.” A deep voice echoed behind him, at the same moment he heard a muffled yell from the bath, Kakashi’s voice.

Iruka leaped back across the opposite side of the bed putting as much distance between him and the intruder as possible. “KAKASHI!” He called. Hoping the Jonin would answer or come out unharmed making one of his cocky remarks about something pointless. However, his lover did not answer, he could not even here the struggle beyond the door. Now it occurred to him Kakashi never shut the door, he had a bad habit of leaving it open, regardless of what he had to do, and it had been a topic of many heated discussions when they first moved into their new home; well Iruka was heated Kakashi just nodded and agreed to not do it again. The Chuunin felt a wave of horror at the thoughts of petty arguments and disagreements and now his lover would not answer. “KAKASHI!!!” Iruka yelled, real panic filling him the dark framed intruder staring blankly as if waiting for something.

“Well it should be obvious he is dead.”

“F*** HE IS!” Iruka shot back, not allowing the thought to consume him. He had no choice but to get to Kakashi as quickly as possible, and this son of a b!th was not going to make it easy. “Who are you? What are you doing in my house?”

The man with drew a sword, from his waist staring at the partially clothed male, “Well at least you are dressed for the occasion, death is a messy business.” He took a step toward the bronze ninja throwing out another hand Kikai swarming out of his sleeve.

Iruka gasped quickly moving to avoid the dangerous bugs at all cost, the swarm not very large missing him by inches. “That F***ing Shino sent you to do his dirty work! I won’t die so easy you bastard!” Iruka leaped high in the air over the intruder the long sword slashing beneath missing him, but as he landed the small horde of insects closed in swiftly absorbing his chakra, retreating inside the host as Iruka laid panting barley able to move.

“Well this has been enjoyable, as a death wish I will tell you Shino would not kill you, he’s too much..” he paused the dark frames lifting as if in thought. “He’s too much the hero, but you are a necessary sacrifice, for the greater good, so a messy death is in order.” The docile face finally cracked a grin, sweeping the sword over his head and bringing it down on Iruka’s neck.

The blade cut through his neck in one fluid motion, the Shinobi smiled then yelled as a sharp object dug into his kidneys and feathers flew around the room.

“I’ll give you a messy death you mother f***er!” Iruka hissed his face covered in sweat as he twisted the nine-inch blade deeper.

“AAAHHHHHH!!!” The ninja elbowed Iruka hard in the face throwing him back toward the bed. Then reach back pulling out the deadly blade his body loosing blood as well as the poison from the ruptured kidney draining his strength. “KILL HIM!!!” He roared his Kikai fought the instinct to stop the bleeding and save the host, pelting toward the Chuunin.

The situation happen in several blinks, Iruka thrown backward, his nose broken and bleeding from the counter attack. However, his thoughts centered on two absolutes, kill this person and get to Kakashi. He landed agilely on two feet snatching the other nine-inch blade from under the mattress; the replacement Jutsu would not help him now, with his reduced resources. He needed to lure the ninja to recall the dangerous creatures, before he could attack, something he and Gai, trained on how to over come the Aburame insects.

“*…if you can not avoid them or defeat them take the hit and attack when the upper hand is presented…*”

‘Thank you Gai, I will repay you for that.’ Iruka could see the ninja fading complexion, “Kidney damage is fatal unless you treat it immediately, let me help you!” Twirling the knife in his hand, he lunged for the kill putting on a burst of speed that crashed through the attacking Kikai and directly into his adversary and his up turned sword.


*Releasing a summoning Jutsu*

He can taste the hot blood in his mouth the dark frames reflect his own animal like image the pain in his side flamed brighter as he attempted to force his own knife deeper into the assassins’ chest, but his reach was not long enough so the blades tip only snagged in the man’s thick jacket. However, for a reason not apparent to the Chuunin his body hovered mid-air wrapped in a snaking net of Gaara’s sand while a cocoon of the same deadly substance covered his opponent preventing him from moving. The sword piecing Iruka’s left side cracked in half as Gaara, moved further into the room, him and Neji creating their own entrance through the smashed front window. “I have him Iruka-sensei.” The Kazekage stated serenely.

Iruka seemed suddenly to become aware of the circumstances, his body lowered carefully to the floor, as the other toppled over heavy under the weight of the sand. “NEJI KAKASHI IS IN THE BATHROOM HELP HIM!” Iruka roared, trying his best to stand.

“Something is attacking him!” The Byakugan eyes could see the swarm of destruction bugs hovering above the body of a man, but some other insect were covering him. Not wasting another moment Neji snatched open the door forcing massive amounts of Chakra out of his body to keep the Kikai from getting closer, yet, the large wasp had clamped to Kakashi’s body stinging him repeatedly. “These insects will not release their hold! I can not remove them without injury to Kakashi!” Neji called from the bath. The assassins Kikai forced flat against the ceiling from his continual release of Chakra.

The Chuunin glared at his fallen opponent mere feet away laying on his sided still trapped in Gaara’s sand, “Get them off him now!”

The Aburame Ninja wrapped in the sand cocoon started to laugh deeply, despite the lost of blood and his ruptured kidney, he felt pleased that at least one of the persons Kuni-te wants dead would no longer exist. “I summoned those wasp they will do my bidding until I choose to recall them.” He tilted his head staring in Iruka’s face, laughing vindictively. “Guess he will have that messy death after all, you loose!”

Iruka still gripping the knife in his hand growled menacingly, “There is another way to release a summoning Jutsu!” The light from the broken window reflected brightly on the edge of the nine-inch blade, as it arched over Iruka head, his chestnut brown eyes widened the moment before the blade crashed. In his mind, he saw the Jonin staring across a hot spring with his arms crossed over his chest. Then the image of his one eye lover as he peers up at him on a bended knee, that sultry voice promising him the life they created together. That life someone decided he did not deserve, a stranger dare cross the boundary between him and the man he loves and threaten to take away everything he and Kakashi fought to build and his happiness. The life of his lover the life of Kakashi-sama; there was only one outcome to anyone crazy enough to try to separate him from his love, death.

The blade crashed through the side of his neck, severing the intruder’s spinal cord and jugular veins, splintering two-inches of wood as it embedded in the floor. That was not the end in a second swift movement Irukas’ other hand grabbed the hilt of the large knife and with a two-hands forced the sharp edge to slice down cutting through the remaining portion of his enemies neck. He effectively beheaded the man, blood spraying up on the docile teachers’ face; now his eyes appeared vacant and dark, in the aftermath of death. Neji’s voice pulled him out of the darkness.

“They vanished!” He stooped down gathering Kakashi in his arms carrying him to the bed. Iruka grabbed a sheet and quickly wrapped his lover’s naked body, and then gasped at the site of the large bruises from the wasp and Kakashi’s blue lips. “We must go now!” Neji led the way out the broken window carrying the unconscious Jonin; Gaara draping Iruka’s arm over his shoulder, just as the dark Kikai hovered menacingly.

They both stared at the insects blocking their passage; Iruka groaned Gaara glanced at his pale complexion. “They are dieing.” Iruka looked at him and realized he was directing his words to the bugs. “Your host is dead you should return and inform the one in charge.” The bugs hovered a few moments more than swooped out of the open window.

“That was ok Kazekage.” Iruka’s legs began to buckle he grabbed his bleeding side, leaning heavily on Gaara.

“Try not to speak; we will care for you now.” Pulling Iruka tighter against his body he leaped out the window after Neji heading toward the hospital. “I am sure your Hokage will be able to heal you both.”

Iruka held on to the Kazekage’s words, his nose bleeding freely, the wound in his side throbbing painfully and every muscle in his body screaming from the adrenaline of his ordeal. None of those things mattered as the storm he tried to prevent boiled over spilling down his cheeks, his lover was not breathing when Neji took him. Kakashi was not breathing!

“Iruka, we do not know each other, but I will extend my advice. Do not decide what end will come, you two will recount this tale many years from now.” The aqua-eye Shinobi offered as comfort, not understanding what the most appropriate thing at this moment would be. Although he understands, accepting the worst could not be for the best.

The Chuunin nodded as they both touched down at the Konoha Hospital entrance several medics were waiting with a stretcher for the hurt teacher. Iruka’s concern for Kakashi had him fighting off medical treatment by the time he reached the operation room. “Tell me how he is damit!” He shoves another healer away, all them trying to get a better look at his wounds.

Neji came in the room amidst Iruka’s yells, excusing the medics until he stood closest to the bed. “You are a Ninja!” The Jonin snapped Iruka froze in the mist of pushing away more of the healers, his eyes locked on the angry white-eye glare. “What would Kakashi-sensei have you do at this moment fight the people who are trying to help? Cooperate fully Tsunade-sama is treating him, you cannot ask for better than that! Now allow these people to do their job!” Neji glared until Iruka eased back against the examine table defeated.

Gaara who stood back while this occurred could see a dark shadow pass over Neji’s face, the white darting toward the door. Following the Jonin out to the hall, Gaara pulled the door shut gazing at his lovers’ profile. “What has happen to the Jonin Neji-sama?”

Neji pulled out a scroll with the Hokage seal he did not like the mission he was just assigned. “I must leave you here Kazekage I have a mission I must leave now it is urgent. Please forgive me I can not speak of this matter with you.” Neji did not look at his lover he could not, Tsunade was making a great wager in her scheme but this could all back fire and work against the Hidden Leaf.

“Then I will follow where you must go.”

“This is not a matter for the Sand to be involved, you can not interfere in this it is internal.” He could feel his lovers’ anger, even though he did not speak a word. “If you would like to be useful you are talented in medicine, see if you can assist them in developing a vaccine so this does not occur again.”

The unspoken words reached him suddenly, “...occur again...” Gaara reached out placing a hand on the Jonin’s shoulder, squeezing it firmly. “Show me where I can help.”
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