When Ryoko first stepped into the Hokage office, he felt the world go still. Kakashi 's heart raced. This was so stupid. And irrational. And unprofessional. Everything he felt made zero sense. Why was he so touched by the sight of Ryoko, when he already saw the woman almost every day? What was so different now?

She looked different. Not only for the lack of her jonin vest or ANBU mask. The air around her felt different. Like she was intimidating on a whole nother level. So Kakashi kept staring without shame, relishing in her presence.

Only due to his creepy stalking, the man didn 't miss a senbon that Ryoko threw directly at his head. He smirked under the mask as the metal needle twirled between his fingers.

Oooooh ' this will be fun!