Hokage: The little fox picked up by the Hatake family

"Early, early Ji?"

Kakashi was a little surprised to see Saki at home today.

Saaki glanced at Kakashi, then looked back at the book in his hand: "Surprised?"

Kakashi scratched his hair, walked to the side and sat down: "It's true."

"Zaoji hasn't stayed at home much in the past six months. Either he was so tired that he fell asleep on the sofa when he came back, or he slept directly with Lord Orochimaru."

Zaoji paused while turning the book, and then said: "I won't go anymore, I want to finish everything."

"What was Saaki doing before?" Kakashi was a little curious. He didn't know why Saaki stayed with Orochimaru for half a year.

"... some small things, not important." Saaki put down the book and looked at Kakashi: "I'm a little hungry."

"Ah? Okay, I'll prepare dinner." Kakashi said, got up and went into the kitchen.

Saaki looked at Kakashi's back and just spoke silently.

Sorry, Kakashi.

……

April 43, Konoha [-]

Waking up early in the morning, Zaoki saw Kakashi busy in the kitchen.

"Isn't there a team that is short of personnel today? Why did you get up so early?"

Kakashi, who heard Saaki's voice, turned around and said with a smile, "Today is Saaki's birthday."

"My... birthday?" Zaoji was a little dazed.

So many things have happened during this period of time that Zaoji obviously forgot his birthday.

"Why did you even forget your birthday?" Kakashi said helplessly.

Kakashi walked to Saki's side and reached out to rub the girl's soft hair: "After today, Saki will be eight years old."

Those exposed eyes looked at Saaki with a smile.

"...Well...but actually it's not my birthday..." Saaki hesitated for a few seconds before speaking, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Kakashi.

"It's not okay to think like this." Kakashi stretched out his hand to hold Saki's little face and said seriously: "Saki, since you have become my family, the day you were born is the most important day to me. .”

"Although I don't know what you went through before he brought you back, but don't worry, I will protect you in the future!"

The boy's eyes were full of seriousness, which made Zaoji look a little dazed.

"Dong dong dong..."

A sudden knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

Kakashi put down his hand in confusion and looked at the door that was knocked.

"Who will be here at this time today?"

Kakashi muttered, then walked towards the door.

Zaoji glanced at the slightly messy kitchen and looked away. Forget it, she'd better not go into the kitchen.

"...Anbu?" Kakashi looked at the ninja in front of him who was wearing a black tights and a white overalls, and thought for a while before asking.

"Hatake Kakashi, Hokage-sama calls you for something important." Anbu wore a dog-head mask on his face, so his expression could not be seen.

But Kakashi frowned when he heard what the ANBU said. Yesterday, he specifically said that he would not be on a mission for the next two days. Why did something happen again?

Saaki came over, looked at Kakashi's expression and said, "You go first, my matter is not urgent."

Kakashi glanced at Saki hesitantly for a few times before finally nodding.

His eyes moved to the ANBU standing at the door: "Let's go."

The ANBU didn't speak, just turned and left. Kakashi went out and followed the ANBU.

Saaki waited for Kakashi's figure to disappear with the ANBU before closing the door and entering the house.

It's quiet inside the house, as usual, isn't it?Early thoughts.

Picking up the medical book on the side, he sat down and opened it. After a few seconds, Zaoji threw the book aside and muttered to himself.

"No, I'm still a little angry...Sandaime, you really picked a good time."

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was working on documents in the Hokage's office, suddenly sneezed.

"Huh? Is Biwako thinking about him?" Hiruzen Sarutobi thought doubtfully, rubbed his nose, and continued to deal with the pile of documents.