The sun was setting by the time you and Kakashi exited UA grounds, the gates automatically lifting itself at the detection of the IDs on your persons. You're going to be honest that you find this world's technological advancements to be impressive and highly convenient. As one of Konoha's few engineering experts, you can appreciate well-put and intricately designed machinery.

You can already imagine what weapons they forged with their prowess in machines, accompanied with the powers of their quirks.

Judging by the lack of students around the school's area, you can assume that classes were long dismissed before the two of you were discharged from the clinic. Nevertheless, you can take a good guess that some teachers were left behind for their after hours to check some papers, along with some brats stuck in detention.

The setting almost reminded you of your Academy days.

If only this world didn't lack the life force that you and Kakashi possess.

Despite the lack of chakra signatures in this universe, it bothers your paranoia towards the fact that you can't sense anyone. Yes, no chakra means no dangerous jutsus, however, it also means no detection of the people around you that can possibly possess something as equally dangerous. You can only rely on your sharp senses to detect potential attackers.

You and Kakashi are the only chakra wielders as far as you're concerned. Still, you took initiative to conceal your chakra just in case. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. It would seem that back in your world, you became too lax when you were finally reunited with your nephew with the help of the knucklehead ninja that it lowered your guard enough to cause you the misfortune to end up here.

Kakashi's kamui was the only logical explanation you can think of that correlates to dimension travelling.

You won't be so complacent this time.

'Can't we really go to a doctor? Even for just a very, very quick check-up? You never know!' Mina begged for what seemed like the sixth time since you exited the school grounds, an annoyed sigh being held back by the grinding of your teeth. She was adamant on having your... her body checked, convinced that it may be a work of some quirk.

You won't take that possibility out of your consideration, as once again, you and your partner have no idea what this world was capable of.

Still, the risk was: you and Kakashi would eventually end up being forced for identifications if suspicions were to arise. It may be possible that someone in this dimension may have a Yamanaka equivalent.

Your identities and village's secrets are only yours and Kakashi's to keep.

What kind of 'secret identities' do you not understand?, You growled lowly in your mind, silencing the former owner of the body. What do you think would happen if they discovered that an uninvited inhabitant is now in control of your body? We'll be suspected and they will ask for names. Then everything goes to shit from there. Trust me, I don't want to be in this mess as much as you do, so I will find a way to get us out of this mess.

'Alright, alright, I get it, Miss Grumpy,' The pinkette muttered, as you held back a 'tch' that threatened to leave your lips. 'I just really hope you guys really mean it when you said you aren't villains.'

You have my word, You promised, with Mina detecting the sincerity on your tone. You seem to be the type to keep promises, she surmised. You have to admit, though, that you're both surprised and relieved that a fifteen-year-old highschool student is taking this situation rather well.

Maybe it was the naivety-- the fact that she hasn't accounted all possibilities that may happen if her body, enrolled in one of the most prestigious schools in Japan, were to fall onto the wrong hands.

You envy her ignorance.

Now by the streets, about to walk on public premises, your jounin partner spoke up, interrupting your thought process regarding on what to do after today.

"I suggest concealing your chakra in case we aren't the only shinobi here," He didn't even look at your direction when he said this.

"I... thought I did?" You tilted your head in confusion, the unnatural pink fluffs on your scalp bouncing at the action, as you looked at him with a questioning glance. If you're not mistaken, your chakra was hidden, along with its scent. You figured that Kakashi must've concealed his chakra the moment he knew of his circumstance, as you can't currently detect his.

"Good. Just checking," The former silverette gave you his famous eye smile, the disposable mask's straps lifting at the action, before continuing. "This kid's nose isn't really for the expertise of chakra detection," He shrugged his shoulders, before looking ahead, his eyes half-lidded with boredom, but still sharp to detect anything unusual. Now that you thought about it, you realized that it must have been a while since Kakashi can use both of his eyes without draining his chakra like a leaking faucet.

Speaking of which, you were reminded of your earlier attempt to test your chakra usage. You never did get to continue as you were still... getting used to your circumstance.

"Have you tried performing any jutsus with the kid's body?" You asked, as the blonde only shrugged his shoulders yet again, his relaxed look not faltering.

'What's a... jutsu..?', You expected Mina to ask you, but it would seem that she has learned her lesson from your previous conversations regarding anything from home. Your answers were either vague or just a simple 'hn' (whatever the hell that meant, to Mina's displeasure). Most of the time, you don't answer at all. Anything regarding to Konoha is an automatic zip from your lips.

"We'll test what we can and what we can't do once we find a private area that we can practice in," Kakashi declared, his thoughts seemingly distracted by 'what ifs', while giving the half of his attention on your surroundings. "What we can do for now is to buy what we need."

'Oh no! Our allowances!' As a bunch of non-working students, it's normal for them to fret over their savings—even more when the money falls onto two strangers' hands.

You heard Kakashi sigh beside you, his eyes drooping more than usual, as his slouch became even more evident at what seemed to be the expression of further disinterest, if that's even possible. You guessed it must have been what Kaminari said to elicit such a response from the Copycat ninja.

You, on the other hand...

'Ahh! No, no, no! Anything but that! I'm saving up for this cute dress I saw the other day!' You could've sworn you heard a hint of a younger Sakura—the lovestruck genin that you once had to train vigorously to drop her immature infatuation for your nephew. You started to miss your 'cute little ducklings', as Kakashi had once called them.

It won't be much, I promise. Just senbon needles. However, I can't promise the same for your friend, You can already feel Kakashi's hands itching for this world's equivalent of Icha Icha Tactics. You just sighed disappointingly after stealing a glance at your only teammate.

Kakashi is a man of many titles. Pervert is, unfortunately, one of them.

'The biggest F for Kaminari's wallet.' With a brow raised in confusion, you asked the pinkette regarding what she just said.

What does that mean? Is F some sort of abbreviation?

'You don't know that meme?!'

What's a... meme?

'Oooohhh my gosh, okay, so it all started from the generation of rage comics then--'

For the duration of your whole walk to the store, Mina was informing you of their pop culture, filling you in of their generation's trends and 'memes'.

You noted to yourself that you will relay this information to Kakashi later.

~*~*~

"Sorry miss, but we don't really sell... senbon needles..? We only have sewing and syringe needles."

"Hn, alright."

That was the seventh store you've visited today, with the sun already set and the stars have now taken over the horizon; the modern city lights serving as Earth's own stars. You've spent the whole afternoon circulating around the busy part of Musutafu city for senbon needles, and you returned to the agreed meeting place empty-handed; however, not empty-minded.

You took note of important landmarks during your little tour around the city—the hospital, the park, possible hide-outs, some bars (even though you're in a minor's body), a junkyard (you figured if you can't buy ninja weapons, you decided you'll craft them yourself). Every place you've deemed useful are stacked in your memories for future references.

Sitting by the colorfully lit fountain in the middle of the plaza, you stared at your own reflection, waiting for Kakashi to arrive, as you conversed with your so-called 'thought-mate'.

In the end, you get to keep your allowance, You humored, your face and tone remaining indifferent, but your other could sense your seeping frustration.

'Well... Maybe you can go online shopping for those senbon needles you were looking for. But I'm guessing that they're some kind of weapons, so I doubt they'll be selling those.' You subtly raised a brow at her remark. While you've already came into terms that this world doesn't sell weapons to the public (unlike yours), you wonder about the limitations of these people's own built-in weapons; their quirks.

Senbon needles aren't just weapons. They can be used for medical purposes too. Also, why are you suggesting alternatives? I thought you wanted to save your money, You genuinely wondered, as Ashido took her time to string the right words together.

'Ah, well, you look kinda down and these needles seem kinda important to you so I thought that maybe I should lend you a hand. Why are they even important? Wait-- you don't plan on killing anyone with it, do you?!' She panicked, as you paid no mind to her sudden shift of tone.

That's exactly why I need those needles, You nonchalantly said without hesitation.

'Hah?! You really—'

Because I don't want to kill anyone, You finished.

Despite your blunt and unnervingly straightforward declaration, Mina felt reassured that you were telling the truth. There was a tone underneath the way you said it that held... an unidentifiable yet safe emotion that she couldn't help but feel at ease at.

Mina was a good people-reader—a part of her feat as a social butterfly. While she doesn't exactly know that senbon needles are popularly known to be non-lethal weapons, she was convinced that you're not a bad person.

Before the pinkette could even voice her opinion out, however, a certain presence snapped you out from your thoughts, making you face the former silverette with that same poker-face that he grew up used to.

"Done with your staring contest with your own reflection?" Kakashi teased playfully, his usual eye-smile greeting you.
Observing your partner, you noticed that he replaced his disposable mask with a newly bought one—a black face mask with matching black straps and two white small circular objects located on where his mouth should be (most likely for breathing efficiency). Based on the quality of the cloth, you can tell it was durable and comfortable. Meaning: it must be pricey, and you're guessing he bought two more based on the plastic bag he's holding. And then, your eyes drifted to his other hand—specifically, the bright red book he's currently holding.

"... What's the popular porn book's name in this place?" You asked, a bit curious of this world's equivalent of Jiraiya's works, however, not curious enough to read it.

'Pbfft--'

"It is not porn, it's literature." The blonde corrected, his stoic behavior faltering a bit from your unexpected curiosity; not to mention he also felt called out (even if he's already used to reading Icha Icha Tactics around you, but this time's different because you usually just stay quiet and let him and his antics be).

"What's the smut book's name?" You rephrased, unbothered, to which Kakashi embarrassingly uttered out the title in defeat, only loud enough for you to hear.

"... Fifty Shades of Red."

A small smirk made its way up to your lips from his bashful answer, as you stood up from your seat and adjusted your (Mina's, actually) school backpack and made your way towards him, waiting for your partner to lead the way and head towards wherever Kaminari lives.

You can only imagine what the poor kid must be saying; his whines, unfortunately, falling into deaf ears.

'Aaagghh! I'll never get a girlfriend if you keep making my body read that in public! Keep that book away from thy holy hands!' Kaminari practically begged for the Hatake to stop ruining the little dignity the electric-user has left. His pride was shattered enough already as it is by overusing his quirk earlier to have him act as his dumb self, while settling with the lowest score in class from today's seatwork.

Don't act like you're not entertained, kid, Kakashi jabbed light-heartedly, but as if to further inconvenient the male UA student, he called out to you.

"Ah, (Y/n), before we go, let's pass by a convenience store on the way. I... don't really feel comfortable using someone else's toothbrush... even if I'm that someone." The former silverette scratched the back of his neck—a usual habit that showed discomfort on his part.

"Why didn't you buy one before we met back here?" You asked with a quirked brow, to which Kakashi bluntly replied back with what you can make out as a grin.

"It was a last-minute decision."

Hm... Why do you have a gut feeling that Kakashi wants to be a nuisance in Kaminari's life in any way he can?

~*~*~

'You said you just wanted to buy a toothbrush!'

And I did take a toothbrush,

'Then put all of those back in the shelves!'

Hm, sorry kid, I don't think so, Nonchalantly responded Kakashi as he inspected a bag of chips that caught his eye based on its attractive packaging. 'Honey Butter Chips' sounds nice.

'Please stop spending my money, I beg of you. I have to pay for this month's rent.' Denki was now genuinely begging. 'I need that 120,000 yen for shelter. Have you no conscience that you're being responsible of making a teen homeless?'

Kakashi continued to collect various snacks that perked his interest, stacking them in his held basket. He never heard of Pocky before from Konoha. Hm...

No harm in trying them. Into the basket, they go!

That's why we live with her now, The male jounin responded boredly, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, while subtly pointing a thumb at you, easily dismissing Kaminari's pathetic display of guilt-tripping. Kakashi honestly heard better from Naruto.

'You... You actually planned this from the start.'

Kaminari then knew that Kakashi knew that you were honorable enough to not spend much, as you were more considerate than Denki's possessor, and the Copy Ninja took advantage of that. Once he lives with you, he no longer has to pay for rent, which means the 120,000 yen is all for Kakashi's to spend, along with the other future 120,000 yen that his parents would keep sending, believing that he's using them for rent. He now has additional allowance and that money isn't even for him, but rather, for his body's asshole of a puppeteer.

'Why..? Why would you do this?'

Because I can, Was all Kakashi replied with, along with his infamous eye-smile.

~*~*~

'You sure you don't wanna buy something? Your, uh, friend seems to be enjoying himself. Kaminari must be rich if he's letting that Hatake guy buy the whole basket.' You highly doubt that was the case. Knowing the silverette for almost your whole life, he'll do whatever he does no matter what Kaminari says or what everyone thinks.

You envy that particular trait from Kakashi.

Why are you insistent on letting me spend your money?, Your question seemed to have caught the social girl off-guard.

'Um, well...' Mina doesn't actually know how to answer that. Maybe as a people's person, she took it as her unspoken responsibility to make sure everyone around her is happy. May be an impossible goal, but she remains determined. She can be quite stubborn. After all, since she's literally stuck with you, she might as well as make progress and perhaps befriend you to make this mess easier to bear. 'You keep eyeing those shades over there.' She suddenly changed the subject.

I saw the price and I'm not willing to spend someone else's money for something so trivial such as sunglasses, You denied, hoping that was somehow enough to discourage the girl. Just to be thorough of your point, you also added: Also, I thought you're saving up for a dress.

'Ah well, I figured since you'll be using my body for a while, I'm guessing you don't wear dresses so it's kinda useless to buy a dress if you're not gonna wear it.'

That's... true..., Wow, she figured your fashion style without having to look at your physical self. She based that assumption from your overall personality she observed so far. With that feat, she has the potential to be an exceptional intel nin if given proper training.

'Then let's buy the shades! I think you have good taste in eyewear. It'll look good on us, promise!' Hah, fitting with you being an Uchiha whose clan is well-known for their eyes. 'Besides, I think you would need those since you kept staring at things that I don't think you have at home.'

Ah, was I that obvious?

'No, not really. You're really good at staring using your peripheral vision, only sometimes focusing. If I didn't see what you see, I never would have guessed.' Hm, then you can only conclude that she knew you were staring based on the time duration you were looking at 'nothing'.

Fine. I'll purchase the shades because you want me to. However, I owe you since you're buying it in my behalf, You insisted to which the pinkette snickered at.

'Pfft, just good grades while using my body would be enough repayment! Kidding!'

Done, Your quick agreement made Mina choke on her laughter.

'E-ehh?! Were you smart in your school?!' She immediately asked. You can already imagine her awe-stricken face, low-key reminding you of your own adopted blonde nephew.

Graduated first in my class, You stated as a matter of fact with a small smirk, silencing the pinkette, as she thought of whether or not to abuse your offered intelligence in her studies. Hmm, decisions, decisions...

Picking up the shades from its shelf, you tried them on, and indeed your eyes relaxed at the darkened environment, as you were still not used to so much light and bright colors surrounding you (the ads can especially be very distracting, and not in a good way). Usually, in Konoha, almost everything around you was colored naturally—the relaxing greens, browns, yellows, and the occasional reds and oranges from lanterns. But here, the overwhelming glows of neon colors, the artificial lights of pink, magenta, and cyan were all too much for your eyes.

This was what you could literally call a sight for sore eyes.

The accessory desaturated everything within your vision, a black overlay atop of every color-- even your bright pink skin tone, while giving you the freedom to look at anywhere without having anyone know where exactly you're gazing at.

Looking at a nearby face mirror, Mina kept her promise, as the sunglasses did fit as good contrast to her skin; the glasses' thick rims serving as good emphasis on her face. Yeah, this is a wise-spend.

And then your eyes landed on Kakashi's reflection behind you, still collecting more items that you doubt he'd use. Razor blades? The kid doesn't need shaving! While you would've thought your genius of a partner was genuinely buying them to create make-shift weapons, you decided to think otherwise when he bought gel, women's lotion and hairspray.

Kakashi, what the actual fuck?, You can feel your infamous frown forming.

'Um... Your friend is quite uh...'

Sadistic, You finished disapprovingly, before marching towards your partner who was busying himself with unnecessary items. However, just when you're about to confront him, you suddenly felt the once calm atmosphere shift into one you're overly familiar with: panic and danger.

~*~*~

'What gave you the right to spend my money like this?' It wasn't long when Kaminari gave up on begging and decided it was time to bring reason to his possessor. Maybe Hatake wasn't that unreasonable. Maybe he can talk his way out rather than annoying this stranger further.

The fact that I earned it, That answer was definitely not what the teen was expecting.

Nevermind.

Denki was shot down of all hopes for this guy.

'You didn't earn anything.' He was starting to get fed up. No more mister nice 'Kid'. It's time to stand his ground.

Oh? How so?, Kakashi mused, entertained by the shift of serious tone from his 'little pet mouse'. He was daring the kid.

'First off, you didn't work hard for it.' Kaminari started, ready to mentally fight this guy.

Hm, but have you considered that capitalism demands us to work for others just to live? Riddle me this, what made the majority think that they should work hard from day to night even though their pay barely equals to their back-breaking labor? Are big population numbers enough to justify low salaries? Do we have to necessarily suffer just to live?, The electric user was dumbstruck by Kakashi's life-contemplating speech.

'Huh??' Denki was caught off-guard when Hatake decided to mentally fight back. And the boy wasn't kidding that this was a mental fight—no, not because they were telepathically speaking, but because he needs brain power to even process what Hatake just said before answering. 'Well no but—'

Define earning. Isn't earning having to receive payment if you've done a way to deserve it? And by lessening your burden of rent, I earned the money through the use of my strategic wit,

The blonde teen is now speechless. He doesn't know how the fuck to reply.

'... You're bullying a child. I hope you realize that. This is literally the equivalent of a bully taking lunch money from a defenseless kid.' Such amazing argument, Denki, he berated to himself.

Maah, you're right. How about this: we split the 120,000 yen. Does that seem fair?, Kakashi asked as if he wasn't the insensitive asshole that Kaminari was trying to talk sense into the whole day.

This guy... is so unpredictable..!

'Wha—that worked?! Um, I mean, ye—'

"Everybody get the fuck down! Now!"

Huh, tonight's gotten a lot more interesting, Kakashi remarked, unbothered by the three men who entered the store with the obvious intentions of harm, as Denki anxiously panicked.

This guy is going to get my ass killed..!

~*~*~

Lmao yes theres a reason why kakashi is such an asshole to denki. it all had to do when kakashi was the first to wake up. also i had to split this chapter in two because holy shit this is too long for my standards. also, for a while, this story will be kakashi-centric before shifting to aizawa. dont worry, you wont be pink forever. not when naruto can do something about it.

The next chapter would have class 1a in it for sure!

now, to go update catharsis xD