This was requested by Midnight_Sparkle4673

Madara

"How's the jinjuriki situation going"? I asked as I sat in my office. Hashirama sat on my desk next to me while our brothers and sisters stood in the room. "There haven't been any attacks in a while and Sayumi is still undercover on the mission you sent her on". Izuna said.

Sayumi was his and Tobirama's youngest daughter and one of my most trusted female members. The Uchiha mafia was created by my father Tajima when he was in his late teens. When I turned twenty I took over and have been running it ever since.

Like other mafia's we do deal in assassination, trade deals, and territory takeovers but we mostly protect those who need it the most. Tailed beasts have been known to attack us but we do have a few jinjuriki of our own. My daughter Mashi who is bonded with Matatabi, my third eldest Obito who is bonded with Detera, and Sayumi who is bonded with Isobu.

"Any trouble"?

"None so far".

"Good".

"It wasn't from tailed bests but most of our men are still injured from the last raid". Hashirama spoke. "Are they here or at the hospital"? "Here, the hospital has more supplies but I can't have it draw attention to the other doctors there and it will look suspicious if I take large amounts of supplies out at once".

Hashirama and I owned the hospital in town. It has a very high success rate thanks to him and his sister Aki but the downside is none of our members can afford to go there. We need access to fast medical assistance and the only way to do that is to keep their names away from the business. That's why at the hospital Hashi still goes by Doctor Senju despite us being married for years.

"We'll think of something". I sighed. "It's not as vast as Hashirama or Aki's but I do have a little bit of medical knowledge". Ryuko said. "Thank you imoto". She nodded. "I'll help her out, we'll patch them up for as long as we can". Aki said.

I was about to say more but was interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Come in".

Obito opened the door looking for his papa.

"Papa, can I go out and play? I promise I'll be back before dark"? "Wouldn't you rather stay home and play with your brothers"? I asked. "Hibiki, Stone, and Shisui all went out to play with their friends, and Itachi's asleep". Itachi was our five month old.

"Let him, he knows how to get in contact with us if he runs into trouble". Hashi said. "Very well but stay mindful of the rules Obito". "I know, I know. Don't go anywhere I don't know, and don't talk to any shady-looking adults".

"Good boy". Hashi smiled.

I don't blame my dad for worrying. He and papa are two of the most feared men in the city. They have a lot of enemies which means they have to be cautious about everything they do as well as keep an eye on me and my brothers.

There are lots of people who would want to take us as a way of hurting my dads and getting them to do whatever it is they wanted. I'm twelve now but since the age of four, my dads have always made it clear about how careful we need to be.

They don't keep anything from us and as a result, dad along with Uncle Izuna and Aunt Ryuko have started training us. They want to make sure we'll be able to defend ourselves when we're away from them.

I don't know if I'll join the mafia when I get older but it's not a bad skill to have. 

I ran until I made my way to the forest. When I was younger papa used to bring me here all the time but since I've gotten older I mostly come here by myself . I made my way over to the lake, took off my shirt, pants, shoes, and socks before jumping into the cold water.

We had a pool at the house but I like to come here to swim more. Here I wasn't watched constantly. Here I was free to do what I wanted and just be a kid for a while. Papa understood that, that's why he always convinced dad to let us go out when we wanted.

I just hope he's able to relax some. I know he's the leader but I don't want him to constantly be stressed out. Should I be worried about that? Maybe if I was a normal kid but I'm not. I wonder if Stone and Hibiki wonder about this stuff as well. It would make sense, the three of us are the eldest.

I thought to myself but soon snapped out of it as I heard rustling from the bushes followed by the sound of someone crying. Quickly I climbed out of the water, quickly dried myself off with the towel I had brought along with me, and put my clothes back on before making my way over.

Carefully and slowly I climbed the tree nearest to me and made my way onto its branch. Looking down I saw a kid younger than me holding his knees crying. He had white silver hair with a light blue shirt and blue jean pants with black shoes.

I know this had nothing to do with me but I couldn't help myself, I had to do something. I couldn't just leave him alone like this, especially when I knew any adult could come and try to take him away if he wasn't careful.

"Hey, you ok"? I asked sitting. His body jolted before he moved his eyes up to look at me. "W who are you"? "My names Obito, I was swimming in the lake when I heard you crying". "I I'm sorry I disturbed you". I shook my head. "It's fine. Is it ok if I come down"? He nodded.

I jumped down and sat in front of him. "You don't have to answer me but why are you in the forest"? "I uh got into a fight with my dad". "I see. Do the two of you fight often"? He nodded again.

"I'm sorry to hear that". "Today's my birthday so I thought it would be all about me today but it wasn't. He knows it's my birthday but all he wants me to do is work". He hid his head in his knees again.

"Work"? He shook his head. "Ok, you don't have to tell me. Can you tell me your name at least". "Kakashi". "How old are you Kakashi"? "E eight". I smiled before moving closer to him and taking him into a hug. His breath hitched but he didn't push me away.

"I know you don't know me but if you want I can get you a cake". "Y you can"? "Mhm, I know this amazing bakery that's not too far from here, that's if you want to go off course". He nodded. I helped him up slowly and left with him.

The bakery was a medium-sized one with brick walls outside, a flat roof, two tables located on the right, and a bench on the left. I made my way inside with him and watched as he took in the light blue walls, tile floors, ceiling lights, multiple sitting areas, and counter. On top of the brown countertop next to the cashier was a display case with different types of cookies, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and muffins.

"It's way bigger on the inside". He said in awe. I smiled and held his hand as I brought him over to the counter. "Hey Obito, made a new friend"? "Something like that, this is Kakashi. Today's his birthday and I was wondering if we could get a few slices of cake".

"Sure no problem. What kind do you want sweetie"? "U um c chocolate". He said hiding behind me a little. "Coming right up". I gently tugged his hand and led him over to one of the tables that was next to the window.

"Have you ever been to a cafe before"? He shook his head. "I see", I was about to say more but was interrupted by my phone going off.

Papa: Having fun?

Me: Yeah, I'm actually at a bakery with a friend I met in the forest.

Papa: Anyone I know?

Me: No, I just met him today. He was by himself crying and I wanted to help. It's also his birthday.

A few minutes went by before he replied back.

Papa: I talked to your dad, you can stay just make sure you are careful

Me: I will papa, I'll be home before dark. Love you

Papa: I love you too my little troublemaker.

I smiled.

"Is everything ok"? He asked worried. "Yeah, my papa was just checking in. Do you need to call your dad"? He shook his head. "He's busy, I'm not allowed to call him when he's busy". "I see".

"Here you go you two, happy birthday sweetie". The waitress said placing two plates on our table each with a three-layer piece of chocolate cake. "T thank you". I smiled as I watched him take his first bite and then go in for a second.

"Again, you don't have to answer this but did your mom not want to celebrate with you"? He looked down. "I've never met my mom. She died when I was born". "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have asked". "It's ok, you didn't know". He took another bite.

I looked at him sadly. "Do you have any friends? I can't help but feel the need to look out for you". He shook his head again. "You do now then, I'll be your friend". "Please don't lie to me". He whispered. "I'm not lying, I have no need to lie to you. In my family if we say we're going to do something we do it. My dads are very big on keeping promises".

"Thank you, Obito". He teared up again. I made my way over to his side of the table and hugged him. "You're welcome Kakashi".

Word Count: 1716