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"It's true!" Boruto yelled while him and Sarada were having one of their usual arguments. Konohamaru thought those two could argue about any and everything they could find, just because they can't stand each other. 

He rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on due to their shouts back and forth on whether or not white was really a color or absence of color.

"Boruto, Sarada, just stop yelling. It doesn't matter whether or not you can 'see' white, let's just get back to patrolling and scouting the area." 

They both turned back to him and grumbled a bit while Mitsuki just smiled at Boruto. Even as dysfunctional this team was, they worked well together on the battlefield and no one could deny that.

Konohamaru sighed and suggested they split up to cover the last of the area. His students nodded and went together while he took the other side alone. 

He walked for a bit but paused to massage his head again, trying to rub away the headache. As he closed his eyes for a moment, he heard a small rustling and someone zoom past him, feeling the air of it hit him fast.

He hurriedly pulled out a kunai and backed away. He looked around for a moment then followed in the direction he felt the other person go in. 

This was just supposed to be a scouting mission to know the outskirts of the leaf better for his team and there should be no one here. He sped up, and he saw the person.

The mysterious Shinobi was wearing an almost completely black robe, with small linings of purple around the edges. He closed in on the stranger and threw his kunai, hitting a tree in front of the robed person.

"Stop right there. State your name and business for being here, this area is off limits to the public right now." Konohamaru stated with a strong voice, sounding confident.

The stranger turned around and the first thing Konohamaru could see of them was his striking yellow eyes, glaring deep into his soul, almost murdering him with one look.

He couldn't make out any more features, his hair and everything else covered besides his eyes and a scar across his cheek.

Konohamaru immediately felt uneasy.

"I'm just trying to find gate to enter the village, I'm a little lost." The stranger said unconvincingly. If he was really lost, why would he be wearing a dark cloak covering all of himself and why would he be running?

"What is your name?" Konohamaru said, his voice shakier than before. 

"Log."

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"Log." 

Konohamaru loosened the grip on his kunai when the man dropped the hood of his cloak to reveal pastel blue and cloud like hair. He looked exactly like Mitsuki but his face matured more, dawning a scar and a sharper jawline. His hair was less fluffy, but retained volume. His eyes shined differently, more eerie unlike Mitsuki who had a child-like glow to his.

"What are you really doing here? I know you weren't looking for the gate." Konohamaru tried saying with more confidence than before but it was hard while looking at the man. 

"I'm here on business with the Hidden Sound village, take me to your hokage." 

"I don't trust you, especially if you are with the Hidden Sound." Konohamaru spar before he heard leaves shuffled behind him. Before he could turn, Mitsuki darted past him and stood in front of the mysterious Shinobi. 

"Mitsuki! Get back!" 

"It is fine, Konohamaru-Sensei, I know him." 

Konohamaru wasn't surprised but he still wouldn't trust the guy anymore than he could use wood release. "You still need to get back, he isn't supposed to be in this area, it is off limits." 

Boruto and Sarada were quick to catch up to the pale genin. They both stared at the man before them, who looked exactly like their friend. 

"Who's that?" Boruto asked dumbly, staring at the guy like he was some exotic creature.

"He is ... my brother." Mitsuki said with hesitation, almost as if he wasn't his brother, he didn't know their relationship, or had history. Either way, Konohamaru didn't like the hesitation in Mitsuki's voice. 

"Cool! I didn't know you even had a brother, let alone one this hot!" Boruto said with no sign of shame.

"Gross!" Sarada replied with, making a face at the blonde.

"Fine. I will take you to Lord Seventh, but no funny business and if you do pull something, I will fight you." Konohamaru relented.

The stranger smiled and walked behind the three genin while Konohamaru stayed behind him.

Today was going to be a doozy...

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As much as they looked like brothers, Mitsuki and Log didn't act like it. Neither made an attempt to catch up or even ask how things have been. They barely even looked at each other for the most part.

Of course, Mitsuki was either looking ahead or at Boruto. Konohamaru was behind Log while his three students lead the way. It would be easier for Konohamaru to make sure he doesn't pull any quick moves. The man reached into his pockets and Konohamaru brought out his kunai on instinct. 

He was ready to dodge and look out for his students only to see the pale man pull out a long cigarette and a lighter. He brought it to his mouth, lit it, and put the lighter right back into his pocket.

Boruto sniffed the air and started to cough. "GROSS, what is that awful smell?" He turned and looked at the item in Log's hand. "Oh."

Boruto knew it was normal for some adults to smoke, just like uncle Shikamaru does. 

Konohamaru glared at the man in front of him. "Ya know, smoking is bad for you, your lungs, and later your breath control in fights."

"All the more reason to do it. Gives everyone else an advantage." The smug and cocky guy took another drag. That son of a bitch.

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They had finally reached the village. Log looked around for a while longer than Konohamaru would have wanted, but he understands that this guy has never been here before and has probably never traveled much either. A lot of people from the Hidden Sound aren't allowed to leave and others are more reclusive unless they are on missions.

They reached the Seventh Hokage's office not too long afterwards. Konohamaru held the door for the team and the stranger with his arm and followed them inside.

"Lord Hokage, we found this man wandering outside the village saying he was here for business with the Hidden Sound village." Konohamaru stayed formally.

"Ah, yes, sorry. I had forgotten to inform your team that a messenger and transfer was coming over. You must be Log. Orochimaru speaks highly of you."

Konohamaru couldn't help but feel his arms get slight goosebumps from hearing the name.

"I'm sure they do. I am one of his close companions." 

Boruto couldn't help but interject. 

"Mitsuki, first you never tell us you have a hot older brother and second that he is close to THE Orochimaru? What other secrets are you hiding?" Mitsuki just looked over at him and gave a slight smile as Sarada had to scold him on interrupting business. 

"Boruto, Sarada, Mitsuki. You all may be dismissed. Konohamaru, Log, and I have business to discuss."

Konohamaru's jaw dropped. Why did he have to stay? He didn't even know this guy was coming here! And what even is his deal?

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Naruto looked between the brunette and the other man who stood in his office. Log handed him a scroll. "Log is here on behalf of Orochimaru. Since Orochimaru is only allowed restricted visiting times throughout the year, Log came instead of him. He is going to stay for a few days in the leaf, and get to know the area."

"Lord Hokage, with all due respect, why is he staying for a few days if his main mission is to give intel from the Hidden Sound Village? I didn't think that includes tourism here." 

"You are right, but I thought it would help Log for future missions. Orochimaru isn't going to come here everytime and if Log will be his main messenger, then he needs to know where everything is if need be."

Konohamaru grumbled. Yeah, sure Naruto. 

"Konohamaru, I want you to be his guide around the village, show him some local spots, areas of activities, and how it runs. I am trusting you with this important duty." 

Konohamaru sighed, again. Naruto just added the words 'important duty' to make him take the job better. Make it sound like a mission and not a tour guide gig. "Fine."

"Great! Log, I hope you will feel welcome here in the Hidden Leaf village."

"Thank you, Lord Hokage." The foreign man bowed and accepted the hospitality. He glanced over and shot a stare glare at Konohamaru. This was going to be torture.

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After leaving the Hokage's office, Log took out his lighter and fiddled with it. "Sarutobi, if you don't want to show me around, you CAN just lie to your boss and say you did."

"Just because I don't want this job doesn't mean I won't accept it. That all makes it more worth to do. If I hate you and you hate me, then that proves I am more worthy for a difficult task by pushing my emotions aside. I won't decline just because of you."

"You have to make everything about being a Shinobi, huh? Also, I never said I hated you, pretty boy. You just assumed." Log walked past Konohamaru, leaving the brunette to stop his movements in a bit of shock. What did he just call him?

"Okay, let's get this straight. I AM your guide around this village, YOU will follow ME around, understood?" He tried sounding stern but it came off more like he was pissed.

"Shouldn't you tell me where we are going but watch my back like earlier to make sure I don't attack? Where is that caution from before? Also, what was it about 'pushing emotions aside'?"

Konohamaru could feel the himself get angrier by the second, listening to this man act smug and cocky. Just as he was about to yell back, he saw a familiar face running towards him.

"Konohamaru, it's been a while!" Hanabi shouted running into him and holding him into a tight embrace. She glanced over to the pale man standing next to him.

"Who's this stranger?"

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"Who is this stranger?" 

Both men looked at each other. "This is Log, he is here on a mission and won't be staying too long, just a few days." Konohamaru said, begrudgingly. 

Hanabi nodded. "I'm Hanabi, I'm from the Hyuuga clan as you could probably tell, where are you from?"

"Hidden Sound Village." Log didn't want to admit that he didn't really recognize features from different clans, but he was assuming it was her eyes. 

"Konohamaru, you never told me you had a cute friend! He looks mysterious, tall and handsome." 

"He is not my friend and he certainly isn't handsome, Hanabi! He is here on a mission and that's it! I'm his guide and I'm supposed to watch after him, nothing else!" 

"You seem really defensive, Konohamaru. I'm sure Log here is happy to have you as his guide when you don't raise your temper." Konohamaru could feel himself getting angrier but knew this would be a losing battle with Log and Hanabi being against in some way.

"So, Log. Is Konohamaru treating you okay here? He gets mad when he seems threatened, almost like a small dog."

"Yes, he is a good guide for the most part."

"Really? I would never have guessed. He knows his way around the village better than anyone, but when it comes to strangers or new people he is bad with interacting like a normal guy." She chuckled. 

This was going to be worse than even having Log here. Now his ex girlfriend was going to tag along.

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Hanabi made a much better guide when it came to explaining places. She 'helped' Konohamaru, or morely took over going to spots she thought were great and not necessary to know. "So we already went to Ichiraku Ramen, the grocery store, the Hot Springs and the Yamanaka Flower shop. Is there any other place we need?"

"How about the hotel, the post office, the train station, and any place that may be actually important if he came back to the village for a MISSION."

"Well, you are the guide Konohamaru, why didn't you take him to those places?" 

"BECAUSE YOU LEAD HIM TO ALL THOSE OTHER PLACES." 

Hanabi was almost insufferable at times like these. She gets ahead of herself, takes over, and then acts like she didn't and you should have done it better.

Konohamaru took a deep breath. "I will show you all the real locations tomorrow, tonight I show you where the hotel is." 

Log nodded.

"It was nice to meet you, Hanabi."

"It was amazing to meet you too, Log! I hope we can meet again." She smiled as Konohamaru lead Log away.

After they got a ways away, Log opened his mouth.

"I can see why you two aren't together anymore."

"What? How did you know we dated?" 

"Your body language, her body language, the arguments, how you react to what she says, how she talks to you, and she told me while you were in the bathroom."

Konohamaru frowned. Of course she did.

"Did she say anything of use to you? At all?"

"She said you still sleep with a stuffed frog every night as far as she knew."

"The stuffed frog is kept, I don't sleep with it, it was a gift from when I was a child."

"I see. That makes more sense."

They arrived at the hotel only to come across some bad news.

"How is it COMPLETELY booked?" 

"A lot of people outside the village got rooms for the new Kagemasa movie, the next open hotel is three villages away." The hotel keeper tried explaining. 

This day couldn't get much worse. 

"Okay, thank you." The two men walked out and thought through options. "You can't stay with Mitsuki since he would be asleep by now and his apartment has strict rules on visitors. You can't stay with Naruto because he already has several kids, you are an outsider, and he is the Hokage."

"How about I stay with you? The only problem is you having missions, but I can leave when you leave and get to know the village."

Konohamaru grumbled for the millionth time today. "Fine. You can stay with me TONIGHT then we can find a different place for you in the morning, see if a room opens up."

Log smiled, "You got it, handsome."

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It felt like a long and silent walk to Konohamaru's place but in reality it was only about six minutes.

"Okay, let's get everything straight. You are sleeping on the floor or couch, not in my bed, you will have one pillow and one blanket for the couch. If you sleep on the floor, you can have two more blankets to use under you. Understand?"

"Yes, Sarutobi." Log may have sounded respectful and nodded, but the smile on his face looked as smug as always.

He sighed and opened the front door to a nice and cozy place. It was smaller than Log expected, but made sense since he lived alone. It seemed like a two room, small studio house. He noted there was a couch with a small green frog plush sitting in the corner of it.

Konohamaru moved the frog into one of the rooms and gave Log a few blankets. It was getting dark outside and they should turn in for the day. His team didn't have a mission tomorrow so he would be able to re-do showing Log where everything was.

He stretched his arms out and saw Log taking off his clothes.

"What are you doing! There is a bathroom ya know!" 

"It would be a waste, I have a small bag with few clothes and it's not like the windows are open, it's just us." Log said a little too casually.

He said it like they've known each other forever. Or that they were lovers.

Konohamaru didn't know how to feel about the guy. Maybe it was a custom of the Hidden Sound and they were more open on these subjects. Maybe this guy was just weird.

Either way, Konohamaru couldn't stop staring at the scars on the pale man's back. There wasn't just one like on his face.

They covered almost his whole torso. Then he noticed a black snake wrapped around his left arm.

"You have a tattoo."

"I have several." Log started taking off his pants.

Konohamaru blushed and looked away. This guy was definitely too open about his own body. Konohamaru hated taking off his shirt in front of strangers, let alone being completely naked in a stranger's home.

He shook his head. He needed to go get a drink since tonight might be as long as today was. He went to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of sake he got from Granny Tsunade. 

She was a drinker and bought some for him from time to time once he was old enough to drink. He poured two glasses, one for himself and the other for the Hidden Sound Shinobi.

He looked back into the living room to see Log in the black pajamas he pulled from his bag. How did the man look good in light and dark colors?

He placed the glass in front of the other man.

Konohamaru drank his and saw Log hadn't even picked his up. "I would've taken you for someone who drinks alcohol."

"I've never had it before. Smoking is different, you stay in your consciousness when smoking."

"You CAN stay in the right state of mind when drinking, as long as you don't drink too much. I'm not gonna make you try it, but one glass won't even get anyone tipsy. Unless you are a dog or a baby."

Log stuck out his tongue before the glass and then threw back the shot. He coughed a lot and Konohamaru started laughing. "It might be an acquired taste."

"People like to acquire the taste of chemicals?"

"You'd be surprised." 

The two men drank and laughed for most of the night. Konohamaru could feel himself getting tipsier and could see Log starting to stumble over his words as well.

They put their arms around each other and they guided each other to the bedroom.

Konohamaru and Log both laid on the bed and laughed from stories about Konohamaru being a brat to Log telling stories of Shinobis he met on missions.

The night was long, but it definitely wasn't bad. If anything, and it may be the liquor talking, Konohamaru enjoyed the night with the mysterious handsome Shinobi.

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Harsh sunlight hit Konohamaru's vision as he laid on his back. A heavy weight was on his chest but it wasn't uncomfortable.

He opened his eyes and saw the light blue haired male laying on top of him, face buried in his chest. He blushed and even found himself smiling a bit. This was going to be an interesting day for sure. 

His head started pounding, and he lifted his arms to rub his forehead and the back of the stranger. Log stirred a bit and opened his golden irises to meet Konohamaru's blue ones. They stared at each other for a moment before they both fell out of the bed and decided it was time to see the other parts of the village.

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Neither of the two men said much the next day. It was mostly Konohamaru explaining the place, job, and use without much more added. Most times Log didn't make too snide of comments that day. Konohamaru didn't know why the usually annoying and snarky man was so quiet but it might be how they awoke that morning. 

The pale man made a few comments, but it wasn't as many or as confidently. It was nice to have a peaceful day and they hit all of the stops required for Log to get to know. "So, do you want to go get some dumplings or something?" 

Log looked at the awkward brunette and smiled that same smug grin. Konohamaru might regret asking.

"Whatever you want to do, darling~" Log closed his eyes and smiled wide, the same smile Konohamaru sees on Mitsuki when he talks to Boruto.

Konohamaru felt his face turn pink so he shut up and just lead the way to the dumpling shop. The two of them laughed like the night before, except without the alcohol, and now all the people in the shop staring at them this time. Neither seemed to mind until Konohamaru noticed and turned more red than before.

"So, you are from the Hidden Sound. Does it get exhausting taking orders from Orochimaru?"

"Not really, it's all I ever do. I don't go out much unless it is a mission or he asks me to do so."

"Are you two close?" As soon as the question left his mouth, he felt stupid asking. Orochimaru lives there too, and whether they were close or if Log just worked for him, it probably wasn't much of his business.

"Sort of. I wouldn't say close, more like I take his orders and do what he asks. I do care for the guy, even as unlikely as that is." 

Konohamaru could never understand how anyone could care for that murderer, but then again Orochimaru probably didn't kill Log's grandpa, and he might get executed if he talks bad on him or something.

He really didn't understand how the Hidden Sound worked at all.

"I know he killed your grandfather, and I understand you would never forgive or even consider him as someone who is worthy of any redemption."

"You are right, I wouldn't."

"Well, Mitsuki and I aren't him. We just happen to have lived in the same village." Log sipped his water and then finished off his last dumpling. Konohamaru finished his a few minutes ago, and he took a sip of his own drink.

"May I ask another question?"

"Isn't that already a question?"

"Well, yes, but another slightly personal one."

"Go ahead, sweetie. I don't mind."

"What is with the pet names and calling ME them?"

"You are cute, what can I say. Also, seems you and your ex didn't work so why not give it a shot? Wouldn't know til I ask you out or hit on you." The pale man acted like this was the most casual thing to say.

Konohamaru couldn't believe him. 

"So, you are asking me out then?"

"Oh? You sound interested, froggie."

"I am, but you are a rival from the Hidden Sound. How do I know you won't kill me?"

"I have no reason. I wouldn't gain anything from killing you. You are helping ties with my village and land. Also, I would be murdered by your people anyways."

"That- Is really fair."

Log cocked his head to the side. "So, frog, will you go with me or keep asking other questions first?" Log leaned over the table, peering into the other's eyes.

"Let's go back to my house. I could give you an answer then." Konohamaru got up and paid, walking alongside the snake like Shinobi. 

"I thought I could only stay the one night?" 

"Yes, but now, we can make other plans, plus the hotel is still probably booked out anyways." 

Konohamaru didn't know where he gained the confidence. He was touch starved, he hasn't been in a relationship since Hanabi, and this guy was going to leave in a few days anyways.

Even if this lead to a one night stand, it would probably be worth it and he could face consequences later. Plus, he has already pretty much seen the other man naked.

Maybe he could see the man outside business or sex, if he wanted to.

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Clothes were thrown everywhere rather quickly. The two men barely made it through the door, kissing all over each other.

Log removed his clothes first and kissed on Konohamaru as he tried getting his clothes off. Konohamaru groaned at the sensation. This didn't seem like this guy's first time.

He pushed Log onto the bed, removing his pants and throwing them on the floor. He crawled on top of the blue haired man and kissed him passionately.

Log moaned and pushed Konohamaru to lay on his back. He kissed down Konohamaru's neck, licking and nibbling in the sensitive areas, each one making Konohamaru gasp and groan.

He swiped his tongue along Konohamaru's happy trail, and kiss the top of his member teasingly. "Log, stop teasing me."

Log smiled and took Konohamaru's cock into his mouth. He licked around for a moment before placing a hand at the base. Log stopped and licked his own fingers on his other hand while staring into Konohamaru's eyes. It was intense and his golden eyes looked at him like he was his prey.

Log inserted a single digit into himself before going back to licking and bobbing his head on Konohamaru's shaft.

Konohamaru moved one hand to grip Log's hair and the other to hold himself steady to the bed. He was about to lose his composure faster than he had planned. He pulled Log off by his hair, making the other man moan and look confused for a moment before flipping Log onto his stomach on the bed.

Konohamaru spread Log's ass cheeks and licked around the rim. Log moaned and gasped. Konohamaru traced his tongue around the outside for a moment before pushing it into him. 

Log's hands gripped the pillow and sheets around him, muffling his moans into them as well. He sighed in relief when Konohamaru stopped and pushed a finger into him.

"Fuck-" Log covered the rest of his sentence. Konohamaru smirked to himself seeing the other man like this when usually he is the one getting teased.

How the tables have turned.

Konohamaru added a second finger into the skinnier man, scissoring the digits inside of him to prepare him for the stretch. Log could almost hear himself whimper when Konohamaru removed both his fingers and left the bed. 

"What are you doing?"

"Just grabbing lube, princess." Konohamaru responded, opening the second drawer to his nightstand and taking out bottle of the substance.

"Hurry."

Konohamaru put some of it on his fingers and pushed them back into the Shinobi. He moaned and arched his back. Konohamaru added a third finger, pumping them in and out of the other.

Once he thought Log was prepped enough, he put some more lube on his dick to make sure it wouldn't hurt the other man too much. He slowly pushed in the first few inches, working his way up to his full cock going in slowly. Konohamaru took time to let Log adjust to the feeling.

Log took steady breathes when it was fully sheathed inside of him and looked back to Konohamaru.

He nodded that he was ready to continue.

"You can always tell me if you want to stop."

"Same here, froggie. Keep going."

Konohamaru didn't waste anymore time after that.

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Both the men were exhausted. As Konohamaru was about to clean up their mess, until Log pulled him back down.

"My turn."

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The next day was fairly different. There wasn't an angry or awkward tension (for the most part). Both of them smiled the whole way as the head to the Hokage's office to meet with Naruto.

"So, Log, how was your still in the Hidden Leaf?"

"More than I expected. It is quite nice and the people are rather polite for the most part."

Well, I'm glad to hear it. Thank you, Konohamaru. Did everything go okay?"

"More than okay, Lord Hokage." Konohamaru smiled making Naruto more confused than before. When they first entered his office, they were at each other's throats, now they seem like old buddies.

A lot must have happened within the last few days...

"Well, Konohamaru, your last task as of now is to escort Log to the gate and see him off."

"Yes, Lord Hokage." 

The two men left and walked slower than before, heading to Mitsuki's apartment so Log could see him before he leaves.

"It was good seeing you, Mitsuki, you seem to be enjoying the Hidden Leaf."

"I am, I have Boruto with me." Mitsuki smiled, his usual look in tact and Log smiled back.

"Have safe travels, Log, and say hi to our parent for me."

"I will."

There conversations were stiff, like they didn't grow up together. Konohamaru might have to ask Mitsuki later about it.

The two made it to the gate.

"Well, I guess I will be seeing you then? You can visit the Leaf whenever, not just for missions if you want to hit the ramen shop or-"

"It's a date, froggie. Don't worry, I will be back." The pale man stated before leaving and walking without another word.

Konohamaru smiled. He sure was weird and mysterious.

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Konohamaru walked back to his place, and flopped out his bed. He took a breath and wondered if the blue haired male would actually return, and it would really be a date.

Not that he needed one, but it would be nice.

He picked up his room and looked over at the stuffed frog, placing it on the bed this time. He picked up the kitchen and moved a few objects around before getting bored of organizing.

Leaving his house to get something to eat, he saw a familiar female brunette.

"Konohamaru! How are you doing? Is Log still in the village?"

"No, you just missed him."

"Oh no, he was so cute though! Maybe next time he visits you will let me know, yes?"

"Maybe, that is if he does visit anyways."

"What? Why wouldn't he? I thought me and him hit if off."

"I'm sure you did, Hanabi." Konohamaru replied, thinking of his night with the stranger.