Wow I can't believe another chapter already?! The inspiration is just flowing through me! Enjoy!

-Baby Wafflez

As they exited the gate of her home and closed it behind them, Kakashi soon realized that they would be walking instead of driving, so he assumed the casino must not be too far away.

'Hmm.. This won't do…' he thought to himself, performing a quick genjutsu while Sakura was facing away from him so that way, to her he would look like his normal self. To others, he would have slightly darker skin, black hair, and have a slightly bigger frame. This way, Sakura would still recognize him but no one else would be able to. Also he would still look intimidating enough to scare away any predators aiming for Sakura.

By this point the night life of Konoha was just beginning and the sight was a somewhat warming one to see. Friends could be heard laughing with each other, others were drinking and starting to stumble, and there was the occasional creep trying to get too friendly with a group of girls. Everyone and everything were just so full of energy and Kakashi wondered why he didn't go out more often.

Oh yeah. Slave thing. Right.

Sakura led the way through the busy streets of Konoha silently with Kakashi leisurely following at an arm's length behind, his one visible eye constantly scanning the area for anyone who looked suspicious or out of the ordinary. This was his village after all, so he knew its residents well enough to the point where he would notice anyone that didn't seem quite right.

As they kept walking, they eventually came to a stop at a very fancy casino. The walls painted a deep burgundy with gold accents everywhere, and marble columns adorned the entrance along with velvet ropes ushering people towards the main doors. There was even a beautiful fountain flowing in the well-kept garden that was a few meters from the building. The place practically screamed luxury and it was quite the sight. Not to mention the fact that everyone who entered and exited were dressed up as if they were going to see the Hokage in person.

"We're here!" Sakura almost sang gleefully with a skip in her step as she turned towards Kakashi, her eyes practically twinkling with excitement as she reached over to lace her arm through his and lead him inside.

Kakashi's gaze immediately shifted towards their point of contact on his arm and he chuckled softly, surprised by her bold actions but let himself be dragged inside by the attractive woman he was supposed to call Mistress. Although she always tried to act mature in front of him, she currently acted similarly to a child going to a candy store with a pocket full of cash and although he would not admit it to a single soul, he thought it was somewhat adorable and enjoyed it.

As his eyes scanned the large main room of the casino, it was clear that the two of them looked out of place by how they were dressed. Here they were, wearing very casual clothing meant for events like taking a walk in the park while the people around them were wearing expensive suits, cocktail dresses, and accessories that looked more expensive than a down payment on a house.

Did this little cotton candy haired girl really have what it takes to gamble alongside these types of people and win? The people here looked like they knew the in's and out's of gambling, while she looked like she just discovered what a casino was. Kakashi was quickly pulled from within his own thoughts when Sakura stopped and turned to face him, her expression one filled with pure joy.

"Here is $1500 for you to spend however to enjoy yourself while we are here. Drink, gamble and have a great time! The only thing I really ask of you is to just keep me safe. Don't blow it all in one place!" She exclaimed as she took the money out of her purse and handed it to him before waving goodbye then running off to what he assumed was her usual table. He figured she came here often because she did not even hesitate and she seemed to know exactly where she was going.

Kakashi took the money that she handed to him and was left there somewhat aghast at how frivolous she seemed to be with money. Not to mention the level of trust she had in him to not just take the money and run even though he was technically a slave.

'How can she be so carefree?' he internally questioned as he shoved the money in his pocket and headed in the direction that Sakura ran off to, keeping some distance between them so he could keep an eye on her without seeming like they were together. This way if she looked like she came alone, it would be easier to see if there was anyone targeting her.

Eventually he saw that she settled down at a poker table along with several serious-looking business men. They all either scoffed or grinned at her arrival, probably assuming she would be either an easy target, or just wondering what this young girl was doing in a casino that was obviously not suited for her. Kakashi settled in a seat at the bar closest to her table, ordering some sake to indulge in as he kept his eye on her. If she was going to give him money so willingly, he might as well use it to enjoy himself as long as he did his job. Plus it had been a while since he was able to sit down and just enjoy a drink by himself.

A few minutes after his mistress became comfortable at the table and ordered a cocktail from the waitress walking around, the game began. He had never seen such an attitude change in his pink haired companion. In a matter of seconds she went from very exuberant and smiling to practically the definition of poker face. Kakashi turned in his bar stool so he was facing her table with his drink in one hand and his other elbow resting against the bar behind him. It was interesting to see the glint in her brilliant emerald eyes as she scanned her opponents around the table and assessed them. He watched intently as the cards were dealt and little Cherry-san bit her bottom lip. He then nearly spurt out his sake when he saw that she bet $800 on the first hand.

'How could she be so confident in her abilities to bet over half of her money on the first hand?' He thought to himself appalled. A few women seemed to have their eyes on him as he sat there. Of course even though he was using a genjutsu, he made sure he still looked attractive so he knew that might eventually happen, but he did not seem to care at the moment because watching Sakura was simply mesmerizing. It was almost as if she could read her opponents' minds because she had already doubled her money back within the time span of 10 minutes. Not to mention she already finished her first drink of the night. Kakashi couldn't help but shake his head in disbelief as he finished off his first bottle of sake and ordered another. She really was an interesting girl.

The more Kakashi observed her, the more he picked up on the little habits she subconsciously did as she played. She would bite her bottom lip if she was confident she would win the hand, or she would wiggle her toes if she didn't think she would win, in which she would then bet less than usual as to save herself from losing money. He had to admit, she was much smarter than he originally had thought about her and it was intriguing to observe.

Meanwhile, Sakura gazed at the sleek cards in her hand as she pondered what her next move would be. If she played her cards right, literally, she could end up with a straight flush within the next couple of draws and with that she would win the hand. Thankfully, luck was on her side tonight and she drew the last card she needed, a 10 of hearts. Betting $800 on the hand, she could feel her opponents' eyes scanning her, trying to figure out if she was bluffing or not but her poker face was unreadable, as she had perfected it over the years. In the end, they caved in and she won the hand, earning a pretty profit. At this rate, she would make enough money for the month within the next few hours.

As more time passed, it was quite clear that everyone at Sakura's table were growing quite angry with her, as she was basically taking all of their money while leisurely sipping on her alcoholic beverages. She even cleaned out one older blonde gentleman's wallet who seemed like he was dead set on beating her, but it was basically impossible for him. This girl was just too good and he could not fathom how she had such a natural talent for gambling. Several of her opponents left the table with a huff, glaring down the little pinkette as they left while muttering a few curse words under their breaths. It was as if she did not even notice all the death glares being thrown her way since she was so immersed in the game.

'No wonder she needs me…Such a simple way to gain so many enemies.' He inwardly thought with a sip of his sake. Kakashi didn't even want to try to gamble. Although he could always use his sharringan to win, he just did not see the point of it because he did not need the money. It seemed his mistress was more than willing to provide him with whatever he could possibly need now and in the future.

It soon became evident that Sakura was garnering the unwanted attention of a few of her defeated opponents who were standing at a slight distance away, angrily downing some hard liquors as they vented to each other, one of them being the blonde man from earlier who tried desperately to win his money back from her. There were three of them and their gazes full of hatred never left the young woman's form and to be honest, Kakashi couldn't really blame them. The girl was just too good, but they were still idiots for blowing off all their money when it was evident after the first few hands that they would not be able to win against her. Kakashi realized with a disappointed sigh that he would have to put an end to this before anything could even start.

Kakashi chugged the rest of his sake before making his way to where Sakura was and then possessively placed his hand on her lower back as she sat on the raised chair, making direct eye contact with the three men in the corner. His visible eye looked as if he were daring them to even try coming closer to try starting anything with her. The murderous aura emanating from the naturally silver haired man seemed to help reinforce the point he was trying to make. The three men looked visibly shaken up and full of fear, quickly clearing away with their heads down as to not make eye contact with the dangerous man.

Meanwhile, Sakura did not even notice anything that was going on because she was so immersed in the game she was playing as to not lose her winning streak. It honestly seemed like he could say anything to her at the moment and she wouldn't hear or mentally register it, so Kakashi decided to test it out for himself, bending down slightly so he was closer to her ear.

"Hey Cherry-chan, may I ravish your body tonight?" He whispered huskily, his thumb subtly tracing circles on her lower back.

"Mhmm yeah sure." She responded in an absentmindedly monotone voice with a wave of her hand as she flicked through her cards, thus proving Kakashi's theory correct. He couldn't help but shake his head with a warm smile on his face as he stared down at the girl he was meant to protect while she was still mentally lost in the game. She was just so clueless of her surroundings but if anything, it made him want to protect her even more.

By the end of the hour that she spent sitting at the same poker table, Sakura had already accumulated $17,000 and consumed 4 cocktails. Kakashi could tell that they weren't strong drinks at all, just something girly that tasted good but her cheeks had a rosy flush to them, indicating to him that she was at least somewhat tipsy.

'Not surprising that she is a lightweight when it comes to drinking.' He thought as he watched her. Surprisingly though, it was almost as if she played better when she had a few drinks in her system. This girl had to be the strangest yet most interesting woman he had ever met and he stared down at her incredulously while she did not even bother looking up from the game. He knew he would have to put a stop to this eventually and take her home, but for right now he would let her enjoy herself for a little while longer as he just enjoyed her company.

1 hour later

After another 2 drinks and with a total earnings of $22,000, Kakashi decided that enough was enough and it was time for them to go home. Sakura was surprisingly a friendly drunk, trying to strike up conversation with literally anyone within five feet of her despite the fact that she normally lived in fear of her step-father. Kakashi could see that her exotic looks and pretty face were drawing in a few too many men for his liking who wanted to get close to her. Thankfully they kept at a safe distance away because of Kakashi towering over and watching out for her, serving as an unwanted visitor repellent for the emerald eyed girl.

"Come on Pinky, I think you've done enough damage to these peoples' wallets. Let's go home." Kakashi stated firmly as he gently grabbed her arm, guiding her to a standing position so she would have to leave the game. Sakura, although she didn't want to, allowed herself be guided and smiled playfully at the man that was touching her.

"Slave-sannn, you're so strong and handsomeee~" she hummed and Kakashi sighed, rubbing the back of his neck with his free hand. He should have stopped her two drinks ago and now she was drunk which would just serve to be troublesome. He could tell by the way her legs wobbled that it would take forever to get her to walk home so Kakashi stuffed her winnings into her purse then wrapped his arms behind her back and under her legs, carrying her bridal style. This way it would be much more efficient in getting her home and in bed for the night.

Sakura merely giggled like a school girl with a crush as she wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled herself into his warmth, highly content with where she was. Although Kakashi drank quite a bit himself, he was not even remotely affected because of his high tolerance. If anything, the alcohol simply helped him relax a bit.

As Kakashi made his way towards the exit with a drunken pinkette bundled in his arms, he caught a glimpse of a figure he recognized out of the corner of his eye and glanced in the direction of said figure. There sitting at a Russian roulette table was a familiar busty blonde making direct eye contact with him, a knowing look on her face. He could tell that although he had a genjutsu disguising his true looks, she could tell right away what his true identity was. Normally Kakashi would be somewhat concerned with this, but not with this person.

Tsunade and Kakashi maintained eye contact for a few moments before her gaze shifted to the girl in his arms, then back up to Kakashi's disguised face…and she gave him a firm but subtle nod, approving his actions before casually returning to her drinks and game.

Kakashi gave the briefest of nods back in her direction before returning his gaze to the doors of the casino and making his way out of the building into the chilled night with a now sleeping Sakura held close to him so she would not get cold.

20 minutes later

Kakashi arrived at the door to Sakura's home and managed to get the key out of her purse, opening the door with a faint creak. Pushing the door aside and gently closing it with his foot behind him, He made his way to her bedroom. Once they arrived in front of the door he remembered from her tour from earlier, Kakashi entered and made his way towards the bed, pulling back the sheets before carefully laying her down onto it. He then proceeded to remove her sandals once his hands were free and place her purse on the nightstand. After she was settled, Kakashi gingerly pulled the sheets over her shoulders to ensure she was nice and warm.

Sakura sleepily snuggled herself deeper into her bed, content from the softness of her comforter as she slowly drifted off into a deep slumber. Kakashi smiled as he looked down at her peaceful face, reaching down with his hand to brush away a few stray hairs from her cheek. She would need all the sleep she can get with the hangover she would have tomorrow.

He couldn't resist staring at her for a few moments after he got her settled into bed. She truly was a gorgeous woman and her features seemed to draw him in. Oh how he wished he could get a good look at her impeccable figure as well but he did not want to risk waking her up. For the moment he would just have to be content with getting a good look at her face. After minute or so passed, Kakashi decided that unfortunately he could not just be a creep and stare at her all night.

"Goodnight, Sakura." Kakashi whispered almost silently before exiting her bedroom, shutting the door softly behind him then headed to his own bedroom for the night.

Oooooh what do Kakashi and Tsunade know that we don't? I hope you enjoyed this chapter, please review as it really does inspire me to keep writing and thank you!