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Forward Dated to March 7th

[Private, to Iruka]

[ Someone is trying to be tactful in how he goes about this. He had to confirm with Hinata/Adela the name of the body he is in, because Gai's only mildly familiar with Iruka. ]

I appear to be you for the moment, Umino-san. I want to assure you that your body is safe, will soon be secure within the Konoha walls, and will be taken care of respectfully by its current occupant, a fellow Konoha ninja. That said, for security reasons, I will not identify myself to you until you can confirm for me your current appearance and your whereabouts. Please. Thank you.

[Private to Obito and Kakashi, as close to immediately after confirming with Iruka as possible (depending on how that goes--might be edited, but I didn't want to spam with a billion separate posts)]

[ The handwriting is trying desperately to look like Gai's, but it's a struggle. ]

I do not know how to explain what has happened. A mindtransfer jutsu, perhaps?

I am making you aware that I am currently in Umino Iruka's body. He is the school teacher who taught your students, Obito. Ponytail, nose scar. And he is me. So if you see me...it is actually him. Does this make sense? It does not make sense to me.

Adela and Hinata have swapped bodies as well. Or minds? My consciousness went to where Iruka's physical self was. I am returning to the village now. I have contacted him and will try to disclose only what he needs to know, but I want to advise him to exercise caution in how he deals with...

And I just now realize I should exercise caution here as well. I am not sure how many this has affected.

Can you confirm for me your identities?

- Maito Gai

[Private to Team Gai]

[ Again, the handwriting is trying desperately to look like Gai's, but it's a struggle. ]

Are you three safe? There has been an incident around the village and I need you three to check in as soon as possible.

- Maito Gai

[Private to Adela and Hinata]

Please let me know when you both make it to a safe and secure location. Hinata, please inform your sensei, too, as soon as you can.

- Maito Gai

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Gai-
This happened to me too. I went to Tanzaku a few days ago for a personal errand, and was stuck in the body of someone I'd never met before for a couple of days. Perhaps that will be reassuring to you - the knowledge that my switch only lasted a short while?

I'm available should you need me.

-Kakashi.

KAKASHI!!!! THAT IS RUDE!!! IT HAS GROWN! GROWN DO NOT MAKE ME PR MAKE IRUKA PROVE IT TO YOU!!! [ Yeah, that wouldn't be hella awkward to do, Gai. not at all. ]

It is not very reassuring, however THAT IT HAPPENED TO YOU AND YOU DID NOT TELL ME!!! WHY DID YOU NOT TELL ME, KAKASHI? WE ARE RIVALS!! THIS IS IMPORTANT!! WHAT IF I TRIED TO HUG THIS MYSTERIOUS NOT-YOU WHILE HE WAS IN YOUR BODY?!?!?! DID HE TREAT YOU RIGHT? ARE YOU IN ONE PIECE? IS YOUR HAIR STILL AS POINTY AS EVER?

(Are you okay, seriously, my Rival? He did not hurt you in any way? How are you feeling? How is Eien?)

Did you AT LEAST inform Obito--since I see you were so negligent about informing me-- HOW COULD YOU, KAKASHI? I AM HURT. THAT WAS RUDE.

ACORN, REALLY.

RUDE.

I ALWAYS need you, though I am considering not talking to you for the rest of the day for that acorn comment. RUDE

-- Your Rival, forever, even while not entirely himself

PS. Iruka's hair does this wonderfully expressive swish! Perhaps I should grow out my hair into a ponytail!!

Edited 2015-03-13 04:21 (UTC)

Gai-
I uh- I'm sorry, but it was the only way to be sure that the person writing to me was you while assuring that the person writing to you was me. After all, no-one knows about the significance of that acorn other than the two of us, hm?

I instructed the one who had my body to stay where he was, and luckily he obliged. There was no danger of you coming into contact with him. I filled Obito in on what happened the moment I got back to the village yesterday. I met another this had happened to on the way over to Hokage Tower, and they were stuck in the body of Kushina. I haven't ventured out much for social calls since then, just in case the perpetrator is still hanging around looking for more ambushes to pull-- and also, there's no way for me to know who is who. I was going to send you a missive later today, but.. you beat me to it. I'm sorry for my tardiness.

But yes, I'm alright. I'm in once piece, Eien is perfectly fine, and... as far as the sharingan tells me, the man who had my body took me to a spa? My skin is... incredibly soft, and my hair is...
Well, lets just say I'm not entirely as typical as you might be used to.

I am sorry for the acorn. I'm sure it's grown.

- Kakashi.

P.S: Are you sure that would be a good look for you?
I've kind of gotten used to your hair the way it is.

The ONLY way, Kakashi? I find it very hard to believe that with a mind as brilliant as yours the best you could do is ACORN. YOU JUST WANTED TO PICK ON ME. I SEE HOW IT IS!!!

And NO ONE better know about that ACORN story except US! Do not tell Obito! I do not need more teasing!!

...but I shall forgive you for your tardiness.

But only because I love you. Otherwise I still think you are rude.

(A spa? I am curious, Kakashi, how your hair feels, looks! Maybe we should spa together sometime! You and me! A challenge!! to see who comes out the softest!)

As for the acorn. IT HAS. GROWN. A LOT.

♥ Gai

PS. I do not know? I was just considering. His hair has nice movement!
But these hairties are something else entirely. I think I might have lost one across the room. I do not know where. It took off without me.
I will reconsider this hairstyle. It could be difficult to run with.

Gai-

I thought I was being quite clever using something that only you and I would understand to prove my identity, but.. I apologise. Next time I'll be sure to think about my choice a little better.

[ His words might seem honest, but his intention is laced with a humour he hides behind a hand as he replies. ]

I'm not sure if the idea of a spa treatment makes me uncomfortable because I experienced my first without being in my body, or if I simply haven't quite gotten used to just how soft and healthy my skin looks. There's actually some colour to it, it's strange.
And the same goes for my hair, I think it was brushed?

Eien benefited greatly from the treatment though; her coat is glossier than ever.

(I believe you about the acorn, Gai. We were very young at the time, after all.)

- Kakashi.

P.S: Ah, yes. He does tie his hair back rather tight, doesn't he? How does he look with it down?

YES. YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR CHOICES. NO ACORNS.

[ Have an angry scribble ]

I hope it is the former and not the latter, Kakashi! Do not be alarmed by your skin having color and softness! You should not have an aversion to having nice skin, because you have very nice skin anyway and should pamper yourself more! Maybe we should arrange to have Obito sent to a spa? He could use the relaxation.

...You think your hair was brushed? This I MUST see! When was the last time you brushed it, Rival?

And I am glad she benefited! Hopefully it was enjoyable for her! I am certain she could not possibly look lovelier!

(Good. I am glad you believe. I will not make you check, then.)

♥ Gai

PS. He ties it very tight! I am not very good at ponytails. Perhaps I should catch Tenten or Neji and ask for help. Even Lee had a braid once. Surely one of my students can fix this.
Iruka looks nice enough with his hair down, but it is annoying when it will not go back up and I missed a piece. I got it up and there is a tail hanging down that is not supposed to be loose!
DO NOT FEAR. I SHALL CONQUER THIS CHALLENGE!

Gai-

I'm sure Obito would do very well at a spa. I have to say, despite not being entirely used to the feeling of softened skin, I definitely wouldn't say no to another massage. I feel about ten years younger.
And I brush my hair every morning, but.. Only with my fingers. I think it was brushed properly. I don't know how they managed it.

- Kakashi.

P.S: I believe you can conquer his hair, but I wish you good luck nonetheless. I don't think I could cope with hair longer than what I have.

Kakashi!

You feel more youthful?! That is excellent! I will definitely have to book us all massages sometime, then! Anything that makes my Rival feel more youthful is a must-do! ...And I am unsure how anyone managed to brush your hair either. I bet it looks amazing, though! But I hope you can get it back to how it was!

♥ Gai

PS. Thank you for your faith, Rival!