Hiatohi hadn't expected Kakashi to reply like that. She looked at him, feeling as though she was always being willful and picking on him, promising to stay by his side yet hurting him so deeply. "Actually, there's no need, I..."
"Itachi's mastery of genjutsu is profound; an ordinary person couldn't have awakened my memories. Compared to being lonely, seeing you get hurt causes me much more pain. This is also to protect you." In the faint glow of the charcoal fire, Kakashi's expression was exceptionally tender. His single dark eye narrowed slightly, making him look thoroughly reliable.
Her heart gave a strange flutter.
Chapter 317