Following directly from the action of Chapter 10 (meaning, read that one first, kiddies! Reread, if necessary!), here's the answer to your fervent questions. Because of health issues the next chapter may take a little while, so enjoy this one, and let us know what you think!

( He was her captain. And no matter what temporary madness had seized him six weeks ago, it was over. )

( Right now they were commander and subordinate, ANBU squadmates, comrades. Nothing more was important. )

( From the start, Yuugao's first real mission with Squad Six had its problems. )