"I've killed so many people that I've actually lost count."
That is heartbreaking to contemplate.

that was really a bittersweet story...i really could feel tenzou's pain...you did an excelelnt job

Great story! Well thought up and written! Excellent!
But I never thought that Yamato's background would be that sad! The poor guy ...

That was beautiful! I love how you were able to capture their quiet despair without giving it a morbid depressing feel, and I love the ending: perfect spot to leave it open.

Poor Tenzou! I really loved this. So bittersweet.

This is amazing.

When this had appeared on my LJ Friends page a couple of days ago I was excited about it and had high hopes for it. But then I got busy with other things and didn't get around to reading it. It always stayed on my mind so I found the time to check it out and I am glad that I did. This was the best story that I have read all year.

What I love about your Kakashi is his vulnerability. He allowed himself to let his guard down with Tenzou but never relinquished his quiet strength. His words of comfort and tender touches were so beautiful that I was not at all surprised when Tenzou cried. I actually felt sympathy for him. He has been through so much violence that he has realized that he can't continue to live his life this way.

And poor Tenzou. I felt sorry for him from the moment he said he would never have a normal life. Some part of me could empathize with him; I understood so well. I've felt the jealousy when my friends left me to do bigger and better things while I was stuck. Never wanting to be alone.

Another great part of this story was the ending. Kakashi's departure was beautifully written and Tenzou's response was so realistic I couldn't help but feel sad. But knowing that they meet up again (even eight years later) is just another cherry on top of this just about perfect story. Thank you.

OMG
I bawled! Tears are still streaming down my face. You know, that could have very well happened in the Narutoverse.

I really liked that. I wasn't sure if there was supposed to be a romantic connection or not. To me it seemed like two lonely men taking comfort in their friendship and that made it a beautiful story to me. The fact that they were clinging to each other for comfort brought out the more human side of them, rather than their ass-kicking personas.
It was awesome.
Rox

omg this was just...WOW! love it, everything is just so perfect. this is now one of my absolute favourites! thank you so much for writing this! and please do more kakayama fanfics! this one was so awesome!

Beautiful! It's an interesting take on Kakashi and Tenzou's history.

I'm so glad you wrote this. I think that their back story is something that should be explored in fanfiction more. I am curious about why you chose to write it in present tense.

Damn was that ever beautiful reeves. I felt some tears stinging my eyes then, really. Gorgeous.

That was really touching. Kinda makes me sad that there wasn't more of it ;) Great work! x

Well! This was very nice. I mean, I am not a KakaYama fan (romance or smut), so the kissing was not my favorite part, but my personal preferences aside it was a very good oneshot. Poor Yamato! I had never considered how sheltered he must have been force to be.

Good writing! One thing I noticed:

It is such a Kakashi kind of expression, and though Tenzou has never really seen it in his life. It just fits.

It doesn't make sense to have "and though..." without having something to finish it. I understand that having "it just fits" on its own is a stylistic thing, and on its own it makes sense, but grammatically the second half of the first sentence isn't complete unless the second sentence becomes part of it.

This was very nice!

Eldr

Dude, I had to supress the smallest tear when Tenzou clung to his shirt, trying not to break.

This was even better than smut in my opinnion. I loved it and it made me really appreciate and love Tenzou's character even more. Great Job, Lady!