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Calling all KakaIru creators! Kakashi hasn't returned from his most recent mission, and in his absence, all the new missions that would have gone to him have been dumped on Iruka, instead!

Iruka needs help getting through all the missions and finding Kakashi to drag him back to Konoha; and he is seeking a talented creator to guide him through and conquer all the prompts blocking the path to Kakashi.

If not, well… there’s no telling how much more work will be dumped on him! Oh, and Kakashi's safety is important, too!

So if you think you’ve got what it takes to aid Iruka in tackling all the MISSIONS Tsunade is throwing at him in Kakashi's wake, please SIGN UP HERE to join him on his adventure!

And you’d better hurry, because sign ups close on 30th June! If the journey is put off any longer, it might be too late!

Mazes will be handed out by 1st July, and the creation period is from 1st July - 15th September. We ask that you don’t post anything before then!

Mission Details:

You will be given a maze that has Iruka at the beginning, and Kakashi at the end. The goal will be for you to help Iruka find his way to Kakashi. To do this, you must figure out the path to reach him. But there’s a catch…

Scattered throughout the maze will be different symbols, which mark a trap or other danger that Iruka has to face to continue on. Each symbol represents a different prompt, which will be listed in a key below the maze; and the only way Iruka can get past is for you to make a creation for the prompt that is blocking him. 

Once you have finished creating something for all the prompts along the path, Iruka will reunite with Kakashi, and you will have completed the challenge! 

Guidelines:

If there are multiple paths on your maze, you can choose whichever route you like to get to Kakashi, even if it’s the long way around!

You do not have to draw the path you’ve decided to take, you only have to create something for the prompts you come across along it. 

You can make creations for as many prompts as you like, but you must get all the prompts along the path to Kakashi to win the challenge.

Minimum requirements: 100 words for fics, completed sketch for art. 

Chapter fics don’t need to be complete to count!

Creations will be accepted in any language! 

If you finish your maze, you can contact mod @kakairu-shrine​ for another one to do!

Rules:

All content must be created for this event – old/ recycled work will not be allowed.

This is a KakaIru event, so all works must be endgame KakaIru.

Triggering, sensitive & NSFW content must be tagged appropriately. If it isn’t, we will not share it. 

Where to post:

Kakairu Rocks Forum: SFW content in the Fanworks section, and NSFW or triggering content in the Lemon Bar (You must be a forum member, and 18+ to have access to the Lemon Bar).

We have an AO3 Collection you can post to, which will be open until 20th September; and we would like you to use the tag KakaIru Maze Challenge 2025.

Tag us here on Tumblr with the prompt your work is for, and/ or use kakairu maze challenge 2025 in the tags.

All tagged work will be shared by us, and a masterpost will be created at the end of the event!

If you have any questions about the KakaIru Maze Challenge, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Hey guys! The KakaIru Maze Challenge is back; and Kakashi & Iruka need your help again navigating though the dark, endless tunnels, and getting past all the obstacles!

They’re still planning the details with Tsunade, so you can’t sign up just yet; but they have prepared an outline of the mission based on their last journey through one of these mysterious mazes that randomly appeared in Konoha!

Mission Details:

You will be given a maze that has Iruka at the beginning, and Kakashi at the end. The goal will be for you to help Iruka find his way to Kakashi. To do this, you must figure out the path to reach him. But there’s a catch…

Scattered throughout the maze will be different symbols, which mark a trap or other danger that Iruka has to face to continue on. Each symbol represents a different prompt, which will be listed in a key below the maze; and the only way Iruka can get past is for you to make a creation for the prompt that is blocking him. 

Once you have finished creating something for all the prompts along the path, Iruka will reunite with Kakashi, and you will have completed the challenge! 

Guidelines:

If there are multiple paths on your maze, you can choose whichever route you like to get to Kakashi, even if it’s the long way around!

You do not have to draw the path you’ve decided to take, you only have to create something for the prompts you come across along it. 

You can make creations for as many prompts as you like, but you must get all the prompts along the path to Kakashi to win the challenge.

Minimum requirements: 100 words for fics, completed sketch for art. 

Chapter fics don’t need to be complete to count!

Creations will be accepted in any language! 

If you finish your maze, you can contact mod @kakairu-shrine​ for another one to do!

Rules:

All content must be created for this event – old/ recycled work will not be allowed.

This is a KakaIru event, so all works must be endgame KakaIru.

Triggering, sensitive & NSFW content must be tagged appropriately. If it isn’t, we will not share it. 

Timeline:

1st June: Theme reveal & sign ups open

30th June: Sign ups close

1st July - 15th September: Creation period

September: Masterpost full of wonderful creations is released!

More information will be announced as Kakashi & Iruka finalise the details!

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the KakaIru Maze Challenge, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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New Fic: Emergency!

Decided to add another fic to my Demon Lord Kakashi & Hero Iruka AU!

Enjoy! ^.^

Emergency! (7855 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Umino Iruka, Hatake Kakashi, Yamato | Tenzou, Yuuhi Kurenai, Mitarashi Anko, Hagane Kotetsu, Kamizuki Izumo, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuuga Hinata Additional Tags: Demons, Magic, BAMF Umino Iruka, Battle, Rescue Missions Series: Part 3 of The Other Realm Summary:

Demon Lord Kakashi is away from the city, to deal with a wyvern nest; but wyverns are attacking the city, too.

What's going on? Did Kakashi fail his job? How will Iruka and the demons handle this emergency without him?

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New Fic: The Sims

This is technically a fic, but I made the ending a little comic 👀

The Sims (2446 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Hatake Kakashi, Haruno Sakura, Umino Iruka Additional Tags: The Sims 4, Inspired by The Sims, Fic and Art, Games, Gaming Summary:

Kakashi discovers The Sims, and things get a little out of control...

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New Fic: Definitely Straight

My (probably) final submission for @kakairu-rocks KakaIru Valentine's Week 2025, written for the Crushes prompt!

Please check the tags before reading!

Definitely Straight (7218 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Umino Iruka, Yamashiro Aoba, Yuuhi Kurenai, Mizuki (Naruto), Hatake Kakashi Additional Tags: Kakairu Valentine's Week 2025, Crushes, Dubious Consent, Aphrodisiacs, Anbu Hatake Kakashi, Porn, Anal Sex, First Time, Mutual Pining, Confessions, Smut Summary:

When Iruka & his team stop by a safehouse, they discover that there is already an occupant in the building - an ANBU holed up in one of the rooms, who has asked them to leave him alone.

Iruka is determined to see if he needs any help; and when he discovers that the ANBU was hit with an aphrodisiac, he wants to do what he can to relieve his pain. However, there's just one problem...

He is definitely straight, and has never done anything with a man before.

How is he going to navigate this?

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New Fic: Valentine's Day

I'm a little late again, but this is for @kakairu-rocks event, KakaIru Valentine's Week 2025, for the Valentine's Day prompt!

Valentine's Day (6744 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka Additional Tags: Kakairu Valentine's Week 2025, Valentine's Day, Demons, Cooking, Cooking Lessons, Mutual Pining, Crushes, Cute Series: Part 2 of The Other Realm Summary:

Demon Lord Kakashi learns about Valentine's Day, and decides he wants to get something for Iruka; and he decides on making him homemade cookies.

But there's one little problem…

He doesn't know how to bake!

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New Fic: The Half-Demon

I'm a little late, but this is for the Single Parents prompt for @kakairu-rocks KakaIru Valentine's Week 2025!

The Half-Demon (7421 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Hatake Kakashi, Yamato | Tenzou, Umino Iruka, Uzumaki Naruto Additional Tags: Kakairu Valentine's Week 2025, Single Parents, Demons, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Magic, Enemies to Lovers, Found Family, Crushes, Heroes & Heroines, Kidnapping Summary:

Demon Lord Kakashi heard rumours about a half-demon in the Human Realm, and decides to investigate, and bring the half-demon back to the Demon Realm.

However, when he tries to take his kin, a human gets in the way.

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It’s comiiing! Get excited, because KakaIru Valentine’s Week 2025 is ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY!

We hope you’ve been having fun with this year’s amazing prompts, and are nearly ready to share your creations!

If you don’t know what the prompts are, or want to see all the other details about the event, please go here.

And if you still have any questions about Valentine’s Week, mod @kakairu-shrine​ can tell you anything you want to know!

Happy creating! We can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

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It is time for us to share with you the masterpost of all the creations made for the KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024: Alternate Universe!

Before we present the list, we would like to share a few fun stats with you!

There is a total of 47 works - 21 wonderful fics, and 26 amazing works of art!

The total word count of every fic combined is 98 380 words!

Five people completed the challenge, and managed to reunite Kakashi with Iruka! 

We also have a SURPRISE!

If you’ve participated in this event before, you might have noticed that in previous years, we’ve made an event fic, and released it in parts throughout different stages of the event… But this year, we decided to keep the entire thing a secret right through to the very end; and we would like to present to you, this year’s fic… 

The Real World, in which Kakashi & Iruka go on a massive world-hopping adventure! (Please remember to check the tags before reading!)

And now for the list! Everyone is so talented, and did such an amazing job with their creations 😍 Please take a look and give these creators some love! 

FICS:

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust - SockWritingThings

Rating: Not Rated, CW: suicidal thoughts, suicide attempt, word count: 1k

2. The Mission That Changed Everything - @paxohana

Rating: Explicit, CW: graphic depictions of violence, word count: 3.3k

3. How to Win Your Tutor Over - @paxohana

Rating: Teen, CW: none, word count: 1.7k

4. Wayward Son - By_The_Rivers_Dark

Rating: Mature, CW: none, word count: 5.8k

5. Helping Hands Across Time - @mtnikolle

Rating: Gen, CW: ghosts, word count: 1.5k

6. The Rage of the Whirlpools - @a-chaos-of-angels

Rating: Teen, CW: none, word count: 1.2k

7. Feeling the Music - @kakairu-shrine

Rating: Gen, CW: none, word count: 2k

8. How to fall in love in one day - By_The_Rivers_Dark

Rating: Mature, CW: none, word count: 34.1k

9. Making New Connections - @mtnikolle

Rating: Gen, CW: none, word count: 1.6k

10. Leave It All Behind - @kakairu-shrine

Rating: Teen, CW: graphic depictions of violence, word count: 3.1k

11. Endless - @mtnikolle

Rating: Teen, CW: temporary character death, word count: 805

12. It’s Not the Walking, It’s the Rising - @borealwrites

Rating: Gen, CW: none, word count: 1.6k

13. Favourite Places - @mtnikolle

Rating: Gen, CW: none, word count: 841

14. The place You Need To Reach - @borealwrites

Rating: Teen, CW: none, word count: 4.1k

15. There’s a niche in his chest where a heart would fit perfectly - @borealwrites

Rating: Gen, CW: none, word count: 940

16. You’ll Strew Some Sage and Lillies - @borealwrites

Rating: Teen, CW: none, word count: 4.1k

17. On the Run - @paxohana

Rating: Explicit, CW: none, word count: 3k

18. Welcome to the Family - @kakairu-shrine

Rating: Teen, CW: none, word count: 3.3k

19. In the mind of another - @hkandiu

Rating: Gen, CW: none, word count: 12.5k

20. Kakashi’s adventure in the multiverse. w/ 2 art (1st, 2nd) - @justanotherfoolhere

Rating: Teen, CW: none, word count: 9.8k

ART: 

Akatsuki AU - @smallangstdemon

Konoha Con - IndianaJ

Apocalypse - @smallangstdemon

Assassin’s Creed - @kakairu-shrine

Angels & Demons - @microrockets

Royalty (3 pieces) - @smallangstdemon

Missing Nin - @teacher-tango

Roommates - @paperskeleton01

Futuristic - @microrockets

Me Tarzan, You Jane - IndianaJ

Magic AU - @paperskeleton01

Angels & Demons (CW: implied MCD) - @smallangstdemon

Criminal AU - @that1valiantcougar

Rogue Nin - @paperskeleton01

Ippon - IndianaJ

Chef AU - @paperskeleton01

BOTW AU w/ fic - @that1valiantcougar

Fantasy AU - @paperskeleton01

Iruka-dono - IndianaJ

Supernatural AU - @that1valiantcougar

Pirate AU - @teacher-tango

Fantasy AU - @that1valiantcougar

Icha Icha Betrayal - IndianaJ

ANBU Iruka - @that1valiantcougar

If we have missed you, or made a mistake somewhere (we did triple check everything, but Tumblr still likes to pull a fast one on us sometimes), please let us know ASAP so we can fix the problem!!!

Thank you to everyone who participated, and to everyone who has supported us! Without you, we wouldn’t have been able to run the Maze Challenge, so we really appreciate your involvement 🥰

We would love for you to check out the Kakairu Rocks forum, as well, where we’ve got so many other amazing KakaIru activities, and things to see!

Thank you for joining us on this adventure! We hope to see you around!

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New Fic: The Real World

This is the event fic for @kakairu-rocks KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024! I finished writing this ages ago, and have been really excited to share it, but had to wait until the masterpost for the reveal 😅

Please double check the tags before reading! Enjoy!

The Real World (19326 words) by demonofabove, KakairuRocksForum Chapters: 6/6 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka, Tsunade (Naruto), Haruno Sakura, Uzumaki Naruto, Hagane Kotetsu Additional Tags: KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024, Modern AU, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Magic, Overpowered Hatake Kakashi, BAMF Hatake Kakashi, BAMF Umino Iruka, seals master Iruka Umino, Alternate Universe - Pirate, Sailing, Crushes, Self-Sacrifice, implied MCD, Alternate Universe - Zombie Apocalypse, Rescue Missions, Found Family, Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, Futuristic, Outer Space, Spaceships, Temporary Amnesia, Sweet, Cute, Adventure, Multiverse Summary:

When Kakashi goes to sleep at his desk, he wakes up to find that he is in another world.

What the hell happened to him? Where is he? And how is he supposed to get back home?!

Maybe Iruka can help him out. But something is strange about him, too...

What is going on?!

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New Fic: Welcome to the Family

This is for the Star Wars prompt on my maze for @kakairu-rocks KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024; and with that, I have just finished my maze in time! 🥳

I thought it was the perfect excuse to finally update my Star Wars kkir series!

Welcome to the Family (3352 words) by demonofabove

Chapters: 1/1

Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka

Characters: Umino Iruka, Hatake Kakashi, Uzumaki Naruto

Additional Tags: KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024, Alternate Universe - Star Wars Setting, Found Family, Fluff, Jedi Knights (Star Wars), Dad Iruka, Feels, Family Fluff, Comfort, Cute, Sweet, Soulmates, Pranks and Practical Jokes, Hijinks & Shenanigans, Angst

Series: Part 4 of In A Land Far, Far Away...

Summary:

Kakashi takes Iruka and Naruto shopping for new clothes, and shenanigans ensue.

My maze:

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Hey guys! KakaIru Valentine's Week 2025 will be the 5th Anniversary of the event; and we have some exciting things planned!

We will announce them in more detail at a later date, but the thing we want to tell you now is that the prompts will be your favourite ones from previous years!

To get your favourites on the list, we want you to VOTE IN THIS POLL to let us know which ones you'd love to see again for the 5th Anniversary special!

You have until 30th September to decide; and the results will be announced on 1st October, along with the rest of the event details!

We look forward to seeing your choices! 👀

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Three prompts down, one to go for @kakairu-rocks's KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024! This is for the Missing Nin prompt! Please make sure you check the tags before reading!

Leave It All Behind (3142 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka, Uzumaki Naruto, Anbu Characters (Naruto) Additional Tags: KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024, Missing-nin Hatake Kakashi, Missing-nin Umino Iruka, Missing-nin Uzumaki Naruto, Kidnapping, Rescue Missions, Angst, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Found Family, Feels Summary:

Danzo is the new Hokage, and Konoha's peace is slipping away.

His plans are involving people that Iruka cares for now; and when Kakashi turns up to Iruka's place in the middle of the night for help, he has some hard decisions to make.

How far will he go to protect the people he loves the most?

My maze:

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Two prompts down for my maze for @kakairu-rocks KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024! This is for the Musicians prompt; and I bless you with... another kkir dad fic for my series!

Feeling the Music (2079 words) by demonofabove Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Naruto (Anime & Manga) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka Characters: Hatake Kakashi, Umino Iruka, Yuuhi Kurenai, Original Child Character(s) Additional Tags: KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024, Musicians, Fluff, Cute, Music, Domestic, Teaching Series: Part 14 of Family Adventures Summary:

With the discovery of their son learning genjutsu, Kakashi & Iruka invite Kurenai over for some help!

My Maze:

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Am finally getting started on @kakairu-rocks KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024, and decided to start with a sketch for my Assassin's Creed prompt!

My maze:

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One week to go! The mazes so far are nearly ready, and I'll be sending them soon 👀 I can't wait to see what everyone creates!

There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to SIGN UP for the KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024: Alternate Universe, before the event kicks off on 1st July!

If you haven't done so yet, you can SIGN UP HERE until 30th June; and if you'd like to know more about the event, please go here.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

We look forward to preparing your maze!

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Hey guys, there is only TWO WEEKS LEFT to SIGN UP for the KakaIru Maze Challenge 2024: Alternate Universe, before the event kicks off on 1st July!

If you haven't done so yet, you can SIGN UP HERE; and if you'd like to know more about the event, please go here.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

We look forward to preparing your maze!