"Hmm.." he mused. He supposed it wouldn't hurt to try, and gave the little dog before them a knowing look. Bisuke responded with a nod, trotting over to Karin and sniffing at her knee, puzzling out her scent. He then padded slowly around her, looking her up and down with his squinted eyes and once he was done, he sat before her.

"Looks like she's good, boss!" Bisuke grinned decidedly. Kakashi took that moment to push himself to his feet, moving a little back into the training ground to give himself more room if this was going where he thought it might.

"Is a ninken contract cool enough for you?" he asked