KakaIru
Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka
The laid-back elite jonin Kakashi and the dedicated academy teacher Iruka, both shaped by loss but finding comfort in each other.
What is KakaIru?
KakaIru is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Hatake Kakashi and Umino Iruka from Naruto. With over 45,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love KakaIru
Their shared experience of loss, complementary personalities, and role as Naruto's father figures creates a warm and healing dynamic.
Most Popular KakaIru Fanfics
The highest-rated KakaIru stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Soulmate Story Collection
Completeby raendown
Update:This collection is now officially considered complete, new chapters will not be added. Thank you so much to everyone who helped continuously inspire me with new ideas for so many unique chapters using the same trope. How it works! This collection is run entirely on prompts from my readers, I
In Bond and Blood
Completeby thehoyden
"I want to make Naruto my heir," Kakashi said bluntly.
How to File Form 39-B
Completeby thehoyden
The first time Iruka met Hatake Kakashi, he was still on some pretty good painkillers.
guess your trajectory
Completeby ohwickedsoul
That’s a fucking kid, is the first thing that Iruka thinks. That’s the fucking jinchuriki, is the second. The first thought comes back, even stronger, overwhelming him with outrage, with fury, with a sick sort of disgust, and now it comes out as a shouted, “That’s a fucking kid.”
Roots and Wings
Completeby ideaoforder
When Naruto is kidnapped from his orphanage at age three, Kakashi is so done with this shit. He gets Naruto back, tells the Hokage where to go (politely, because he isn't suicidal), and raises the boy himself. Or, you know, tries and is proud when there aren't too many explosions. Then everybody st
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What does KakaIru mean?
KakaIru is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Hatake Kakashi and Umino Iruka. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many KakaIru fics are on AO3?
There are over 45,000 KakaIru fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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