They tried to sneak spicy curry into Kakashi’s bento, hoping he’d rip off the mask to cool his mouth. Instead, Kakashi ate it calmly, sweat pouring from his entire body except his face , and said, “Mm. Good kick.”
Naruto hid behind a bush and made the stupidest noise he could think of: “WO GOGO GOGO GOOOO~!” while shaking a branch. Kakashi, mid-read of Make-Out Paradise , only flicked an eye toward the noise. “Hmm. A possessed squirrel.”
“If you say ‘find a new ramen flavor,’ I’ll leave,” Sakura warned.
Sakura sighed, poking a tomato with her chopstick. “I’d rather clean Tora the cat’s litter box than sit here one more minute.” They tried to sneak spicy curry into Kakashi’s
Sasuke, sitting in the corner, said nothing. But even his brooding seemed… slower. More bored.
“No! Under the mask!”
As Naruto collapsed on the grass mid-push-up, he muttered, “This is the most ending ever…” Kakashi, mid-read of Make-Out Paradise , only flicked
And so began their ridiculous, pointless, yet absolutely glorious plan.
Kakashi smiled with his visible eye. “Life’s greatest mysteries are boring on purpose, kids. Now go do 100 push-ups for stalking your teacher.”
“No way!” Naruto screamed.
Naruto groaned, his cheek squished against the wooden table at Ichiraku Ramen. It was a rare day with no missions, no training, and no villains. Just… boring peace.
Then Naruto’s eyes lit up. “I’ve got it! The ultimate mystery! The thing that will cure our !”