Third Gate [Voice/Action]

[niceguypose]

[Voice]

[News traveled through the building that morning faster than than bright green elevator. Naruto's room was empty. Lee, passionate with tears, was quick to volunteer to report this, not exactingly leaving room for comrades to chime in. Some of them could be near him in the hallway as he shouts into the journal - and of other other CH1 residents could be attracted by his loudness.]

Some of you may be aware of the existence of Uzumaki Naruto, a fellow ninja of Konoha. He is one of the bravest people I know, a true hero and someone who I one day wish to engage in an all-out fight. But he... Naruto-kun has gone back home. The battle awaiting him there is one of the most arduous endeavors imaginable, so... please wish him your best.

I shall shortly depart to the Seventh Heaven and eat as much ramen as I can in honor of my dear, departed comrade. May the strength of this food reach him somehow and empower him with even more youthly guts!

[Action]

[So there he goes off to start his day gorging on ramen at Seventh Heaven, taking a large table with an opening for many friends. And he spends the rest of the day afterwards working it off. About two hours in the Battle Dome and various training exercises throughout the evening and night as he also patrols around in search of danger. Feel free to run into him at any of these points.]

Comments

[weaponry]

Thank you for telling us, Lee. [ She pauses. She's not sure what to say. She'll miss Naruto, because he was always a great spirit and inspiration. He never once turned his back on Konoha despite what they've given him. ]

Do you need anyone to join you, Lee?

[niceguypose]

It was my honor, Tenten. Word had to be spread of this, after all.

Anyone is welcome to join me! It is in honor of Naruto-kun, after all.

[weaponry]

You're right. We can't go on without informing others. That will only create more worry.

[ She nods. ] Then, Lee, let's go eat! I challenge you to a ramen eating contest! [ She's never one to do this but she figures that Lee could use the distraction. ]

[voice]

[rashness]

I guess I gotta lotta ramen to make. What kind do you like?

[So he can. Make a huge pot]

[voice]

[niceguypose]

Ah, Rin-kun... You will cook for me? [Is our friendship so serious yet?]

[voice]

[rashness]

I work at Seventh Heaven, I'd be cooking it anyway! [RAW] Now just give me an order, Lee, so I can do it.

[Voice]

[uccellodifuoco]

... You have a curious way to honor a departed comrade.

[No, really. He has heard about pouring sake or other drinks in honor of someone gone, but eating? Specially ramen?]

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

Naruto-kun is well-known for his overwhelming love of ramen, Ikki-kun. And many of our shining moments as youths connected by friendship were shared over bowls of such noodles. So in that sense, my manner of tribute feels appropriate to myself.

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[redhotmama]

[It was just by chance that she opened her journal to browse through entries like a nebby little snoop looking for gossip. She hoped to find someone she could converse with, but what she was greeted with was very different.

Luceti was a cruel place, to give her so much and then take it away. The only thing that she was glad for, was that Naruto went home, and didn't die. That her son would still be alive even if he was nowhere nearby. Simply because he was the wonderful spawn of two loving parents with strong ambitions and he inherited every ounce of it from them.

Despite it being bad news, it was also good in a way. It meant that Naruto could continue being the person that he was, gaining such loyal friends through his kindness. So, when the feed opens she's not as upset as one might expect from her. Sure, she's smiling a little sadly but she was never naive enough to think that they had all the time in the world either.]

That was beautifully said, Lee-kun. Thank you.

[video]

[niceguypose]

[Lee has to turn away from he journal for a moment. The tears in his eyes feel too genuine from hearing Kushina's voice. His heart is breaking at the idea that she could never see his son again. He looks back a moment later with a freshly wiped face, and he gives a light bow.]

Kushina-san... I am honored by your words. I... I... I... I...

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[selfdoubt]

[For someone who had watched him ever since she was little, she knew this post will be coming soon enough. She's an expert tracker, her eyes seeing things other people can't see, so she already knows his disappearance beforehand. Of course, the initial reaction was shock followed by anger then despair and then sadness. Right now, she's feeling regret for not having to spend more time with him as she can before he left.

But Hinata is never a grim person so there's a part of her that's thankful he's free from this place's chaos, back to the village he loves, even with the arduous task at hand for him there.

As she wipes away a stray tear, she speaks up, her voice weak and fragile but hidden strength behind it.]

Thank you for informing us all, Lee-san.

voice

[niceguypose]

You are welcome, Hinata-san. It is my honor. Hopefully, our time apart from him will not be too long.

voice;

[etudes]

A true hero.. so he's someone who fights bullies? [ you have a weird definition of this stuff, kotomi. ]

.. And.. he was one of your friends?

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[niceguypose]

Yes, you can say that. He fought and still fights the biggest bullies imaginable - ones who could bully whole nations.

He still is, in my heart, even if he's not physically here. I consider him to be among my dearest comrades!

voice;

[oftheyin]

I wish nothing but the best for your friend. But is eating as much ramen as you can wise?

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[niceguypose]

Thank you, Ran Fan-san. No, there is a chance it might not be wise. But Naruto-kun was known as Konoha's number-one knuckleheaded ninja. He pulled off many impressive victories with minimal thought. So to honor him, it seems fitting to put as little thought into my actions as possible.

[Reaction, not here]

[origami_ninja]

[It's a shame that she didn't get the chance to speak with him again. She should have passed on her knowledge of how to defeat Tobi. Still, it can't be helped.]

[Voice]

[endgames]

[After hearing the news, Shikamaru had initially excused himself. The announcement went out quick, as expected. ...he's glad it was Lee to do it, actually.]

Know what? I think I'll join you.

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

Very well, Shikamaru-kun. I shall ensure there is a bowl waiting for you. Do you have any preferences?

[Action] Whoops, meant to do this sooner!

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li is out for a run in the twilight of the day, deciding to work off the rather large meal Ilyana had decided that they needed that evening. Not that her new roommate ever ate small...

At some point, Lee might spot her deciding to take the high road, wall-hopping between two nearby buildings to reach the roof for a bit of parkour...]

[Action] No worries

[niceguypose]

[Lee does catch this sight and is indeed impressed. He decides to mimic her movements and wall-jumps his way up to the same roof.]

[voice]

[thunderfists]

Ninja? [...Okay, maybe he shouldn't be surprised. He'd heard of a giant wolf, seen a dragon, and watched a girl make a teleportation circle, so...] There's ninja here?

[voice]

[niceguypose]

Yes, sir. Quite a few in fact. Of which I am one.

[avenger]

[ Sasuke considers letting this one slide and just laughing maniacally somewhere in his crappy place but he figures he'll say something. ]

Good to know.

[niceguypose]

[Outside of Gagtagland, Lee takes a moment to take in Sasuke's words before responding with silent indignation.]

Is that all you have to say?