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

[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. ]

[niceguypose]

A... ramen eating contest? Yes! I gladly accept this friendly contest between comrades!

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[weaponry]

All right, Lee! I'll let you know when I get there! I'm about five minutes away! [ And, true to her word, whether Lee is there or not, Tenten will appear sitting down on a barstool with a pair of chopsticks clicking in her hands. She's ready. ]

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[niceguypose]

[He will sprint in just a minute later, and he will leap onto the barstool next to her with enough force to make it spin.]

I apologize for my lateness! There was a family of geese in my path, so I halted to let them cross in peace!

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[weaponry]

[ There was the Lee she knew and loved whenever it didn't result in more exercise for her! ]

It's okay, Lee! I understand! [ She giggles. ] You always have been gentle towards animals. [ Like that one time with that squirrel in the forest of death... ]

Now, let's establish some rules. This isn't a contest about eating quickly, this is a contest about eating more so there's no need to rush! Naruto enjoys the flavor, so we should probably stop to taste the ramen, too. And, that's it. [ She knows he wouldn't drug the ramen or anything. ]

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[niceguypose]

[He stares intently as she names the rules and nods.]

Very well, Tenten. Your rules are most reasonable, as I expect of you. And savoring the taste is something that did not occur to me, so I am grateful for your additional observance! I am ready to begin at the exact instant that you are also.