Naruto Drinks Coffee

Naruto groaned as he entered into his favorite ramen stand. He sat down on the stool and dropped his chin to the counter with a groan.

"What's wrong, Naruto?" Teuchi asked. "Having a bad day?"

"More like a boring day," Naruto said. "We don't have any missions and everyone's busy doing other things. I think I'm going to die of boredom."

Teuchi laughed. "Don't worry, Naruto. You're not going to die of boredom. Why don't you train?"
"I've been training all day," Naruto said. "That got boring too."

"I see," Teuchi said. "I guess you're here for some ramen?"

"Do I ever come here for anything else?" Naruto asked.

"I'll have it out in a few minutes," Teuchi said.

Naruto sighed as he waited for his ramen. Before long the steamy bowl was placed in front of him with a clank. He pulled himself up off the counter and pulled apart his chopsticks. "Thanks for the ramen."

"Eat in good healthy," Teuchi said before noticing some other guests walking into his booth. He smiled and walked over to them. "Good evening. How may I help you?"

"Two bowls of your best ramen and two cups of coffee," one said.

"Coming right up," Teuchi said.

Naruto slurped his noodles down mindlessly until they were almost all gone. "Hey, old man, can I have some water?"

"Sure thing, Naruto." Teuchi grabbed a glass and filled it full of water before placing it down for his best customer. "Here you go."

"Thanks." Naruto took a drink then sat the glass back down. After finishing his ramen he reached for his glass and took a sip. A bitter taste flooded into his mouth, making him spit the liquid back into the cup. He looked down at it. "What the heck is this stuff? Coffee? Why is there a coffee cup here?" He looked to his right to find a couple other men in the shop with him. "Oh…I best this is one of theirs. How can people drink this stuff? It's horribly bitter." He paused in thought before taking a drink of it. "And yet some how it's rather satisfying."

Naruto guzzled the coffee down. Placing the mug down, he pulled out his money and placed it down on the counter before leaving. "See you later, old man."

"Have a nice night, Naruto," Teuchi called after him.

"Now let's see," Naruto said. "What shall I do now? I wonder where everyone else is. Maybe I should go find them and see if they want to do something. I'll bet Shikamaru and Choji are eating barbecue. Sakura's probably with Grandma Tsunade. Bushy Brow might want to have some fun. Or maybe he'll train with me. He's always training. I think I'll go find him."

Naruto broke out into a run. He headed towards the training ground where Lee and his teammates were usually training. While running a strange tickled settled into the back of his mind. A mischievous smirk spread over his lips the closer he got to his destination. Sounds of Lee's training soon found him. Rounding a tree he found the black haired young man kicking and punching a padded training post. He laughed.

"Huh?" Lee turned to him when he heard Naruto's laugh. "Oh, Naruto. I did not know you were there."

"That coffee was some drink. I think I want more of it," Naruto said a little drool running down his chin.

"What?" Lee asked.

Naruto tilted his head and laughed again. "What are you up to, Bushy Brow?"
"I was training," Lee said. He eyed Naruto's rosy cheeks and the odd gleam in his eyes before noticing the drool on his friend's chin. "Are you feeling okay, Naruto? You look a bit…weird. And you have some drool on your chin."

"Bushy Brow." Naruto stepped forward and placed his arm around Lee's shoulders. "Have you ever heard of this delectable drink called coffee?"

"As a matter of fact I have, Naruto," Lee said. "In fact, I think everyone has heard of it."

"It's an amazing drink," Naruto said with a chuckle. "So amazing."

"Glad you found something you like," Lee said confused at his friend's actions. "But what does this have to do with me?"

"I want more," Naruto said. "I want more coffee."

"Okay," Lee said. "Then go get you some more. You can buy it just about anywhere."

"I don't just want a cup," Naruto said. "I want it all."

"You want it all?" Lee asked. "Are you feeling okay, Naruto?"

"Yes," Naruto said. "I want it all." He looked Lee in the eyes. "And you're going to help me."

"What?" Lee asked. "Why would I do that?"

"You're going to help me gather up all of the coffee in the whole world," Naruto said.

"I am afraid I cannot do that," Lee said. "I have training I must do."

"You are coming with me," Naruto said. He tightened his arm around Lee's shoulder and placed his free hand over his mouth. A reddish brown glow appeared around his hand and engulfed into Lee's skin.

"Naruto!" Lee mumbled from behind Naruto's hand as he struggled to get free. "What are you doing?!"

"I said you're going to help me!" Naruto said before chackling. Lee's body relaxed under his hold so he released him. "You're going to help me gather all of the coffee in the world."

"Yes, Naruto," Lee said, his eyes glazed over as his arms hung at his sides. "I will help you get the coffee."

"Very good." Naruto nodded. "Let's gather the rest of our friends. We'll need their help. And we'll need a ship to travel to other islands."

"As you wish, Naruto," Lee said. "Would you like me to get a ship ready?"

"Let's gather up a few other friends," Naruto said. "Then you can take them and get a ship ready."

"Very well, Naruto," Lee said. "As you wish."

"I bet Shikamaru and Choji are at their favorite barbeque place," Naruto said. "We'll look for them there."

"Sure thing, Naruto," Lee said.