Dislaimer: I don't own Naruto, and I don't see the point of disclaimers! Do lawyers actually read fanfiction? Correct me if I'm wrong….
Now that that's out of the way, hope you enjoy this story! The first chapter's a bit boring, but at least you know I tried…and since it's somewhat like a parody, the characters can be somewhat OOC…you don't have to review, but if you feel like it, go right ahead! Just so you know, there's no peer pressure…heh.
Oh, and one more thing. Please tell me if you think this is worth being in the 'humor' genre.
Okay, to the story—
The Plague that Hit Konoha
Chapter One: A Lull in Activity
Tsunade leaned back in her chair, baffled. At exactly noon that day, most people just dropped on the ground, asleep. The Hokage herself had to fight sleep. It was a constant battle, and it seemed to be draining her chakra. Shizune was also awake, but it seemed like it wasn't for long. Tsunade was completely confused as to why this happened, and what caused the forced sleep.
Everything happening in Konoha halted to a stop. The Anbu were out on a mission, and some remained to figure out what was going on. Only a few thought to confront Tsunade. They wre: Gai, Kakashi, Kurenai, Asuma, and Shikamaru.
"Tsunade-sama, why is everyone falling asleep?" asked Kurenai, getting straight to the point.
"How should I know?" asked Tsunade tiredly. "I'm amazed that you all are still awake."
"Hm, I can't stay awake much longer." admitted Kakashi.
"This is suspicious, very suspicious! Even my adorable Lee fell asleep! My team is losing the precious moments of their youth! You must do something, Tsunade-sama!" said Gai.
Asuma smoked through his pipe. "I'm not tired at all."
"I'm not either!" agreed Gai.
Tsunade, Kurenai, and Kakashi just glared at those two.
"Do you have any idea at all why this is happening?" asked Kakshi, changing the subject.
"If I did, don't you think I would've told you?" asked Tsunade, irritated.
Shikamaru yawned. "I don't think we have that much time."
"Maybe Jiraiya knows something…do any of you know where he is?" asked Tsunade.
"Isn't he out gathering information?" asked Shizune. "You of all people should know!"
"I'm too sleepy to remember…" Tsunade couldn't hold on longer, and fell asleep on the desk.
"This isn't good. Konoha will be defenseless if this goes on." said Shikamaru.
"You have a point." said Kakashi.
"Yeah…" Kurenai was next to drop on the floor.
Asuma and I will defend Konoha!" said Gai, striking his hero pose. His teeth flashed.
"You do that…" said Kakashi, falling asleep too.
"How troublesome…" Shikamaru was next to fall asleep.
Gai and Asuma left the office, and decided to try to find out what was going on as well. What was with the forced sleep? It was like the 'forced sleep no jutsu' that Gaara did, except on a much, much larger scale.