Naruto wanted to know what Kakashi was reading, and he wanted to know bad.

He has seen the way the jounin walks around with that book to his nose all the time. Observing how Kakashi would often giggle.

He once directly asked Kakashi about the book, but his sensei waved him off, saying that it wasn't for him, he wouldn't like/understand it, blah, blah, blah…

Like c'mon! With the amount of giggling Kakashi makes, it has to be funny or something right? A joke book? Comedy? What?! It's as if Kakashi is taunting him whenever he pulls that book out in front of him. Is it really necessary?

He couldn't even get it from any of the stores. They would just plain refuse to let him buy it, or even look at it.

'I'm gonna slap him in the face with a fish if this keeps up. No, make it two fish. Serves him right for making me this frustrated.'

So Naruto hatched his grand plan.

…

The 'Kakashi Is A Meanie Who Won't Let Me See His Book' master plan.

It was perfect.

Step one. Distraction.

He'll make a clone to disguise as a civilian. They are to strike up a conversation with his sensei, who will focus more on the person, and less on his book.

Step two. Infiltration.

Sneakily creep up behind his sensei, this requires utmost patience and silence, Kakashi is still a jounin after all.

Step three. Acquire.

Slip the book out of Kakashi's possession without getting caught. Sneak away, and allow the "civilian" to end the conversation and walk away.

Step four. Finally Figure Out What On Earth Kakashi Has Been Hiding From Him.

Like he said, perfect. This was bound to work.

It was supposed to work.

What went wrong? Did he step on a branch? Did he not mask his chakra well enough? Was Kakashi this far out of his league?

Naruto was currently wrapped in ninja wire hanging upside down from a tree. Kakashi was reading that stupid book and looking at him with one of his eye smiles.

The bastard.

…

Kakashi laughed inwardly at his cute student hanging from the tree like an angry pinata. It would have been impossible not to hear Naruto coming. With all the shrubbery noises he made, heavy breathing, and oh so obvious "Aha!" when he got even closer, Kakashi could swear that a bear could make less noise.

Naruto wouldn't give up.

He tried doing a trade, tried sneaking up a few more times, pretended to be an interested adult, and even tried to snatch it during training. Much to the amusement of his sensei, and the confusion of Sasuke and Sakura. He was getting fed up.

With a grumble, Naruto looked at his team's retreating backs after the latest training. Glancing once more at Kakashi, he walked up to his sensei and crossed his arms.

Kakashi looked down at him in interest.

"So." Naruto started. "I've been trying to get that book for weeks. As you well know." With Kakashi's nod he continued."You really make me want to give up, but please, can I see the book?"

"Sure."

"I know asking is stupid, but it was wo- wait what?"

"I said sure." Kakashi grinned. He snapped the book shut. (He was obviously reading it) and held it out to the genin.

"Just like that?"

"Just like that."

"No tricks?"

"Nope."

Naruto peered at his sensei, trying to detect any lies. "Then why wouldn't you let me before?"

"You always either demanded what was in it, or straight up tried to steal it. You never really asked politely you know."

Naruto deadpanned. "That's it? That's all I had to do?"

"Yep."

Kakashi was slapped in the face by a fish. He let it slide.

"Well then." Kakashi waved. "Have a good read!" He walked away, pulling out a copy of the same book. Naruto watched him leave in shock and annoyance. Then grinned.

"Victory! My mission is accomplished! I can now see what fun awaits in this book, and exploit it in my pranks. If it could make a jounin laugh, it can make others laugh too!"

So sitting by a tree, Naruto opened the first page, and began reading. Before long, his face was growing into horror, and utter shock.

It wasn't long before he passed out. The weight of what he read overwhelming him.

...

"Kakashi you pervert! Take your stupid book back!" Naruto chucked the book at his teacher, crossed his arms, and turned his back. He could hear Kakashi laughing behind him through his mask. "It isn't funny!"

"Well, if you need any more reading material or advice, just let me know!" Kakashi chirped. "I can help set you up with that girl you like. Hinata? Was it?"

Naruto's face turned red. "KAKASHI YOU PERVERT! YOU STUPID BASTARD! KEEP YOUR RIDICULOUS FANTASIES TO YOURSELF!"

The jounin puffed into smoke, and Naruto made a vow.

Never again will he wonder what an adult is reading.

Never again...

Never.