Chapter 23: Where Kakashi Refuses

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"I think I know what I want for my victory gift, Kakashi," Sakura sang, green eyes focused on his mask.

"Nope."

"Come on! I beat out everyone else and you're giving me nothing!? I nearly got rolled over by Choji fully transformed."

"Fine," Kakashi sighed. "I'll pay for your dinner."

Ramen Naruto had been cheerfully chewing fell out to splash back in to his bowl as his jaw dropped.

"I don't believe it," Naruto muttered, noodles hanging out of his agape mouth.

"Sometimes war changes a man for the better," Kakashi informed.

"So maybe-"

"Still no to the mask, Sakura."

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Word Count: 100
Posted: 10.22.2014