"Hahahaha... Kakashi, you lost!"
Beside the railing in the stands, Guy excitedly patted Kakashi on the shoulder. He was even more thrilled than if he'd beaten Kakashi himself!
Kakashi couldn't bear to take the loss, so he couldn't hear him.
"Hey, Kakashi, I'm talking to you. You're treating everyone to a big feast at the Yakiniku Restaurant tonight!" Guy said.
"Huh? Did you say something just now?" Kakashi turned and looked at him in surprise.
"..."
Guy's face twitched. "Kakashi, you're pulling that trick again, you jerk! Everyone heard our bet just now. Asuma, Kurenai, and Tenzo are all witnesses!"
"Bet? Don't be ridiculous. Teacher Minato has strictly forbidden all gambling activities in the village."
Kakashi said earnestly, "Guy, I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said. Don't do that again."
"I... Kakashi, you bastard!!" Guy was instantly enraged, his hair standing on end as he leaned on the railing!
"Come on, let's watch the last match."
Kakashi smoothly changed the subject, though his expression had grown unconsciously solemn. If nothing unexpected happened, the turmoil would begin once this match was over.
Down below, Tenzo carried the unconscious Sasuke up, and the final match began.
Naruto, who considered himself the main character and had saved his entrance for last, strode proudly to the center of the arena, receiving cheers from the crowd on all sides. His whiskers quivered with excitement!
Especially when he thought of Sasuke's humiliating defeat in front of so many people, Naruto grew even more excited. He secretly thought that if he beat this Gourd Baby in the final match, he could make a name for himself, steal the spotlight, and trample Sasuke underfoot!
Then maybe Sakura would fall for me... Hehehe.
So excited that he nearly lost control of his expression, Naruto quickly said a