On the streets of Konoha, a green Kappa ran flat out, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes with his arm as he ran.
That was his lost youth!!!
"Hey, Guy, is this really necessary?"
Just as he slowed down a little, the voice of his best friend and rival rang out beside him.
He turned his head to find Kakashi already leaning against a tree beside him, arms folded, looking at him speechlessly.
"Kakashi, enough!"
At the sight of Kakashi, Guy stopped crying, turned his head away, and gazed up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle.
In stark contrast to the bright sun was his heart, wounded by Kakashi.
"Hey, hey, hey, isn't this a bit much? It's not like we can't be friends anymore."
Seeing this, Kakashi walked over and gently patted Guy on the back.
"But! Will I never be able to challenge you to duels of youth again?"
Guy turned to look at Kakashi and asked through his sobs.
"Uh... if you mean those boring duels, I think you could still... forget it. Come whenever you want."
Seeing Guy's expression, Kakashi changed his answer after all.
"Oh yeah! Then it's settled! Let's race back to Ichiraku Ramen Shop right now!"
At that, Guy instantly returned to his restless, youthful state, howled at Kakashi, then sprinted toward Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
So was this guy actually depressed or not?
Kakashi thought for a moment and realized Guy had lured him into a trap.
Damn it, since when had Guy gotten so devious?
Resigned, he followed Guy back to Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
After "losing" to Guy, he helplessly returned to his seat and started eating his ramen.
Guy, meanwhile, wolfed down his ramen and ran off without a trace.
Well, only the sound of youth