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(Kiba) A mission to find a wedding present, huh?

(Shino) The Hokage's giving us a wonderful opportunity to find a great gift.

One that epitomizes the friendship that we all share.

(Choji) That's right, we've never had a wedding celebration like this before!

Naruto and Hinata are the first ones among our group of friends to get married, after all.

We gotta do our best to find something that they'll both like.

Akamaru!

I feel just the same way!

I am fired up! I will make sure they love my gift!

So do you already know what you're getting them, Lee?

I have no clue.

[grunts]

However! If I put myself in Naruto's shoes and think about how he feels...

I know that it will come to me naturally. I will not lose to anyone!

Hah!

Wake up, Akamaru!

Whoa! [groans]

Well, traditionally, getting wedding gifts isn't a win-or-lose competition.

But, still, let's give it our all!

This is for Hinata. So let's all try our hardest!

(Shino) There's no need to get so worked up.

The reason is if you relax, you'll think of something.

Everyone seems really fired up about this.

I can't think of anything!

You, Choji?

I have a pretty good idea of what I'm gonna get. [grunts]

Damn it. This is such a drag.

[grunts]

(Kakashi) We're going to assess and rank each gift.

That way we can determine who'll attend the wedding ceremony...

and who'll be placed on duty for that day's missions.

(Kakashi) In other words, we're going to sift and screen through the gifts.

I'd better not tell anyone that.

[screams]

Hello!

Oh! It's you, Lee!

The ramen Naruto gets most often, please!

Naruto's favorite ramen, huh? Let me see, here.

Oh, that's an easy one! It's our large miso and char siu!

Oh, yeah, right!

But why the sudden curiosity?

If I am going to understand Naruto's feelings...

I figured that I should first try the things that he likes to eat!

Well, I don't really get all this, but go ahead and take a seat.

Okay!

Idiot. Idiot.

[sighs]

How was it?

[tearing up] Whoa!

So delicious! Light, yet rich, with volume and punch, you want to slurp it down all at once!

[sighs]

Do you get Naruto's feelings a little better now?

[sobs] I have come to understand why he would always want to order this ramen!

But other than that, no, I do not.

That's too bad.

If you could tell how a guy feels just by eating ramen, life would be a lot easier.

Oh, hey, wait! Iruka, you were Naruto's teacher. So you must know all about him, right?

Iruka Sensei?! I am sorry! I was deep in thought and did not notice you there!

Oh, don't worry. Your name is Lee, isn't that right? You're a student of Guy's, aren't you?

Yes! And you were Naruto's teacher in the Academy!

Which means that you must know how Naruto thinks!

Please, you have to tell me everything you can about him!

The thing is, I was his teacher a long time ago.

He's earned praise for so many things that don't really have anything to do with me.

And I only see him once in a while anymore.

Oh, I see.

Why are you even trying to understand Naruto's feelings in the first place?

For his wedding gift.

So that I would be able to find something that he is certain to like.

And I thought that the best way to start would be to understand his feelings.

Oh, so that's it. I get it now.

[sighs]

Anyway, to convey my intense respect for my friend Naruto...

I am going to throw my whole being into finding the best wedding gift for him!

(Lee) Please excuse me, Iruka Sensei!

[yells]

Wow, he is exactly the same as Guy.

Sorry about all that ruckus just now.

Oh no, I'm fine! In fact, I'm happy! I'm glad Naruto has a friend like him.

Found ya, Iruka Sensei! You still haven't recorded your congratulatory message yet!

Oh, that's right. You think you can wait just a little longer?

Aw, man, not again.

Naruto's wedding gift.

Naruto's wedding gift. Ah ha!

Naruto's wedding gift.

Naruto's [gasps] Wait! Uh!

Yes, of course! Dumbbells would be just perfect!

Naruto! Hinata! Congratulations on your marriage!

(Lee) Please use these dumbbells and find everlasting happiness.

No! Not! Enough!

There can be no denying that dumbbells are most definitely useful and welcome tools.

And! Their heaviness is surely symbolic of the solidity...

and the depth of friendship I share with Naruto!

But...

(Lee) It is possible that Naruto will get so hooked on muscle building...

that he will totally ignore Hinata!

[sighs]

Even if Naruto and I do have a very special bond...

giving him dumbbells might not be the best choice.

I will have to think of something else!

Hmm.

[grunts] I cannot think of anything! At times like this I...!

[sigh]

What gift would make Naruto and Hinata happy?

I guess that it should be something that reminds them of me.

(Tenten) If a kunai like this was specially ordered and prettied up a bit.

Marriage, huh? Must be nice!

[gasps] Wait a sec!

She's in love with her dream man and getting married to live happily ever after...

while I don't even have a boyfriend and train every day from morning till night.

This'd be...

(Shikamaru) Another kunai?

(Kiba) Well, it is Tenten!

(Sakura) Hah! When you think of her, you think kunai.

Maybe I should think of something else.

Like something that doesn't kill people...

within a limited budget that still captures a girl's heart.

(Lee) Tenten!

Huh? Wait, that voice.

[grunts]

Idiot! Idiot!

You gotta calm down when you wanna ask someone something!

I am sorry. I just could not do it by myself.

I had no choice but to ask you for help, so I came looking for you, but...

[sighs] You, too huh?

Yeah.

It's just a more traditional gift won't really be able to convey our true feelings.

But a present that does a better job of representing who we are...

may not be something that makes them happy.

Wedding gifts are more complicated than I thought.

[sighs]

What would Neji do if he were here now?

Enough! No! We cannot get down on ourselves!

Down on ourselves?

Yes!

Oh, I get it! Instead of just sitting around trying to think of something...

if we look at actual items, it might help give us ideas!

There are so many things here. I'm sure we'll be able to find something...

that expresses who we are while also making Naruto and Hinata happy!

You are right! For example. How about a sword like this?

Uhh. It does look nicely upscale.

But it doesn't really have any connection to a wedding.

Wrong!

They can use it for their first effort together as man and wife!

To cut the cake, seriously?!

It is no good?

Not really.

I mean, don't you think a cake-cutter would rank pretty low on the usefulness meter?

Well, then, how about these?

Tonfa? It's "you," since you're a taijutsu specialist, but Naruto and Hinata aren't.

And also, those don't actually have any connection to a wedding, either.

Wrong!

I believe they would be very useful for everyday married life.

Since they will have more laundry to do!

What?! For hanging laundry?!

All the same, I do not think Naruto would be pleased if he got this as a gift.

Maybe you should try to think of something a bit less out of the ordinary.

[sighs] You are so lucky, Tenten.

All you have to do is give them the things that you always use.

Huh? You think getting kunai would make them happy?

But those aren't really necessary for married life at all.

Wrong, they are very useful!

For newlyweds who cannot decide what they should have for dinner.

They are perfect!

Come on! Is that any way to use a kunai?!

Idiot! Idiot!

I cannot believe we did not find a single thing.

We still have time. We'll just try again.

[yawns] I cannot think of a single thing to get them.

(Neji) Lee. Hey, Lee!

Hmm?

Neji!

When you get stuck on something, you even continue to struggle with it in your dreams.

That's so like you, Lee.

Neji! Is that really you, Neji?

You were groaning pretty loud, there, you know.

I just cannot find a gift for Naruto and Hinata's wedding!

Not even after spending the whole day looking!

All that I have done is use up my ideas and energy!

But why are you here, Neji?

Because I have something to tell you.

Neji, I- I just...

I know. There's no need to speak of it.

Listen, Lee, and remember this carefully!

Physical strength over endurance! Physical strength over endurance!

Physical strength over endurance?

And don't forget: Hyuga.

What? Hey wait, Neji!

[distraught]

I thought you came because I was having a dilemma about a wedding gift...

and you wanted to give me advice! Hm? [gasps]

Neji!

Naruto and Hinata, my congratulations.

Naruto, who'd've guessed a bad kid would become such a great man?

And Hinata, please make sure to take good care of Naruto.

[sighs] All right, I think that's it!

Okay!

That was perfect! I can just see Big Brother Naruto's eyes welling up with tears!

Okay, I'm off to edit this! I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Oh, Lee! Hey!

Hello, Iruka Sensei.

[gasps] What the hell happened to you?

I cannot decide on a gift for Naruto's wedding.

And on top of that, an old friend appeared in a dream and gave me advice...

that does not make any sense at all, and I could not sleep thinking about it!

Two thousand seven hundred sixty-five sheep.

Two thousand seven hundred sixty-six sheep.

Two thousand seven hundred sixty-seven Nejis. Hold on, Nejis?

Neji, you jerk!

Oh, wow, that sounds terrible.

Maybe I will never be able to convey the depth of my friendship to Naruto!

Now, there, there. Don't take all of this so seriously.

(Iruka) I'm sure it's a big struggle for all of you.

But I'm actually happy.

Happy? Why?

Well, because it's really gratifying to discover that a student I once taught...

has friends who'll go to such lengths for him.

I realize that it might sound like I'm just trying to make you feel better.

Oh, no, not at all.

(Iruka) Actually...

I've never really had a chance to talk like this with Naruto's friends before now.

But thanks to his upcoming wedding, I got to talk to you and the others.

And as a result of that...

you've all allowed me to see another side of Naruto that I never really knew about.

I'm grateful for that.

Now that I think about it, I haven't seen him much since he graduated.

So you guys probably know a whole lot more about Naruto than I do!

What?! Is that really true?!

Huh? Why's that so shocking to you?

I was just hoping you would be able to help me come up with ideas for Naruto's wedding gift.

I'm very sorry that I can't be of more help to you.

But considering all of the effort that you're putting into finding a gift for him...

I'm certain that Naruto will be happy with whatever you choose to give him.

You really think so?

In fact, if he dares to complain, as his teacher, I'll knock some sense into him again!

[gasps]

Did I sound conceited saying that?

Knock sense into him as his teacher? Yes, that is it!

What now?

I had forgotten something important! Yes!

I must thank you, Iruka Sensei! Now!

What the?!

[chuckles] So you've come, huh, Lee?

[grunt] Guy Sensei!

I figured you'd show up right around now.

Judging by your expression, it seems that you're still on the horns of a dilemma, aren't you?

What?! How can you tell?!

Just one glance at you and I can see that you've been training all night...

because something is weighing heavily on your mind.

Guy Sensei!

And let me guess.

Your worries have something to do with the wedding gift that you've been trying to pick out.

[gasps]

Guy Sensei! Can you read what is in my heart and mind?!

How long have the two of us been together in the springtime of our youth, Lee?

Guy Sensei, I cannot even decide what I should give Naruto for his wedding gift!

I am still only half a shinobi! Please, knock some sense into me! Please!

Well said! It's bugging me, too! Let's search for a gift together!

Guy Sensei! [grunts]

Lee!

Guy Sensei!

Huh?! [gasps]

[shudders]

(Guy) Let's set some ground rules.

First, a wedding gift can't be something common.

However, it mustn't be too unconventional, either.

Yes. We figured out that much by ourselves.

It's just from that point on that we got stuck.

And the wedding gift should also be one that leaves a lasting impression...

and conveys true friendship, effort, and triumph in choosing it.

So what would be a gift that exemplifies me and the hot springtime of youth?!

[distraught] What is it?!

Hmm. Well, if such a thing does exist then it would...!

(Guy) Definitely include wearing a fashionable bodysuit!

Huh?! But why a bodysuit?

Yes, of course! The hot springtime of youth means sweat and tears!

Can sweat and tears be given as gifts?!

Eww gross!

(Guy) Wait, Lee!

In the first place, can man live on willpower alone?!

Can he overcome the dangers of divorce only with patience?!

Wait, Sensei, you're going off-topic!

I have been thinking the same thing! Should curry be medium-hot? Or super-spicy?!

No one's on-topic anymore!

I'll circle the village on my hands five thousand times!

I will do five thousand two hundred, then!

Five thousand three hundred times!

Five thousand four hundred!

Enough!

[gasps]

It's true. We've gone way off-track, here.

So, let's just go back to the beginning and go over the basics again.

The basics?

Yes! Of course!

First of all, what is a wedding ceremony?

That is a very philosophical question to ask.

Uh, is that really where we're gonna start?

Then let me ask you this: what is absolutely necessary for a wedding ceremony?

[gasps] Well, would it be love?

You're a poet.

But be that as it may, I believe that the more correct answer is the bride and groom.

Oh! You are right!

Yes, exactly! A wedding ceremony without the couple is not a wedding ceremony at all.

It's just a regular old ceremony.

And who knows? One could even say that it's more like a party than an actual ceremony!

How blind I have been!

Guy Sensei!

You have the stunning ability to see what the truth of something is beneath the surface!

You are amazing!

You don't need to go overboard.

You have always been and always will be my role model!

My everlasting hero, my guiding light!

Okay so now that that is all settled, we can think about what kind of gift would be the...

best to please the happy couple on their wedding day, right?!

Absolutely!

I'm getting a bad feeling about this.

All right, then, I'll be the groom, and Lee, you can portray the bride.

Okay, Guy Sensei!

I knew it!

[grunting]

Why do I have to play the baby?!

Not this again!

Hi.

Honey, I'm home.

[gasps]

Do you have any idea what time it is?!

It is time for the new spring fashions!

[grunting]

Huh? [grunts] How dare you!

Seventh Gate of Shock! Open!

[screams]

[heavy breathing]

Well, Lee, have you gotten any ideas yet?

I believe that I have almost figured it out, but after all that, it is still far off.

Never mind. You're never going to arrive at an answer if you think too deeply about it.

I doubt Neji would speak to you after that role-playing.

No. But he would, if it's for Hinata's sake.

(Guy) The husband's young female coworker appears out of nowhere...

to threaten his peaceful family life. Neji would definitely take on that role!

No way! [grunts] Seriously, how can you misunderstand Neji so much?!

Even if it's only as a ghost, I'm sure that Neji would appear!

You think that Neji would appear?! Oh!

Physical strength over endurance! Physical strength over endurance!

I get it!

At last! [chuckles] So that was your message, Neji!

It actually was not intended for me at all, it was meant for Hinata instead.

What's that, Lee?

Physical strength is essential to protect a family!

It is the highest form of strength!

Yes, that's right! Cooking, washing, cleaning, raising the kids, shopping.

The newlywed life is a nonstop test of strength!

Oh Yes! And newlyweds must prepare for that!

If that's really the case, then there's only one possible answer to what you're seeking!

The truest gift from us is.

Some dumbbells!

Are you kidding?!

Guy Sensei.

Oh, Lee!

[sobs] Guy Sensei!

[sobs] Lee!

[grunts]

All right, Lee, you shall give the left dumbbell to them!

Yes!

And I'll give the right!

Let us go, Guy Sensei!

Yes! Our wedding gift will lose to no one! [yells]

[groans]

[gasps] Okay, I'm gonna go with a custom-made kunai.

[humming]

What?! You fool!

(Teuchi) You want a delivery?

So, you've decided on a wedding gift, have you?

Yes! And all the thanks.

Go to Guy Sensei and you as well, Iruka Sensei. It truly pays to have great mentors!

Well, if you believe that I was able to help you, then that makes me very happy.

What are you saying?

Naruto is blessed to have a mentor like you! I am sure he feels the same!

Oh, uh, thank you.

Okay, I am going to go take a look at some dumbbells, so if you will excuse me, please.

[grunting]

Naruto's mentor, huh?

Maybe I should find out more about how Naruto's grown after leaving my care.

And what kind of bonds he's made with his friends.

After all, if I'm truly Naruto's mentor...

(Konohamaru) Oh! Iruka Sensei!

We meet again!

Oh, Konohamaru! You have great timing!

About the message I recorded earlier, would it be okay if I do it over?

Yeah, sure! But why?

I want to find out more about Naruto and send him a proper message this time.

A message worthy of his mentor.

(Ayame) I'm back!

Sorry to keep you waiting. What can I get for you?

Uh, Let me see.

[chuckles]

I'll have the miso char siu. Make it a large.

[chuckles] Coming up!

(Teuchi) One large miso char siu!

(Ayame) Right! A large miso char siu ramen!

Miso?!

(Shikamaru) [groans] I can't think of a wedding gift!

Choji, you wanna help me think of something?

(Choji) Hey, do you get to eat sweets every day of your sweet married life?

Like sweet bean curry, chocolate hamburger steak, honey fried rice...

tempura cake, vanilla flavored food pills? It all sounds so good!

(Shikamaru) Next time on Naruto Shippuden:

"Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 3: Steam and Food Pills."

Guess I'll just have to ask Ino.