Should be ready.
Finally!
Time to chow down!
Too hot!
You moron, let it cool a minute.
Only one option here.
Rasengan Mini!
That ought to do it.
The No-Ninjutsu Lifestyle!
I feel like lately the two of them have...
...been using their ninjutsu for very trivial reasons...
What should I do about it?
Guy?
What should I do, indeed?
Something wrong, Guy?
No, no...
Nothing to worry about.
If it's nothing to worry about, go wash the curry off your face.
Actually, Lee...
That curry will stain!
Leaf Great Whirlwind!
I didn't train him so he could use his moves like that.
Seriously, clean your face.
Though I must admit his hard work is paying off,
Lee's moves are looking sharp lately.
Guy, your face is completely covered in curry.
Still!
I feel as though he's taking his abilities for granted.
He's out there using his strength as a ninja for the most trivial tasks!
The words of an old man who reeks of curry don't carry much weight.
Did you just say I've got old man stink?!
Enough already!
I can sympathize. I was just thinking the same thing.
You were?
I'd like to teach them a little appreciation for their ninja skills.
We'll just have to be blunt.
Tell them they can't become elite shinobi or the Hokage like that.
But they're not kids anymore,
it'll take more than a pep talk to hook them.
Hook?
That's brilliant!
What?
Leave everything to me!
Real world experience?
Think of it like a social studies class.
Sounds interesting!
Why us, though?
I don't see Guy Sensei, either.
Well, he...
Guy had something come up,
so he asked me to chaperon you, as well.
Where are we going?
Um...
We'll make them do hard labor without using their techniques.
That'll teach them to appreciate having such powerful ninja skills.
You think they'll bite? Them?
Oh, they'll bite.
Because they'll be fishing.
Fishing?
To a fisherman's boat.
Experiencing some good, hard work will teach you a lot.
Are you kidding me? How troublesome...
Oh, don't say that.
Sensei!
Can we bring a banana for a snack?
Sensei, can we have cup ramen for lunch?
Sensei, can we try the local food?
You guys only think about food...
Guy said to leave everything to him, but I wonder if he'll actually show...
Don't tell me...
Ah, you're here.
Yup, it's Guy.
This is no good. They'll see right through him.
Hey, what's going on, Kakashi Sensei?
He's no fisherman!
It's so obvious, even to us!
I knew it.
With that punch, he must be an ex-baseball player!
Punching means he's a boxer!
Ding ding ding!
He's got an afro.
Punches aside, he must be a famous Japanese ballad singer.
Can we have your autograph?
Don't ask him for that!
Thank god, they can't tell...
Thanks for having us!
One thing before we start.
No one's allowed to use ninja techniques on my ship!
Yes. If this works...
Man, this is tough.
Not even a nibble.
This is impossible without ninjutsu.
See?
Now do you realize how lucky you are to be able to use it at all?
From now on, make sure you use ninjutsu more responsibly!
Kakashi Sensei!
Why can't we use ninja techniques?
It's not fair!
Well, you see...
All right, all right.
I'll tell you.
I was just sixteen years old...
Huh?
I was a juvenile delinquent with a bit of a rep in this harbor town.
Sup?
What kinda origin story is this?
And who is that?
I thought, "I wanna get out of this one-boat hole."
But my dad wanted me to take over the family business.
We had a big fight, and I ran away.
We don't need to know what happened before you left.
So, five years later, it's spring, and I'm living in the capital.
I was living paycheck to paycheck with no real goal in life.
Then one night,
I ate the most delicious boiled squid I'd ever had,
and it stirred my heart.
Then I noticed something.
Everyone in the diner was eating the same thing, and they all looked so happy.
I finally got it.
I thought he was just a two-bit fisherman, but my dad...
He was accomplishing something big,
making so many people happy by catching those fish.
By the time I came back to town,
my dad had taken ill.
Ever since, I've been on this boat,
catching fish and doing the great service...
...of bringing joy to others, just like my dad!
That had nothing to do with ninjas.
What happened to explaining why they can't use ninjutsu?
That was beautiful!
You're a great man!
I'm gonna start bawling...
It can be troublesome, being a guy...
That boiled squid sounded so tasty...
We should all respect his wishes and refrain from using our ninja skills.
Yeah.
Wait, what?
Am I supposed to make the jokes today?
It's rocking a lot.
Are we gonna be okay without our ninjutsu?
This is the perfect opportunity to learn your limits physically.
Remember, the fisherman here does his job every day without any ninja powers.
Indeed!
The first thing to focus on is getting used to the boat.
Why don't you get used to it first?!
It's okay. I can handle this.
All right, folks, let's catch some fish!
The bait's right over there.
Are you insane?! That's the bait!
But I'm hungry...
Yeah, I hear you.
Being on a boat's a lot of work!
It's not bad.
Not you guys, too?!
Hey!
Stop fooling around on my boat!
Maybe if you weren't setting a bad example.
Tee hee hee.
Don't "tee hee hee" me!
Now we've got no bait left.
Never fear.
We've got bait costumes.
What good will it do us if you're the bait?!
Ah ha, so we still have that option.
What are you gonna catch with that?!
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I was thinking we'd land some of those fangirls...
...who are into younger guys who look kinda tough.
It's true that girls are into that look these days.
What?!
Girls of every generation like a guy who's not afraid to show some skin!
Right, Sakura?
Actually,
I think that girls prefer a guy with muscles.
Right, Sakura?
Not that again!
Wrong!
Women prefer a man in medieval underwear—
No one prefers that!
We caught a ton of fish!
It's so much easier with ninjutsu.
We didn't have a choice. We had no bait.
I guess it's hopeless...
What the...
Whoa, what is this thing?
Boiled squid!
Cooked squid!
Ink-redible dried squid!
You're all wrong!
Can't you people think about anything besides food?!
We've gotta calm it down.
The boat's rocking too much for us to use ninjutsu!
This is getting troublesome!
We're just gonna have to pound it.
I'm in.
I guess we're stuck...
Wait!
I told you, no ninjutsu on my ship!
Guy Sensei?!
Watch closely!
He's nuts.
Shrimp Tossing High Jump Tornado Punch!
Guy Sensei!
Guy?
Guy Sensei?
What are you?
You're ninjas!
And you shouldn't abuse your powers as ninjas to accomplish trivial tasks!
To truly be a strong shinobi,
you must only use your abilities to accomplish big, important things!
Understand?
Yes!
Too hot!
We gotta cool it off.
Well, I guess we're back to square one.
No, Sakura.
Ninja mustn't use their powers for small things.
We...
...must only use them for big, important tasks!
Exactly.
That's not what he meant by "big."
Thus, Naruto and Lee aim to accomplish bigger things using their ninja abilities.
Giant Rasengan!
Crack
I guess it's not that bad an ending.
Sakura!
Lee!
Waiting for the rain to stop?
Unfortunately.
You don't have an umbrella either?
This is just another form of training!
I see...
Naruto!
Let me get under your umbrella.
Bye, Lee!
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Anything for you!
I'll walk you home.
I Want to Share an Umbrella with Sakura
What is it, Tenten?
Is that...
Maybe that pattern's better.
What's better?
This floral print one...
Don't scare me like that.
Right back at you!
What are you up to?
I, um...
What's wrong? You're acting weird.
I see.
You're upset because you missed a chance to snuggle with Sakura under an umbrella.
Don't worry about not having an umbrella this time.
It's the rainy season. You'll have plenty of opportunities.
That's not the problem.
Guy Sensei gave Lee a little assignment...
Listen, Lee.
You can never tell when it might rain or get windy during battle.
So to prepare yourself to deal with adverse weather,
I'm scared!
Don't stare!
don't use any umbrellas!
Understood, Guy Sensei!
Remember, going without an umbrella is training!
Let's roll!
Forget training. You guys are just goofing off!
I could never ignore Guy Sensei's teachings.
Still, I...
I want to smuggle with Sakura under an umbrella.
Smuggle?
It's "snuggle."
If you're that upset, why not talk to Guy Sensei?
He'd probably let the umbrella thing slide.
You think?
Well, he didn't tell us not to carry them.
Besides, Guy Sensei's not heartless.
You're right.
You fool!
If you were an ordinary ninja,
I'd have no problem with you carrying an umbrella.
But, Lee, you cannot use ninjutsu.
If you want to become an elite ninja,
you have to turn ordinary everyday activities into training!
And if you can't understand that, then you're hopeless!
I'm sorry...
Look how sad he is.
We screwed up, huh?
If you ask me, Guy Sensei's being way too strict.
Training is one thing—
Training, that's it!
Training?
Yeah!
If we can turn carrying an umbrella into training somehow,
Sensei shouldn't have any objections!
Makes sense.
So cheer up, okay?
We'll start umbrella training right now!
I guess I'll help out, too.
Congratulations!
No!
Look, this is the only kind of umbrella related training I could think of.
You're not on Broadway!
And you're not even using the umbrella, Lee!
Then...
Quiet
Cha-
Shu-
Men!
No golfing on the train platform!
Get serious, would you?
I was serious...
I just can't think of a good way to train with an umbrella.
Fine, fine.
How about this?
A weighted umbrella.
Holding this thing with one hand is training no matter how you slice it.
No, no, no, no, no!
That's easy for you to say, Tenten,
but this is impossible!
Quit griping!
Pick it up!
Heavy...
Neji, catch...
Why me...
It's... too heavy...
Stop whining!
Hard work is your trademark!
Hard work is my... trademark?
Understood! I'll do my best!
He's finally back to normal.
And so the three teammates began a harsh training regimen.
Hey, you're wobbling!
If you can't walk straight, Sakura will get soaked!
Right...
C'mon, c'mon!
Be glad it's not a capital t!
Again!
When you get to the top, you've got two more rounds!
Nice, you've gotten pretty good at holding it up.
No more. Catch.
Why... Why me?
Sakura, would you like to walk with me?
That voice... Lee?
Heavy...
You can't ask her with that face! It's terrifying!
You didn't have to smash me...
Tenten, you're overdoing it.
Fine. I'll do it.
Sakura, would you like to walk with me?
That voice... Lee?
Eight Trigrams, Sixty-four Strikes!
You finished him off!
You should get under my umbrella.
More polite!
Walk in my umbrella.
Too pushy and weird grammar!
Shall we go into my umbrella?
Seriously, your grammar's messed up!
You did it!
You're holding that heavy umbrella like it's nothing.
And your invitation is really smooth now, too.
Lee, what's wrong?
Tenten, Neji...
Thank you...
...for doing all this for me!
Lee...
Are you crying?
No way.
I've just got a little mucus coming out of my eyes.
You could've said sweat, you know.
Pretend I did.
You'd better not look this pathetic for Sakura tomorrow.
I won't! I'll do my best!
Man when the rainy season ends, it ends quick.
Thank goodness for high pressure!
Let's go to the beach!
Excuse me.
May we share your umbrella?
The sun's very strong today. It's really bright out.
If you insist.
This isn't a three person umbrella, it's a bit cramped.
No complaining.
It was summer, all those years ago.
I wanted to become a ninja, even though I can't use ninjutsu,
and Guy Sensei took me under his wing without a second thought.
Now, Guy Sensei, the time has come for me to overtake you!
Next time on Rock Lee and His Ninja Pals,
"Student vs. Master! Rock Lee vs. Might Guy!"
Student vs. Master! Rock Lee vs. Might Guy! I will Surpass Guy Sensei!
And "I will Surpass Guy-Sensei!"
I can beat you, Guy Sensei! Just wait!