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[ura_no_ura]

[ Well, it seems he's got the basics down.

This isn't the afterlife, even if Kakashi's not entirely sure if he's actually still alive. And the wings don't do anything other than serve a mostly ornamental purpose. Which, in his book, means that they're completely useless and have about as much function as a second belly-button or a third nipple. Either way, they're itchy and uncomfortable and he had to cut holes in his flak vest so they weren't crushed against his body. A flak vest that was kindly delivered to him by his sensei, along with the rest of his gear. (He's only too relieved that it wasn't Naruto or Sakura or someone else who came across him when he was still in that relative state of undress -- what, without the mask and all.)

So here he is, fully dressed, with his journal-cum-communication device in his hand, flipped on. He supposes he should say hello this way since it would be easier to do this than to hunt down every shinobi of Konoha individually. It probably would also be useful for him to introduce himself to the rest of the network as well.

He's sitting on a tree stump while Minato goes off to do something IDEK ok and has his signature I Am Bored expression on his face. Or rather, lack of expression.

The edges of his wings, silver and tipped in black, flutter slightly. ]

Ah, is this thing on?

[ He brings the camera a little closer then, to make sure it's properly capturing him. Once he's sure, he raises a hand in something of a wave.

This is starting to feel like some sort of speed dating thing, minus the actual person sitting in front of him. Not that he's ever actually done speed dating, but he assumes that's how it'd work. ]

Yo. My name is Hatake Kakashi. I'm a shinobi by trade.

[ What does one say in introductions? Likes, dislikes, dreams, and hobbies? Ah, he supposes he can do that. ]

I'm not the kind of guy who talks about his likes and dislikes... My dreams are...hmm.... [ a beat ] none of your business. And I have many hobbies. None of which I want to tell you.

[ Another beat. ]

Any questions?

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[ura_no_ura]

[ Well, if it isn't mini-Gai. Kakashi nods a greeting in the screen. ]

Either that, or you're hallucinating.

[niceguypose]

Ah... But I have trained my mind to repel such hallucinations! Or is this... the product of a genjutsu? Perhaps even... [Gasp.] A journal-wide one?!

OH POOR LEE, KAKASHI DON'T TROLL THE ADORABLE KID

[ura_no_ura]

[ ...

Kakashi sees an opportunity to have a little fun.

Will he take it?

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That is entirely possible, Lee.

HE PRACTICALLY ASKS FOR IT 1/2

[niceguypose]

Ah! If you believe that, then certainly it must be a possibility! You are an expert after all, even if this particular you is genjutsu projection! So...

Re: OH POOR LEE, KAKASHI DON'T TROLL THE ADORABLE KID

[niceguypose]

I WILL BREAK IT!

[And so he whips out one of his almost never-used shuirken and stabs it through the journal. Will this dispel the genjutsu?]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA OH MY GOD DID HE SERIOUSLY...

[ura_no_ura]

[ Somehow, Kakashi manages not to burst out laughing, even if he made an amused huff of breath at Lee's eagerness. ]

I don't know, Lee. It doesn't seem to be working...

THE ANSWER IS HE'S LEE

[niceguypose]

[He was ready to sigh a sigh of youthly relief when he heard that voice come back again. And suddenly sweat dripped down his head - the curse lived on.]

That can't be! But, if that method didn't work... [He talks into the kunai-skewered book with the center of Kakashi's face looking stabbed through.] Genjustsu Kakashi-Sensei, do you have any better ideas?

LEE IS THE CUTEST EVER I LOVE HIM

[ura_no_ura]

Hmmm, I guess you could try really hard to dispel the genjutsu... Though, that might be difficult if you haven't trained hard enough to break genjutsu...

I AM GLAD FOR THAT

[niceguypose]

So what you are saying is... the solution is to train harder?!

I ACCEPT!

BAHAHAH

[ura_no_ura]

Exactly~!

[ Perhaps too glibly there, Kakashi. Woops. ]

Now, tell me. What must you do to dispel a strong genjutsu?

[niceguypose]

[This genjutsu seems almost... educational! An educational genjustu... he never imagined such a thing! But then surely this is Gai-Sensei's work, to teach him an important lesson. Why else would this genjutsu take on the form of his most passionate and hippest rival?]

I can cause pain to myself! And that pain should snap me out of the illusion! Is that the correct solution?! [He's so excited, he pulls that kunai right out of the journal in preparation.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Manipulating Lee into stabbing himself, as morbidly amusing as that might be, may have disastrous consequences and certainly not something Kakashi actually would want.

Therefore...

The strategy: Misdirect. ]

Ah, but that would be far too easy a solution, wouldn't it, when you haven't even tried the most basic one.

[niceguypose]

[He pauses for a moment, thankfully saved for the moment.]

The most basic? What do you mean, Genjutsu Kakaishi-Sensei? Could you speak of the skill of... genjutsu dissipation? [Is that the right answer will I get a gold star.]

[ura_no_ura]

Ah, but what must you do before you even attempt a genjutsu dissipation, Lee?

[niceguypose]

Well... First I would make sure that it is a genjutsu that I am facing.

[ura_no_ura]

And did you do that, Lee?

[niceguypose]

[A thoughtful pause, and...]

Yes! You confirmed that you are a genjutsu.

[ura_no_ura]

Would a genjutsu confirm that it is, in fact, a genjutsu?

[niceguypose]

When it is asked in that manner... I suppose that a genjutsu is not supposed to be forthcoming about its nature!

[ura_no_ura]

Mm!

[ Now he's starting to get it. ]

[niceguypose]

That would mean... that you are not a genjutsu. [He stares intently.]

[ura_no_ura]

So you're finally starting to catch on.

[niceguypose]

Precisely! After all... You have convinced me that you are most likely not a genjutsu!

And that...

[And his beady eyes widen, as if on a realization.]

That is what a genjutsu would truly want me to think!

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[ura_no_ura]

Ah, but then, who is casting this genjutsu? And of all things to make you see -- why me?

[niceguypose]

It's simple. [He grins broadly and counts off on his finger, delivering as if presenting the solution to an exam.] This could be the work of Gai-Sensei! What other figure would he choose to use in testing me than that of his own hip rival, Kakashi-sensei? And all just to test my knowledge of genjutsus! His thoughtfulness has no boundaries to speak of.