In the end, it took the combined might of Team Guy and a very confused Akamaru to roll the dumpling into a giant steamer basket. As the steam cleared, Naruto was free, but Lee was already weeping with joy.
"Naruto-kun?" Lee paused his thumb-ups, gasping. "You have achieved a new transformation! The Delicious Crustacean Style?"
Neji Hyuga stood nearby, rubbing his temples. "Can we please just work on the mission briefing? We are supposed to be investigating reports of a 'mysterious giant dumpling' terrorizing the local marketplace." Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden
"No, Lee!" Naruto’s head popped out of the top of the dough. "I got stuck in the Great Dumpling Festival’s 'Eat Your Way Out' challenge, and now I can't get the wrapper off! It’s become sentient! It’s controlling my legs!"
"Lee! If you cannot perform one million thumb-ups by sunset, we shall hike across the Land of Fire on our eyelashes!" Guy-sensei roared, tears of youth streaming down his face. In the end, it took the combined might
"Wait, Lee! Stop! You’re just making me tastier!" Naruto yelled as the dumpling began to glow with a savory aura.
Should show up and try to turn the dumpling into a "Sand-wich"? "You have achieved a new transformation
"Sensei! We have protected the peace of the village and the integrity of the snack food industry!" "Lee!" Guy hugged him."Sensei!" Lee hugged back.