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.

"Permission granted, Lee! Show the world the power of a balanced diet!"

Lee charged forward, but instead of his usual green jumpsuit, he was suddenly wearing a full chef’s outfit. Neji was forced into a maid costume (for "aerodynamics," Lee claimed), and Tenten was handed a giant pair of chopsticks instead of her scrolls.

"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.

"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 background, Neji quietly tried to set his maid outfit on fire. If you’d like to keep the madness going, let me know:

The dumpling began to perform a clumsy, high-speed spin—the "Great Leaping Pork Bun Rotation." It headed straight for the village gates.