"It is good to do more challenges," Gai retorted, but it was a weak retort. It was a relief to have Kakashi sounding more like himself, even if it was teasing in public and not a topic they should really be on. Especially not on something official.

Slowly he began to smile. "You liked that race because you won, and Lee said so. ...But I liked it as well. And what we did as children. We will continue to challenge each other, Kakashi, as Eternal Rivals."