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.
"I will not let you down, Sensei!" Rock Lee shrieked, his thumb moving so fast it created a localized sonic boom. 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!" In the end, it took the combined might
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: "No, Lee
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.
Should show up and try to turn the dumpling into a "Sand-wich"?
"Naruto-kun?" Lee paused his thumb-ups, gasping. "You have achieved a new transformation! The Delicious Crustacean Style?"