At the Ichiraku…
Manga ChapterThis bonus omake, bundled with the Rin no Sho databook, follows Team 7's scheme to catch a glimpse of Kakashi's hidden face over a bowl of ramen. It also quietly introduces the Ichiraku shop's owner and his daughter.
Main Characters (4)
Summary
Naruto floats an idea to Sakura and Sasuke: uncover what lies beneath Kakashi's mask. Sakura is instantly on board, and Sasuke only agrees to take part once Naruto starts speculating about which features their teacher might be hiding.
Key Events
The trio invite Kakashi to eat at Ramen Ichiraku, betting they will finally see his face when he lowers the mask to dig in. Just as the reveal seems imminent, Ino appears to greet Sasuke, and by the time the group turns back, Kakashi has already cleaned his bowl.
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Notes
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are left let down, though Ayame and Teuchi, who managed to catch sight of Kakashi's face, come away starstruck. This short marks the first appearances of both Teuchi and Ayame, later helped inspire the anime's hundred-and-first episode, and stands as the earliest of three omake built around Kakashi's true face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Naruto omake "At the Ichiraku…" about?
"At the Ichiraku…" is a bonus story bundled with the Rin no Sho databook that follows Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as they scheme to see what Kakashi's face looks like beneath his mask during a meal at Ichiraku Ramen.
Do Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura succeed in seeing Kakashi's face?
No, Team 7 misses the reveal because Ino arrives to greet Sasuke, and by the time the group looks back, Kakashi has already finished his ramen and covered his face again.
Who interrupts Team 7's plan to unmask Kakashi in this chapter?
Ino interrupts the plan by showing up to greet Sasuke, distracting the group at the exact moment Kakashi lowers his mask to eat.
Who are Teuchi and Ayame, and how are they connected to this chapter?
Teuchi, the owner of Ichiraku Ramen, and his daughter Ayame make their first appearance in "At the Ichiraku…", and unlike Team 7 they do manage to catch a glimpse of Kakashi's face.
What anime episode did "At the Ichiraku…" help inspire?
This omake helped inspire the Naruto anime's 101st episode and stands as the earliest of three bonus stories built around revealing Kakashi's true face.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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