"Uhm, what exactly is going on?" asked Naruto, sounding terribly confused.
"Since the bloodthirsty missing-nin with a reputation for sudden overwhelming violence is bored, we're trying to find an avenue for conflict resolution that doesn't involve the usual methods," said Kakashi. "I get enough challenges from Gai that I've a little experience with such things."
"Who is 'Gai'?" asked Zabuza.
"Maito Gai," said Kakashi. "My self-proclaimed rival. Another jonin of Konohagakure."
"Ah, the Leaf's 'Mighty Green Beast' is your rival?" Zabuza chuckled. "I'd imagine that's quite annoying."
"Mah, quite often, yes," admitted Kakashi. "How about a cook-off?"
"A cook-off?" asked Naruto.
"Hmmm," hmmmed Zabuza. "That I can do."
"A cook-off?" asked an incredulous Sasuke. "What kind of ninja cooks?!"
He got pitying gazes from both Kakashi and Zabuza.
"Having some skill in the kitchen, Sasuke, is important for anyone who might do an infiltration mission," said Kakashi.
"True, and rations get very tiring very quickly," said Zabuza. "Being able to set up a smokeless fire, cooking foods scavenged or hunted down during long missions. We are ninja. Tools of death that live and die in the shadows. Doesn't mean we can't eat well once in awhile. Or have hobbies."