Kiba's growth slowly came to a stop when he was about the same length as Shikamaru's foot. Since the foot was resting, heel on the ground, Kiba was as tall as the foot, his face looking between Shikamaru's big and second toe. Naruto, whose view was blocked by the heel he was rubbing, being far too small to reach any other part of Shikamaru's foot while it was positioned like this, couldn't see what had become of Kiba. Shikamaru, who had a better view of both boys but currently had his eyes closed, lost in the feeling, also didn't see how Kiba had grown. Kiba smirked as he looked himself over. Man...he had no idea that growing could feel so good! Watching it happen to Shikamaru had been very exciting but actually experiencing it was a whole new world. He wondered briefly if he would keep growing...then he looked up at Shikamaru and smiled warmly. Would he get bigger than Shikamaru? It would be exciting to be sure, but even if he didn't, he still had the privilege of watching as Shikamaru continued growing into a lazy titan. Plus, he could still enjoy these massive, amazing feet! He rubbed his face against the toes, breathing in the manly scent of the foot, hugging it close to his body.

Shikamaru's eyes opened as he felt the sudden change in rubbing on Kiba's side. Where before he had felt incredibly tiny hands rubbing against the very bottom of his heel, he was now feeling something HUGGING his foot. He pushed against Kiba lightly, forcing the dog ninja to let go and take a few steps back. Shikamaru looked surprised as he put his foot down, seeing Kiba looking MUCH bigger than before. "Woah...you really took my order yesterday to heart."

Kiba blinked a few times as Shikamaru said this. Judging by the smile on his face he had intended it as a joke..but what if that was true? What if, whatever was causing this, was somehow connected to Shikamaru's will? It would explain why he was growing (to avoid work and getting bossed around, able to do what he wants, when he wants) and it would explain why Kiba had grown big enough to be more than a bug to the giant Genin...but that didn't do anything to explain why Naruto was growing. Still, for now, it seemed like a plausible idea...one that Kiba would have to test later. Then again, he could always tell his idea to Shikamaru and let him experiment...which would be better?

Shikamaru poked his toe in Kiba's face and said, "Hey...what are you thinking so hard about Kiba?"

Kiba just smiled up at Shikamaru and said, "Nothing! Don't worry about it!" He would keep this little idea to himself for now.

Shikamaru smiled and moved his other foot, slamming it down in front of Naruto. The ground shook violently and Naruto fell to his butt, looking up hatefully at Shikamaru's grinning face. "Looks like you're falling behind Naruto!"

"Huh? What the heck are you...?" Naruto said before catching sight of Kiba. His draw dropped in disbelief. No...this couldn't be!

Kiba bounced his pecs and smirked down at Naruto. "Looks like you're the bug now fox boy!"

Naruto grit his teeth and just...bared it. There was nothing he could do now. His only hope was to somehow make himself grow and that just didn't seem possible at this time. He was totally at Kiba and Shikamaru's mercy! He was only about up to Kiba's ankles now. Even if he COULD defeat Kiba by some miracle, Shikamaru could put an end to him with a single movement. Shikamaru scratched his chest a little as he watched Naruto shake in fury. He grinned as he said, "Hey, Naruto. Go and rub Kiba's feet."

"Huh?!?" Naruto said, looking up at Shikamaru in disbelief. Shikamaru's smile widened as he said, "You heard me. You're way too insignificant to do a good job on my feet, and I'm not about to let you get out of work, so get rubbing Kiba's feet. From now on, you'll do whatever either of us says, got it?"

Kiba grinned and said, "Hell yeah! I got a new foot rubber!"

Shikamaru shoved his foot against Kiba again. "Just don't forget about your own duties dog boy."

Kiba grinned pushed against Shikamaru's foot. "Don't worry, I didn't forget!"

Shikamaru closed his eyes again as Kiba began to rub his foot. Naruto, happy that he was rubbing a much smaller foot now, but still pissed he was rubbing ANYONE'S feet, sulkily rubbed Kiba's foot. "Stupid jerks! Just you wait...I'm going to get a lot bigger than either of you!"

Kiba pressed his foot roughly against Naruto and said, "Pipe down and get back to work!"

As the foot rubs continued...