"Borrow," Gai insisted. "I always gave him back!" Even if sometimes Gai didn't really want to. After all, Eternal Rivals needed time together, to bond, and as it was, Kakashi didn't really seem to be...bonded to him all that much. Someday! It would just require some extra effort to get through the thick wall shutting his Rival off from the world.

"Do not worry so much about what I want, Obito! What do you want to do? If you would prefer to walk home yourself, I do not mind..." As long as Obito could. With that in mind, it might be wise to follow him back down to the village, to ensure his safety. ...Secretly, of course. Plus, sneaking behind an Uchiha--even an injured one--might be a good test of Gai's stealth skills!