Kakashi saw the telltale signs of the attack before it hit - the scent of Yamato's chakra flaring triggered his memory enough to alert him to what was coming next. He imitated Yamato's stance, slapping both hands to the ground and disappearing into the dirt before the mokuton could strike him.

Moments later his reaching hand erupted from the ground, snagging Yamato's ankle and wrenching him down to switch their places and trap the other man in the earth.

"Oh I am? So while you were going to dinner with me, that was me being lucky? Not you just indulging yourself?" he hissed as he sprang away on lithe feet.