He knew she, of all people, did not need his help, but it was polite to offer and the best way befriend someone (if not to challenge them) was to help them! Perfect!

Gai held up a bag of groceries, mostly vegetables, some nuts and fruit. "I would be happy to carry whatever you have! I am just stocking up for my kitchen!" Which was true, but he was also starting to scope out what sorts of things he could get Obito for his upcoming birthday (and the subsequent holiday afterwards), because it felt a little more daunting than Kakashi's birthday had. "It is always a good idea to have healthy treats on hand so that one does not fall into bad snacking habits. Are you shopping for a special occasion?" Kushina did not often come back to Konoha. Perhaps she was here for a party.