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I don't know.

I don't

know.

The final rounds get complicated!

Wow,

that

Naruto kid really knows how to fight.

Incredible. Even after that fight, he has the energy to run around.

That kid has amazing stamina.

He keeps getting stronger.

Wow, he did it. He won the fight.

He's on the track to fix that.

And he's kind of cute, too.

I hate to admit it, Naruto, but I envy you.

Watching your battle has made me realize that I have to work really hard, too.

Or I'll never get anywhere.

Naruto defeated Neji?

Oh man, I can't believe it. And I thought Naruto was the same as me. One

dorky and cool guys.

Dorky and uncool?

Now everyone's saying that he's going to make something big of himself.

Just great.

I doubt I could beat him now.

This is really bad.

I've never felt so depressed.

What a drag.

He was able to draw upon the fox's chakra all by himself.

Yeah. Even the people from the Hidden Leaf Village seem totally surprised.

Remarkable. When did he learn to control the chakra of a nine -tailed fox to

such a degree?

Even a caged bird will smarten up and will be able to figure out how to open

the door to its cage with its beak.

The dream of flying and breaking free is too

great to resist.

But this time, you lost.

Mother.

Good news.

No damage to your internal organs.

It seems like you used up all your chakra.

I've got news for you, Neji. You're not the only special one around here.

Why fight a hopeless battle trying to defy your destiny?

Because you called me a loser.

I'll show you I'm not.

They were born destined to be Hokage.

You can think that way if you want.

Huh? Lord Hyuga.

I'm sorry, but could you please step out for a moment?

Well... We're not supposed to.

It won't take long.

Yes, of course.

What do you want with me?

You know that day.

Well, I've come to tell you the truth about what happened.

What are you saying?

That day, I was fully prepared to die.

What? What are you talking about?

That day, my father was forced to pose as you and was murdered for the sake of

the family.

The truth you seek, the truth is here in the scroll.

Of course.

It's only excuses made for the convenience of the head family.

The person you are now should be able to understand.

That writing!

Neji, I'm afraid that I only have a little time left.

And I want to use that limited time to tell you something.

Tell me something?

The head cloud ninja from the Land of Lightning tried to abduct Hinata, but

Hiyashi killed the would -be kidnapper.

However, the Land of Lightning refused even to acknowledge the abduction

and instead only made trouble about the head ninja's death.

Their demands for retribution were completely unreasonable.

It cannot be helped.

With my one life, the entire village can be saved.

Just hold on, Hiyashi. Please don't be so hasty.

The Hyuga family's kekegenkai is one of the most important strengths of our

village. It's the sworn duty of the head family to protect it forever, no matter

what. Yes, but I must put aside that duty.

If keeping it means involving our village in a desperate war.

I understand that, but that is why... Isn't that why we have branch

families, after all?

We'll take Hisashi's corpse and hand it over in place of yours.

Do not worry.

Hisashi fully understands his duty.

Yes, but what they're really after?

is the secret that lies within the Byakugan.

And when Hisashi passes away, that power will be sealed forever.

I doubt that the Land of Lightning will consent to that.

Hmm.

Yes, you may be right about that.

But there may be a way around it. The Land of Lightning's demand simply says

hand over Hiyashi Hyuga's dead body.

If we pretend that we're agreeing to their terms and hand over Hisashi, who

looks identical to you...

Then they can't pursue it any further than that.

But... it's not... Look, Yashi.

Don't concern yourself with this.

Any of your predecessors would have done the same to protect the Hyuga clan.

Even siblings must have the courage to sacrifice each other when needed.

This must be... This is the fate of the head family.

It's destiny.

Those born to the Hyuga clan bear the burden of ruling.

What's wrong, Lord Hiyashi? You're usually so confident and determined.

This is far too important for me to act recklessly.

It's not that easy.

Hiyashi.

No, you mustn't.

Please, Yashi.

Let me do this.

But... But you have Neji.

Why do you choose death?

To save the head family?

It makes no sense.

You must understand.

For a long time, I have prevented the head family. To tell the truth, even now

I'm bitter.

I'm not doing this because you're a part of the head family.

I want to die protecting you because you're my brother, Yashi.

It's the first time I've felt free enough to choose my own path.

The first time I've truly had freedom.

I've always only shown Neji my ugly side.

But this time it's different.

This time, I've finally come here to act in the way that I believe is best.

I ask you, please give Neji a message for me.

Tell him that I wasn't killed to protect the head family, but rather to protect

my siblings, family, and village. And by my own free will, I chose death and I

chose my freedom.

You... You think that choosing death...

It's the same as choosing to be free.

Don't you see, big brother?

I have become free.

I have defied the fate of the Hyuga family.

I simply wanted to choose my own destiny.

Goodbye.

Forge your own destiny, Neji.

Your fate is something you create with your own hands.

Father.

This is the truth.

I'm sorry.

Please, Lord Hiyashi.

Don't bow to me.

Father, I can't be sure if a person's destiny is like a cloud floating on a

fixed current that it can't escape, or if people are able to ride on whatever

breeze they choose.

I don't know.

I don't completely understand it yet.

And maybe the destination is the same no matter what you choose.

Just when you choose one course, along comes someone who's picked a different

path, one that's devoted to living life to its fullest.

There's real strength to be found in that love of life.

I finally understand that because of this latest battle.

Now, Father, I have only one goal.

To become stronger so I won't lose to anyone again.

That's what I feel my goal is now.

Father, I wish you could see these birds flying.

They're finding their freedom, too.

This crowd is certainly energized.

That's because it was a terrific fight.

Of course, it's that too.

But it's also anticipation.

It's likely that the Shinobi leaders, feudal lords, and other spectators are

looking forward to this next match more than anything.

By the way, the Uchiha wasn't at the opening ceremony.

He has arrived already, hasn't he?

Oh, well... There's been no news of Sasuke yet. And there's the

issue of Orochimaru.

Please, before everyone starts to make trouble, disqualify Sasuke.

Hey, what's going on here? Hurry up and start the next match!

Come on, let's go!

Sometime before night falls!

I wonder what's going on.

The next match.

Sasuke should be here by now.

Sasuke.

That Sasuke.

What in the world does he think he's doing?

Forfeiting?

A wise man never courts danger.

Leading to a wise decision.

Huh? What are you talking about?

He's definitely going to be here. Believe it.

But seriously, what is he doing? If he doesn't get here soon, he's going to be

disqualified.

I have no choice.

Sasuke is disqualified.

Right.

Sasuke Uchiha is disqualified?

Yes. I'm afraid that this has to be done.

What are we going to do now?

If he doesn't show up, our strategy is ruined.

This is really bad.

Could he have... Where are you going, Gaara?

To remind myself that I'm alive.

Gaara, I wonder if he did it. Could he really have killed Sasuke?

Sasuke, one more time.

What's wrong?

It's obvious you're hiding there, thirsting for blood.

Save me the trouble and come out.

So, it's you.

Lord Hokage.

I ask you to consider waiting a little longer before disqualifying Sasuke

Uchiha.

I understand your point. But no matter how excellent a shinobi he may be, he's

late and we can't make special allowances. If there's no clear reason

all the shinobi leaders and feudal lords wait, then there's no reason not to

disqualify him immediately.

I see.

Then it's good I do have a clear reason.

Including myself, most of the Shinobi leaders and feudal lords here came

because they want to see the next match.

Yes, but still, he's the only remaining member of the Uchiha clan.

And I know that the Land of Wind especially is hoping for a bout between

and our Gaara.

Lord Hokage, there's no guarantee that Sasuke will come, but...

Very well, then.

We will make an exception.

We shall postpone this match and wait.

But,

Lord Hokage, I must protest.

Inform the Proctor right away.

Yes, sir.

However, it's most unusual for you to insist so strongly, Lord Kazekage.

To display the full strength of our village's ninja, no opponent but an

will do.

This is a big chance for Sasuke, yes, but a big opportunity for us as well.

I understand.

Listen, everyone.

One of the competitors from the next battle has not arrived yet.

So, we're going to postpone this match briefly and simply jump ahead to the

battle that would have followed this one.

Just what in the world could Sasuke be doing anyway?

So cool!

That means Sasuke is still in this!

That's good.

Hey, that means my battle's one match closer now. What a drag!

Then on to the next battle.

So, Shino and Konkudo, come down.

My match doesn't matter at all now.

I... I don't want to reveal the mechanism of my trained crow puppet to

before our plan comes to fruition.

Proctor! I withdraw.

Huh? What?

I withdraw, so please, advance to the next match.

Due to Kankuro's withdrawal, Shino Aburame wins by default.

Great.

If it's gonna be like this, maybe I'll withdraw too.

Thanks a lot, Naruto.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Doesn't it seem strange that he's fighting in the final round?

I think it's great. He's fired up and ready to win.

But doesn't he look weird staring? at the sky like...