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Thank you. Thank you.

We will come back.

We've got to hurry.

I know.

We're close.

There's only two of them left.

Against the three of us. I like those odds. If we play it right the next time

meet them, we'll be able to wrap things up once and for all.

Say, two against three, no sweat!

What do you mean, it's two against three?

Oh,

sorry about that, Akamaru.

You're right, it's two against four. I like those odds even better.

Wait till they see our new technique. These clowns won't know what hit them,

right, boy?

Don't worry about a thing. As soon as we catch up to them, all I gotta do is my

shadow clone jutsu and the show's over!

Well, that's comforting to know.

All the same, We're working as a team here, right? Just stick to the plan.

Oh, well, sure.

The most important thing is to at least get them in range before the sun goes

down. Well, what are we waiting for?

Let's hit it!

The

sun's

going down.

And still no sign of Jirobo and Kiramaru. Must have run into more

they expected.

Who cares about them?

It's Orochimaru I'm worried about.

It's taken us most of a whole day, and still only one -third of the transition

process has been completed.

You might want to think this over.

It won't be like last time when you dumped us all by surprise.

It's been too many too late.

You're right, it's not good.

At this rate, we just might be too late.

No, we're close enough.

We'll stay right on their tail, but we're going to maintain this distance.

What the heck are you talking about?

We'll keep them in our sights, but we won't attack until sunrise.

That's crazy!

We can't afford to wait till then. What about Sasuke? Yeah, he's right. And

besides, if we're going to hit him with a surprise attack, it'll be an even

bigger surprise if we hit him in the dark.

The darkness might give us an edge at the first moment of contact, but after

that, it would only put us at a disadvantage, right?

Don't forget what we're really after. We want to keep them occupied just long

enough to get Sasuke out of there.

That'll take precision and split -second timing.

We need to be able to see clearly. We can't risk going in blind, wandering

around in the dark.

Once they knew what we were up to, all they'd have to do was fall back and

Sasuke's coffin. They could take up a defensive position and wait for us to

to them.

The advantage would be all on their side.

Of course, things would be a lot different if we had Neji and his

Aren't you forgetting about me and Akamaru and our sense of smell?

I didn't forget about those sensitive noses of yours, but even so, in this

of the woods, they've got the geography in their favor.

What's more?

What's the sense of attacking now, when my Jutsu's no help?

The moonlight's too dim, and there's too many clouds passing over it for my

shadow possession to be effective.

It's a drag, but to be completely safe, we've got to wait till daylight.

I don't know.

I agree!

What?

Shikamaru's our leader!

And if he says we wait, then we're gonna wait!

I just hope I'm right.

Hey, Tuyuya, do you think we're still going to make it in time? We were told

deliver Sasuke by tomorrow or else, and I don't want to find out what or else

means. By tomorrow, huh?

Well, it's not like we have a lot of time to spare, but we should be able to

make it.

We better.

They're not here yet.

Still no sign of Sasuke.

Time's running out.

He can't go on like this.

Please, my lord.

There are many other bodies ready for you.

My lord.

You may even use mine if you want.

No! It must... Pisatsky!

Why do you think I've waited this long?

But you've run out of time! That old man, the third Hokage, his jutsu was

stronger than we thought!

Behold! Sealing jutsu! Reaper death seal!

Oh my God.

can't afford to wait any longer.

If you don't take another body right now, you'll lose everything! Everything!

Lose everything?

I've chosen several suitable vessels.

I'll go get them ready.

And then, I'll see to Nasuke.

Leave everything to me.

Shall I use Kimimaro?

Release.

All right. Listen up, all of you.

How would you like to be released from your imprisonment?

Sadly, it's just one of you.

Now to wake Kimimaro.

It's as I thought, isn't it?

I wasn't chosen, once again.

Save your strength.

You've served your function well, Kimimaro.

It's not the sound Ninja V anymore.

But still, I... I haven't... Don't worry.

Your replacement has already been found.

He has a mark equal in power to your Earth curse mark.

He's been given the Heaven curse mark.

On top of that, he has the Kekei Genkai.

I wonder which one of you is stronger.

Now now calm down no offense in getting agitated

Tell

me

truthfully how much time do you think I have left?

Relax. Don't try and talk.

I've been wondering.

There must be a purpose for people being born into this world.

Why are we here?

What does it mean?

I've been thinking about that a lot lately.

realize that finding our purpose is the meaning.

That's why we're here.

And the ones who find it, they're the only ones who are truly free.

Yes, I understand what you're saying.

And meanwhile, as we speak, Lord Orochimaru is suffering horribly.

In fact, if something's not done soon, it could be the end of him.

You must ask yourself truthfully, What should you do, Kimimaro?

What's your purpose now that you're no longer of any use to the vessel?

At this moment, a new vessel is on its way.

But unfortunately, it won't arrive in time.

What are you waiting for? Open this door!

set one of us free?

Or was that just your way of toying with us?

And who are you? I expected the other one.

Well, whoever...

I'm about to be eaten alive.

Yes, you will be set free. And before

that, I will grant you...

You used my clan for your experiments.

Let them go.

That's my wish.

Yes, of course. You may consider it done.

Don't worry.

Your strength of spirit was one of the main reasons I chose you, and I'd be

foolish to let it go to waste.

Your residual aura will live on in me.

I thank you for your body.

So it's done.

And now it will be a few years before he can transfer again.

But next time... It's as you say.

My damaged body is of no use to him as a vessel for the transfer into Jutsu.

That was my purpose, and it's gone.

What is there left to give my existence meaning?

I see now what I must do.

I was not meant to be the vessel.

I was meant to find the vessel and bring it safely here, even at the cost of my

life.

That is the only way I can repay Lord Orochimaru for my failure.

The only way to give my worthless existence some value.

Hold on a second.

Are we almost there?

No. We still have a ways to go. But take a look.

And of course, now that we need him, there's no sign of Jirobo or Kitomaru.

Sorry, just us!

Who needs those two? I can handle these guys myself!

Shadow clone jutsu, huh?

ROCK BANG GUN!

Got my arm! Just when I... How are you supposed to hit the one with a new cat's

throat?

Hurry up! Keep up!

CUDDLING BANG!

Damn shadow clone!

They maneuvered the stack -on right in front of me, blocking my view.

They were aiming for me the whole time. So what? You think that's going to do

you any good?

What hit me?

It's called a shadow possession, you two.

Got me pinned down.

Meanwhile... Ayuya, don't just stand there! Get that guy!

No!

What are you doing? Get out of the way!

Can't stop in time!

Time to pull out!

Don't worry, I'm coming.

Little punk.

They really think they'll get away with this.

Just as I thought. They left themselves wide open.

Sometimes being so sure of your own strength can be a weak spot.

Well, whatever.

It worked.

It's about teamwork now, Zoe.

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

If we just work together, nothing can stop us.

You think it's that easy?

Thank you.

Thank you.

NO KONO KOTOBA DE

Just when I thought we were out of the woods, another one of them shows up. And

there's something different about this guy.

Something seriously creepy.

He definitely wasn't part of my game plan.

Remember what I said about how teamwork can beat anything?

Well, I may have miscalculated. I wasn't expecting this.

Sorry, Naruto.

I let you down.

Next time, miscalculation! A new enemy!