1 00:00:35,670 --> 00:00:37,530 Huh? Where'd that guy go? 2 00:00:57,970 --> 00:00:58,730 Ready? 3 00:00:59,770 --> 00:01:00,600 Yeah. 4 00:01:02,070 --> 00:01:03,170 Then begin. 5 00:02:34,530 --> 00:02:39,000 Painful Decision 6 00:02:53,070 --> 00:02:55,630 If only Lady Tsunade would come out of her coma, 7 00:02:56,230 --> 00:02:59,230 I know she would resolve the situation with Sasuke. 8 00:03:02,300 --> 00:03:03,000 Sakura... 9 00:03:04,100 --> 00:03:04,930 Excuse me. 10 00:03:08,070 --> 00:03:08,670 Sai? 11 00:03:12,130 --> 00:03:14,170 I need to speak to you. 12 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:41,300 Naruto did what?! 13 00:03:41,900 --> 00:03:42,670 Yes. 14 00:03:43,930 --> 00:03:45,630 In order to protect Sasuke. 15 00:03:46,830 --> 00:03:48,330 He was bruised and battered all over. 16 00:04:00,300 --> 00:04:01,670 You bastard. 17 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:12,400 Still, he refused to sell out Sasuke. 18 00:04:13,370 --> 00:04:14,170 Not only that... 19 00:04:14,630 --> 00:04:16,430 In order to prevent you from worrying, 20 00:04:16,470 --> 00:04:18,530 he asked me to keep it quiet. 21 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:21,270 Naruto... 22 00:04:23,100 --> 00:04:25,330 He's on his way to see the Raikage 23 00:04:25,370 --> 00:04:27,670 and ask him to forgive Sasuke. 24 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:30,330 Why would he be so reckless?! 25 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:32,470 Wasn't Kakashi with him?! 26 00:04:34,170 --> 00:04:35,630 It probably wouldn't have made any difference. 27 00:04:36,570 --> 00:04:39,000 Kakashi Sensei has faith in Naruto. 28 00:04:39,930 --> 00:04:41,300 Even if it's a long shot, 29 00:04:41,330 --> 00:04:43,170 he probably wants to create an opportunity for him. 30 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:50,400 If Lady Tsunade were there, she'd have done the same thing. 31 00:04:51,670 --> 00:04:52,670 Sakura... 32 00:04:54,830 --> 00:04:58,870 I was only recently assigned to Team Kakashi to take Sasuke's place. 33 00:04:59,870 --> 00:05:02,400 So I still don't know all of you that well. 34 00:05:04,170 --> 00:05:05,930 And I'm not good at understanding a person's feelings. 35 00:05:07,130 --> 00:05:07,800 Also... 36 00:05:09,500 --> 00:05:10,270 What?! 37 00:05:10,870 --> 00:05:12,470 Did you tell her how you feel? 38 00:05:16,100 --> 00:05:18,100 How could I? 39 00:05:19,930 --> 00:05:22,300 I'm a guy who couldn't even keep my promise to her. 40 00:05:24,730 --> 00:05:26,570 I don't know the promise made between you and Naruto. 41 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:30,470 Naruto... 42 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:34,900 This is a once in a lifetime request. 43 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:38,570 Please... 44 00:05:40,470 --> 00:05:42,370 Please bring Sasuke back. 45 00:05:46,030 --> 00:05:47,070 But... 46 00:05:47,930 --> 00:05:52,270 Even I can tell that Naruto loves you! 47 00:05:57,800 --> 00:06:01,070 You care for Sasuke so much. 48 00:06:05,100 --> 00:06:08,970 And I know what you're going through right now... 49 00:06:09,230 --> 00:06:10,970 so much so that it hurts. 50 00:06:13,130 --> 00:06:16,200 I swear I'll bring Sasuke back! 51 00:06:16,770 --> 00:06:19,070 I promise that on my life! 52 00:06:22,630 --> 00:06:26,500 Sakura! I'll keep my promise to you. 53 00:06:27,470 --> 00:06:31,830 I swear I'll keep it because I said so. 54 00:06:34,300 --> 00:06:36,270 I said so... 55 00:06:37,970 --> 00:06:40,930 I never go back on my word. 56 00:06:41,770 --> 00:06:44,270 That's my Ninja Way. 57 00:06:49,230 --> 00:06:49,970 Sakura... 58 00:06:52,870 --> 00:06:55,170 It's as though Naruto has been shouldering 59 00:06:55,200 --> 00:06:56,970 the burden of his promise to you. 60 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:01,200 As though he intends to bear that burden for the rest of his life. 61 00:07:02,470 --> 00:07:04,500 I don't know what you told Naruto. 62 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:10,230 But it's no different from what was done to me. 63 00:07:13,370 --> 00:07:14,970 It's like a Curse Mark. 64 00:07:18,730 --> 00:07:21,370 Sasuke is the source of Naruto's agony. 65 00:07:29,830 --> 00:07:31,300 But aren't you a part of it too? 66 00:07:39,700 --> 00:07:40,570 Ino... 67 00:07:57,230 --> 00:07:58,430 Don't cry, Ino! 68 00:07:58,730 --> 00:08:00,530 Kiba, don't be so harsh. 69 00:08:01,730 --> 00:08:04,270 You know how Ino has felt about Sasuke all these... 70 00:08:04,600 --> 00:08:05,800 It can't be helped! 71 00:08:08,470 --> 00:08:10,270 Things have changed since then. 72 00:08:13,430 --> 00:08:14,530 Will they be okay? 73 00:08:15,430 --> 00:08:16,530 Look at Ino. 74 00:08:17,500 --> 00:08:18,670 How will Naruto and Sakura take it? 75 00:08:20,530 --> 00:08:22,100 Let's leave it to Shikamaru. 76 00:08:22,600 --> 00:08:24,230 He'll find the right words. 77 00:08:25,300 --> 00:08:29,370 Plus, there was that first mission of his as a squad leader that failed, 78 00:08:30,370 --> 00:08:32,500 and he still feels somewhat responsible for it. 79 00:08:34,500 --> 00:08:38,400 If only we had been able to take Sasuke back that time. 80 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:43,470 That's why he volunteered to be the persuader. 81 00:08:47,330 --> 00:08:50,530 Wait! Naruto genuinely wants to rescue Sasuke, 82 00:08:50,570 --> 00:08:55,400 not just because he promised Sakura! Isn't that so? 83 00:08:55,730 --> 00:08:58,300 I totally agree with you. 84 00:08:59,170 --> 00:09:02,070 But...both Sakura and I... 85 00:09:02,100 --> 00:09:04,270 and everyone else rely on Naruto too much. 86 00:09:05,330 --> 00:09:07,600 I've watched how Naruto has been acting lately 87 00:09:07,630 --> 00:09:09,570 and I figured out what he's feeling. 88 00:09:12,830 --> 00:09:14,230 It's sadness. 89 00:09:16,230 --> 00:09:21,500 Then my thoughts turn to Sasuke... and it starts to get warm inside my gut. 90 00:09:22,800 --> 00:09:25,370 I realize now that it's anger. 91 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:34,000 Whether it's for Naruto's sake or for the village, 92 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,570 we can't just rely on Naruto. 93 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:38,930 We have to take action ourselves. 94 00:09:39,830 --> 00:09:40,730 Sasuke is... 95 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:42,430 Sai is absolutely right. 96 00:09:44,570 --> 00:09:45,730 Shikamaru... 97 00:09:49,030 --> 00:09:50,700 We're not kids anymore. 98 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:54,070 We must stop the Akatsuki. 99 00:09:54,230 --> 00:09:57,630 And we must stop Sasuke. 100 00:10:01,330 --> 00:10:06,800 I came here for Team 7's consent. 101 00:10:07,230 --> 00:10:09,230 Consent? Don't tell me... 102 00:10:09,830 --> 00:10:12,170 Yes...exactly that. 103 00:10:13,970 --> 00:10:16,600 We can't allow war to break out between the Hidden Leaf 104 00:10:16,630 --> 00:10:19,030 and the Hidden Cloud because of Sasuke. 105 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:25,200 Let me put it another way. Listen carefully. 106 00:10:26,070 --> 00:10:28,470 If the Hidden Cloud should kill Sasuke, 107 00:10:28,500 --> 00:10:32,870 there's no way Ino or you, or Naruto, would take it quietly. 108 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:35,500 And if through some act of recklessness, 109 00:10:35,530 --> 00:10:38,100 Ino and you are killed by the Cloud... 110 00:10:38,800 --> 00:10:43,930 neither I, Choji, Inoichi nor your parents would sit still. 111 00:10:44,470 --> 00:10:46,070 They would seek revenge. 112 00:10:47,170 --> 00:10:49,130 Then the other side won't remain quiet. 113 00:10:49,730 --> 00:10:51,030 They'll want revenge. 114 00:10:52,030 --> 00:10:55,400 And if Choji and I are killed, 115 00:10:55,930 --> 00:10:58,870 then it will be our parents who take action. 116 00:10:59,770 --> 00:11:01,500 And before we know it, we'll be at war. 117 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:05,370 According to the messenger from the Cloud, 118 00:11:05,400 --> 00:11:09,270 Sasuke is already being treated as a criminal on a national level. 119 00:11:10,470 --> 00:11:13,730 If Sasuke continues to align himself with the Akatsuki 120 00:11:13,770 --> 00:11:16,600 and intensify the hatred throughout the country, 121 00:11:17,370 --> 00:11:20,870 the Hidden Leaf must deal with Sasuke. 122 00:11:20,900 --> 00:11:22,130 That is my belief. 123 00:11:23,730 --> 00:11:26,230 You understand where I'm coming from, don't you? 124 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:29,100 Sakura... 125 00:11:34,930 --> 00:11:36,330 That's why I need your consent. 126 00:11:37,570 --> 00:11:39,030 Sakura, will you... 127 00:11:39,070 --> 00:11:39,900 Shikamaru! 128 00:11:42,600 --> 00:11:44,100 Please don't... 129 00:11:46,530 --> 00:11:47,900 say anything more. 130 00:11:58,200 --> 00:12:02,130 Sorry, Sakura... But whatever your answer is, 131 00:12:02,300 --> 00:12:05,900 I must act for the sake of the Leaf's future. 132 00:12:06,970 --> 00:12:09,030 I intend to tell Naruto this too. 133 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:10,470 Where is he? 134 00:12:12,230 --> 00:12:14,870 Naruto has gone to the Land of Iron. 135 00:12:15,930 --> 00:12:17,200 To meet with the Raikage. 136 00:12:18,200 --> 00:12:19,770 He's willing to go that far? 137 00:12:22,170 --> 00:12:25,100 I guess this isn't gonna be easy. 138 00:12:28,030 --> 00:12:30,100 I'll talk to Naruto. 139 00:12:30,630 --> 00:12:31,570 Sakura! 140 00:12:40,700 --> 00:12:43,130 He's foolish enough to like someone like me. 141 00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:48,430 So let me handle this. 142 00:12:56,300 --> 00:12:59,270 I'm the one who made Naruto suffer the most. 143 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:02,370 I'm always messing up. 144 00:13:03,070 --> 00:13:04,330 One failure after another. 145 00:13:05,130 --> 00:13:06,530 I don't want to make any more mistakes. 146 00:13:07,470 --> 00:13:08,870 I don't want to fail. 147 00:13:11,700 --> 00:13:12,430 That's why... 148 00:13:24,300 --> 00:13:27,200 Let the Hokage lead the Allied Shinobi Forces?! 149 00:13:34,370 --> 00:13:38,930 If you all approve, I will accept this appointment. 150 00:13:49,100 --> 00:13:50,430 Why the Hokage?! 151 00:13:52,100 --> 00:13:55,230 He is synonymous with the dark side of ninja! 152 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:58,800 We cannot let him take charge! 153 00:14:01,030 --> 00:14:02,600 Then whom would you suggest? 154 00:14:02,900 --> 00:14:07,000 Not one of the Akatsuki came from my village! 155 00:14:07,300 --> 00:14:11,900 This important post requires trust! I should be the one to... 156 00:14:11,930 --> 00:14:13,870 I cannot agree to that. 157 00:14:13,970 --> 00:14:15,400 What?! 158 00:14:22,670 --> 00:14:27,730 I am well aware that passion and strength are essential 159 00:14:27,770 --> 00:14:29,830 in bringing the strong together. 160 00:14:30,630 --> 00:14:32,400 But someone like you, 161 00:14:32,430 --> 00:14:34,870 who lets his emotions rule his use of power, 162 00:14:34,900 --> 00:14:39,430 would send the Allied Forces into disarray like the top of that desk. 163 00:14:42,430 --> 00:14:44,900 I am simply making an objective, rational observation 164 00:14:44,930 --> 00:14:47,970 as a representative of a neutral nation. 165 00:14:48,600 --> 00:14:52,700 Lord Kazekage is much too young to wield such power. 166 00:14:52,730 --> 00:14:55,100 He does not yet have much pull with nations. 167 00:14:55,500 --> 00:14:58,300 His title of Kazekage alone is inadequate. 168 00:14:59,100 --> 00:15:02,030 Lord Tsuchikage, on the other hand, is too advanced in years 169 00:15:02,070 --> 00:15:04,300 and gives the impression of one whose power has waned. 170 00:15:04,730 --> 00:15:07,770 And, he used the Akatsuki too much. 171 00:15:07,800 --> 00:15:10,230 He is lacking in trust the most. 172 00:15:10,970 --> 00:15:16,200 Lady Mizukage's Hidden Mist is said to be the birthplace of the Akatsuki. 173 00:15:16,500 --> 00:15:19,330 There is the fear that inside information will be leaked to them. 174 00:15:19,900 --> 00:15:22,300 That there are spies. 175 00:15:23,170 --> 00:15:26,070 We do not know why the Akatsuki is gathering the Tailed Beasts 176 00:15:26,100 --> 00:15:28,000 or what they intend to do with them. 177 00:15:28,670 --> 00:15:31,500 But we cannot let them have the Nine-Tails. 178 00:15:33,170 --> 00:15:35,400 The Nine-Tails belongs to the Hidden Leaf. 179 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:38,930 Hence, I believe that the Hokage is the logical choice. 180 00:15:39,270 --> 00:15:43,200 First of all, I refuse to recognize an Allied Shinobi Force 181 00:15:43,230 --> 00:15:46,100 that would compromise the security of my village! 182 00:15:47,870 --> 00:15:49,670 Something about this just doesn't feel right. 183 00:15:50,070 --> 00:15:53,070 I'd better check. 184 00:15:54,370 --> 00:15:55,030 Chojuro... 185 00:15:56,300 --> 00:15:57,630 Be prepared for battle. 186 00:15:58,100 --> 00:15:58,770 Huh? 187 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:03,130 Byakugan! 188 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:09,200 Th-This is... 189 00:16:12,430 --> 00:16:13,700 What's the meaning of this? 190 00:16:14,330 --> 00:16:16,200 That right shoulder and right arm... 191 00:16:17,630 --> 00:16:20,400 and the color of the right eye... 192 00:16:26,230 --> 00:16:27,400 There's no mistake. 193 00:16:28,530 --> 00:16:30,370 It's the color of Shisui Uchiha's eye! 194 00:16:32,170 --> 00:16:34,300 He was a formidable foe that I fought against once. 195 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,270 I'll never forget his color! 196 00:16:43,570 --> 00:16:44,700 Lord Hokage! 197 00:16:45,530 --> 00:16:48,070 I ask that you show us your right eye underneath that bandage. 198 00:16:49,500 --> 00:16:50,830 What's going on? 199 00:16:52,870 --> 00:16:55,500 I believe you stole Shisui Uchiha's eye 200 00:16:55,530 --> 00:16:57,930 and then transplanted it into your right eye, did you not? 201 00:16:58,500 --> 00:17:00,830 Shisui...Uchiha? 202 00:17:04,300 --> 00:17:06,670 The man praised alongside Itachi Uchiha 203 00:17:06,700 --> 00:17:10,270 as the Uchiha's most gifted in the use of the Ocular Jutsu? 204 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:11,700 Yes. 205 00:17:12,070 --> 00:17:15,370 Shisui's particular Ocular Jutsu allowed him to enter others' minds, 206 00:17:15,400 --> 00:17:20,970 make them go through phantom experiences and manipulate them. 207 00:17:22,300 --> 00:17:24,870 The victim would be totally unaware that he was being manipulated. 208 00:17:25,630 --> 00:17:27,400 It was an Ocular Jutsu of the highest degree! 209 00:17:28,300 --> 00:17:30,870 Hokage! Don't tell me Mifune is being... 210 00:17:32,070 --> 00:17:35,500 But...that's... 211 00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:39,070 My right eye is also a precious spoil of war, 212 00:17:39,100 --> 00:17:40,870 from a battle against the Hyuga. 213 00:17:41,530 --> 00:17:44,430 So like you, I am not really one to talk. 214 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:47,330 But you cannot fool my eye, 215 00:17:47,370 --> 00:17:50,930 which undid the genjutsu cast upon the Fourth Mizukage! 216 00:17:51,700 --> 00:17:52,700 And... 217 00:17:53,370 --> 00:17:54,800 Why you! 218 00:18:01,030 --> 00:18:03,430 Hello! 219 00:18:17,670 --> 00:18:19,570 One problem after another! Now what?! 220 00:18:20,070 --> 00:18:21,630 Is it the Akatsuki?! 221 00:18:23,170 --> 00:18:24,100 It seems so. 222 00:18:24,530 --> 00:18:27,800 Sasuke Uchiha has snuck in! 223 00:18:27,830 --> 00:18:33,170 Now, where could he be hiding?! 224 00:18:34,700 --> 00:18:36,430 What?! 225 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:38,130 Sasuke? 226 00:18:38,200 --> 00:18:40,100 - Him? - What's he doing here?! 227 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:41,700 The one with the Sharingan? 228 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,830 The one who took down Haku and Zabuza? 229 00:18:46,030 --> 00:18:47,000 Who's he? 230 00:18:48,330 --> 00:18:50,230 A member of the Akatsuki. 231 00:18:51,230 --> 00:18:52,600 I believe his name was... 232 00:18:53,270 --> 00:18:58,400 Let's all go and look for Sasuke! 233 00:18:58,430 --> 00:19:00,030 Yeah! 234 00:19:05,370 --> 00:19:07,330 Where is Sasuke Uchiha?! 235 00:19:09,370 --> 00:19:11,200 Answer me! 236 00:19:13,900 --> 00:19:17,630 Th-This guy is super fast! 237 00:19:20,170 --> 00:19:22,970 If you refuse to answer, I will show you no mercy! 238 00:19:26,530 --> 00:19:27,600 Sasuke... 239 00:19:32,800 --> 00:19:37,600 Where are you now? And what are you thinking? 240 00:19:39,300 --> 00:19:47,370 Do you think about me, Sakura, or Kakashi Sensei...even a little? 241 00:19:55,270 --> 00:19:57,830 You brought down your brother Itachi. 242 00:19:58,070 --> 00:19:59,470 You got your revenge. 243 00:20:00,900 --> 00:20:02,270 Are you relieved? 244 00:20:02,900 --> 00:20:06,570 Or are you in more pain? 245 00:20:16,900 --> 00:20:21,270 Sasuke... Why won't you come home to the Leaf Village? 246 00:20:28,800 --> 00:20:31,770 Has hatred consumed you completely, Sasuke? 247 00:20:32,700 --> 00:20:37,030 Have you really turned into a mere criminal? 248 00:20:45,530 --> 00:20:51,070 Now I'm starting to lose sight of who you are. 249 00:20:52,370 --> 00:20:53,530 Hey... 250 00:20:56,270 --> 00:20:59,630 How about we talk, Naruto Uzumaki? 251 00:22:37,100 --> 00:22:38,230 This is bad. 252 00:22:38,430 --> 00:22:39,470 What is it, Karin? 253 00:22:39,600 --> 00:22:41,830 The Samurai's movements have suddenly become flurried. 254 00:22:41,930 --> 00:22:43,670 I think they're looking for us! 255 00:22:43,930 --> 00:22:46,600 What?! But we didn't do anything to be spotted. 256 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:49,800 Must be the doing of that guy Zetsu, who disappeared. 257 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,800 That bastard... I'll get him for this. 258 00:22:51,830 --> 00:22:55,300 There's too many of them! They'll find us in no time. 259 00:22:55,870 --> 00:22:59,420 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Racing Lightning" 260 00:22:59,560 --> 00:23:02,980 I'm very irritated right now. 261 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:08,600 Tune in again!