1 00:00:08,662 --> 00:00:12,062 So...the girl has bodyguards now... 2 00:00:12,662 --> 00:00:14,502 I never imagined the Hidden Leaf's bodyguards 3 00:00:14,532 --> 00:00:16,362 would reach her so quickly. 4 00:00:16,562 --> 00:00:18,632 But even so, there are only four of them. 5 00:00:18,662 --> 00:00:20,032 I say we get rid of them all 6 00:00:20,062 --> 00:00:22,802 and take the Forbidden Jutsu from the girl, Boss. 7 00:00:23,302 --> 00:00:24,862 Don't be so impatient. 8 00:00:25,032 --> 00:00:26,702 Then, what's the plan? 9 00:00:27,002 --> 00:00:30,762 That Forbidden Jutsu is worth more than money to us. 10 00:00:30,962 --> 00:00:32,602 We can't afford to fail. 11 00:00:33,462 --> 00:00:37,432 That Jutsu displayed unbelievable power during the last great war. 12 00:00:38,432 --> 00:00:39,802 If we steal it, 13 00:00:39,832 --> 00:00:42,402 all of us could go from a motley band of thieves 14 00:00:42,432 --> 00:00:45,362 to lords of our own domains. 15 00:00:45,602 --> 00:00:46,532 But... 16 00:00:46,902 --> 00:00:48,532 The Hidden Leaf people... 17 00:00:49,062 --> 00:00:50,902 Could the Forbidden Jutsu have fallen into their hands? 18 00:00:51,262 --> 00:00:52,602 Very unlikely. 19 00:00:52,762 --> 00:00:57,032 The previous Hokage and En no Gyoja forged a secret treaty 20 00:00:57,062 --> 00:00:59,402 to protect the Forbidden Jutsu at all cost. 21 00:00:59,932 --> 00:01:02,832 The Hidden Leaf is only fulfilling that promise. 22 00:01:03,402 --> 00:01:07,002 But...if they're the vanguards of that treaty, 23 00:01:07,032 --> 00:01:10,162 then those bodyguards must be skilled fighters. 24 00:01:10,832 --> 00:01:13,832 Yeah...and reinforcements are sure to come! 25 00:01:14,362 --> 00:01:16,162 Nango! Benten! 26 00:01:16,262 --> 00:01:18,902 Have you guys lost your nerve before the fight even begins?! 27 00:01:19,202 --> 00:01:21,232 Seems it's not just your face, 28 00:01:21,262 --> 00:01:23,232 but your head's bad, too. 29 00:01:23,602 --> 00:01:24,932 What'd you say?! 30 00:01:25,032 --> 00:01:28,832 Consider all the possibilities and use what you've got up here. 31 00:01:28,932 --> 00:01:30,562 Stop fighting amongst yourselves. 32 00:01:30,602 --> 00:01:33,262 Have you forgotten? We're a team. 33 00:01:33,302 --> 00:01:34,962 We can't afford to lose even one of us. 34 00:01:35,332 --> 00:01:38,502 And it's our unity and Combination Jutsu 35 00:01:38,532 --> 00:01:40,662 that helped us live through chaotic times. 36 00:01:41,602 --> 00:01:42,762 Yeah, fine... 37 00:01:43,202 --> 00:01:44,802 There's no need to rush. 38 00:01:45,162 --> 00:01:47,502 I already know what their destination is. 39 00:01:47,532 --> 00:01:49,732 They're headed for the Hidden Village of the Tsuchigumo Clan. 40 00:01:49,962 --> 00:01:52,862 The Hidden Leaf will leave on their own 41 00:01:52,902 --> 00:01:54,662 once they arrive at the destination. 42 00:01:55,002 --> 00:01:56,602 But won't it be trouble 43 00:01:56,632 --> 00:01:58,262 if they manage to enter the hidden village? 44 00:01:58,902 --> 00:02:03,332 Akaboshi. Seems you still don't understand humans. 45 00:02:03,662 --> 00:02:06,832 To us, that Forbidden Jutsu is a treasure, 46 00:02:06,862 --> 00:02:10,832 but to normal people, it's nothing but a nuisance. 47 00:03:53,812 --> 00:03:56,642 Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu 48 00:04:19,072 --> 00:04:20,412 What'd you do that for?! 49 00:04:20,512 --> 00:04:22,312 That's what I want to ask you! 50 00:04:22,442 --> 00:04:24,372 Why are you following me?! 51 00:04:24,542 --> 00:04:27,772 Why? I'm your bodyguard, that's why! 52 00:04:28,012 --> 00:04:31,072 I'll say it again. I don't need a bodyguard. 53 00:04:31,272 --> 00:04:33,242 I can protect myself just fine. 54 00:04:33,712 --> 00:04:36,612 You Hidden Leaf people may leave now! 55 00:04:38,172 --> 00:04:41,772 We can't just say, "Oh, is that so?" and leave. 56 00:04:41,842 --> 00:04:45,472 Why not?! Really, please don't bother with me. 57 00:04:45,512 --> 00:04:48,212 We're not bothering you, we're just guarding! 58 00:04:48,842 --> 00:04:52,772 Naruto, let's do as she says and leave. 59 00:04:53,642 --> 00:04:54,812 How come?! 60 00:04:54,972 --> 00:04:56,342 We have no choice. 61 00:04:56,772 --> 00:04:57,872 W-Wait here for a sec. 62 00:04:59,472 --> 00:05:02,342 Are you sure? The enemy could still be close by. 63 00:05:02,412 --> 00:05:03,572 Now, now, don't worry. 64 00:05:06,542 --> 00:05:07,672 Hey! 65 00:05:08,372 --> 00:05:11,812 I get it. Well then, we'll be leaving. 66 00:05:12,112 --> 00:05:13,212 Fine. 67 00:05:21,142 --> 00:05:23,372 No! 68 00:05:23,412 --> 00:05:26,772 No! Get it off! Get it off of me! 69 00:05:29,912 --> 00:05:31,042 There. 70 00:05:32,512 --> 00:05:35,212 Wh-What was that thing? 71 00:05:35,312 --> 00:05:38,572 A mountain leech. There are a lot of them around here, 72 00:05:38,612 --> 00:05:40,572 so it's not unusual for them to rain down on you. 73 00:05:41,642 --> 00:05:42,712 Rain down? 74 00:05:42,812 --> 00:05:45,872 Yeah. See you! Be careful on your way. 75 00:05:46,112 --> 00:05:47,972 All by...yourself! 76 00:05:49,242 --> 00:05:50,842 What'd you step on it for? 77 00:05:51,172 --> 00:05:53,642 Naruto, please stay by me... 78 00:05:54,512 --> 00:05:56,612 I can't touch something like that. I just can't. 79 00:05:56,872 --> 00:05:59,172 Absolutely impossible. 80 00:05:59,672 --> 00:06:01,842 If leeches rain down on me, 81 00:06:01,872 --> 00:06:02,912 I want you to block them, Naruto. 82 00:06:03,042 --> 00:06:04,872 But you said you didn't need a bodyguard. 83 00:06:05,212 --> 00:06:07,142 Just until we clear this forest! 84 00:06:07,272 --> 00:06:09,712 Hmm... What should I do? 85 00:06:09,912 --> 00:06:12,172 Please, Naruto! 86 00:06:13,372 --> 00:06:14,912 I suppose I could... 87 00:06:21,142 --> 00:06:23,072 But now that I think about it, 88 00:06:23,112 --> 00:06:25,372 Sir Utakata would still be my bodyguard 89 00:06:25,412 --> 00:06:28,912 if you all hadn't shown up. 90 00:06:29,312 --> 00:06:32,972 Utakata... The guy who uses that weird jutsu? 91 00:06:33,242 --> 00:06:39,812 He is my master. I want to become strong like Sir Utakata. 92 00:06:40,242 --> 00:06:43,372 Hmm... Your master, eh? 93 00:06:43,812 --> 00:06:46,742 There's no such thing as a good master. 94 00:06:47,172 --> 00:06:48,472 Take my master, for example... 95 00:06:53,572 --> 00:06:56,512 He's a perv and a scatterbrain... 96 00:06:57,742 --> 00:06:59,812 And on top of that, he gets carried away a lot. 97 00:07:00,912 --> 00:07:06,112 But well...as a ninja, he's very strong, dependable, 98 00:07:06,142 --> 00:07:08,542 and above all, kind. 99 00:07:09,442 --> 00:07:12,672 Guess you can't judge a person by their appearance. 100 00:07:12,772 --> 00:07:13,912 If I could, 101 00:07:13,942 --> 00:07:17,012 I wouldn't mind becoming a ninja like him some day. 102 00:07:19,472 --> 00:07:22,712 You like your master, too, don't you, Naruto? 103 00:07:22,872 --> 00:07:25,772 Like him? Who could like an old pervert like him? 104 00:07:26,072 --> 00:07:29,272 I, too, want to be strong like Sir Utakata. 105 00:07:29,512 --> 00:07:31,272 If I become strong, 106 00:07:31,312 --> 00:07:34,312 I can master the jutsu Grandfather bequeathed to me. 107 00:07:35,112 --> 00:07:36,472 If I do that... 108 00:07:36,712 --> 00:07:40,042 I could even restore the Tsuchigumo Clan. 109 00:07:40,772 --> 00:07:42,342 For someone so young, 110 00:07:42,372 --> 00:07:44,642 it looks like you're carrying some heavy responsibilities. 111 00:07:45,542 --> 00:07:49,012 By the way, where could your master have gone off to? 112 00:07:49,072 --> 00:07:50,372 I don't know. 113 00:07:50,412 --> 00:07:53,172 For some reason, when I call Sir Utakata "master," 114 00:07:53,212 --> 00:07:54,812 he gets very upset. 115 00:07:55,242 --> 00:07:57,612 Sai! What's with the numbers?! 116 00:08:02,312 --> 00:08:04,112 You can stop with the leeches now. 117 00:08:04,812 --> 00:08:08,542 Hmm... Does he mean he wants bigger ones? 118 00:08:18,512 --> 00:08:21,972 Huh? No? Then... 119 00:08:22,812 --> 00:08:25,272 For crying out loud. Enough is enough... 120 00:08:26,242 --> 00:08:27,442 Huh?! 121 00:08:30,272 --> 00:08:32,612 What're you doing, stupid Sai! 122 00:08:32,642 --> 00:08:34,112 Get a clue from my gestures! 123 00:08:34,172 --> 00:08:35,312 Come on, you guys... 124 00:08:42,372 --> 00:08:45,442 Now I can go back to my drifting life style... 125 00:08:48,472 --> 00:08:51,912 She should be okay if she's with him. 126 00:08:54,642 --> 00:08:56,712 But...that chakra... 127 00:08:58,012 --> 00:08:59,672 Nah, can't be. 128 00:09:21,312 --> 00:09:22,712 Excuse me... 129 00:09:29,012 --> 00:09:30,742 You need to be treated immediately. 130 00:09:30,772 --> 00:09:31,912 Come to our fort... 131 00:09:52,842 --> 00:09:55,112 Looks like no one's coming after me... 132 00:09:55,472 --> 00:09:59,642 My wounds have also healed... Guess it's time to... 133 00:09:59,872 --> 00:10:01,612 Please take me as your student! 134 00:10:03,672 --> 00:10:06,112 After seeing your fight the other day, 135 00:10:06,142 --> 00:10:07,942 I have nothing but respect for you, master! 136 00:10:08,942 --> 00:10:09,912 Master? 137 00:10:09,972 --> 00:10:11,842 Yes, Master Utakata! 138 00:10:16,512 --> 00:10:18,272 Don't ever call me that again... 139 00:10:18,312 --> 00:10:20,642 Huh? But... 140 00:10:21,072 --> 00:10:23,142 Don't you ever call me master again! 141 00:10:40,942 --> 00:10:43,172 I have no intention of taking a student. 142 00:10:45,112 --> 00:10:46,442 Sir...Utakata... 143 00:10:50,112 --> 00:10:52,212 But that would be forgetting your debt to me 144 00:10:52,242 --> 00:10:53,642 for accepting my hospitality. 145 00:10:55,542 --> 00:10:58,972 Is it okay to eat free meals and drink free sake?! 146 00:10:59,112 --> 00:11:03,112 So, what would you like on today's menu of free food?! 147 00:11:05,342 --> 00:11:08,712 You sure hit where it hurts. 148 00:11:08,942 --> 00:11:11,012 Tonbei taught me to say 149 00:11:11,042 --> 00:11:13,542 that if you refused to take me as your student... 150 00:11:13,842 --> 00:11:15,912 So that old man was in on this, too, eh? 151 00:11:16,142 --> 00:11:19,342 Look here, you haven't had any training at all... 152 00:11:19,372 --> 00:11:20,612 If you're talking about ninjutsu, 153 00:11:20,642 --> 00:11:23,242 I have received some training from Tonbei. 154 00:11:23,272 --> 00:11:25,112 Then why don't you study with the old man? 155 00:11:25,142 --> 00:11:27,642 It wasn't enough... That's why I'm asking you! 156 00:11:32,442 --> 00:11:35,512 Okay, then, try walking on that pond. 157 00:11:35,742 --> 00:11:38,742 On the pond... All right! 158 00:11:44,842 --> 00:11:46,272 Good grief. 159 00:11:46,312 --> 00:11:49,312 At this rate, she won't be able to do it before I leave. 160 00:11:50,942 --> 00:11:53,572 Sir Utakata! Sir Utakata! 161 00:11:57,942 --> 00:12:01,372 See? Look, Sir Utakata! 162 00:12:03,442 --> 00:12:06,112 You...practiced all night? 163 00:12:06,242 --> 00:12:09,072 Yes. So now will you make me your student? 164 00:12:09,212 --> 00:12:12,012 N-No. This is just the first step... 165 00:12:12,042 --> 00:12:13,272 Next is this jutsu. 166 00:12:13,612 --> 00:12:15,672 Water Style: Raging Waves! 167 00:12:21,572 --> 00:12:22,512 Amazing! 168 00:12:22,542 --> 00:12:25,372 If you can't even do this, you can't be my student. 169 00:12:25,542 --> 00:12:26,772 All right! 170 00:12:28,372 --> 00:12:30,312 Water Style: Raging Waves! 171 00:12:32,872 --> 00:12:33,942 Huh? 172 00:12:33,972 --> 00:12:35,642 Water Style: Raging Waves! 173 00:12:38,012 --> 00:12:39,572 Huh? Why doesn't it work? 174 00:12:39,712 --> 00:12:41,412 This jutsu cannot be done 175 00:12:41,442 --> 00:12:43,872 unless you possess the Water Style Chakra. 176 00:12:44,212 --> 00:12:45,512 Don't take it personally... 177 00:12:49,012 --> 00:12:50,072 Huh? Rain? 178 00:12:50,142 --> 00:12:51,142 Sir Utakata! 179 00:12:52,612 --> 00:12:54,442 Whoa! You're too close! 180 00:12:54,472 --> 00:12:55,472 Please watch this! 181 00:12:55,712 --> 00:12:57,512 Water Style: Raging Waves! 182 00:13:06,772 --> 00:13:09,572 Will you make me your student now?! 183 00:13:09,912 --> 00:13:12,442 Ugh...no...I... 184 00:13:14,242 --> 00:13:16,442 N-Not yet... 185 00:13:16,912 --> 00:13:18,872 W-Wait, Sir Utakata! 186 00:13:22,442 --> 00:13:25,172 I figured you'd be coming to see me about now. 187 00:13:26,372 --> 00:13:28,542 Come on, give me a break. 188 00:13:28,842 --> 00:13:31,742 What was the big idea, putting that kid up to that? 189 00:13:33,812 --> 00:13:35,842 I have a big favor. 190 00:13:36,042 --> 00:13:40,572 Would you stay here and protect Lady Hotaru? 191 00:13:42,442 --> 00:13:45,642 That's...quite a troublesome thing to ask in return. 192 00:13:46,072 --> 00:13:48,812 Lady Hotaru is...a child of destiny. 193 00:13:49,112 --> 00:13:51,542 Judging by the way you defeated the thieves, 194 00:13:51,572 --> 00:13:54,242 I know you are a person of extraordinary skills. 195 00:13:54,272 --> 00:13:56,812 And above all, you lack greed. 196 00:13:57,812 --> 00:14:01,172 As you can see, I am already advanced in years. 197 00:14:01,212 --> 00:14:04,642 If she becomes your student, Lady Hotaru's life will be safe. 198 00:14:05,042 --> 00:14:08,472 Won't you please do me this favor? 199 00:14:08,512 --> 00:14:10,372 I'm sorry, but that won't be possible. 200 00:14:10,412 --> 00:14:13,842 I'm sure you must've noticed it. I'm being pursued. 201 00:14:15,342 --> 00:14:18,672 Death gathers all around me. 202 00:14:19,212 --> 00:14:21,172 How could you even think of leaving that child with me? 203 00:14:22,872 --> 00:14:24,242 I see. 204 00:14:26,942 --> 00:14:28,372 And besides, 205 00:14:28,412 --> 00:14:30,872 the relationship between a master and student... 206 00:14:30,912 --> 00:14:32,512 is not something you can count on. 207 00:14:38,842 --> 00:14:41,872 Master! What're you trying to do, Master! 208 00:14:51,572 --> 00:14:53,472 M-Master?! 209 00:15:11,412 --> 00:15:13,442 I must've dozed off... 210 00:15:23,942 --> 00:15:27,342 Do you really think we can be lords of our own domain? 211 00:15:27,542 --> 00:15:30,472 Damn right! Isn't that right, Akaboshi? 212 00:15:30,572 --> 00:15:34,072 Yeah. Even if we sold it off, 213 00:15:34,112 --> 00:15:37,212 we'd still get enough money to live the rest of our lives in leisure! 214 00:15:39,012 --> 00:15:40,442 Hey, what's wrong? 215 00:15:42,172 --> 00:15:44,612 Be on guard! There's someone nearby. 216 00:15:45,672 --> 00:15:47,072 There! 217 00:15:48,772 --> 00:15:49,642 What the--?! 218 00:15:50,472 --> 00:15:51,512 There! 219 00:15:52,642 --> 00:15:54,272 Damn! What's going on?! 220 00:15:57,112 --> 00:15:58,942 Who the hell are you?! 221 00:15:59,972 --> 00:16:03,072 He doesn't seem to be one of the Hidden Leaf's reinforcements... 222 00:16:03,112 --> 00:16:05,542 You don't think this guy's after the Forbidden Jutsu as well? 223 00:16:05,612 --> 00:16:08,872 Oh... The fact that you know about the Forbidden Jutsu means... 224 00:16:09,212 --> 00:16:11,872 You guys are the band of thieves? 225 00:16:12,742 --> 00:16:14,112 Makes me wonder, though. 226 00:16:14,142 --> 00:16:16,412 Is it that awesome? That Forbidden Jutsu? 227 00:16:16,742 --> 00:16:20,172 If that's the case, I think I want that Forbidden Jutsu, too. 228 00:16:20,212 --> 00:16:22,342 What? Are you planning to grab it from us? 229 00:16:22,372 --> 00:16:23,772 So? What should we do? 230 00:16:23,872 --> 00:16:25,842 Go ahead and kill him! 231 00:16:32,372 --> 00:16:33,372 After him! 232 00:16:35,712 --> 00:16:37,212 What is this slime? 233 00:16:44,142 --> 00:16:45,412 I've been blinded! 234 00:16:45,442 --> 00:16:47,272 Spread out! We'll surround him! 235 00:16:56,572 --> 00:16:58,672 This chakra flow... 236 00:16:58,712 --> 00:17:01,012 Their movements have become faster all of a sudden. 237 00:17:06,972 --> 00:17:08,042 Barrier jutsu?! 238 00:17:08,612 --> 00:17:10,042 Let's go! 239 00:17:26,642 --> 00:17:27,742 Damn! 240 00:17:27,772 --> 00:17:28,672 It's over! 241 00:17:40,812 --> 00:17:43,012 How far do you intend to follow me? 242 00:17:43,142 --> 00:17:47,442 How far? You're the one who said until we clear the forest. 243 00:17:47,812 --> 00:17:49,412 I did say that, but... 244 00:17:49,612 --> 00:17:51,842 Thing is, there's only forest 245 00:17:51,872 --> 00:17:54,772 between the fort and the hidden village! 246 00:17:55,842 --> 00:17:57,272 You people, too? 247 00:17:57,672 --> 00:18:00,542 Looks like we'll complete our assignment without incident. 248 00:18:02,772 --> 00:18:04,872 Oh! We reached the village! 249 00:18:30,042 --> 00:18:32,242 What? No one here? 250 00:18:32,542 --> 00:18:33,872 Hello! 251 00:18:34,772 --> 00:18:37,712 Is anyone...anybody here? 252 00:18:38,472 --> 00:18:39,442 Sai. 253 00:18:39,512 --> 00:18:40,512 Yes... 254 00:18:44,412 --> 00:18:50,142 Hey! Hotaru is back! Isn't anyone here?! 255 00:18:54,572 --> 00:18:55,912 Hmm... 256 00:18:59,142 --> 00:19:00,772 Okay! Hold on a sec! 257 00:19:01,342 --> 00:19:02,712 Oh, Naruto! 258 00:19:03,542 --> 00:19:04,712 Good grief... 259 00:19:07,172 --> 00:19:11,372 Emergency! Fire! There's a fire! 260 00:19:22,612 --> 00:19:24,912 Oh, so you were here. 261 00:19:34,342 --> 00:19:36,442 Sorry to startle all of you! 262 00:19:36,572 --> 00:19:39,172 But you all wouldn't come on out. 263 00:19:39,512 --> 00:19:41,972 Hotaru is back after being away a long time! 264 00:19:42,012 --> 00:19:43,972 You should welcome her! 265 00:19:48,042 --> 00:19:50,372 What? What's the matter with all of you? 266 00:19:51,242 --> 00:19:52,412 Hotaru! 267 00:19:53,042 --> 00:19:54,272 Uncle... 268 00:19:54,712 --> 00:19:56,372 Thank you for all you've done. 269 00:19:56,412 --> 00:19:58,642 I am responsible for this village. 270 00:19:58,942 --> 00:20:00,642 I heard from Lord En no Gyoja 271 00:20:00,672 --> 00:20:02,572 about what to do if worse came to worst. 272 00:20:03,112 --> 00:20:05,512 Please leave the rest to us. 273 00:20:05,842 --> 00:20:08,172 All right then, we will be on our way. 274 00:20:08,212 --> 00:20:09,642 Uh, no, just a moment. 275 00:20:09,672 --> 00:20:11,472 We haven't had a chance to thank you. 276 00:20:11,512 --> 00:20:13,742 - At least allow us to... -We appreciate your thoughtfulness. 277 00:20:13,972 --> 00:20:17,472 However, we left our teammate back at Mount Katsuragi. 278 00:20:18,012 --> 00:20:20,812 I see... That's too bad. 279 00:20:20,842 --> 00:20:23,072 Come on, let's return to Sakura. 280 00:20:23,112 --> 00:20:24,572 Oh, okay... 281 00:20:30,642 --> 00:20:31,772 Naruto. 282 00:20:34,842 --> 00:20:35,842 I... 283 00:20:40,312 --> 00:20:41,572 You'll be fine. 284 00:20:44,942 --> 00:20:46,112 Thank you. 285 00:20:54,242 --> 00:20:55,972 What's the matter, Naruto? 286 00:20:56,312 --> 00:20:58,872 Sorry, Captain Yamato. 287 00:20:58,912 --> 00:21:00,472 Would you mind going on ahead without me? 288 00:21:00,912 --> 00:21:02,612 I'm returning to that village. 289 00:21:02,872 --> 00:21:03,942 Return? 290 00:21:04,012 --> 00:21:06,372 Something keeps...bothering me. 291 00:21:07,472 --> 00:21:09,942 I can't help but think about the way those villagers looked at her. 292 00:21:11,272 --> 00:21:12,812 Wait, Naruto! 293 00:21:14,312 --> 00:21:16,212 I can't leave her there alone! 294 00:22:50,142 --> 00:22:53,842 What do you mean Hotaru is gone?! 295 00:22:53,912 --> 00:22:55,742 - Naruto, don't. - But... 296 00:22:56,042 --> 00:22:57,842 Something might have happened to one of their people, 297 00:22:57,882 --> 00:22:59,012 so why aren't they looking?! 298 00:22:59,212 --> 00:23:00,982 There is no point in arguing here. 299 00:23:01,212 --> 00:23:03,982 In any case, finding her is our top priority. 300 00:23:04,312 --> 00:23:05,982 - Sai. - Understood. 301 00:23:06,312 --> 00:23:07,912 I will scout around right away. 302 00:23:09,182 --> 00:23:12,812 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Successor's Wish" 303 00:23:13,442 --> 00:23:16,282 Just hold tight. We'll find you! 304 00:23:28,472 --> 00:23:32,042 Tune in again!