Original subtitles

NARUTO (VOICEOVER): Just like Sasuke, huh?

Well, there's sort of a resemblance, I guess.

-Well, what is it?

NARUTO (VOICEOVER): Sorta sounds like him too.

-If you keep on staring at me like that, I will hit you.

-Where did that come from?

Where do you get off saying things like that?

Listen, you!

NARUTO (VOICEOVER): I take it back.

This guy's nothing like Sasuke.

-I really have nothing personal against you.

-Yeah?

Then why'd you say it?

-You don't understand.

I was only trying out a certain personality type, that's all.

-A personality type?

-Hm?

If you were trying to do in, then that means you meant it!

We don't need someone like you on this team.

You really rub me the wrong way.

-That's enough.

That's no way to talk, especially not in front of me,

your team captain, Naruto.

Mutual respect and trust are essential elements of teamwork.

Wasn't it Kakashi that taught you that?

You are part of the team led by the great Kakashi.

Lose the attitude.

-He's not a part of Team Kakashi.

Not now, not ever!

The fourth member of our team is and always will

be Sasuke Uchiha.

This guy, he's just a fill in for Sasuke.

That's all he is.

He will never be a real member of our team!

-Well.

I'm glad.

I'm glad that that's how you feel.

Sasuke is a traitor.

He betrayed the Leaf and joined Orchimaru.

Yes, you're right.

I'm not him at all.

I'm not a traitorous cockroach.

I can't fill in for someone like that.

-I've had it with you, Sai.

-Remember what's important, Naruto.

It's teamwork.

Calm down.

Sai.

Naruto was out of line, but it's just because he

doesn't know you well enough yet.

I'm sorry.

I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive him.

-But, Sakura.

-Glad we have one level headed person on the team.

-Oh, don't worry.

He doesn't bather me in the least.

-Good.

That's a relief.

[theme music]

SHIZUNE: I wonder if they're getting along all right?

The new Team Kakashi, I mean.

-I'm sure they're doing fine.

After all, they're not a bunch of rookies anymore.

They're full fledged shinobi now.

-Yes, but Naruto and the new one, Sai,

didn't seem to hit it off.

I just hope that doesn't lead to any friction between them

down the road.

-And whose fault do you think it will be if it does?

Whose bright idea was it to stick

Naruto with someone he can't stand?

That.

-I-- I never imagined that one of Lord Danzo's men would end

up joining the team.

TSUNADE: I don't wanna hear any excuses!

Just get on it!

-Oink.

-I wanna know what Danzo's up to and who this Sai is.

Understand, Shizune?

-Yes, m'lady.

-As for Naruto and Sai, I'm counting on Sakura

to handle it.

She should be able to keep them in line.

-Yes.

About Sakura.

-What about her?

-Uh, nothing.

Nothing, m'lady.

SHIZUNE (VOICEOVER): The problem is, as Lady Tsunade's student,

Sakura is becoming more and more like her teacher every day.

I wonder if she's really the best person to smooth out

any friction between Naruto and Sai.

It might be like throwing fuel on the fire.

-I don't care one bit if you forgive me.

-You fooled me quite well.

That smile of your looked so sincere.

-Sai.

You don't know a thing about Sasuke.

I won't stand for you talking as if you do.

Just keep badmouthing him and next time, I won't hold back.

-Hm.

Fine then.

I'll keep my mouth shut in front of you.

Well.

It would appear I've just learned

another use for a fake smile.

I'll remember that.

-How can you just sit there grinning

after she knocked you into next week?

-The best way to defuse a troublesome situation

is by smiling.

Even if it's only a fake smile.

It will fool more people than you think.

At least, that's what it said in the book.

However, it appears I haven't quite

mastered the technique yet.

-OK, you jerk.

-Four Pillar Prison Jutsu.

I'm warning you.

I will toss you all into this cage

if you insist on fighting with each other.

Look, we don't have much time if we're

going to make it to the Tenchi Bridge.

With that being said, we have just enough time, I

think, to sort this out once and for all.

-But-- But isn't that--

SAKURA (VOICEOVER): Wood Style Ninjutsu.

A secret ninjutsu known only to the First Hokage.

So how does Captain Yamato know it?

Who is he?

-As the peacemaker here, I'm offering you two choices.

Spend the rest of the day crammed inside a wooden box,

reacquainting yourselves with the meaning of teamwork,

or enjoy a night at a comfortable inn

with a relaxing hot spring.

Which do you choose?

You don't really know me very well either.

I prefer the kinder and gentler approach, but believe me.

I'll use more draconian methods when it's necessary.

-Ah.

Naked like this with no secrets from each other.

There's nothing like it for bringing people together,

is there?

There's nothing like it, is there?

-Right.

There's nothing like it!

NARUTO (VOICEOVER): That freaky look again.

Forget kinder and gentler.

He's definitely going with the draconian method!

-What do you know?

Looks like you do have some balls after all.

NARUTO: Mind your own business!

SAKURA (VOICEOVER): Naruto?

NARUTO: Damn it!

You're always balls this, balls that!

You're so annoying!

[giggling]

SAKURA (VOICEOVER): Oh.

You and your big mouth.

Sometimes I wish I could just--

-Argh!

Great, now look at what you've done.

They're all laughing at me thanks to you.

-Well, at least you brought little joy to Sakura's day.

Try to look at it like that.

-That's right, Sakura.

-Hm.

All righty then.

Well, I think I've soaked enough for one day.

But before I go, let me share an interesting story

with you, Naruto.

-Huh?

-Once, when Master Jiraiya was young,

there was one incident that nearly cost him his life.

He fractured six ribs, both arms,

and suffered several ruptured internal organs.

Supposedly, Lady Tsunade did it to him.

Her strength is astonishing.

It all happened because he did precisely what you're

contemplating right now.

I wonder how Sakura would react.

Looks like a great change is in the wind.

[knocking]

Yes, come in.

-Excuse me, sir.

Sorry to bother you.

Are you ready?

Should we begin preparing the meal?

-Yes, thank you.

-We'll start serving as soon as it's ready.

-That felt good.

-Hey, Naruto.

Well, I'm getting out now too.

I really wouldn't stay in there too long, if I were you.

You don't want to pass out.

A-haw!

A-haw!

Caw!

-You're kidding.

I've never seen such a spread.

-It's amazing.

Hey, uh, Captain Yamato?

-What is it, Naruto?

-What's the deal here?

Is all of this really for us?

-Yeah.

Go ahead and dig in.

-Yes!

Thanks a lot!

-Thank you so much!

NARUTO: I don't know where to start.

Delicious.

-Mm.

Oh, that's tasty!

-If we get treated to a feast like this on every mission,

then I say you can lead our squad forever, Captain Yamato!

-I second that!

Let's hope Kakashi-sensei doesn't get out of the hospital

too soon.

-Ah-- Ah-- Ah choo!

When do I get to eat something?

-You'll have to stick to an IV for now.

Weak as you are, you don't even have full use of your arms yet.

-I see.

-Once your arms and legs are working again,

we'll get you on a liquid diet, but it's

going to be a while before you can eat anything solid.

-Food.

Real food.

NARUTO: Oh man.

I am stuffed.

Ah.

Oh yeah.

-Thank you for the meal.

-Yes indeed.

Thank you.

-Now then.

Normally I'd say this was the perfect time for us

to discuss our mission now that we're all fed and rested.

But since the reason we're here is to improve our team morale,

we'll save the heavy stuff for later.

-Now you're talking, Captain Yamato.

Good idea!

-All right, then.

We'll discuss the mission specifics tomorrow.

-So, we'll be staying at the hot springs another day then?

-Whoa.

Let's not get carried away.

I'm not made out of money, you know.

-What?

Wait a second.

Are you saying you paid for all of this out of your own pocket?

-Mhmm.

-All right.

That's so cool!

OK, it's settled.

Captain Yamato is now the official leader

of Team Kakashi.

SAKURA: I second the motion!

NARUTO: Woo hoo!

-Slept like a log.

Looks like another beautiful day.

Huh?

Sai?

SAKURA (VOICEOVER): What is he doing over there?

[theme music]

SAKURA: Sai.

So you're an artist, huh?

SAI: What do you want?

SAKURA: Nothing.

I'm just surprised to see you have a sensitive side

when you come off as such a jerk.

SAI: So that's all you wanted?

To insult me again?

Punching me wasn't enough?

SAKURA: Hey, I just wanted to see what you're drawing.

I was trying to be nice.

SAI: I see.

SAKURA: It's strange, though.

sitting out here, I thought you must be drawing a landscape,

but it's some kind of abstract, isn't it?

NARUTO: Next time, Untitled.

[theme music]

-The Leaf Ask Us Anything Investigation Team.

-OK, our question for today is, how is captain Yamato

able to use the Wood Style ninjutsu.

Hang on.

This question was sent in by you, Sakura.

-Well, aren't you curious?

-I don't know, what's so special about that ninjutsu anyway?

-You knucklehead!

Listen.

The Wood Style ninjutsu is not only special.

It's uniquely rare.

It has the power to transform chakra

into a sort of life itself.

-NARUTO: Uh, OK.

Run that by me again.

SAKURA: Ugh.

Why waste my breath?

The main point is, the Wood Style ninjutsu can only

be used by the First Hokage.

NARUTO: Ah.

I see.

Then, how come Captain Yamato's using it?

Tell me that.

-That's the whole point of my question.

Oh no.

Now we've run out of time!

Look what you've done, Naruto, you idiot!

We're out of time!

-Hey, calm down, Sakura.

Calm down!

Don't worry.

We'll keep investigating 'til we find the answer, so stay tuned!