Original subtitles

UTAKATA: I believe that's my seat.

-Huh?

Utakata?

-It's Tonbee.

He wants you.

-I leave it to you.

-Again.

- He sure went through a lot of trouble

to set up this many traps just to guard an open field.

Talk about going overboard.

- As we speak, someone is setting off our traps

and rapidly approaching our fort.

In case this is a malicious attack,

I have alerted the Hidden Leaf, in accordance

with the Leaf master's instructions.

It's impossible for any ordinary person

to get close to this fort.

But if an enemy does succeed in reaching this place...

- If the three of us work together,

we should have no trouble fighting them off.

We'll show them.

-Why did they target this place?

What reason could they have for coming here?

- My guess is the forbidden jutsu that our clan possesses.

CHUSHIN: All those traps.

Once you get past 'em, there's a huge ravine.

And on top of that, on the other side, there's a barrier.

You think these people are a little cautious, or what?

Am I right, or am I right, Nango?

You tell me.

-Yeah.

CHUSHIN: Was that it?

You're not a man of many words, are ya?

- Enough of your babbling, Chushin.

Understand?

You know what they say.

A loose mouth reveals an empty brain.

-Funny.

I'd say you're the one who looks bad every time you

open your mouth, Benten.

- Going to such extremes as they have shows

they're protecting something valuable.

Get in position.

That must be it.

Ha!

-What?

The barrier... it's been penetrated.

-These men... they mean business.

-Benten.

-I'm on it.

-Now we climb this mountain.

TONBEE: Lady Hotaru, take this.

We must keep your grandfather's forbidden jutsu safe,

so you and our guest, Utakata, must go.

Escape to the secret village in the mountains.

-What about you?

-I shall follow you soon.

Now hurry.

-No way.

If we go, we go together.

- The enemy is at our doorstep as we speak.

This is no time for arguments and self-indulgence.

-Huh?

-Are you coming?

-Please go, Lady Hotaru.

Utakata, wait.

I beg of you, take good care of Lady Hotaru.

- I'll repay you for your hospitality.

-Whew, that was a close one.

This isn't going to be an ordinary climb,

is it, Akaboshi?

- Considering what we've been through,

there's gotta be something pretty special waiting for us

at the summit.

- Lady Hotaru, you must be extremely careful.

Whatever happens, you must not leave Utakata's side.

- Tonbee, you have to promise that you'll follow us.

Promise me.

- Lady Hotaru, think of your own safety now, and nothing else.

TONBEE (VOICEOVER): Lord En no Gyoja, I

promise to buy them as much time as possible.

I will protect Lady Hotaru, no matter what.

[theme music]

SHIZUNE: Lady Tsunade, we just received this.

-This can't be.

[boom]

[groan]

-Lady Katsuyu.

-Oh.

Kakashi.

-Really?

Lady Katsuyu came this far to greet us?

-No.

She didn't.

-Hm?

-There must be trouble brewing.

The only time...

- The only time Lady Tsunade uses Lady Katsuyu

is when there's some kind of emergency.

-Got it.

So we're dealing with an urgent situation.

HINATA (VOICEOVER): I know how you feel, Shino.

When you're not allowed to finish what you want to say.

-What?

A secret treaty?

-Yes.

Back during the Third Great Ninja War,

the leader of the Tsuchigumo clan, En no Gyoja,

passed down a jutsu which was responsible for wiping out

an entire village.

The Third Hokage demanded that such

a dangerous and destructive jutsu

be classified as forbidden.

And in exchange for that, the Hidden Leaf

agreed to provide them with aid whenever the Tsuchigumo

clan found itself in danger.

KATSUYU: Kakashi, you are to report to the village

for debriefing about your last mission.

-Understood.

We're battling against time.

Team 7 will go with Captain Yamato, and head for Mt.

Katsuragi immediately.

-Right.

- But you're not coming, Kakashi-sensei?

-Do you have a problem with me?

- Uh, that isn't what I meant, Yamato.

TSUNADE: En no Gyoja passed away

a year ago, and the fort on Mt.

Katsuragi is now occupied by his granddaughter

Hotaru, and a servant.

Whoever is attacking the fort is undoubtedly after En

no Gyoja's forbidden jutsu, and we must prevent them

from getting their hands on that jutsu at all costs.

-But why did you send Naruto?

TSUNADE: It's a counter measure against the Akatsuki.

To keep him safe amongst friends.

-Gen!

-Ko!

-Zet!

-Ka!

CHUSHIN: Did this feeble old man really

intend to protect the whole fort by itself?

-Who cares?

It still took longer than planned,

so hurry up and start searching.

-So that's it, huh?

The fort of the Tsuchigumo clan?

Hm?

Captain Yamato?

-Hm?

- So, have you figured out what happened here yet?

-Doesn't look like a fight.

Sai.

Report.

- I found fresh footprints heading directly

toward the fort.

The enemy is a group of four.

- These kunai are from traps around the fort.

The enemy tripped them, but seemed to escape injury.

- Then there must be other traps in the area.

- We'll simply follow the trail of the ones

that the enemy has already triggered.

-Good idea.

Because that way, we'll get to the fort

without setting off any of the other traps.

- Where's the forbidden jutsu of En no Gyoja?

-Look, you've lost this fight.

You might as well tell us.

-I know nothing.

-Playing dumb is pointless!

-The granddaughter.

-Hm?

-Yes.

En no Gyoja has a granddaughter.

Perhaps she can tell us where it is.

-Did you help her to escape?

-You think she has the jutsu?

Is that it?

Hey!

-Stop.

Enough.

I know where we can find her.

We've run out of time here.

Seems like somebody else is trying

to interfere with our mission.

- Looks like we've reached a dead end here.

-We'll just lay a bridge across.

Wood Style Jutsu.

- Not too shabby there, Captain Yamato.

- You mean you're glad I came along?

-Don't push your luck.

Let's just go.

Hang in there, man.

We've got you.

- He's weak, but he still has a pulse.

He'll be OK.

-We're a step behind them.

Sai, go on and check the area, and see

if there's anyone else around.

-Right.

-Good.

He's finally coming around.

-Don't be afraid.

We're from the Hidden Leaf, and we're

dispatched here to provide assistance.

And I presume that you're Lady Hotaru's servant.

Is that correct?

-That's right.

I'm Tonbee.

Lady Hotaru is on her way to a small village in the mountains

that the Tsuchigumo clan uses as a hideaway.

- I found a collapsed opening in the hillside

behind the mansion that looks like an escape route.

-Yes, that's it.

That's how she got away.

-OK.

We'll follow to make sure that she's safe.

Sakura, I want you to remain here with him

and continue to tend to his injuries.

-Yes, sir.

- Naruto, Sai, it's time for us to move out.

-Utakata?

There's something I wanted to ask you.

When we reach the hideaway, will you still

continue to teach me jutsu there?

-Continue?

I don't recall teaching you anything.

-Don't recall?

What about all the lessons you gave me back at the fort?

- Whatever you learned, you learned on your own.

Besides, after we reach the village, you won't need me.

- But there's nobody that's stronger than you

in the village.

Nobody!

And I want you to teach me.

There's no one else that I'd rather learn from.

You saved me the first time we met.

Don't say you've forgotten.

UTAKATA (VOICEOVER): Stubborn fools.

[panicked shouts]

HOTARU (VOICEOVER): What was that jutsu?

It was amazing.

UTAKATA (VOICEOVER): Now that they've discovered my location,

I'll have to stay out of sight until things quiet down.

-Are you all right?

You're hurt.

Please, come back to our fort with me

and allow me to tend to your wound there.

You came to my aid, so you must let me help you.

UTAKATA (VOICEOVER): Fort?

-Try to hold on.

I'm going to go get some help, so don't move from this spot.

Just stay here.

UTAKATA (VOICEOVER): Dammit.

I used too much chakra.

HOTARU: Ever since that moment, I've

wanted to be just like you.

- But I didn't actually save you that time.

-You did!

- The ninja who attacked were coming after me, not you.

I merely fought them in order to protect myself.

I wasn't trying to save you.

- Even so, after watching you handle them,

I knew that I wanted to be strong like you.

No, I must be strong.

I simply have to be.

That's why I wish to learn your amazing jutsu.

- And being strong is all that matters to you?

-What do you mean?

- I fear you would end up regretting

that I was your teacher.

You don't really want to get mixed up

with someone who's a wanted man.

-I don't care about your past.

I trust you.

No matter what happens, I will always consider you my master.

-I'm not your master!

Don't call me that!

Damn.

-Get away from that girl!

UTAKATA (VOICEOVER): A shadow clone.

How annoying.

-Give it up!

You're comin' with me!

-No!

-Huh?

HOTARU: He's not your enemy.

He's protecting me!

-Naruto!

Please forgive Naruto for jumping to conclusions.

Your servant Tonbee had informed us

that only you had come this way, Lady Hotaru.

- So Tonbee's still alive and well?

-Don't worry.

He's fine.

He's under the care of our medic.

-I'm so glad.

YAMATO: From here on out, you'll have our protection as well.

-Listen, I'm really sorry.

-You can take over, then.

I leave it to you.

-Hm?

Uh, sure.

I always complete my missions, so... huh?

-She's all yours.

Take care.

HOTARU: Utakata!

-Hold on.

Where are you going?

-Can't you stay?

At least for a little longer?

Until we reach the village.

-Those guys are strong.

You can rely on them now.

-I don't need bodyguards.

I need someone to teach me jutsu of my own.

Come with me.

I beg you!

I'll take my training more seriously than ever!

I'll endure any hardship, and I'll never, ever cry about it!

And I'll never again call you master.

I promise you.

And you're not my master!

-I told you not to call me that.

Master.

I'm not foolish enough to be called that.

[theme music]

- Just why are you people following me?

- 'Cause we're your bodyguards, that's why.

HOTARU: I have no need for that.

I can protect myself just fine.

You Hidden Leaf ninja may leave.

NARUTO: You're talking nonsense!

YAMATO: Oh well, I guess we'd better just

do as she says and leave.

NARUTO: What?

Next time on Naruto Shippuden, Successor

of the Forbidden Jutsu.

YAMATO: Now, now, don't worry.