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Wow, that place is pretty impressive for a building stuck out in the middle of nowhere.

Well, I'm not sensing any shinobi chakra in the area nearby.

We going in?

No way. We're going to the Hidden Leaf.

We don't have time for detours.

[panting]

Haaaaa!

Naruto!

How much stronger are you going to get?!

Naruto!

No, I'm not done yet.

Huh?

"A raccoon dog, lived in a log, high up on Senba Mountain.

"But that beast got caught, by a hunter's shot, And that raccoon dog was done."

The creature was grilled, the hunter ate his fill, And packed the rest in leaves to keep it--

Oh!

Nngah!

Ah! Aaahhh!

[terrified squeaks]

What do you think you're doing?!

You almost got yourself killed, you know!

Don't lecture me! Just hurry and pull me up!

Do you have any idea who I am?!

Tcheh.

Oof! How dare you!

I don't know who you are, But you should be more careful.

Wait, come back here! What is your name?!

Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha.

Bye, Sasuke Uchiha...

Drive Toward Darkness

[Tsunade] I have a mission for Team 7!

We've just gotten word that some ninja on the national Most Wanted Criminals list have entered the Land of Fire.

Your team is to learn what their objective is and track their movements.

But there is one hitch.

I take it that things aren't going well?

No.

Naruto has always been the one trying to catch up to Sasuke. He wants Sasuke's approval more than anything.

Sasuke, on the other hand, has seen Naruto's abilities grow and has come to feel inferior.

Being rivals can be quite difficult.

It reminds me of the relationship between Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

Well, all right. I guess we should just let them cool off a bit.

Just you and Sasuke will go on this mission, then.

What about Naruto and Sakura?

I happen to have the perfect baby-sitting assignment for them!

Baby-sitting?

[Tsunade] The two of you have been assigned to a mission as bodyguards.

You can count on us, Granny!

So, where is this person that we're supposed to protect, anyway?

Oh, did I forget to introduce you?

This is Miss Naho.

That's me!

Huh?! Huh?!

Seriously, we're guarding--

[Tsunade] This young lady.

What?! I thought that we were gonna be bodyguards for some VIP!

Don't be insolent, short stuff!

Short stuff?! You're shorter than I am!

Enough, Naruto, quiet down!

Miss Naho is related to an important feudal lord!

Augh.

Lady Hokage, Are the two of them really my bodyguards?!

That's right; they're the very ones!

There's no way I'd feel safe with them!

Go and get me Sasuke Uchiha!

D'ohh!

I'm very sorry, Miss Naho. But Sasuke is away on another mission.

I don't care! Have them go on that mission instead. I want Sasuke now!

Look, I assure you that these two are full-fledged Leaf ninja, too.

Just like Sasuke.

But I'm making a personal request here!

What's the deal with that kid? Going on about Sasuke...

Maybe they know each other?

[slamming on table]

Naruto! Sakura! Listen up!

Lady Naho has to get to Shizume Village today to inspect one of her properties.

Move it! On the double! Go on! Go!

Get Lady Naho there!

If anything happens to her, I will personally...

[crack]

[in unison] Right, we got it.

Oh, I wanted Sasuke...

[Naruto] I guess we have no choice; we can't turn down a mission.

But don't worry; we'll get you there, I promise!

Bleh! That doesn't really make me feel safer!

No! I refuse to go anywhere unless it's with Sasuke.

But you heard what Lady Hokage said,

Sasuke's on another mission and won't be back for a while.

Then I'll just wait until he does come back!

Huh!?

But what about that whole inspection thing?!

I don't really need to be there.

But you do!

Look, why do you have your heart set on ~Sasukeo anyway?!

[dreamy giggle]

Aah, ha ha!

Because Sasuke actually saved my life once already!

If Sasuke hadn't been there, then I would have died. But besides that,

He treated me like a regular woman,

not just the relative of some big Feudal Lord that he hoped to get something from.

Oh really?

I trust Sasuke far more than I'd ever trust the two of you!

I won't go anywhere without Sasuke, and that's my final word!

hmpf!

Well? What should we do?

Our assignment is to get her to Shizume Village by today.

I know. Plus, Granny said,

If anything happens to her, I will personally...

[crack]

[chuckle]

Naho! I promise you! I will keep you safe!

Yes! There's no one I'd trust more than you to do it!

Hm hm!

You gotta act more like Sasuke would, all right, Naruto?

Hey, don't worry; I got this!

Stop doing things that are out of character!

If Naho figures out that we tricked her and demands that we turn back, we'll be in big trouble!

Yeah! I know that!

But just remember, she doesn't actually know how Sasuke usually acts, right?!

Hey, what are you two guys whispering about over there?

Are you trying to hide something from me?!

Just shut up, already!

Ohh, Sasuke!

What are you doing?! You don't have to get all angry with her!

Give me a break! That's exactly the way Sasuke always talks, at least to me!

Sasuke, you're so cool! It's practically enough to melt a girl's heart!

Oh... Yeah?

Just keep acting cool! She likes it!

Oh, good grief...

You know, now that I think about it,

it does seem like something's been bothering Sasuke lately...

Sasuke, I gotta thank you!

I mean, you know, it's just that, you protected me from the Sand, right?

No.

It wasn't me who rescued you, it was Naruto.

What!?

[Naho] I didn't feel safe with just that goofy-looking kid.

Oh, thank goodness you came, Sasuke.

Goofy-looking?!

Is she really talking about me?

Damn it! How come Sasuke is so popular, anyway?!

Sasuke, is something the matter?

No, nothing's wrong!

[shivering]

Something wrong?

It's nothing. Just a shiver, that's all.

Our mission is to track the movements of some wanted criminals.

Don't let your guard down.

Got it.

[Sasuke(Naruto)] Are we getting close to Shizume Village yet?

I think it's just on the other side of this forest.

Good, almost there.

You're the best, Sasuke...

[Sakura] You know, when she's asleep, she's actually really cute.

I mean I still don't get it, But I guess Sasuke is her hero.

Seems so.

[Sasuke] Hardly anybody's here.

Yeah, it looks like they've gone somewhere.

But the question is, where, exactly?

Ah! Is this a plan for a kidnapping?

This says it will take place near Shizume Village...

Seems the target is a girl named Naho, who's related to the Feudal Lord.

Ah! Wait, I know that girl!

Who are you guys?!

Naho, I'm gonna have to put you down.

Why? What's going on now?

Get lost. We have no business with you two.

What do you mean?

Target confirmed. Hand over the girl and we'll let you leave.

No way; I won't hand her over to people like you!

That's right, Sasuke, you tell 'em!

And if they won't listen to you, then make mincemeat out of 'em all!

That's just what I'm gonna do!

Sakura, keep Naho safe!

All right! Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Whoa! There's so many!

Wow! Look at all those Sasukes!

Right! Let's do this!

Sasuke Punch! Ha!

Sasuke, you are just so awesome!

Sasuke Kick!

How wonderful!

Sasuke Chop, Chop, and Chop!

Mesmerizing!

Heh heh!

Haup!

Oof! Augh! Hoo!

Gimme a break.

Earth Style! Mudslide Jutsu!

[Sasuke Narutos getting slammed] Augh! Whoa! Wahh! Yahh!

Ah!!

Don't worry, I got this. Let's go!

U - zu - ma - ki!

Uh, I mean...

Lions Barrage!

He did it!

Huh? Huh?

A jutsu like that, Heh! is useless against me!

You don't know when to quit.

Sasuke, go beat that guy up for me!

Naho, Stay back! It's dangerous!

This time, I'll make sure you don't get back up!

Take this!

Rasengan!

Hauuugghh!

[heavy breathing]

Aww yeah!

How's that?!

Hey, Naho, Sakura, that was pretty cool, wasn't it?

Huh?!

Sasuke! Please help me!

No! Naho!

Keep getting in our way, and this girl will die.

But, I got you!

No, your attack failed. That jutsu's strong but it's incomplete.

Oh, yeah?

Augh!

What?!

No! Sasuke!

Wait a minute... You're not Sasuke at all!

Sasuke, please, come and help me!

Help, Sasuke!

[Pakkun] I followed the trail the ninja left...

[sniff sniff]

But the scent's mixed up here.

They must have gotten into a scuffle with Naruto and Sakura.

We just missed them.

Why is Naruto even involved in this?

Naruto and Sakura are both currently on a mission as bodyguards for that girl, Naho.

What was that?!

They're not here. So it must mean they've been taken captive. This is bad.

Summoning Jutsu!

We don't have much time.

Sasuke, I'm leaving Pakkun with you. We'll split up and search for them.

Right, understood.

I don't get it. We can ransom the girl for money, but not those ninja.

shouldn't we just've gotten rid of them?

If we're up against ninja, then having more hostages couldn't hurt.

You guys are gonna regret doing this to us! When I get loose, you're all toast!

A ninja who can't weave hand signs isn't much of a threat.

Rrgh! You just wait; you'll see!

Aum!

Hey! Cut that out!

Even if I can't weave signs, I'll stop you!

Quick, Naho, run!

Aah!

[panicked cries] Ah! Ahh! Yah!

Naho!

You can't escape.

Kids who try to run are naughty and have to be punished.

Sasuke, please help...

I need you, Sasuke!!

[echoes] Sasuke... Sasuke... Sasuke... Sasuke...

Yell all that you want. It's no use; no one's coming to help.

[landing on dirt]

Huh?

[Sakura] Sasuke!

Sasuke!

huh, You're not bad.

So you're the real Sasuke, then, is that right?

The real one?

That brat over there has been impersonating you this whole time.

He did what?!

I had to because you were late!

Hey kid, we're here to help.

Pakkun!

Your friend actually fought pretty well when he was disguised as you.

So how about the real thing?

I'll show you right now. Come on, let's go!

He's fast!

Sasuke!

Come on, bite through, already!

I'm doing my best, you know!

What's taking so long?!

I'm working on it!

You're pretty tough.

And you're pretty lame; an attack that weak won't work on me.

Well, then how about this one?

Fire Style! Fire Ball Jutsu!

Sasuke!

Heh heh heh heh.

This just won't do at all, will it?

I have to admit that I'll miss the protection it gives me, though.

Ahh. My original skin is much more comfortable anyway. It's lighter.

Unbelievable! He was armored by Earth Style!

So that's it! That's why my Rasengan didn't work before!

Now that you know the real me, let's start over again, shall we?

He's gone!

You didn't even try to dodge! You're really not much of an opponent, are you?

Sasuke! Hold on, I'm coming!

Back off! This guy is all mine!

Ooh, Sharingan. So you're an Uchiha, then!

You know about the Sharingan, do you?

As shinobi for hire, my people have worked in many places for various employers.

In the last great war, members of the Uchiha clan were among the people we faced in battle.

Oh, that's right!

I do remember hearing that there was one Uchiha named Itachi,

who betrayed the Hidden Leaf Village and slaughtered his entire clan!

But it appears that there was a survivor among the Uchiha after all...

Or could it be that perhaps, you simply weren't worth killing?

Oh, don't worry; you're not even worth killing.

You don't interest me at the moment.

Naruto is the prize that the Akatsuki are after, And we will have him.

Just shut up!

Oh, my, it seems that I've touched a nerve and upset you.

That's exactly why...

Hyeaa!

...you're a fool!

Wha?!

Haauugghh!!

Sasuke, don't you think that's enough?

Are you trying to tell me what to do, now, Naruto?

Just stay out of it.

Stop, Sasuke... You're scary.

Hmph.

Please, spare me!

Kakashi!

[Naruto] Kakashi Sensei!

You can stop now. We still have a lot of questions that we need him to answer for us.

Hey!

I'm going back to the Village.

[sigh]

But why, Sasuke?!

I'm sorry.

He just, He's got a lot on his mind now.

But he really is a good guy, I swear!

Just try to forgive him, okay?

Mm.

Yeah, that-a girl!

And one day when he's back to his old self, I'll take you to visit him.

Sasuke... I promise I'll bring you back home...

[Sakura] Did you say Danzo?! He's the new Hokage?!

[Naruto] And he approved Sasuke's elimination!

[Kakashi] Sasuke is a Rogue Ninja. It's only because of Lady Tsunade that he's been allowed to live.

[Naruto] I'm going to talk to Danzo!

[Sakura] I'm going with you!

[Kakashi] Calm down, both of you!

[Naruto] Next time on Naruto Shippuden, "The Sixth Hokage Danzo"

[Naruto] How are we supposed to stay calm?!