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(Kiba) Ugh! I still ache all over!

You just can't sleep on the ground without the right gear, or you'll pay the price!

[bark]

Sorry guys!

It's not the end of the world.

'Least we'll be back in the Village by the end of the day.

Hm? Kakashi Sensei?

Where'd he go?

I'm counting on you guys!

Kakashi Sensei, What's up?

I've just sent messages to every Hidden Village.

We want a united front.

We need to share critical intel as early as possible.

(Earth Lord) The Akatsuki possess Tailed Beasts!

(Earth Lord) There's no time to waste amymore!

They're led by the Madara Uchiha. He's capable of anything!

We must do all we can to stop him.

Yes, I know that.

Then just give your approval!

Do you want to lose this war before it even begins?

But this... Allied Shinobi force...

What if we're giving shinobi too much power? This decision might come back to haunt us.

Do you really distrust the people of your own nation that much? First of all--

If I may... I suggest that you decide now, noble sirs...

(Tenga) The battery's almost depleted... It's such a long distance to transmit.

[clearing throat] Then let's conclude this.

Lightning approves this measure.

Earth, too. Just as before.

Wind will give it's approval as well.

Sure, okay, why not?

Yes, Fire approves it, too.

[sigh] Very well.

Water votes yes.

Then now, with this vote... The formation of the Allied Shinobi Force is ratified.

Monitors on record... I, Tenga, shall serve as witness to this momentous decision.

Thank you very much for your time, sir.

The transmition has ended.

Finally..! That took so long...

We must notify the Hidden Leaf Village at once.

(Ino) Sakura...

I wonder what's goin on... Where is she now?

You think she got Naruto to agree with our descision?

Kiba and Lee are still with her. I'm sure that everything's ok.

Yeah, but...

Look, Ino. Us sitting around worrying about it isn't going to do anyone any good.

Hm?

[hawk cry]

Did something happen?

(Shikaku) Hey, Shikamaru...

...can I talk to you?

Sure, dad.

(Announcer) Lord Kazekage has returned!

Tell me, did you get Tobimaru's message?

Yes ma'am!

You receive any word from the Feudal Lords?

Yes, sir. We just did.

We've been informed they all gave their approval.

Huh. That came much sooner than we all thought.

Given the situation...

...those Lords had no choice but to act quickly, even if normally they drag their heels.

It's gonna get hectic.

Call a council at once.

Send for all of the officials immediately.

(Mist Shinobi) Welcome home, Lady Mizukage. We just received word from the Feudal Lord.

Go on. Let's hear it then.

The Five Great Nations' Lords approved the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Is that so?

It's finally time.

We must hurry to prepare ourselves for the coming war as well.

It's a good thing we were at least able to secure Eight -Tails before it fell into the hands of our enemies.

And as a welcome bonus Kisame Hoshigaki of the Akatsuki fell in that fight.

We were able to weaken the enemy's might before the war even began, so that's a plus.

Lord Raikage sure delivered.

[thinking] Kisame Hoshigaki? Really...?

[thinking] The one who's been called the Tailless Tailed Beast?

What's the matter, Chojuro?

Oh, no! Uh, it's nothing!

Where's your energy!?

Are you hungry or something!?

You know... I'll treat you to a meal later.

Uhh... what?

How about some breaded fried pork chops? To bring us good luck in battle!

[thinking] "breaded fried..." Wedded bride...

Thanks but, I hate oily foods. Sorry!

How pitiful! Keep that attitude, and you'll fail just when it matters most!

[thinking] As a wedded bride... you'll fail....

At times like these, accept your elders' advice!

Huh?

[giggle] Shut up, or die.

[grunt]

(Kurotsuchi) Already!? That was fast!

It was, but -

- the Feudal Lords probably reached a quick decision 'cause Madara and the Tailed -Beasts were mentioned.

I understand the Tailed -Beast part, but isn't Madara something out of the history books?

He's gotta be really old by now.

I don't know, he didn't look that old to me.

Alright, who looks older? Him, or our Old Man?

Ya know, the ignorant sure do have it easy, I'll tell ya that much.

Well, I think it's just that the whole idea of going to war seems so unreal.

All I can say is, Heaven help us.

If all our Shinobi are young kids who know nothing of war whatsoever!

Of course, a certain someone got dressed down by one of those snot-nosed kids.

[grumble]

When did all of you forsake yourselves?

Hmf. Well I guess we'll see just what you young ones are made of.

The reports suggest there was quite an uproar at the conference.

The Sixth Hokage's attempt to twist events in his own favor was highly unusual...

The venue was kept top secret, and security was as tight as a drum.

And yet the site was breached so easily. Who would have thought?

Just what you'd expect of the Akatsuki.

They gained access to the Summit without difficulty, and threw us all into an uproar.

Tell us everything.

Right as the Summit began, they suddenly appeared out of nowhere, just when we all least expected it.

Well hello there!

One problem after another, now what?!

Is he Akatsuki?

Seems so!

Guess what! Sasuke Uchiha has snuck in here!

I wonder, where do you think he could be hiding right now!?

Any guesses!?

(Sasuke) I'm very irritated right now!

Attack, and I doubt I can hold back.

We could say the same to you!

[attack yell]

Good! Now... Gale Style! Laser Circus

Sasuke!

(Karin) [gasp]...What is this...?

Gara, I've got an ultimate defense even greater than yours...

It can't be! An ultimate defense greater than the Kazekage's?!

That's what Sasuke told us.

Must be an Ocular Jutsu of the Mangekyo Sharingan.

And then...

They told us to withdraw, and they headed for the Summit room.

He's here.

Above us!

[gasping in pain]

I'll admit to you that it does leave quite a pain in my heart to see such a handsome man melt away...

But you must die.

So you'r the brat that took down Deidara, huh!?

Well, I've got no grudge against you..

But many shinobi want you dead!

So, goodbye!

Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!

My name is Madara Uchiha.

Sasuke!

I am here to explain something to you all.

And once you understand it, I'll ask you a question.

To think that even together, four Kage weren't able to take down Sasuke Uchiha!

Such is the power of the Akatsuki...

But why did they attack the Five Kage Summit anyway?

Was it merely to put on a show of strength?

Judging from their individual actions...

...it is difficult to say whether Sasuke and Madara's objectives were the same.

However... it seems that Madara thought, if luck were on his side-

-he could take the five leaders hostage in order to advance his own plan.

What gall! Seizing the Five Kage!?

What is this plan of Madara's?

He said it was called "Project Tsuki no Me"

(Gaara) He already has possession o seven Tailed-Beasts, including my One-Tail.

(Gaara) Madara wants to collect the last two, and resurrect the Ten-Tails-

(Gaara) -The combination of every Tailed-Beast...

(Gaara) ...in order to make himself the Ten -Tails Jinchuriki.

(Gaara) Then using it's power, he would place the world under the infinite Tsukuyomi.

He'd rule over everyone everywhere, and control them completely.

A world free of conflict and strife, isn't that how he described it?

Absurd! Such a plan would mean the end of the world!

Exactly. That's the very reason why we must stop him.

That's the Allied Shinobi Force's goal.

(Official) In that case, I worry about the whereabouts of Danzo Shimura.

I hear he's been controlling the Hidden Leaf from behind the scenes for a while now.

I certainly wouldn't want to get stabbed in the back at a time when we're all trying so hard to build solidarity.

Yes, we're working on that. Every hidden village has men out there searching for him.

Some of the Mizukage's men came in contact with him, but... hm?

What is it? We're still in conference!

Come in.

Just now, Kakashi Hatake of The Leaf sent us a message.

He and two others ran into Sasuke and Madara Uchiha and there was a skirmish.

They confirmed the death of Danzo Shimura.

[gasp]

Danzo's really dead!?

What happened!?

Someone so skilled that he became the Hokage?

Madara and Sasuke?

(Anbu Messenger) Sir! It seems they used the Transportation Technique to disappear.

While the Akatsuki are certainly strong, their ability to wage war is unknown.

(Gaara) But the true strength of our Allied Shinobi Forces, is also unknown.

(Gaara) Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Lightning...

...if we unite the power of all our shinobi, I believe we can counter the Akatsuki effectively.

Above all, we must win this battle, or this world will end.

Begin stockpiling ninja tools and rations!

Halt all official missions in preparation for battle.

Prepare a list of all shinobi belonging to the Village.

Tell each platoon to start preparing their tactical plans, now!

No way! Are you serious!? Sasuke attacked the Five Kage Summit!?

I hear they're just about to make an official announcement.

There's still lots of confusion among the officials.

So it's really true then! Sasuke is with the Akatsuki who attacked the Hidden Leaf Village!

This mess is turning out to be a real drag.

Lady Mizukage's orders! Inventory all our ninja tools! Make a list of anything we're short on!

[grumble] I don't know about this Allied Forces thing.

There's no way I'm gonna join up with those guys from the Stone.

The Akatsuki's a despicable group that brought the nightmare of the Fourth Mizukage upon our nation.

And the Hidden Stone has used the Akatsuki again and again-- until now.

The higher-ups may order it, but there's no way Ganryu will accept it...

(Temari) You're sure being careful with them...

(Kankuro) They're the masterpieces of a legendary puppeteer!

(Kankuro) I'm not gonna allow myself to be bested by the generations of puppeteers who came before

(Kankuro) How about you?

I had to send off messages to every one of the ninja who are currently away on missions.

To think... he'd actually kill a Hokage...

You mean Sasuke Uchiha?

I knew he'd fallen, but I didn't think he'd fall this far...

However...

Naruto, you once told me that you would become Hokage one day...

...Well, I've become Kazekage.

And if you've truly resolved to become a Kage...

...then you're going to have to do what needs to be done, as Sasuke's friend.

[grunt]

Naruto didn't seem to be too convinced, did he?

It's because he never gives up.

Naruto was the one who changed Gaara, when even we couldn't get close to him.

However lost in the darkness someone is Naruto will hold out his hand and try to-

-save him... ...that is his way.

Gaara...

But it's Sasuke himself who's seeking the darkness this time. I don't--

It has to be Naruto's decision. What he must do as a friend.

I will give my friend's all that I have to keep them safe and protect the world.

[hawk cry]

Hey look. There's another hawk flying around. How many does that make?

Who cares? Come on Konohamaru, forget about that!

What I really wanna know is where Naruto has run off to,

We still have to finish the Leaf Hero Newspaper!

And I haven't snagged the critical interview with him!

Yeah. And when he and I had that sexy Jutsu contest, he told me that he'd be coming right back!

What?! Sexy Jutsu!? Don't be so lude! Yuck!

Hey! It's not lude! It's my secret lethal move, ya know!?

Hey Konohamaru! I just heard that Naruto is coming back home!

(Both) [gasp & happy laughter]

Sakura...

We're home!

I heard from my father about Sasuke.

Yeah.

We talked. And not only that but I fought with him, too.

[gasp] You fought against him? Really? Against Sasuke!?

I'll give you all the details. But first, will you do me a favor and get everyone together for me?

I have something that I wanna say to all of them.

Sure. Okay.

(Konahamaru) Naruto! We've all been waiting for you!

Hey you guys...

I just need to get an interview from you and then the Leaf Hero Newspaper will be finished!

Yeah, Naruto! It's time for your big interview!

Oh, right. I almost forgot!

But I have to make a report now, so we'll do it later.

(Moegi) What!? You always say that! It's always later and it never happens!

(Udon) Yeah, Naruto... You promised us!

Oh you always make us wait! You're so mean, Naruto!

So, when are you gonna do it then!?

(Moegi) Yeah we've been waiting a long time! We can't wait forever!

(Moegi & Udon) Hey! Don't just walk away! Talk to us!

Go on! Why don't you say something too, Konohamaru?

I think something happened.

What do you mean?

It seems like... there's something different about Naruto now.

There is? What are you talking about Konohamaru?

I don't see anything different he looks the same to me!

Yeah, I know, but...

(Udon) So when are we gonna do the interview Naruto!?

(Naruto) Man they're fast! What's going on?

(Sakura) It's Kakashi-Sensei and Guy-Sensei.

(Neji) Those two... Is it "that" again?

(Tenten) No doubt about it! They've rekindled their rivalry contest.

(Tenten) Guy-Sensei probably challenged him... Of all the times to do this!

(Neji) No, that's exactly why he's doing this now...

(Naruto) Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Kakashi Hatake the Hokage!"

(Rock Lee) What a splendid contest Guy-Sensei!