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You're saying the Fourth Great Ninja War is about to start?

Even though we're talking about Madara Uchiha.

Can he really take on the Five Great Nations?

You need to wake up and face the facts! Madara Uchiha leads the Akatsuki!

Just one of them was able to destroy the Leaf Village!

Have you already forgotten that?!

I agree with Lady Tsunade. The Akatsuki already have the other Tailed Beasts, from

One-Tail to Seven-Tails.

If they intend to use them as military weapons, we must consider their strength to be far

greater than even Nagato's.

And if that's the case, the Five Great Nations-- no! The entire world is in danger of destruction!

We cannot delay action!

Very well... But where should we strike? Do you know where Madara is?

We do have a general idea of the location.

The Mitarashi Unit recently reported in, and they've confirmed spotting someone who fits.

the description of Madara Uchiha.

What? They have...?!

Right now they're working to gather more conclusive intel.

Nah, it doesn't rhyme. What a crime. There must be some phrase that'll earn some praise.

Without knowing the enemy's precise location...

The success of a surprise attack is doubtful, so first we must organize scouting parties.

Know you... to maximize their efforts, we'll need--

"Know you..." Eh. No originality.

But switch around the words... you get "you know."

Then all you got to do is add a little nuance... and make it... "You know it!"

You know it, you know it, now come on and show it.

Now I have a pretty clear picture of the Hidden Cloud's military strength...

Luckily, the Eight Tails is a fool.

Nah, this phrase just seems... to rub me the wrong way. Ya know?

No, it's not working.

Right now, we have very little intel on the enemy. So we must rely on the other four villages.

Are you serious? We're just supposed to sit here, empty-handed and depend on them?

I mean, are they even gonna share their data with us?

If they won't divulge it to us, then the Allied Shinobi Force is absolutely meaningless.

We're just gonna have to trust them.

We don't have any more time to waste now.

Because out there, right at this very moment...

Madara Uchiha is preparing for battle.

All right!

I'll have the Allied Shinobi Force meet here in three days! Send a summons to each village!

Very soon, I'll announce to the entire village the coming Fourth Great Ninja War.

The Fourth Great Ninja War?

You haven't heard this yet, Sakura... But Madara Uchiha has declared war.

This time, the Five Great Nations aren't battling each other but have joined forces for a

conflict unlike any seen before.

Then who-?

We face the Akatsuki.

The Akatsuki! We're really going to battle Sasuke.

When the fighting breaks out, many will wrestle with doubt and with fear.

It will be your job to keep a close watch on their mental state.

Circulate among the teams and report anything unusual. Do not hide anything, understood?

Yes, m'lady.

And one other thing: make sure you keep an eye on Naruto.

I cannot have him acting recklessly. In this war, Naruto is the Akatsuki's goal.

Hmm? Yes, Shizune?

Lady Tsunade, Naruto suddenly disappeared from Ichiraku Ramen just now.

What?!

Wait. You don't think the enemy could've--

It's impossible for Naruto to be kidnapped from this village! I want him found right now!

"The Five Kage's Decision"

See ya, Giant Gramps Sage!

All right, off you go!

[gasping]

Huh?! Oh, I'm back home.

Where'd you go?! First you disappear and then you just reappear again!

[chuckling] Stuff to do...

Wow! Naruto!

Huh?

Man, they said you were gone and everyone nearly went out of their minds!

They did? Seriously?

Yeah! Wow, I never thought I'd run into you, here!

Oh, that's right! Can I get your autograph?

And could you make it out to my kid, please? He's a real big fan!

Autograph...?

You're the hero of the Hidden Leaf! Naruto, the kid who makes miracles!

Can I please have your autograph, too?

What? Can't you do it?

No, it's not that; I'm just not used to this celebrity thing...

I've never given an autograph before.

Everyone's making a fuss over him lately as the miracle kid. What an about-face from not long

ago. Can't blame him for feeling the way he does.

Listen, guys, just let him eat his ramen before he signs anything, okay?

Oh! Sure!

Bring it on!

I finally get to eat real food!

Naruto!

Hey, Sakura, what's up?

[panting] We've been looking everywhere for you!

Oh, well, I got summoned suddenly and I-

Look, just come with me! Lady Tsunade and everyone else are worried sick about you!

Aw, come on, Sakura! Let me eat my ramen!

That can wait!

You saw the Great Lord Elder?

Yeah, he used a Reverse Summoning Jutsu.

And we went through all that trouble...

Lord Fukasaku could have at least let me know beforehand.

Yes, but still... it's a relief you're okay, Naruto.

Hey, I'm more than okay! I'm doing great!

I'm glad. But why did the Great Lord Elder summon you?

Giant Gramps Sage had something he wanted to tell me, a prophecy he had.

Like the one that he foretold to Jiraiya?

So what did the Great Lord Elder have to say to you?

Uhh-- Well, I--

What is it?

Well, I'm gonna go to some cool resort and meet an octopus there!

Huh!? You're gonna what?!

Uh...

And what's that supposed to mean, exactly...?

Well, uh this octopus is supposed to cooperate with me somehow...

Giant Gramps Sage didn't know all the details either. And...

He said that I'm gonna end up fighting Sasuke.

Fight Sasuke?

But I'm ready now. I've already prepared for it.

But, Naruto...

It's all right. Don't worry.

Let me handle Sasuke. This is my task.

It sure is quiet.

Yeah, I'll say.

So peaceful.

What? No, it's not! Not at all!

Uh?

Sure, the Village is being rebuilt after Pain's attack,

and Lady Tsunade's come out of her coma...

But as for Sasuke,... there's only talk that Naruto is gonna do something.

And there's gonna be a full-out war, isn't there?

What?! How'd you know that?!

I'm not stupid, you know. I can tell by watching the jonin prepare.

Hm.

I guess so.

[grunting]

It's true. War is right at our doorstep.

[sighing] I kinda figured.

Yeah. This fight is something-

I mean, this is something unlike any other shinobi has ever experienced before.

Just imagine, to crush the Akatsuki, the Five Great Nations are joining forces for the first time.

It's the start of the Fourth Great Ninja War.

The Fourth Great Ninja War...

Man, aren't you scared, Shikamaru?

Yeah. You'd better believe I am.

Huh?

But this time, it doesn't matter how scared we are or how hard it'll be.

Our enemy, the Akatsuki, is made up of members so skilled that it took just one of them to destroy

the Hidden Leaf Village.

And the abilities of their leader, Madara, are completely shrouded in mystery.

And even worse than that, he has Seven Tailed Beasts.

If he unleashes all of them at once, who knows if even the Five Great Nations together can win.

Now, the entire ninja world is at stake.

So each and every shinobi will have to do their absolute best or we'll have no chance to win.

Choji, I'm counting on your strength, big time!

Uhhh...

Shikamaru, I hope I can do my best.

Man... it's hard to take this all in...

[gagging]

Are you okay...? You wanted to know what to expect from war.

Yes. I'm fine.

But nothing can prepare you for the real battlefield.

The wounded's cries, the smell of blood.

It's almost impossible not to be affected by it all.

But regardless, a Medical Ninja must maintain their composure, no matter what happens.

Everyone fights hard, counting on us to be there to save their lives if need be.

Yes, I know...

That's why I wanted to--

To know, I guess.

Heh! All right. I guess that I'm done nagging you for now, Sasuke!

Damn it, this is ridiculous! I'm not any good with words; I shouldn't try to lecture you.

[chuckling]

Well, I guess if the worst does happen and both of us end up dying...

You won't be an Uchiha and I won't be the Nine-Tail's Jinchuriki anymore.

We'll be free of our burdens.

And we'll understand each other in the afterlife!

Naruto. You--

If both Naruto and Sasuke get seriously wounded...

Who will I save first...?

Found ya!

Tadah!

Keep it quiet, now.

Master, what's the meaning of this?

Don't scare us like that.

[coughing]

I'm Killer Bee quiet!

Nice cadence...!

Well?

What is it?

Hm?

What?! These are for us?!

We're supposed to sell these tickets?!

My brother interfered during that last concert of mine.

This time, I'm gonna make sure that I nail it, baby!

They're tickets for a concert?

Uggggh, who's gonna wanna buy these?!

[beat-boxing]

You saying you got a thing against hearing me sing?

You fools! You big idiots!

No, it's not that!

Okay, Master, relax! We'll sell 'em, even if it kills us!

Yeeeaaaahhh! I'm countin' on you.

You all came quickly.

The situation calls for swift action.

Listen, Princess Tsunade. Are you sure you're up to this?

You know, you should've handed the reins over to someone a little younger.

You're getting way too old for this.

You should really speak for yourself, you old fence sitting geezer.

Setting aside the Danzo mess, I'm so relieved to see that you're back as Hokage, Lady Tsunade.

Let us be done with the greetings and just proceed right to our main business.

First on the agenda are the Eight- and Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

And then we'll move onto information on the enemy's stronghold and battle strength.

Some of my shinobi found a location that may be the enemy's base. But it could also be a trap.

I think it's best to gather more intel first.

And we've also organized multiple scouting parties which are collecting data as we speak.

We must pool and share the intel from each village with each other.

Well, what about forming a separate unit within the Allied Force that only handles intel?

Now that's a good idea! Share and share alike, that's what I say!

Yes, of course!

If our nations become driven by greed and self- interest, the Akatsuki will pull the rug from under us

before we even start!

So... where will we hide away the two crucial Jinchuriki?

Hide them away?!

What's the problem?

Naruto and Bee can lend battle strength! Why hide them away?

At first I thought so as well, but our enemy's goal in this war is to possess those two.

Considering what could happen, we can't let them participate.

That's what we all decided at the last meeting.

Of course, you were still unconscious, Princess.

Our enemy is Madara!

Hold back strength and we'll lose our chance to win and we won't get another!

We must hit them hard-

The Five Great Nation's aim in this war is to protect those two.

Your sole dissent as Hokage is not enough. Majority shall rule.

Listen, you stripling! Naruto is--

I know him quite well.

Ya sure had us worried there..!

He takes too many risks, especially when it comes to his friends. That is why.

Before we discuss military strength, the five Kage must reach a consensus.

Or no victory will be possible!

I must agree with the others, Lady Tsunade.

All right! Fine!

The Slug Princess is back to her impudent self. That retort is proof she's well!

Let's decide where to hide Eight- and Nine-Tails.

Any objections, Lady Hokage?

None at all. Just hurry it up so we can move on.

I've got just the place in mind.

It lies inside the Hidden Cloud, which so far, hasn't produced any Akatsuki members.

I set it aside in case.

And why do you need to speak privately?

Because I need a favor.

Heh. A favor?

I understand that your younger brother Bee has the Eight Tails under control.

My hope... is that Bee can train Naruto....

And teach him to control Nine-Tails.

Hm. Wouldn't that be convenient...

If that brat named Naruto gains complete control over the Nine-Tailed fox--

He'll be the ultimate weapon for the Hidden Leaf.

Do you actually believe that I would ever agree to that?

I understand your concerns.

But this isn't the time for us to be arguing about our own interests!

Hmph.

We're facing Madara Uchiha!

Eventually, we're going to be forced to use Bee and Naruto's powers!

But if we wait, it'll be too late!

You shouldn't shout. Is that any way to ask someone for a favor?

[sighing] I'm sorry.

Well, I have to admit, you do make a good point.

I know, because I considered it a long time ago.

You did? What are you saying?!

Where I'm sending those two isn't just some secret place where they can both hide.

I said I set it aside, didn't I?

A long time ago, when we were younger...

Bee and I trained on that island.

An S-rank mission?!

No way! You're giving me a big assignment like that?

That's right. It's a mission that only you can undertake.

You and Yamato will go to a site in the Hidden Cloud.

Mm?

So is that the resort?

The Great Lord Elder's prophecy was correct. It seems that is the place he foresaw.

So then, you're saying I am gonna meet the octopus on this island?!

I gotta say, I kinda feel bad! Everyone's so busy and I get to go to a swanky resort and---

Quiet, you fool!

You're going on a mission!

Yeah, I know, granny! I was just jokin' around.

But if I'm going to the place from the prophecy,

Is the other one true, too? Was the Great Lord Elder right about me having to fight Sasuke, as well?

I'm afraid I don't know, Naruto. However, I do know we stand on the brink of war!

Hence, this S-rank mission. Now, when you reach the location, you will follow Yamato's orders.

Okay! I understand!

You can count on me, granny. I'm on the job!

Dress casually for enka.

I'm looking pretty good, all right...

Where's Bee?!

What up, Bro?

You nearly gave me a heart attack!

You're going on a mission! You leave immediately!

What?!

Huh?!

Ah!

What the hell are you wearing?!

[struggling]

Let's go!

But my concert's in three days! Ow! Not so tight!

There's no way that we can sell these now...

Yeah, but if we don't sell them, he's gonna be all,

"Ya fools. Ya idiots. Ya worthless jerks." And then what'll happen?

We'll end up both tied to a chair...

And then we'll be forced... to listen to Master's singing... for forever.

Ahhhhhhh!

We'll get calluses on our ears!

We have no choice. We just have to sell all the tickets!

Yeah, but if we do sell all of them... then he's gonna be so grateful...

That he'll give us both first-row seats!

And we'll still have to listen to him sing forever and get calluses on our ears!

Ow!

So do we sell the tickets or not?!

How the hell should I know?!

The time has come! Just like Giant Gramps Sage prophesied.

I'm going to go look for an octopus and train to control the Nine-Tail's power.

And meet Sasuke once again.

Naruto, are you ready?

Yeah!

Now, young one, time to go!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: The Young Man and the Sea.

Set sail for the Land of Lightning!