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[yawning]

Boy, it sure gets boring when everything goes right on a trip.

Captain Yamato! You have anything for me to do?

You, Aoba?

[sighing]

I wonder how everyone's doing back at the Hidden Leaf... Maybe one of them'll come by again.

[grunting]

[grunting]

[heavy breathing]

Good morning. You're up early.

Good morning, Tenten!

With this war on the way, we have to make sure to hone our skills.

You're right...

Huh!

Huh!

They say that this war is going center on Naruto, but it's kind of hard to imagine why that is...

I wonder how he's doing on his mission.

Probably eating some local ramen special! He didn't seem too worried.

Uh!

Lady Hinata! We'd best be going soon!

For what?

We have a big clan meeting today. So, bye...

We, the Hyuga Clan, will play an important role here in Hidden Leaf Village.

Expect to be given Sensory-type duties once the impending Fourth Great Ninja War begins.

Assignments will vary, but in a crisis, we'll need one person to unify and lead the whole clan.

I can't. I've been assigned to the rear guard. And Hanabi's still too young for real combat.

Neji, I want you to command our clan on the front lines.

(shocked, scandalized, tittering about how irregular this choice is reax)

Neji? From the Side Branch?

But what of Lady Hinata from the Main Branch?

The entire clan is well aware of Neji's abilities. Go, Neji. Do well.

"The Girls Get Together"

Please! Reconsider!

Lord Hiashi, you're aware how hard Lady Hinata has trained these past few years.

She proved her bravery when she stood up to Pain all by herself.

A favor to ask? What is it, Hinata?

Neji...

Please, could you use your help to train in the Gentle Fist.

Lady Hinata, you're the Main Branch's-

Hanabi is the Main Branch's heir.

Did you know, Neji? Naruto left to train with Master Jiraiya.

While he's gone...

I want to train as much as I can, too!

I don't know if my instruction will be too strict or not, but okay.

Oh, thank you!

[yelling]

[grunting]

Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists!

[grunting]

Quite excellent, Lady Hinata.

[panting]

Heh!

There's no doubt she has the potential to develop further.

Then--

This isn't just about being a Hyuga. She does not have the disposition to lead shinobi.

What do you mean by that?

Lady Hinata is simply far too kind.

Since I can't serve as captain anymore for obvious reasons... Team Eight has been disbanded.

You're all scattered on separate missions.

I really feel quite bad about that. You forgive me?

Of course.

Thank you.

It's so much easier to talk woman-to-woman. It wouldn't be as smooth with Kiba and Shino.

It is, really?

Yes, of course!

Huh? Oh, it's Hinata.

Hello, Shikamaru!

Sensei.

You seem so busy.

I was just on a mission, but I don't have it as rough as Lady Tsunade or my dad.

So you were out of the village, then?

Tenten and I went to deliver supplies to Naruto and the others out on the ship.

Really? To Naruto?

That's right; and he's doing just fine, don't worry.

Oh, that's why this morning, Tenten was--

I guess Sakura, Ino and Choji ran into him by chance on a mission, too.

Oh, that's right; I almost forgot: Lady Tsunade was looking for you.

Is it for a mission?

Who knows?

I'll stop by again, Kurenai Sensei.

She's always been like that when it comes to Naruto.

So? Did you decide on a name yet?

Huh?

For the baby.

I've been giving that a lot of thought.

Lady Tsunade!

Oooinnnk.

What were they thinking? How could it end up like this?

Where's Lady Tsunade?

Oh, hi. She stepped out. Let me see, where is she supposed to be right now...

Um... Ah! She's scheduled to be with the Cipher Corps. But I doubt that things are on schedule.

I'll go there. Thanks.

Okay. Fine.

Frankly, Lady Tsunade left already.

Oh, I see; too bad...

The Cipher Corps has been very busy working on a secret code that's going to be used by the Allied

Shinobi Force.

We got chewed out because we're running behind schedule. [giggling]

She said she's going to check on the food supply situation next.

Thanks, I'll go see.

Good luck.

No, Lady Tsunade's already come and gone.

Hey! What's up, Hinata? You here to help us out or what?

Oh, uh, no, I'm sorry, I'm not.

I wish they'd send more help. We can barely keep with all these food deliveries!

We need 'em! We don't know how long the war will last!

Yeah. Whatever.

Ya know, Lady Tsunade did mention that she was going to check on Ninja Tools.

Well, she was here, but she left.

Um, Tenten...

Did you see Naruto while out on your mission?

Yeah, when I delivered supplies to his ship.

Are there any other missions like that, do you know?

Don't look at me; I wouldn't know that!

Ask Lady Tsunade. She said she was going to the Medical Corps.

Thanks, I'll try there.

[chuckling]

No, Lady Tsunade couldn't make it.

Huh?!

I was just told to submit a report to her.

But everyone's been helping out.

I have at least some knowledge about medicines.

And they put me in charge of the food pills, isn't that great?

Oh, there you are!

Hmm?

Hey!

Tenten...

What can I do for you?

What do you say we get together tonight and do it up a little?

We can all go to Barbe-Q!

Barbe-Q?! You can count me in!

Sounds great.

Sorry, boys, but you men aren't invited.

Huh?

Aw. But why not?

Because I think it's time that all of us had a girls-only get-together. Right?

It is...?!

We're gonna have a girls' night out!

For combat units one through five...

...we will assign personnel according to their skills.

The Commando Unit and Support units are going to handle surprise attacks.

Those units will be reinforced with shinobi from the Hidden Leaf and the other villages.

You must slow down! We can't keep up! You must be more respect for the elderly.

It's your age that I'm counting on!

Oh...?

You've managed to live through two of the Great Ninja Wars so far.

I want you to pass on the wisdom of your experience.

Sometimes I feel that perhaps I shouldn't have lived so long.

You two are lucky.

I've quit drinking and gambling and still can't handle all this planning!

And I've come to believe that it's because I no longer have any peers to lean on.

There's no doubt that times were hard for your generation...

Your class in particular lost so many.

These days, I even wish for Orochimaru to be here.

If he were here,... I seriously doubt he'd side with the Hidden Leaf.

Forgive me. I was just venting.

That's fine... that's what I'm here for.

Excuse me! Pardon my intrusion!

What is it?

The Feudal Lord would like to speak with you now, if it's not inconvenient.

Which it looks like it is.

This is why I can't get any work done.

Pardon me, Lady Tsunade...

Oh. Yes, Hinata?

Do you have a mission for me?

No.

But I did receive Hiashi's report that Neji will be leading the Hyuga on the front lines.

That's right.

Hinata. You must not take this as a rejection of your skills.

Uh--

Just keep doing what you must do for now.

It will suffice.

Lady Tsunade, we must hurry.

I know.

But... my Father--

--doesn't believe that I'm strong enough.

So Barbe-Q reopened?

I made us a reservation!

Ooh! Beef tongue with salt!

The new menu has a special Ladies Combo! It's such a good deal!

And I just can't resist a good deal!

Frankly, my favorite here is the offal!

Mm--

Did you ladies decide on drinks?

Great! Excuse me! We're ready to order!

Thanks for coming!

I figured if the girls were having a get-together, the boys should have one of their own, too.

So let's eat and drink until our bellies are full!

So, what did the Feudal Lord want to discuss?

That was no "discussion!"

He only cared about what might happen to him! What if this? What if that? Over and over!

I'm done for today!

What?!

Shizune! I'm going drinking!

But you swore off alcohol!

I'm drinking tonight!

Okay! Oh, no.

Here's to us!

Cheers!

So, why are we all getting together?

Well, everybody's just been so busy with getting ready for the war...

We need some stress relief, right?

Yeah, all of us need to unwind!

There aren't any ordinary missions anymore. Everything's focused on getting ready for the war.

Frankly, I appreciate being invited tonight, but how does everybody here know each other?

That's funny. Why do we always end up hanging out with each other, anyway?

Maybe it's because we all took the Chunin Exams together or something...

[gasping]

Oh, right; I bet that's it.

We're basically classmates. And we sure did go on a lot of missions together!

Boy, the Chunin Exam...

You were such a nuisance back then!

You're sure one to talk!

Hmmph.

[laughing]

To be honest, I still don't get this Allied Shinobi Force thing.

It's like putting all kinds of meat on one plate...

Nothing wrong with a little variety!

But we're not talking about food here, Choji!

The Hidden Leaf Village just doesn't really have any close ties

with other villages aside from the Hidden Sand Village.

I've heard there have been issues with the Hidden Cloud.

I'm sure it's not just us. With the villages' histories,

there's bound to be issues between and inside all of them.

I agree, every village has one kind of grudge or another against all the other villages.

And yet the Five Kage all agreed to this alliance.

That means the Akatsuki is quite formidable.

Well, when war breaks out, we'll all just have to fight our hardest...

Without really knowing who's fighting on either side of us.

You've never been afraid of strangers, Kiba.

Hey, shut up! It's just a big pain to remember their scents.

When all of us are together like this, it brings back memories of that mission...

But then, the Chunin Exam was cancelled, When it was only half way done.

You mean when the Leaf Village was attacked?

So much has happened, but we haven't lost anyone, and we still get together like this.

It must mean our generation is exceptional!

Yeah, you're right. The only one who's really gone is Sasuke!

Oh, boy. Guess I shouldn't have said that...

Hey, Sakura, come on back; it's okay!

Are you talking about that time we went to get Sasuke back?

But we failed.

The reason is because you didn't take me along.

You're seriously still upset about that?!

Well, it certainly was a tough battle, and yet all of us made it through okay somehow.

Yes. And it turned out to be a good experience.

Uhhhh...

Now both of them are depressed.

Huh?

That isn't true! I'm not depressed!

[gasping]

I'm glad...

Huh?

...that I took the Chunin Exam.

You lost to Neji, but you gave it your all! That's what matters.

Mm-hm. It's because he cheered me on back then.

Because Naruto supported me, I was able to do my best.

Naruto. He was unpredictable even way back then,

but who ever would've imagined that he'd become the village hero one day?

Yeah!

And this time it's now our turn to protect Naruto.

Uh!

Our turn... to protect Naruto.

That kid can still be a real grade-A idiot, though.

I know!

Oh, I think these are good to go!

Yeah, let's eat!

So! Finally found your appetite!

Yes, I need to become stronger.

The marinated pork jowls you ordered are ready now!

Yummy! Gimme!

You'll turn into a pig!

What are you talking about? They're full of collagen! It's good for you!

It kind of feels like someone's missing without Naruto...

That is true. Naruto would make our group feel more complete.

Man, I wonder what he's doing out there...

I'll bet that he's not having barbecued meat!

No, not while he's at sea.

Fish again, huh? Why's it always gotta be fish...?

[sighing]

Some barbecued meat would be nice once in a while, you know!

C'mon! I've got to have meat when I'm drinking! Meat! Meat! Get me some meat!

... slow down!

Let go of me! And go find me some food already!

[laughing]

Oh! What's all this? A girls' night out?

Lady Tsunade!

Uhh--

Uh, yeah! This is a girls-only get-together!

Girls' get-together?

Move over, move over!

But Lady Tsunade, you're not really a girl anymo-

Is it my chest? They're too big now, aren't they?

First, bring me a drink!

Oh, you're way past your first drink, milady.

So, what are you up to? Are all of you talking about the boys that you like?

We were talking about the Chunin Exam.

We were just reminiscing.

With things the way they are now... we thought having some fun together would be a nice break.

I see.

Please, eat!

Sure.

Hinata. What I said before...

I'm fine...

I know what I must do now.

Thanks to all of you!

You know, you girls... are so lucky.

Mm.

All right!

Who wants to do a little gambling?!

Time for the Princess Game!

Lady Tsunade--

Who's gonna be the Princess?!

Did Tenten really invite Lady Tsunade to the girls' gathering?

I know, talk about daring...

Lady Fifth must be feeling pretty stressed out.

Boy, did I eat! It's been a while since I've had that much barbecue!

Okay, time for the after-party!

What'll we do?

I'm going home. Gotta get up early.

Me too.

Frankly, I have to go back to work.

Oh yeah, I wanted to finish up some stuff tonight, too.

Sorry, Lady Tsunade, but we're all gonna head home.

[exchanging goodbyes]

What a dedicated bunch, aren't they?

Agreed!

All right! Let's drink till dawn!

What?! No!

That's what I'd like to do, but let's get back to work!

Oh, right!

Neji...

I want to become much stronger than I am right now.

I think you're strong enough.

But... this next war is to protect Naruto... So...

I must become much, much stronger.

I have to be strong!

Don't you see?

It's because of Naruto that I've come as far as I have.

Lady Hinata,... I'm the same...

It's all thanks to him that I'm free.

Ah! Welcome back.

It's good to be home.

I'll be all right!

Huh--

Thank you, Ko.

You're from the Main Branch. You should be leading the clan on the front lines.

No. You're suited for the job, and there should be no Main or Side Branch now.

Unless all of us stand united, this war cannot be won.

Huh!

You're livelier than usual Bushier Brow Sensei!

Of course! Nothing's better than the feel of solid ground under your feet.

Well, it's only till the next harbor.

Oh, by the way, I overheard something back there at the harbor, there may be imposters here.

Imposters...? What imposters?!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: Naruto's Imposter.

What?! Who are you?