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(Sakura) Ohhh, So you're an artist, huh?

I would have thought that a place like this would have you drawing a landscape...

But, it's an abstract.

What are you gonna call it? You have a title?

Well...

Or are you still working on it?

Dunno! The truth is, I couldn't really title any of my drawings even if I wanted to.

[small gasp]

Nothing comes to mind. I've never felt anything.

[scoff] Whatever!

Huh?

That drawing isn't anything special...

Yes, You're right. Just like what's between your legs, right?

That's it! I've had it!

If you've got a problem with me, pal,

then drop that stupid fake smile of yours and tell me straight to my face!

Any time you wanna fight, I'm ready!

I have no problem with you.

I don't feel anything toward you. Good or bad.

(Thinking) Work on the central part of the city seems to be going smoothly.

[grunts & groans]

(Sai Thinking) There doesn't appear to be enough help along the perimeter of the Village.

(Boy) Alright! Let the treasure hunt begin!

(Kids) Yeah!!

Hello? If there are any lost dollies in here come on out ok?

I'll bring you back home and take good care of you!

(Sai) It's too dangerous to play here.

[frightened gasp]

The rubble could fall and cause a cave-in.

[small whimper]

(Thinking) Oh dear. I didn't mean to scare her.

What's going on?

He said we couldn't play here!

[grunting]

[sighs]

Wow! You're really good!

[gasps]

(Thinking) The children from earlier...

Are you a manga artist!?

Are you a painter!?

Or some kind of wandering traveller?

Uh, no. None of those.

Oh, then what are you doing drawing all the way out here?

I happen to have the day off today.

I was taking a walk to see how the reconstruction of the village is going.

Please, mister! Can you show us your other drawings!?

Well, they're not really for others to see.

[gasps]

(Thinking) Oh no! I shouldn't have said it like that!

[gasps]

[happy giggling]

[sigh of relief] I managed to keep them happy.

Come back here!

Yes! I got you!

Hold still, hold still... that's it... don't move!

[gasp]

Oh no! My pants ripped!

Seriously?

Didn't you go home with torn clothes yesterday too?

My dad says it's good when stuff like that happens cause it means we're staying active!

Maybe you should think of your mother once in a while! She's the one who has to mend all your ripped clothes!

Oh, here we go again.

Oh, shut up, Ugly!

Grrr...

[frightened gasp]

Just who do you think you're calling ugly!?

(Boy) My bad! Sorry!

[kids fighting] [chuckle]

Ahhhhhhh!

Ow...

(Sai) This is just like watching Naruto and Sakura fight.

(Boy) I said I was sorry!

Ow! Right on my head!

(Thinking) That's right. Sakura's hit me on the head like that before, too.

I'm sorry. I hope you can... forgive him.

Not to worry. He doesn't bother me in the least.

Good. That's a relief!

I don't care one bit if you forgive me.

You fooled me quite well.

That smile of looked so sincere.

(Thinking) Although that situation was much too intense just for a joke.

Ohh, are these drawings of your friends?

Huh? Well, no, I suppose they're more like my comrades.

But what's the difference between a comrade and a friend?

Uhhh... Hm...

That's a difficult question...

(Thinking) The bond that Naruto feels with Sasuke...

It very well may be that I've never experienced anything that strong before...

She's right... Just stay out of this...

Naruto, there's no need for you to be beaten.

Not on Sasuke's behalf...

Sasuke keeps causing you so much pain...

If I were you...

I just felt I should step in and do something as a member of team Kakashi.

But because I did, I think I made things more painful for Naruto and Sakura...

[sobbing]

It seems Naruto has shouldered the burden of his promise to you...

...and plans to for the rest of his life...

I don't know what you said to Naruto. Whatever it was...

...it's just like what was done to me.

(Sai) It's like a curse-mark.

[gasp]

It's obvious that Sasuke is making Naruto suffer...

(Sai) But I think you may be, too.

Sasuke just keeps running farther away from me...

But Naruto, you've always stuck by my side no matter what!

...and always cheered me up...

I guess I finally see you, Naruto...

The hero who defended the Village...

While Sasuke adds to his crimes, and just keeps breaking my heart...

He's always becoming more of a stranger...

But, Naruto, I'm able to be close to you like this.

And you give me comfort.

From the bottom of my heart, I care about you, and--

Quit it! Just stop, Sakura!

This joke of yours isn't funny at all!

Just stop. I hate people who lie to themselves, so just stop it!

(Thinking) Because of that, Sakura set out alone to settle things with Sasuke...

After I told Naruto about Sakura's true intentions, he went through such a shock that he lost consciousness.

If I had been a true friend, I would have found another way.

I don't believe I've ever been here before.

(Worker Boss) We need to find more workers tomorrow.

Wouldn't paper bombs clear the area faster?

You idiot! You'd just wreck everything again if you did it that way!

-Oh, yeah. Right. -Excuse us, fella.

(Thinking) So the damage extends this far?

Terrible... I hope they're okay.

(Old Man) Pardon me...

By chance, are you related to the family who lived here?

No, sorry. I'm not. I'm just passing through this place.

Oh, I'm sorry. I live next door.

and if you were family, I was going to say that the people who lived here are at the evacuation shelter.

And, they're all okay.

Well, I'm glad to hear that. Thank you.

Yes, although their home is completely ruined.

I've been told that someone's going to come tomorrow and demolish it.

Oh, I see.

Well, they say everything falls apart eventually...

(Old Man) This is so tragic.

(Thinking) Everyone is gone...

...but the loneliness remains...

Uh, you... home?

What are you doing?

You can tell just by looking that no one lives here...

No, but... who knows what lives here now...!? [creepy chuckle]

[creeped out shout]

Are you talking about ghosts? Don't be ridiculous.

Keep your opinions to yourself, Sai!

(Yamato) All right, enough. Get inside. We'll stay here tonight.

Ugh, he's such an idiot...

Sai...

Come on. I need to talk to you alone.

Sai. I want you to fight me.

What good would something like that do, Naruto?

Just fight me and you'll see.

I'm well aware of your strength without having to face you in battle.

You just try to dodge THIS!

Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Damn it.

Hm?

I see. He's trying to prevent me from using Super Beast Scroll.

Sorry, but I'm ending this right now.

[gasp]

He's persistent.

I have to stop this.

[Clone attack shouts]

(Yamato) Naruto! Sai!

Huh?

I turn around to find you both gone and this is what you're doing?

Really now, how many times do I have to repeat myself?

You started this, didn't you, Naruto?

Sai, don't be so quick to accept his challenges.

Alright, anyway...

...I'd say this match belongs to Naruto!

[attack shout]

[heavy panting]

[panting]

[panting]

[laugh] I misjudged you. I never thought you would transform into Captain Yamato.

It's funny, I didn't expect you to be as sly as that.

You really had me fooled, there.

All this time, I believed that you were only capable of straightforward, direct combat. I guess I was wrong.

However, don't think for a minute that this victory means you're stronger than I am.

If you do, then you're just being smug.

It isn't like that at all.

Listen, just don't forget what captain Yamato told us, that we're a team.

When one of us makes a move, the other is there to back him up!

We operate by using the buddy system.

And right now, while we're going to get Sasuke back...

If we run into an enemy that gets in our way, we need to know each other's strengths and weaknesses,

so we can fight more effectively.

And, Sai, you're more levelheaded than me.

So you might figure out a way to make better use of my strengths than even I can.

(Naruto) That's what was on my mind when I brought you out here.

Hm.

And if Sasuke returns, I'll be able to leave Team Kakashi. Was that also on your mind?

That's right. I can't wait for that.

(Thinking) Naruto was confident that he'd be able to bring Sasuke back.

And after working together with him, I started to feel the depth of his conviction as well.

But... as for Sasuke...

So I presume you're Sasuke Uchiha.

My name is Sai, it's a pleasure--

Get lost.

(Kabuto) Sasuke!

Such cold, frightening eyes...

but deep within that bitter frost was a smoldering fire... waiting to burst forth.

Naruto must have seen those eyes, too.

All of the time you spend chasing after me would have been better spent in training...

...wouldn't you agree, Naruto?

But this time, my whim is telling me...

...to finish what I started!

(Thinking) When I saw those eyes, I knew that no words could reach Sasuke...

But Naruto's feelings didn't change at all!

He still held true to his old friend.

It's funny, there was a time when I really hated Sasuke's guts,

but, I gotta admit! It was always a lot of fun being around the guy!

After all, Sasuke's the one who accepted me more than anybody else...

Sasuke is my best friend...

It took a while, but now we have a special bond.

Maybe, but, you must fight Orochimaru.

If he tears off my arms, I'll kick him dead!

If he tears off my arms, I'll bite him dead!

If he tears off my head, I'll stare him dead!

If he gouges out my eyes, I'll curse him dead!

Even if I'm chopped to pieces, I'll beat Orochimaru and I will take my friend Sasuke back!

(Sai Thinking) Before then, I lived in a world of lies and betrayal...

Naruto made me remember how important it is to have faith in people.

I wanted to see how strong that bond was...

...So I withdrew from my mission, and decided to bring Sasuke back.

And here I am today, still a member of team Kakashi.

I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell the Hokage about Naruto's plans.

Huh?

Say nothing's going on.

I see.

So it appears that you still can't bring yourself to trust me.

Well, you are Danzo's subordinate assigned to spy on Naruto.

But you're also a member of team 7, my Team Kakashi.

So I do believe in you.

What is this that I'm feeling?

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura...

I don't know what the future holds, but I have a feeling that those 3 share a bond so strong that no one can break it.

And someday, I'll share it, too...

It's strange, you really are quite like him.

Huh?

My older brother. He was loud-mouthed and impatient just like you.

He also lacked any ba--

Well, never mind that.

(Sai) But most of all, just like you, he put all he had into everything he did.

And watching you helps me to remember him.

[gasp]

Oh, I see.

I remember... I remember it now..!

This is what I wanted to show him!

The picture of our dreams!

(Kosuke) Well well, as usual, you're team work was perfect.

(Ino) Wait, aren't you--

(Shikamaru) It's Kosuke, right?

(Choji) So who is this guy?

(Shikamaru) He's been a Genin for 50 years! He's also known as the Eternal Genin.

(Shikamaru) We've actually met him before!

(Choji) Oh, yeah!

(Kosuke) And I was much obliged to you back then!

(Shikamaru) Next Time on Naruto Shippuden: The Legendary Ino-Shika-Cho Trio!

(Shikamaru) Can I ask you something?