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[sigh]

This is not what I wanted at all.

A war in my lifetime.

What if...

What if we suddenly come under a surprise attack... and I'm the sole survivor...

And what if I... I'm captured?! or worse... tortured!

[being whipped] Nnghh! Aagh!

Ngahh!

[Omoi] And then... after that...

What if the enemy messes around inside my head...

and then they make me fight against Karui and Lord Raikage?

[shaking thoughts out] Mmmh!

Omoi!

Huh?

Hey, Omoi! Are you listening?

Get your head in the game! We're heading down.

We're above enemy territory right now.

Hey, uh,

Can I ask you a question real quick?

What is it?

Well, Captain, you don't seem that much older than I am.

So this war. It's your first one, right?

Yeah.

Well aren't you nervous at all?

Listen up! This war's outcome

will hinge on the results of our unit's attacks.

As will the casualty count.

If you want to protect your family and friends,

Only think about succeeding!

So, in which direction should we evacuate, then?

You'll continue heading south through the Land of Steam into the Hidden Leaf.

The North will likely become a battlefield.

Someone! Attend me!

Yes, m'lord. I'm here.

This trip is taking quite a long time. How much longer?

Not too long, sir. Please, be patient.

Bleh!

[explosions]

They've been bombing this whole area indiscriminately.

We gotta put more distance between us.

Huh?

[explosion]

Huh?

We can't shake them!

I'll increase the power of the jutsu.

These insects are so annoying! Hmph!

They keep moving and hiding. It's quite bothersome.

The insects interfere with the ability I have to sense chakra.

This is the Beetle Jamming Jutsu.

These infiltration and recon unit guys are good.

However, they'd better not underestimate this artful duo!

Here's our answer to those insects.

[nervous fleeing]

They're swarming us!

Aaagh!

[explosions]

[panting]

[weary sigh]

Damn it, I got separated from Ranka.

Get to HQ. Go quickly.

I have to rendezvous with the main regiment.

All right, gather around.

We're already inside enemy territory.

We'll make our stronghold right here,

and we'll build a mini base camp.

We can head out from here to launch surprise attacks and set up delayed explosive traps.

Hmm.

Set up a ten-meter radius with exit points at two and six o'clock.

Omoi!

Hm?

Go set Paper Bomb traps at all the other clock hand points.

Okay.

Sai! You're going to remain on aerial surveillance!

Yes, sir.

Ittan, use Earth Style to make a trench!

Yeah. You got it.

Tango, set up a Chakra Communication antenna.

Roger.

Zaji and Hoheto! You're on sensory and watch duty.

Right. Mm.

And Kiri and I will review our plan of action.

Understood.

Relax! I'm a sensory-type ninja, so you're all in good hands!

Hm.

This is war. Don't ever let your guard down, Zaji!

It could cost you your life. You must remain cautious.

Yeah, I know, I know!

I may not look it, but I was picked for this unit 'cause of my elite skills.

So, is there anything else I should be aware of for now?

Kabuto uses Orochimaru's ninjutsu known as the Reanimation Jutsu.

According to our intel, corpses are brought back to life,

their souls held in bondage.

And they can't be killed, no matter what you hit them with.

The only way to stop them is to seal away their souls or immobilize them.

Also, even if you kill the caster, the jutsu will not come undone.

[spit]

All units have been ordered to make finding and capturing Kabuto top priority.

He'll be placed under genjutsu and forced to undo this bothersome jutsu.

Or so I've been told.

First Company! Come on! You're with me!

Ah! This is... a jamming jutsu!

What is it?

I can't tell for sure 'cause of the jamming jutsu, but,

Something's coming!

Is it the enemy?!

Ah...

Hm!

Augh!

Wait, that's Muta! It's him; I can tell by the chakra!

He's from the Aburame Clan, part of the advance scouting party!

Hey! Wait!

It's booby trapped out there! I'll get him!

Damn it!

Muta! Are you all right?

Hoheto.

Yeah, I know.

Byakugan!

No...

Get away from me...

Huh?

The insect bag that he has on his back doesn't contain any Aburame Clan insects inside it!

Oh no!

Zaji, get back here!

Be careful!

Hm?

Well, it looks like they've already figured out your little trick.

Huh?

Ngh!

Huagh! Muta, what--?!

I'm so sorry! Everyone, run!

Just save yourselves! No one can help me now!

Those moves. It can't be!

This is why I told you to be cautious!

Yahhh!

He's using Zaji as a shield!

So, what do we do?!

Go.

I'm on it.

There's a large white mass of chakra inside the insect bag on Muta's back!

Something's going on!

There's no mistaking it. It's Deidara's detonation clay!

Ittan! Do it!

Earth Style: Mobile Core!

Haah!

Ha ha ha! Now that is art!

Did they all blow up? Hmph.

Check for them.

Still there.

Tch.

Ahhg!

[Kankuro] We couldn't save the Aburame guy. Damn it.

Kiri, get to work on healing Zaji.

Right.

No time to even mourn our comrade's death. So that's war, huh?

Aaagh!

Just hold still!

The enemy's coming in! Stay alert!

Damn! No time to contemplate that, either.

For the time being.

Cloud Style! Crescent Moon Slice!

Huh?

Wait. Those two are...

Tokuma! And Ranka!

More comrades?! Are they being manipulated?!

Ah! More! Above!

Nice, Sai!

We'll keep your friends alive for a while yet.

You monsters.

So, what now? Hm?

[straining]

You're playing dirty, Akatsuki.

This is just unforgiveable!

Sasori. I know you're out there. Now show yourself.

Hah! You're quite the puppet master, aren't ya? Hmph!

You're a Commando Unit too, right?

It's a little strange for Commando Units to engage each other like this.

Hmph! If we win here, our surprise attacks will be more effective.

Our side initiated this entire conflict. A victory here could decide the course of this war. Hmph.

Well, then. We will not lose.

You think so? It's impossible for you to win.

You want to know why?

Because we are immortal! Hmph!

[gasp]

What is it?

Impossible!

Run away, little brother. We're indestructible.

There's no way you can win!

Shin. Brother...

Hm? Your brother?!

Ah ha ha ha! What a touching reunion! Hmph!

I get it. They're intentionally pitting us against people that we know and care about!

That means there's no time to hesitate.

If these guys're gonna try to hurt our comrades,

Then, no mercy!

This is war, you fool! There's no room for niceties. Hmph!

Hoheto, Tango, go! Ittan, you're next!

Deidara. You will pay.

Brother! Snap out of it!

You've got nice moves.

But even if you make contact, nothing will happen.

I must hand it to you Sasori, my good man.

I don't even need to counter this, hmm!

Cloud Style!

Whaa!?

Back Slice!

Ahh!

Well done, Omoi!

Eggh!

I'm unharmed! It's a trick move.

He appears to slice in front, but he actually slashes back. So stupid!

He severed all my chakra threads.

That's some swordsmanship!

Now!

Uh?

[pulling] Hrrh!

Dah!

Ittan, raise us!

Earth Style! Mobile Core!

What's this?!

Augh!

Eggh!

This unit came together at the last minute, I'd say we're doing pretty well!

Why you--!

Hm, this is the first time that I've seen you in that form.

[chuckle]

That was quite clever, attaching your threads to mine and reeling me in.

Seems your thread-handling skills have improved since we last met, Kankuro!

While I do appreciate receiving praise from a Red Secret Technique Master,

My Secret Black Technique's now superior.

Never did I imagine that you would still be alive.

So, then, there was an antidote to the poison that I used.

Hm. It appears that Fate has decided you and I would fight again.

Hold it right there!

Not for a moment have I ever forgotten about that day.

You have talent.

You might even win, against a different opponent.

Those puppets of yours, with all their hidden poisoned mechanisms,

They're not hidden from me.

No one's ever been able to read my hidden weapon attacks like this!

You must be wondering how I can anticipate every attack your puppets make.

Crow. Black Ant. Salamander.

The answer is quite simple, really.

I'm the one who created them!

[Kankuro] So then, you must be...

the legendary master craftsman of the puppet corps,

the great Sasori of the Red Sand.

The poison is circulating, eh? It's over!

Since you want to live so badly, I won't finish you.

I'll just let the poison take its course.

But it will be over in less than three days.

After the last time,

I owe you, Sasori.

[Shin] Please. Just run away, Sai.

I don't want to fight you.

[Sai] Shin. My brother.

[Shin] I really don't want to have to hurt you, Sai... I...

[Sai] This jutsu... that toys with people's lives and feelings... I'll... I'll...!

[Naruto] Next time on Naruto Shippuden: Sai and Shin.

[Sai] I'll never forgive you!