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"The Complete Ino-Shika-Cho Formation!"

[growling]

You're wrong. I'm not fat!

I'm just pleasantly plump!

[screaming]

[gasping]

Why?

It's no good. Choji's completely lost his will to fight.

[grunting]

But why, Choji?!

Uh!

Didn't work!

Choji! Get back!

Choji!

[gasping]

Uh!

Ino Mind Transferred into Choji. Quick thinking...

That was too close!

Thank you for that Shadow Possession!

Mm!

Ino.

When we were in Team 10, all of us completed a whole lot of missions together with Asuma Sensei.

I know what you're feeling now.

Believe me, Shikamaru and I don't want to fight him, either.

But because we know Asuma Sensei better than anyone else...

... we can stop him with the least risk to the Allied Forces!

Choji.

Choji,... you haven't forgotten why we wear these piercings, have you?!

Uh!

That means all the members of Squad Ten are now officially Chunin!

And it also means that I will no longer be in charge of you guys.

From here on out, you're leaders in your own right. Each of you will be given a new team to lead.

These earrings are my gift to you, to celebrate your success.

Whatever the future holds, never forget you were members of Squad Ten.

And these earrings...

... are also proof that each one of you guys has come of age in your respective clans.

Uh!

All of you already know the whole story behind the Practice of the Piercings, right?

All right, then,... Go and present your earrings to your clans.

And when you do...

You'll be recognized as full-fledged shinobi! Now, go on; get going!

Full-fledged shinobi.

But I... I just...

Ah!

[gasping]

Fire Style! Burning Ash!

Ino, Choji!

Choza!

[struggling]

Old Man!

[gasping]

Which reminds me... remember when we talked about the king?

Now I'm going to tell you who the king is...

Lean closer.

The children who carry the Leaf's future on their shoulders...

They're the ones who are the kings.

And there's... just one other thing to tell you...

Kurenai's pregnant with our child...

[gasping]

And so... I hereby entrust you... with my "King!"

Snap out of it, Choji! Stay focused!

We aren't some little brats who need to be protected anymore!

We're the protectors, now! Do you want Asuma to murder his own child?!

Your idea of kindness is wrong!

[panting]

Yeah, Shikamaru is right, Choji!

Just remember the piercings and what they stand for!

Quit whining and pouting, Choji!

Remember, you're the sixteenth head of the Akimichi Clan!

Akimichi Clan.

Um... let's see... the symbol on the far right belongs to us... the Akimichi Clan, right?

And the other two are, um...

The middle one in the Nara Clan's. And the leftmost one is the Yamanaka Clan's.

Three clans that use highly unusual Secret Ninjutsu.

We've been combining our powers for many generations now,

and the three clans share a special relationship.

Ooohhh.

To strengthen our union and protect our clans,

the Sarutobi Clan bestows ear piercings upon the three of us.

And every generation, the members of our clans swear an oath of loyalty on those earrings, so

they're not just mere decorations, son.

You mean these? I saw that the other clan leaders also wear them.

It must hurt to get your ear pierced...

We wear these piercings so the message sinks in deep.

They constantly remind us of the oaths we swore.

And you're eventually going to have to have it done, too, Choji.

What?! But why?!

From the time my child becomes a genin until he or she finally achieves chunin status, I am to

follow custom and pass on my piercings to him or her.

It's a practice that's intended to teach one's child all about the oaths that one day they'll take.

Yeah, but I really don't like pain!

[panting]

Choji.

[eating]

You know... sometimes I wonder if he'll be okay.

[chewing]

I'm worried that he's just too scared. I mean, sure, he did finally become a genin,... but he always

shies away from confrontation.

Soon, he'll be sent out on missions and may have to face foes in life-or-death battles.

And as it is...

... Well, to put it bluntly,... I fear that Choji will be killed because he's too scared

to make a move.

Frankly, I seriously doubt that he's ever going to become a chunin.

You're off base about him, Choza. Your son is not a coward. He is simply kind.

Maybe, but in the shinobi world, that's the same thing.

Then I say let him be who he is. Let him be kind!

Are you serious?! Be kind?!

Yes. the kindness that he possesses...

...is a unique weapon that he, and only he, has.

A weapon?

He's just a boy. It can't be helped if his kindness is seen as cowardice.

But some day, his kindness will be a thing of greatness.

The time will come when the Hidden Leaf will need the kindness that he brings to the world.

However, he's also going to need to have strength that can rival that kindness.

He needs to have the intensity...

...to recognize, feel, and accept others' pain.

Or even reject it... but still envelop them in his kindness.

I know that boy has those qualities.

Asuma.

Choji is going to experience many things, both good and bad.

This is the shinobi world, after all. So he'll have to face many hardships.

But with each experience he has, he will grow stronger and kinder.

Choza! Please, come quickly!

I'm sorry, but I'll be right there!

If you truly are kind, Choji...

... There's no better time to show it than right now.

Or were my fears well founded? Are you merely a coward?

Choji! It's all right!

[gasping]

[gasping in awe]

[blowing]

You are a kind soul. That is clear to see.

But must that butterfly learn to live by borrowing strength from you?

[blowing] Uh?

From this day on, you're a full shinobi, too.

And now you'll swear your oath upon these new piercings.

Eventually you'll raise your own child and pass these earrings onto them.

[exhaling]

What is it?

Do you really think I could get married one day?

Hey, what kind of talk is that? You don't?

Do you understand why Master Asuma continues to be hard on you?

Listen, I was able to get married, wasn't I? Be more confident!

I just don't think that I'll be as lucky as you were, dad...

Times have changed. Girls aren't as open-minded anymore...

Now, Choji! Time to swear your oath!

You know the words already, don't you?

Uh, yeah. I know 'em...

Human Boulder!

[struggling]

[growling]

Even with potato chips, I won't let anyone have the last bite!

[gobbling]

Well with an appetite like that, at least we don't have to worry about his health.

Hey, when I'm finished with my breakfast, you're gonna help me with my training again, right Asuma Sensei?

I've got-- [coughing]

Ino. Choji. Shikamaru.

I've got something I want to tell you three.

(low satisfied breath)

And Choji...

You're a thoughtful, loyal friend... and a kind soul... In time, you'll become a

stronger shinobi than anyone else... So be more confident in yourself.

Got it.

And another thing... you might consider losing a few pounds.

I don't know if it's possible, but I'll try to.

I guess... I thought that I'd just change naturally when I got older.

I thought... that both my heart and my body... would get stronger.

So this is it, huh? The war's about to begin...

So we seriously have to fight dead people?

But what do we do?! I'm getting really scared here...

Come on, Choji... It's too late to worry about all of that... now that you're here.

Oh, man... I'm getting scared.

Hold on. You boys better not wimp out on me.

I'm sorry....

This is way too much for me! I can't do it! I can't take our Sensei down! I just can't!

That's enough, Choji. Listen up.

I know you're a truly kind person.

But right now, taking me down is the kindest thing that you can do.

This is the time for you to transform your kindness into strength!

Now is the time, Choji!

I thought it was just an oath, part of a ritual.

Now I hereby swear...

As the sixteenth leader of the Clan I'll pass on this oath entrusted to me by the fifteenth...

...and I shall carry it on unto the seventeenth leader, my child to be!

Thank you, Ino. And I'm sorry. But I'm okay now. You can go back.

In order to protect the Yamanaka and Nara Clans and the Hidden Leaf Village, I, Choji

Akimichi swear to transform from a lowly caterpillar to a powerful butterfly!

And take flight!

Choji!

It's time... to change!

Uh!

He grew wings... without even using the pills!

Uh! [gasping]

Choji!

That's my boy, Choji.

That's what I was waiting for!

Choji's slimmer!

Did he take a pellet like the one he took a long time ago or something?

To my eye, it looks just like the effects of the Chili Pepper Pellet. Is he gonna be okay?

Yes, he'll be fine.

He didn't use the Akimichi Clan Secret Calorie Control Pellets.

He transformed all on his own.

In other words, there won't be any side effects at all.

Was the shell of the chrysalis harder than you thought it would be, Choji?

But at long last you'll be able to fly, won't you?

You bet I will!

I'm going to go back up now.

Got it, Old man Choza.

I'm sorry Choji's always been trouble.

But that's over, now.

He is now...

...truly worthy of being the sixteenth Akimichi Clan leader.

We can handle Asuma from here on out. Please take care of the rest, old man!

Do it!

Weaken him, then get him over here!

You're sure good at barking out orders from a distance. We need to get in there and help, too!

Shut it!

Uh!

Well, that's the Sealing Corps for you! Like it's gonna be that simple!

Shikamaru! Get my back!

You got it. Go, Ino! Now!

Mind Transfer Clone Jutsu!

My turn...

Shadow Stitching Jutsu!

There's no way for me to counter this one.

Very nicely done, there, Choji!

That's what I want to see.

Keep it up... and you'll be the strongest of them all.

Right now, you have the look of someone who has all the confidence that he'll ever need!

Ah!

Choji!

You stopped me with my own weapon. That's very impressive.

I'm moved and yet I can't move.

It's Shadow Possession Shuriken Jutsu. That's the reason why you can't move now.

All right, you guys! You can just leave the rest of this to the Sealing Corps.

Could you please wait just a moment more?

Are you kidding me?!

We already heard your last words once before.

Are you really going to put us through that again?

But there's just one more thing that I couldn't tell you... the last time that I spoke them.

And it's simply this: That I have nothing left to say to you.

Your Ino-Shika-Cho formation is complete.

[smiling]

Sensei.

Asuma.

Asuma Sensei.

Thank you.

[screaming]

What's goin' on?

I'm going to end this entire battle right now.

But I'll need you, Shikamaru and Ino. So please help me out, okay?

You got it!

Y'know, Choji... I've known you practically forever, now...

But I've never seen you take charge like this!

Naruto, I'm sorry, but I cannot let you get by.

Why are there so many guards? Why are all you guys watching me?

Enough! Just go inside. We'll talk there.

I don't see why you can't tell me out here. Why can't I go outside?

Naruto!

Wait, hold on. What are you doing here on this island?!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: A Message from the Heart.

Why? Tell me why!