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Huh.

Hey, is that?

All right, which one of these guys is really a fake?

Huh?

[Scream]

Why you! [Grunting]

Hmph!

What are you doing? Don't just recklessly jump in front of him like that!

Huh! Wait where have I seen that guy before?

[Screams]

No way! He's a samurai, but he's got ninja skills?!

Get back! Create a buffer between you and him!

What is going on here?!

And where's the Sealing Corps, anyway?!

[Groan] They got separated from the main company because of those fakes. We're waiting on reinforcements.

Hey, wait! Who the hell are you!

What? What do you mean, who am I?

You totally beat me up a while back! You don't forget something like that!

Did you forget what you did to me?!

Are you saying you're Naruto?

Yeah!

You've changed so much I didn't even recognize you!

Anyway, who is he?

Oh, he's a reanimated samurai. And he's super strong.

Samurai?

[Grunts]

Huh!

Get back, shinobi!

I bear no grudge against you whatsoever!

But my body's being controlled.

So at the moment, I have no say in my own actions.

And furthermore, I'm not actually a true samurai. I abandoned the Land of Iron ages ago...

I'm a displaced samurai, a ronin. No, not quite. I...

Old man. Don't tell me you're Old Man Tatewaki?!

Hmm?

Tatewaki...Yes, that's indeed my name, and who might you be?

You really know this guy, Naruto?

Naruto? You said, "Naruto"?

That's right! It's me, Naruto!

So you're still alive, are you?

But please tell me, what happened to those two? Are they all right? Did they survive?

This mission is a direct request from the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire!

That means this assignment comes from our nation's highest ruler. Don't forget that!

This is gonna be such a drag.

Come on, don't say that.

Are we gonna have time to eat before we go?

Is food really the only thing you ever talk about?!

What if it is? What the heck are you even doing here with us anyway?

For this mission, Naruto will be joining Shikamaru's team.

Huh?

He is? All right, I guess. But what exactly is this mission that we're supposed to be going on with him?

Well, to put it bluntly, it's a kidnapping.

[All] What?!

A young lord is being held hostage in a castle in this small nation.

Your mission will be to kidnap the young lord back from his abductors without being discovered.

So we sneak the guy out of there, and then what? Are we gonna demand a big ransom?

Get real, would you? This is a political situation.

His homeland has a treaty with the nation that kidnapped him.

But his land wants to break the treaty and ally with the Land of Fire.

And so, the mission is to retrieve the young lord and take him home...

...so his abductors don't have leverage over his homeland.

All right, Granny, what rank is this mission gonna be?

Normally, a B-rank mission.

But depending on how fortified the castle is, it may become A-rank.

Yeah, all right! Now you're talking! That makes this whole thing worthwhile!

Come on! We don't concern ourselves with that stuff!

Well, I warned them.

They know that there's been suspicious activity surrounding that nation lately.

And it has something to do with the fact that his nation wants to cancel the treaty, correct?

If this mission goes awry, it'll become an A or S-rank quickly.

As an ANBU, you are to stay in the shadows and watch their backs to make sure that doesn't happen.

Under what circumstances should I reveal myself?

I want you to gather intel on any other suspicious activity, as well.

I'll leave it up to your judgement.

Understood.

"The A-Rank Mission: Food Fight!"

You know, Sasori my man...

The missions we've been getting lately have been so excruciatingly trivial.

That's because we've been accepting every little request that comes our way.

Pedestrian, mercenary jobs only for money!

They don't have one single iota of art to them at all! Hmph!

I agree completely, but unfortunately we have no choice but to listen to the organization.

Lately world conquest seems like it's a long way off...

Hey!

Hmm?

Well look who's late!

We've received two new missions. One of them is for profit, and the other is war.

Simply making money doesn't interest me.

Me either.

Then we'll take the job for profit.

Hey! You don't get to decide all on your own!

Ahh, I'm not interested in money either you know.

Well someone has to do it! And Sasori and Deidara both prefer war. Let's not bicker unnecessarily about this.

Yeah fine! But you guys all owe me one!

So, who are we fighting in this war?

It's one nation, and a small one at that.

And what's so special about this nation?

The political standing of a small nation changes often.

In any event, this request comes from a large nation that wants its territory.

How interesting.

So that's the castle we need to get into?

Yeah, and kidnap the young lord.

The real problem is keeping anyone from knowing that we did it.

Wait, let me guess what the plan is! We'll use Shikamaru's Shadow Possession or Ino's Mind Transfer Jutsu, right?

All wrong. You and Choji are gonna be the key players in this mission.

We are? What?

Yeah. Choji, you'll enter a contest that the lord will attend.

Normally, only authorized personnel can enter the castle...

...but participants in this contest will be allowed in.

So it's gonna be something like...

[Nervous Noises]

[Screams]

Are you serious?! Why's it have to be me?

You sure about this? Choji'll lose right away!

Nope. Because the contest that he's entering is actually a food fight.

It is? It's really a food fight?

This should make you happy. Simply put, Choji, it's a competitive eating contest.

Seriously?! You mean it?!

Wow, Shikamaru! Entering an eating contest as a mission is like a dream come true!

So what am I supposed to be doing on this mission then?

Well, while Choji's creating a diversion in the contest, you'll sneak into the castle.

And you'll use Transformation Jutsu...

...to switch places with the young lord and buy us time while we make our escape with the real one.

You're okay with Naruto impersonating this guy?

What's that supposed to mean?!

Exactly what I said!

She's right, though. He's supposed to be some kind of royalty.

So if he does something like ordering ramen for lunch, his cover will be blown right away!

[Grunts] Come on, you guys! Give me a break!

You're really gonna have to watch how you speak, you know!

Enough, already! You don't have to tell me how to do this!

Well, I guess we'll see.

[Naruto Groans]

All contestants, step forward!

You're up, Choji!

Yeah!

Every year, in hopes of prosperity and an abundance of crops for our nation, we hold this contest. So let's begin!

The winner will be honored by our Feudal Lord and shall receive a most generous reward.

So, everyone, do your best and partake of the foods with dignity and with grace.

Well, the preliminaries should be a breeze for Choji.

But I still don't get why you picked Naruto.

Because one of these events features ramen.

But in the other ones he's no better than anyone else!

Yeah, well...

Now, contestants, in this first event you'll be eating bean jam cakes!

What?! You mean it's not ramen?!

The famous Ama-ama An in castle town has made these bean cakes!

On your mark, ready, now eat your fill!

[Munching]

[Sigh]

You see I told you Naruto couldn't cut it.

Hmm? Ino, over there!

Hmm?

Are those the ones?

Yeah.

The one on the right is the young lord we're after.

But forget that now, look at him!

Huh?

You mean that big guy?

This nation hires former samurai as guards. And he's their captain.

If I'm right, he's the biggest threat to the success of this mission, by far.

Huh?

And that's time!

[Groaning]

Hey, are you doing okay, Naruto?

Honestly, I don't really know.

Any contestants who were unable to finish must withdraw!

[Groaning]

I made the finals, but barely.

Now we'll continue with the second round!

What?! A second round?!

And the second round will be...

A ramen-eating contest!

What?! Ramen? After eating all of that?!

[Gasps]

This is ramen from the famous castle town shop, Gido Gido Tei.

No way! This portion's huge!

Get ready, and begin now!

[Slurping]

[Gulps] Tasty, but oh man!

Gido Gido's fatty broth is so rich!

[Slurping]

It's delicious, but the noodles they use are so thick, and right now I don't have the room!

Wow, this roast pork is just amazing! The meat is so tender and juicy!

I can't do it! Even though it tastes so incredible!

I can't! I can't take another bite.

I mean, I, I want too...

But, if I eat any more of this, I'm gonna be in real trouble!

But still, I want to eat it!

Everyone's doing well, huh.

Father, watching them eat has made me start to feel hungry, too.

Well, why not have some of those bean jam cakes from earlier?

You!

Are you hungry?

I'd really like to try some of that ramen. It looks incredible!

No, you don't want the ramen.

What? Why not?

By now it's lukewarm and the noodles are soft.

The taster always checks the Lord's food for poison, and by the time he's done, the noodles have gone limp.

Mhmm. Bean jam cakes are good. They stay the same.

Oh, is that so? Boy, that's too bad.

Now, Lord Shu, it's time for your lesson.

Huh?! But there's a contest going on today!

Sorry, that doesn't matter. Come, let's go.

All right...

[Laughing]

These contestants are amazing!

Just thirty seconds left!

[Slurping]

[Slurping]

It looks like Choji is sussing out his rivals.

Five seconds left!

Four...Three...Two...One...Zero!

Stop eating!

The final round will be held at sunset!

Only those who've finished the bowls in front of them will be allowed back in the castle.

Right!

Oh, man...Hey Choji.

Do your best, okay?

Just leave it to me.

Okay, the groundwork is laid. How about you and I go get some lunch.

[Heavy Breathing]

[Screams]

[Grunting]

Guard your side!

[Grunts]

You must always keep moving!

[Grunts]

Good! Keep your eyes on your opponent.

Don't retreat! It shows weakness!

[Grunting]

[Heavy Breathing]

Pick it up.

I can't move anymore.

You're not done.

What's the point of all this training, anyway?!

I mean, I'm only a hostage. All that I really have to do is behave, right.

For now, that's true. But Fate is unpredictable.

Not mine.

It isn't gonna change...

[Screams]

[Grunts]

Tatewaki!

It seems you can move.

[Light Breathing]

Your training is far too harsh!

That's all for today.

Sorry, Shu. Are you all right?

I don't think that Tatewaki likes me very much.

I'm sure that he's just being dutiful. I mean, he is a samurai.

Not quite. Former samurai.

Congratulations, all you finalists!

I commend you on reaching this stage!

There's no need to be reserved now! Eat your fill!

[All] Yes, sir!

Yeah! You can win this thing, Choji!

He can't.

What? Why not?

He should be second. That's our strategy for the young lord's rescue.

Ohh!

I see...

We've reached the finals! And the first event will be a speed eating contest!

You have to eat one hundred pieces of sushi!

The three top contestants will advance to the next contest.

The renowned Neta Neta Sushi in the castle town prepared these!

Eat wisely! Ready, set, and go!

[Thud]

[Munching]

Let's do this, Naruto.

Right!

Ino...

Yep, I'm on it!

Ninja Art...

Mind Transfer Jutsu!

Oh wow!

Uh. Huh?

What's the matter?

I'm going to the washroom.

Oh my! What a fine group we have this year!

[Munching]

Ohh, so you're the lord we're after huh?

Make it snappy!

Transformation Jutsu!

Okay, I'm outta here!

Huh.

Lord Shu! I have a missive here that was sent to you from your father.

And you are?

A shinobi sent at the request of your homeland.

[Munching]

Mmm! What an appetite!

Her too!

Huh?

Choji! You're still eating?!

Hmm?

[Munching]

Clean your plates!

That's it! Stop eating!

We'll take a short break, and then the top three will go on to the final event.

Wow! Man, that was good!

Choji you've got me worried! Do you really know what you're supposed to be doing?

[Sigh] Sushi is wonderful, too. It's not soft.

Ah, Lord Shu, some sushi?

Nah, I, I mean, no thank you. My appetite has left me.

Oh, that's so unfortunate.

Is anything the matter?

[Gasp] It's nothing. I'm just shocked by how much they can all put down.

And now, the final event will be barbecued meat!

Barbecue?!

The renowned castle town shop, Kemu Kemu-en, supplied this food!

Eat with care! Now, begin!

Hey, is it working?

Yeah, for now it seems to be.

If it's barbecue this'll be easy for Choji.

Well actually, I don't know about that.

Huh?

[Munching]

[Munching]

[Munching]

Aww, this is just amazing!

Well, all right then!

I'll use Two-Handed Style!

Incredible! She's eating with both hands!

Oh ho! Look at that! She's using a special technique!

Oh yeah? Well watch this!

Lethal Juggler!

Whoa! He's using two hands, as well!

No, he's using his left hand to put the meat on the grill, and using his right hand to eat the meat that he's cooking!

Going ambidextrous means he's wasting no time at all!

But...

I can't even see his chopsticks!

[Chewing Loudly]

So fast!

If he keeps going like this, Choji's gonna win!

[Grunts] He needs to come in second for this plan to work.

This is it...

This is the last one!

The last...

[Gasp]

The last bite!

[Gasps] I can't move!

[Groans]

It's over!

Shadow Possession Jutsu, complete!

[Sighs]

You can stop eating!

We've found a winner for this year's eating contest, and he is named Isono!

Yeah!

[Sigh]

That was close!

You all did an excellent job!

Very commendable. But I lost.

It couldn't be helped.

You did well. You just slowed down at the end.

Now, to hand out the prizes!

First, the winner, Isono, is awarded the grand prize of a brand new house!

Thank you sir!

Choji, who took second place, is awarded a large wicker basket.

Thank you.

Lastly, Tamao, in third place, is awarded a small wicker basket.

Thank you.

With the prizes given out, I hereby declare this year's contest over!

That was so much fun! Don't you think?

Uh, yeah.

[Stomach Growls] Except now I'm so hungry!

What a puny little nation! How about I just take care of this whole thing quickly with my art?

Deidara, your part in this ends here.

What's that?!

I'll handle the rest.

That's not fair!

Our objective is not to destroy this nation, but to take it over!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Fallen Castle."

You can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.