Original subtitles

Everyone is growing tired of fighting.

I know...

Even if we win, the Akatsuki never really gets rewarded...

The only things that we have are our ideals.

In time, pent-up frustrations will

erase even those.

So everyone's going to forget what they're fighting

for? Is that what you're telling me?

Nagato...

Will you take over as leader of the Akatsuki?

Huh?!

It's just...

I'm not cut out to be a leader.

That day...

I killed someone for the first time.

It's like I can still feel that moment...

And I can't stop trembling!

Yahiko...

But you're different.

You have the mark of a hero.

A special symbol known as the Rinnegan and that will

become everyone's new ideal.

Yahiko!

Are you trying to exploit my Rinnegan?!

I'm frightened of myself.

These eyes have brought me so much suffering.

I know...

But remember, you have someone who can help you

keep that power in check.

Konan will always be by your side.

Yahiko...

Brother! Big news!

What's going on?

Hanzo sent a messenger!

Are you Yahiko, the leader of the group that's

known as the Akatsuki?

Yes, I am.

I am Kanzo, a trusted friend of Hanzo of the Salamander,

the one who sent me here.

We have heard many rumors about you Akatsuki...

For example, how you seek peace

without relying on military might.

That is the founding principle of the Akatsuki.

Hanzo has asked me to deliver a confidential

letter to you. Here it is.

Is this?!

Is he serious about this?!

He would very much like to meet with your

group personally.

Hanzo has given the Akatsuki his seal of approval.

In time, Hanzo will leave you to handle the peace

negotiations between the three nations on

behalf of the Hidden Rain.

We'll handle the negotiations?! Brother!

That's amazing!

Please relay to Lord Hanzo that I accept.

[cheering]

This means we can step out of the shadows

and help people openly!

So many have died...

...for us to reach this point.

Finally, we'll be able to face them with pride!

You did it...

Your determination to free others from pain and

suffering has gotten through to Hanzo.

Look...

[laughter]

The Akatsuki's faith in our ideals has been restored.

There was never a need for a symbol.

We'll all follow your dream, wherever it leads.

Nagato... [chuckle]

We were right after all!

Tomorrow, Nagato and I will go to the meeting

with Hanzo alone.

You sure about this, Brother?

We'd all be happy to go with you.

No, that's all right.

Besides, Hanzo might wonder what he's gotten into if too

many of us show up!

[laughter]

Yeah, I know that, but still...

Where is Konan, anyway?

She went to go and patrol the Seventh Ward.

She won't be back until tomorrow.

I see... On such a special day, too.

Today, the Akatsuki took a giant step forward!

So all of you! Set aside your duties tonight

and celebrate!

[cheering]

The brats in the Akatsuki aren't becoming

suspicious at all, are they?

No, of course not.

I'm certain that if the one named Yahiko is

killed, the Akatsuki will naturally die off.

What about your plans?

No need to worry.

Who could have--?

[gasp] Poison!

[groans]

We should be securing the hostage right about now.

With this operation, that lawless gang that threatens

your village will be gone, and the Hidden Rain

will be all yours.

I can't believe we've come this far...

Nagato.

You--!

Reality is moving forward quickly.

The time has come for you to cut ties with

Yahiko and join me.

Otherwise, you'll all...

We'll all what?

What Yahiko proposes are just naïve ideals.

He tries to understand others' pain, but they make

no attempt to know ours.

But in any event, this world has no desire for either

attempt. That is reality.

You possess the Rinnegan, so you really

should understand.

No matter what you say...

I believe in Yahiko's ideals!

I guess without pain you cannot comprehend reality.

Though you possess the Rinnegan, you still think

like an ordinary man.

Very well, then... Go witness reality for yourself.

And experience pain.

There you are, Nagato.

Yahiko...

Was someone here?

No one...

Well, we'd better get going.

Or we'll be late for our meeting with Hanzo.

Right. Let's go!

[snoring]

Ow!

Hey, what's the big idea? I was having a nice nap!

Huh? Let's see...

Hey, you guys! Where're Yahiko and Nagato?!

I think they both left for that meeting with Hanzo

already. It's today, remember?

Wake everyone up!

We gotta catch up to them!

What's wrong?

I'll tell you later!

So, talk! What the hell is going on?

We just received word from a member of the team

at the Hidden Leaf border.

The Leaf's Anbu Black Ops are on their way

to meet Hanzo, too.

What? Anbu from the Hidden Leaf Village?!

But why would they be going to see Hanzo?!

I don't know any of the specifics...

But the timing of it sure seems suspicious.

Besides when you think about it, this thing

with Hanzo really sounds too good to be true!

Then that means today's meeting with Hanzo is...

Whatever's going on, we need to let Brother

know about all this!

As much as I regret this, I cannot let you go any further.

Who are you?!

My name is Madara Uchiha.

Damn you! Did Hanzo send you here?

[grunt]

I don't work for Hanzo.

Still, I cannot let you interfere with his

plans right now.

I want Nagato to see what reality truly is.

Look, we don't have time for any of your nonsense.

Kill him!

[growl]

You take care of the weaker ones.

You sure do like to order me around!

[fighting grunts]

I'm Kyusuke the Swift!

Don't you dare underestimate my speed!

[attacking yell]

What?!

What just happened?! I slipped right through him!

Kyusuke!

You bastards!

Why are you doing...

...all this?!

To awaken Nagato's Rinnegan by opening his

eyes to the truth.

What're you talking about?

There is no such thing as peace in this accursed

world. Nagato must abandon this dream and

set out to create a new world.

I'm not gonna let you!

Daibutsu! Now! Go through me!

But...

Hurry!

All right, I'll see you in the next world!

[yell]

The Water Prison Jutsu?

You cannot defeat me with a jutsu like this!

This is no ordinary Water Prison Jutsu.

This is cement!

For the first time in my dismal life as a war

orphan. I'd finally found some hope

in the Akatsuki!

Do you really think that I'd let some bastard like you

take that away from me?!

He's sacrificing his life to make this attack. But as

expected, we're literally in different dimensions.

No way!

Kyusuke...

Your death will not be in vain!

Ow! When that stuff hardened, it peeled off my

outermost layer of skin!

Boy, that stings!

Impossible...

Terribly sorry, but this is the end for all of you.

[groaning]

Are you alright?

Yes.

Come alolng, we have to hurry.

We must witness Nagato's destiny!

Yahiko... You're the leader so you must die!

Resist, and I'll kill her instead.

You! Redhead! Use that to kill Yahiko.

If you do, I'll spare you and the girl.

Don't, Nagato! Forget about me, just get

away, both of you!

Nagato.

Just kill me.

[gasp]

Nagato!

Don't do it!

Hurry up. Do you want this woman to die?!

[heavy breathing]

Konan...

Yahi-

You and Konan, must survive, no matter what...

You are the savior... of this world.

I know... you can do it.

Yahiko!

[sobbing]

Kill him!

He repelled them?!

How?!

[grunting]

Did we get him?

Nagato...

Konan, hold onto Yahiko and stay still.

Impressive, boy! You escaped even while being

hit by my Fire Style Jutsu!

You're no ordinary brat, are you? Those eyes...

Get him!

Summoning Jutsu!

Gedo Statue!

[screaming]

[roaring]

There it is!

So he's summoned it, the Ten Tails' husk...

What- What is that?!

Nagato! No, don't use that!

[yell]

Run! If it touches you, you die!

[attacking yell]

[death screams]

[harrumph]

It appears you were in the shadows as the real leader.

That you possess the Rinnegan is

quite a surprise.

Nagato...

[attacking yell]

Teleportation Jutsu!

[gasp]

Nagato, Yahiko, Konan...

The world of dreams...

I shall let you see it there without fail.

Didn't I tell you?

Yes, I understand now.

The selfish desire to preserve peace gives rise to

war. Hatred is born from wanting to protect love.

There is no such thing as peace to be found

anywhere in this whole accursed world.

Precisely.

You'll forever remain the leader of the Akatsuki...

Yahiko.

Hey, Kakashi!

What's all the fuss?

They're about to announce who the Fourth Hokage is!

Don't be surprised, but it's going to be Minato Sensei!

Rin, it seems that Minato Sensei is going to be

Hokage! If he is, I'm sure he...

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "A Mask That Hides the Heart."

He will prevent anyone else from becoming

a victim like you!