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Lady Tsunade?

What is it?

It's just that I don't believe you've eaten a single thing all day long.

(Tsunade) Oh, I didn't know it was so late.

(Shizune) Are you working?

No, this is just a silly novel that Jiraiya gave to me.

Oh...you mean another in the "Make Out" series?

Actually, no. This one's a little different.

It's about Naruto, Sasuke, and the rest of the young generation of the Hidden Leaf Village.

It's actually a good read...

To be honest, I can't put it down!

Oh, is that so?

Well, in any event, what would you like to do about your dinner?

I'm at a really good part right now...

Would you like me to have your dinner brought out here to you?

Sure! I'd appreciate that.

Alright. It'll be just a moment.

Now, then... where did I leave off...?

How do you know about my father?

And why would you want us to change the laws of the Hidden Leaf?

Dissatisfaction is common throughout the Shinobi World.

If we first change the Five Great Nations and their most influential village, the Leaf

...then the entire Shinobi World will change.

Are you telling me that you can really change the laws of a village as great as the Hidden Leaf?

Yes. But to do so I need collaborators to help.

Was that them...?

I only need you. Come with me.

Alright then.

Neji! Don't go!

Just wait here, okay? I only want to hear what he has to say.

No, Neji! I won't let you go with him!

[gasp]...[painful grunt]

[grunt]

Wait, you only hit the Chakra Points that would immobilize him.

Yes... his life isn't in danger.

[struggling grunts]

Hang in there. It'll only be for a little while.

Look, I just want to see what he's planning and then I'll promise you I'll be back.

Ne...ji....

[struggling grunts]

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[gasp]

[gasp]

[surprised gasp]

[gasp]

You needn't worry about them. They share my views as well.

We'd like to present our report.

Is this about the disturbance involving the young siblings?

(Yahiko) Yes...

It involves the cave-in that occurred while we were fighting a few of the Leaf Genin.

At one point,... a monster that was nesting underground beneath the village endangered the lives of those children.

For a time, the Leaf Genin left,... putting their mission ahead of the children's safety.

Leaf Genin?

So the accursed laws have found their way deep into the hearts of the younger generation...

(Yahiko) But that's not so...

They returned soon after to rescue the children... and us, as well...

even though they had no ties to us.

Our assessment is... they're good people.

At least, at that moment they were...

(Yahiko) I feel they can become a force that will awaken a new shinobi future.

...As for the Hidden Leaf itself as an organization...

...we'll probably have to wait and see what their next move is going to be.

Good work, you three. I want you to continue your surveillance.

That incident you spoke of, did it involve my fellow Leaf genin?

Yes.

What's your objective in doing all of this?!

Just what are you trying to confirm?

Would you like to find out with me?

Hm.

Like that man just said... to see if those genin can become a force that will awaken a new future for shinobi.

Tsk... Damnit!

Chakra Points or whatever... I can't believe that I can't move!

If only I had more chakra,... then a jutsu like this would be easy to-

Dad...

I've got this Nine Tails thing sealed inside me! this is a huge problem!

Naruto... I told you this before, remember?

I split Nine Tails, left half inside your mother, and sealed the other half in you.

And the reason why I chose to do that was because...

[sob]

Yeah, I know. It was to save Mom.s life cause she's a Jinchuriki.

Yes... But that isn't the only reason why I did it.

Huh!?

I sealed the other half of Nine Tails inside you because I had faith that you'd be able to master the use of its power.

[gasp]

The Nine Tails' chakra will become an immense source of power for you, Naruto...

...if you're just able to control it.

But all of that power... what is it for?!

One day, that power will be needed...

...when you are able to find something precious that you really want to protect...

I promise...

Something precious... that I want to protect with its power...

Hey, you dumb fox! Lend me your chakra again!

Come on, I need you to use it to turn my Chakra Points back to normal!

What's wrong!?

Why aren't you answering me, Nine Tails?!

We'll rendezvous with Team Asuma and Team Kurenai in this clearing.

This area will make it easy for them to sense us.

Yeah, but...

After all of this time, Team Asuma and Team Kurenai have probably joined up.

So they're bound to come looking for us next.

Even if it's just the two of us, shouldn't we head back to the Leaf Village?

Look, we weren't assigned this mission because of our fighting abilities.

Lord Fourth chose us because the younger we are, the harder it is for the enemy to use their jutsu on us.

That's why he ordered us to return to the village immediately without engaging

as soon as we scoped out the situation.

Oh, okay...

We still don't know the enemy or their numbers...

So it's a bad idea to divide our fighting power.

Alright, but then what about the others who went to rescue their teammates?

A shinobi prioritizes the rules...and the orders that're given under those rules.

We can't be swayed just by mere compassion.

[sad sigh]

Guy Sensei!? Neji!?

Just wait already, would you, Lee?!

What are you talking about!? We have to find Guy Sensei!

I understand! But searching blindly like this isn't going to-

Whether it is blind or not...! I will find Guy Sensei!

Are you okay?

[groan]

Get ahold of yourself!

[sobbing]

Ehh...

[sobbing] Unless I am doing something, I feel so uneasy and scared.

I end up thinking about all the bad things that can happen...

Just try to calm down. I bet that your perseverance will pay off!

You are right, Tenten! It will be okay!

All I have to do is persevere!

[fired up] Guy Sensei!

[sniffing]

[sniff sniff]

What's the story, Kiba?

Can we join up with the others?

[sniff sniff] No, not right now. Lee's started running around again.

I wonder if Tenten's with him.

Yeah, she is, she's following right behind him now.

They're on the same team, but she's gotta be going out of her mind trying to keep up with Lee.

Oh yeah, I'll bet!

What's Neji doing?

If Neji's around, then Lee won't be able to do whatever he wants to do.

The reason is, because--

The thing is, I'm not picking up Neji's scent now...

No. Wait... Neji is there...

I can see him near Sasuke and Sakura.

Is he alone?

What about Naruto?

No, I'm not seeing Naruto anywhere now...

But it's weird... How can I explain this?

It's like Neji's inside something hazy...

And there's someone who's standing right there next to him.

Is there anyone else?

There's someone near Sakura and Sasuke! And they're lurking around!

[gasp]

That's Sasuke and Sakura. They're two of my comrades from the Hidden Leaf Village.

Then see for yourself what they're really like.

What's up, Sasuke?

Just be quiet.

(Sakura Thinking) Is that Kiba and the others?

Fire Style! Phoenix Flower Jutsu!

[gasp]

I had you pegged as a brat who can't stay still and loves to show off...

Oh well, I don't like to wait... so I guess we can get this started.

Who the hell...?! Who are you?!

You can think of me as a gatekeeper.

I'm the one who's not letting you go any further.

[gasp]

(Akamaru) [bark]

Yeah, I know it.

We may not be able to smell Neji's scent right now, but there's no mistake that there's somebody else close to Sasuke.

[bark]

If you can't smell Neji's scent, how can the Byakugan see him? What does that mean?

Well, I'm not entirely certain, but it probably means that the enemy is still detaining Neji.

There's no mistake...

Neji isn't even trying to move out of the haze that's surrounding him right now.

Then we're not accomplishing anything by staying here.

Hinata, lead the way.

You got it, guys!

Let's go.

Such annoying flies...

Shall I smash them with my fly swatter?

The tip of his tail... I think that it could be poisoned!

[evil chuckle]

Guy Sensei! Neji! Naruto! Team captains!

Oh!

What's the matter?

Tenten!

Run, Lee!

Damn!

What are they!?

[screaming]

Whoever is attacking must be the ones who abducted Guy Sensei!

We have to find a way to capture them!

We have to put some distance between us and them and move to a more suitable place for close combat!

[grunts]

[bark] Yeah, it's strange, all right.

Lee and Tenten's movements are erratic.

What does that mean?

It could be a coincidence...

...but Lee and the others are all making their way to where Sasuke is fighting right now!

Well, good! That's just perfect! Let's get over there, too!

(Hinata) Right!

Don't dismiss me! If kunai won't work...

Fire Style! Fireball Jutsu!

What int he hell is this guy?

Is he human?

"Human...?" (chuckling) But that's so boring.

I am my own masterpiece.

[grunt]

Sasuke, no!

[grunt]

This means that... the poison...!

[struggled breaths]

Sasuke...!

I went to far, I couldn't resist...

But then... killing one human means nothing...

[groan]

You dumb fox! Why won't you answer me?!

(Nine Tails) Shut up!

Nine Tails!

Because it's impossible for you right now.

What's impossible?

To break the immobilizing jutsu applied to your Chakra Points...

...you'd have to control a massive amount of my chakra.

But at this point, you simply can't manage that.

Maybe not. But you can't know that until I try!

Oh? If it makes you mad, open up the Eight Trigrams seal...

That will free me. And then I'll consider it.

(Naruto Thinking) Open up Dad's Eight Trigrams seal?!

...but... I can't do that yet!

Ah-ha! Summoning: Toad Mouth Trap!

It's Pervy Sage...!

(Lady Tsunade) You're wrong!

(Shizune) ...Lady Tsunade?

(Lady Tsunade) It's that damn Jiraiya! He understands nothing!

(Shizune) Oh, I get it now! You were just worked up over Jiraiya's novel!

(Lady Tsunade) It's inexcusable!

(Lady Tsunade) Even if it is only a novel, you can't bend the truth this much!

(Naruto) Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Rules or a Comrade."

(Lady Tsunade) There is simply no way that Sakura would ever be this meek!