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[groaning]

Impossible! He took all of us out with one attack?!

It really was a blessing that this gang of thieves escaped into our territory.

Our leader's the lieutenant, the most skilled in the organization and the pride of our clan.

You had no chance of escaping.

You were brilliant as usual, sir.

So what do we do with them now?

What we always do.

Understood.

Teach them a lesson and make an example out of them!

Yeah!

[villagers crying out]

(Villager Man) Do they have to beat them up so much?

Lately, their methods have just been so extreme!

(Villager Man 2) They say it's to maintain public morals, but they're just throwing their weight around.

Did you say something?

We'd better watch what we say, or we're gonna get the same treatment!

Heh.

Oh, Sasuke...

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At first I thought we were going too far, but these results speak for themselves!

If we hurt them enough, bad guys won't resort to crime anymore.

And the same thing goes for the villagers, too!

It's a deterrent, two birds, one stone.

No... We get to let off steam too. It's three birds with one stone!

[laughing]

Y'know, honestly, until Sasuke came, everyone was getting fed up!

We were making no progress on the big problems, but our work load just kept on increasing!

All Captain Fugaku said was just to listen to the Hokage, and keep waiting!

If things were going to change just by waiting, then they would've changed a long time ago.

Absolutely! We have to apply pressure, too!

Lord Fugaku's ways are too weak.

Yeah! We're gonna do things your way, Lieutenant.

Hm.

It's very easy to just run your mouth.

Now here's your chance to demonstrate your skills in a real mission.

Humph. None of this... has been difficult at all!

The recent activities of the Leaf Police Force are indefensible!

I admit, there's no doubt that crime has gone down,

but the villagers are growing more and more uneasy every day!

I believe that this is a form of protest.

They're annoyed because their situation hasn't changed...

They're losing patience.

It takes time for things to truly change.

My father understands that.

However, some others feel frustrated by it.

Especially the younger generation.

And the one at the center of all this is the clan's most gifted member, Sasuke.

Sasuke, you're back!

Perhaps they're being rather rough, but they're still fulfilling their duties.

I believe my father would like to keep observing them.

Besides... if we make the wrong move, then we'll only invite more resistance.

Man, what a drag... Everybody in the village is so high-strung because of those guys...

Yeah, it's so annoying.

It wasn't that long ago that this place was filled with people and food stands!

They're so strict about the regulations. So it's all deserted now.

I know. You're right.

I mean, what could Sasuke even be thinking?!

I really wish that I could just go ask him, but he's so unapproachable these days.

So you think it'll ever go back to how it was?

(Naruto) This is weird...

Huh?

(Naruto) Weren't there lots of food stands here before?

I know that voice!

Could it be...?! Naruto?!

Huh? Hey, Sakura! You guys!

Hold on... when did you get back here?

Just this minute!

Pervy Sage said he had to make a stop along the way,

so I figured that I'd just come home first.

You know, you look a little more distinguished!

Really? You guys haven't changed at all!

What're you talking about? Here, just take a look at this...!

See? Huh?? What the--!?

While you were away from the village, the rest of us became chunin.

Not only that! Neji, who's a class ahead of us, is now a jonin.

So I'm... the last one from our class who's still a genin?!

Well... actually, Sasuke's still one, too.

He was at the Feudal Lord's office till now.

What happened? What's going on with Sasuke?

Uh, yeah, Since you've been gone, things have gotten a little complicated...

(Taiko) Hey you! Who gave you permission to open up shop, huh?!

I'm sorry, but until now I-

Shut your mouth! Come with me!

Stop! She's just a grandma! There's no need for that!

Wait, you're-!

Oh no, look! That kid...

Yeah, you're right. He's back!

So you start breaking the rules the minute you return?

Seems you haven't grown up at all.

That may be, but you sure have changed.

Choji, get her to safety.

You got it.

Hey! I'm sorry. I can't let you pass.

What now? Huh, Lieutenant?

We won't back down from anything obstructing our duties.

You're still stuck on that?!

I've been waiting for this day...

[roar]

This feeling... What the hell is it?

Stop it, both of you! Aren't you aware that this is a public road?

No way, you're...

We're just two friends having a friendly fight.

You're not involved, so leave, old man!

You idiot!

Sakura?! What's the deal? What's going on?

Look, just be quiet! Let's get out of here!

Hey, they're running!

Leave them alone. Drop it.

But, sir!

That's an order. Just continue your rounds. You all understand me?

[groans]

That Naruto Uzumaki... He seems to have gained a lot of strength in the past three years.

His master Jiraiya must have done a very good job teaching him.

What are you trying to say?

I'm just posing a question. You should be much more than you are right now.

How long will you remain confined where you are? That's all.

Naruto, you can't just go calling someone like Lord Danzo "old man."

Well, I didn't know! Who the hell is he?

One of the Leaf's top officials!

What's more, he's always at odds with Lord Fourth and Lord Third.

Yeah, and Lady Tsunade gave me a very strict warning.

She told me never to get involved with him.

You're so clueless you don't even know you're clueless!

Thank you for your help earlier.

Oh, uh... sure!

It's really no big deal. We're happy to help.

It was simply the right thing to do-

Well, I must be going now.

That's the kid right there. I hear that he's always been on bad terms with the Lieutenant.

I just hope he doesn't make this situation any worse than it already is.

Hey, you!

Leave it. Or it'll just keep going.

More importantly, about Sasuke...

Pervy Sage told me that... if a friend wanders off the path, you have to pull them back onto it.

So next time, we have to make sure we stop Sasuke.

Yeah.

Lieutenant... You want us to leave them be? Really?

It's just, that kid's bound to give you more trouble!

Shut up!

Lieutenant!

I have work to do now. Listen, you're members of the Leaf Police Force.

Solve it. Stop depending on me.

That Naruto Uzumaki... He's seems to have gained a lot of strength in the past three years.

I don't know how he trained... But he's nothing like how he was in the past.

I'm still not strong enough.

How do I...?

[barking]

[whine]

In truth, that child Sasuke...possesses fine eyes.

[clock ticking]

Hey, you know what I heard? The Police Force had a run-in with the Hokage's son yesterday.

What?! I just saw them! They were walking around like nothing happened!

They act all big with us commoners, but their hands are tied when it comes to the son of a powerful official, huh?

They're just the Hokage's lapdogs, after all.

There's been a lot of gossip going around...

I know... Letting him go was a big mistake!

We've clamped down on everyone until now.

So when we make an exception, they all drag us through the mud!

But the Lieutenant said to leave him alone!

He also told us to think for ourselves and handle things on our own!

For the sake of our clan, we have to make the right decision now...!

I'm gonna go all out and whip up something really special today!

[door slamming open]

What's going on?! You can't just barge into someone's house!

Especially with your dirty shoes on!

Bring us Naruto Uzumaki! We want to question him about interfering with our duties!

I don't know what you're talking about! Interfering...?

Look, I know my son, and he would never, ever do anything like that!

Hey, wait a minute! Who gave you the authority to do this?!

I'll tell Minato and you'll get an earful, y'know!

Protect him, and you'll come, too!

(Naruto) What's the big idea...?!

...barging in like this?

(Fugaku's Henchman) Excuse me.

What is it?

The captain wants you. Lieutenant, please come with me right now.

[gasp]

I had some misgivings, but I never expected this!

The Police Force raiding the Hokage's home without authorization!

My sincerest apologies.

At least... there was no one who got hurt in this incident...

What will Fugaku do?

He'll investigate... and take the appropriate disciplinary measures.

I just hope that they ease up a little bit now.

What the hell?

Lieutenant! We're sorry! We just did it for the Uchiha!

Enough. Just throw all of them into a cell.

Sir!

You told me you were going to take a different path. And you did become stronger.

But after all the boasting you did, I had hoped there was some substance behind it.

I guess it was for nothing, though.

All you really ended up doing was empowering fools to indulge in idiotic behavior.

Nothing good has come out of this.

You will never measure up to Itachi!

Someone like you doesn't belong in my unit.

You are now relieved of all your duties as lieutenant.

You're dismissed from the Leaf Police Force.

The Leaf Police Force really did that?

So what's gonna happen to Sasuke, I wonder...

I'm not sure. But, you know...

Even if this incident does get him fired rom the force, who really cares?

We'll just give him a slap on the back and welcome him right back onto our team again.

Yeah!

What the hell... have I been doing... for the past three years...

Why is he so different from me?!

It's power... I need power.

You've come.

You wanted to see me. You must have something up your sleeve.

I only came to see what exactly you're offering.

Oh, is that so? You only came here to see that, did you?

I want to take advantage of you, too. I thought that we'd have a nice chat.

Well, then...? What is it that you want?

I want power... Enough power to beat him.

Yes, of course. I predicted as much.

But... are you sure?

Not only is Naruto Uzumaki the son of the Hokage...

...he's also the Nine Tails' Jinchuriki, which is essential to this village.

If you reach your goal, it's quite possible that the Uchiha's standing in the village will become even worse.

I don't care.

Beating him's all that matters to me.

I don't care about the Uchiha or the Leaf.

What's so funny? [chuckle]

I remember a shinobi who deserted the village long ago saying something just like that...

He betrayed everyone, committed numerous crimes, and in exchange obtained frightening power.

The name of that shinobi is Orochimaru...

He's one of the Three Legendary Sannin, like Jiraiya, Naruto's mentor.

The Legendary Sannin. I'm listening...

He has knowledge of the myriad jutsu in this world, including forbidden ones.

I can't think of a single person better than him to learn from.

However... he is a man who has lived within darkness. Remember that's the price you'll pay.

I'm looking forward to it.

Very well, then.

Before sunrise, go to the tower at the border. And I'll take care of the rest of it...

We aren't done here yet. I want to know what you're getting out of this.

It's your choice whether you believe me...

But I am one of the many who do not look with much kindness upon that creature, the Nine Tails.

It's nothing but a monster. It could rampage at any moment,

and I doubt that it's wise to leave such power unbridled...

I feel that we need the power to be able to fight against it.

Humph.

Now, go...

The contract has been fulfilled.

And now the rest of it will be up to you.

[dog whining]

Shiro...

You take care now.

[bark]

If you're gonna have a midnight snack, you gotta have something rich and heavy!

That's Sasuke... Where is he going at this hour?

Five orders of karaage! And some extra!

Oh! Awesome! Thank you!

All right, shift's over. Time to close the gate.

We weren't notified about any departures at this hour...

Hey, the gate's about to close!

[grunts]

Wait...

(Sasuke) I really am grateful to you, but this isn't enough for me.

(Sasuke) I'm not satisfied with the mediocre level I'm stuck at.

(Sasuke) So I'm going to go and get power... at the side of that other Sannin.

(Sasuke) Three whole years... I can't let those three years end in the blink of an eye!

(Naruto) Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Leaving the Village"

(Naruto) Sasuke!