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[birds chirping]

Man... Elder Brother sure has changed...

He's just so strict! I feel like he's going to alienate everyone else...

Oh! There you are! I've been looking for you, Ashura!

Taizo!

Have you finished with your training for today?

Well, y'know, since Elder Brother'll take over Ninshu, it doesn't matter if I slack off a bit...

...Or, you know, a lot.

I see... [groan]

Well, it's less pressure on me!

So, what's up?

Oh, uh, well, to tell you the truth, I need a favor.

Huh?

(Taizo) Can you use Ninshu to knock down a few of the trees around here?

Huh? For what purpose?

Oh! Well, you see, if you were able to clear a path through this stretch of woods, we'd have a shortcut to get to the fields.

It'd be easier on my mom. And it's no big deal for you, right?

Oh, is that all? Just leave it to me, then!

[bark cracking]

[crash]

[bark cracking]

[crash]

[bark cracking]

[crash]

Will this do?

Yeah! Thanks for your help, buddy.

It wasn't a problem at all! This kind of thing is easy.

[painful breaths]

Taizo!

Elder Brother! What's the meaning of this?

[gasp]

This man has committed a serious crime.

He fell some trees, and sold them for profit.

Whatever is in this village belongs to everyone who lives here. That's the law.

And you're just as guilty as he is, Ashura.

Huh? I am, too?

Yes, because you were too gullible.

You allowed this man to deceive you, and in doing so, you became an accomplice to his crime.

Was needing a path cleared just a lie?

My mom was really sick, and she needed to get some medicine quickly.

I'm sorry about this, Ashura. I shouldn't have gotten you involved.

Why didn't you just tell me the truth? I could've used Ninshu.

Yeah, I know, but my Mom hates Ninshu.

She says that this world doesn't need it.

Unfortunately, whether you believe in Ninshu or not, a law is still a law.

Now, You didn't know about this. So just this one time, you will be forgiven, Ashura.

Listen, Indra, perhaps you are taking all of this too far.

Everyone makes mistakes every now and again.

Passing judgment on them demands that you exercise prudence.

Yes, I know that, Father.

At the same time, when a crime's committed, proper punishment must be carried out...

...since only then will it act to deter future crimes.

Brother...

[groan]

Ashura!

Shh Let me get you out.

But--!

It's okay. I'll take full responsibility for this.

[gasp]

Elder Brother--!

Well, Ashura... just what do you think you're doing with that man?

Please just look the other way!

He didn't do what he did with malicious intent.

But the law is still the law.

Haven't you already made an example out of him?

That isn't something you get to decide, Ashura.

Listen, I'll convince my brother somehow.

You just go. Get outta here.

Thanks, Ashura! I owe you one.

Well then, if you're going to break the law...

[grunt]

...then you can take the punishment instead of him.

[grunt]

Stop this, Elder Brother!

[grunt]

Ashura, why do we have a system of laws in place?

What's the purpose of the power Ninshu provides us?

If you can't answer such questions yourself, then you should just listen to me and obey me.

Go calm yourself.

Elder Brother...

[gasp]

Oh, Father!

Today's the day when Shiro died...

Back then, if Shiro and Elder Brother weren't there, I would've died.

I'm alive thanks to their strength.

[sigh] You know, you really do possess a truly gentle heart.

The complete opposite of Indra...

Well, Elder Brother's a genius.

He can do anything by himself, and he has the power to do so.

That's precisely why. Huh?

What do you think of the eyes Indra possesses now?

What do I think about them?

Well, I'm a bit intimidated, I guess...

(Thinking) As I thought, Indra's Visual Prowess wouldn't work with Ashura.

Something the matter, father?

There is something ominous about Indra's eyes that even I cannot fathom.

Looking into his eyes reminds me... of my mother's eyes.

Maybe the answer is something simple, like that Elder Brother can see things that other people just can't see...

And what exactly would that be?

Well, it could be something really advanced.

Like the ideal version of Ninshu or the future.

I don't know for sure since I don't possess the Sharingan.

But all those years ago, when he and Shiro saved me, Elder Brother was very kind.

And I still maintain faith that Elder Brother's heart hasn't changed since then.

I'll train harder and do my best to become someone that Elder Brother can rely on.

(Hagoromo) At that moment, I felt that I understood for the first time, why heaven had blessed me with

two sons... But then...

(Villager) Hey, did you hear?

(Villager) Yeah! Seems Lord Hagoromo is finally going to name his successor.

Master Indra or Master Ashura, huh?

I wonder which of them it's going to be...

There's no doubt! It just has to be the elder one, Master Indra, since he excels at Ninshu!

And now, I'm going to pick my successor.

I don't get it. What is this, Father?

After the battle in which I sealed away my mother, I scattered the Ten Tails' parts,

which hold powers unknown to man.

My followers and I repaired most of the damage the battle caused.

But as it says in those scrolls, there are still two regions that remain damaged.

Indra, Ashura. You are to go to those lands and fix whatever problems may have occurred there.

After I see your results, I'll decide whom I'll entrust Ninshu to.

[gasps]

Lord Hagoromo!

Why, Father? Why are you doing this?

I simply don't have enough skill to inherit Ninshu!

In fact, I don't have any desire to inherit it!

I'd be perfectly happy helping Elder Brother.

That's for me to decide.

What will the two of you do when you are out in the world, alone?

When I see that, everything will fall into place.

Why do you think Father chose to do this?

Don't worry. I'm sure Father will come to understand quickly.

Yeah!

(Gamamaru) The younger one seems to have matured into a kind and gentle soul.

But it's the older one who's inherited the power of the Sharingan, huh?

You know, it's possible... that out of consideration for his older brother, the younger one might not return home.

I'll deal with that if it happens.

What exactly is it that you're looking to test with this?

It isn't a test of anything.

The eldest may excel, but because of his power, he has no faith in love.

The younger one doesn't have the same kind of skill, but he overflows with love.

I'm sure that Ninshu will come to exert enormous influence in this world.

And in order for Ninshu to take the true and proper path...

...both power and love will be necessary.

I want my sons to grow during their journeys.

...and, I hope, learn to nurture Ninshu together.

Hey! Enough already! Just come out.

You knew I was here, huh?

Are you all right?

Yeah! As you can see...

Thanks for what you did back then.

Don't mention it. So, what is it? What's up?

After you helped me get free, I hid out in a shack on a hill in the backcountry.

Then Gasuka and Edashi.

I have big news! Ashura is leaving on a journey!

And that journey will determine who the successor of Ninshu will be.

Is what they said true? Because, I mean, after I heard that, I couldn't even sit still.

Listen, take me with you, okay?

Boy, I don't know about that.

Your mom's sick, isn't she?

Nah, she's okay now. It seems that the medicine really worked well.

She's back to normal!

Besides, I told her about you, and she said I should go and help out.

But I thought that your mom hated Ninshu! So why--?

Aw, c'mon, those are two separate things.

A man's obligation comes before hating Ninshu.

You do realize that I'm not gonna be coming home for a long time, don't you?

What? Seriously?

I'm certain that Elder Brother will pass this test with flying colors.

And if I don't return, then Father will have no choice but to pick him as his successor.

I see. That's so like you.

So then, where do you intend to go?

Yeah, where should I go...?

Hey, didn't your dad say that the people in the area where you're supposed to go are having

a rough time or something like that?

So wouldn't it be bad if you didn't help them out?

Oh, yeah, I guess that you're right...

I'd better go, and I'll figure out the rest of it later.

All right! Let's do it!

[strong wind blowing]

Still, this place is awfully far away!

[loud sigh]

According to the map, we should be getting close by now, but...

[groans]

We're in trouble! We're all out of water!

Hey, don't worry.

What? How can I not worry about it?

You can't do any Water Jutsu, can you?

No, all I'm able to do is Wind Jutsu.

Well, then...

The Divine Tree; it's near.

Huh?

I'm able to sense it with my chakra.

You know, a while ago, Father told me that the Divine Tree gave Ninshu Chakra its power.

Hey--!

[panting breaths] Well, looks like we made it.

[birds chirping]

It's quite a surprise to find a place as fertile as this right in the middle of such a barren area!

How could a village like this be struggling like Lord Hagoromo said?

What's wrong?

We've been surrounded...

[gasp]

And just who are you!?

We're nobody you need to worry about. We're merely travelers.

We've had a lot of robbers targeting our village lately.

We're not robbers. Please believe us. We don't want trouble!

Never mind, just get 'em!

Quick, Taizo, climb a tree!

[frightened cries]

Please, stop this! I have no desire to fight you!

Well then get out of this village right away!

[gasp]

Hey, are you all right?!

Don't touch me!

It's okay! Hold still. I'll heal you.

I just hope this actually works...

Amazing...

What's this ruckus about?

Oh! Lord Elder...

(Taizo) What a feast!

And we can really eat all of this?!

Please don't hesitate, just eat up.

And I apologize for the rudeness earlier.

Don't worry about it, really.

You know... it's quite a shock to see such a fertile area. This land's barren.

Well, this village is very special.

Special?

Anyway, there's not much to do here, so please have a relaxing stay.

[yawn] You're up early, Ashura.

This sure is a wonderful place, isn't it? I mean, the food and water taste great...

...and as luck would have it, that girl you saved is quite a beauty, too.

Nothing to worry about here.

Maybe you're right, but I can still feel it, from over there.

Feel what?

It's Chakra.

Is that where the Divine Tree is?

Yeah, probably.

Hey, where are you going?

I'd just like to go to that hill.

Well, you can't. The Lord Elder says that no one is allowed to go near there.

Oh... really?

Go on, leave.

C'mon, Ashura, let's go.

All right.

Something suspicious is going on...

Yeah, maybe there is a problem here, after all.

Oh! Hey, I know you! You're that beauty from yesterday!

What perfect timing! So, listen, we're planning on staying in this village for a little while.

I'm hoping you can show us around.

This is Ashura and I'm Tai-!

My name is Kanna. So, are you a doctor or what?

Uh, no, not really...

He healed you because he knows Ninshu.

Ninshu? I see...

That's it... Can you heal illnesses, too?

Illnesses?

Come with me.

What's this?

A medical clinic.

Please, I... I want you to cure my mom's illness.

Mother... She's been unconscious for a long time.

(Thinking) What is this? I sense a strong chakra...

Could this be from the Divine Tree?

[grunt]

It's no good. I'm not able to cure this sickness with my power. I'm sorry.

I see... Are all these other people like your mother?

Are all these other people like your mother?

Yes.

Ashura... Come here...

These are graves, aren't they?

I guess it's no wonder that this place felt so creepy...

And this illness caused all of these deaths?

That's right.

There's no choice, I have to go.

[gasps]

Hey! You're--!

I'm sorry, but I'm gonna need you go to sleep.

[concentrating grunts]

Uh, what are you doing?

What were the Visual Prowess signs again?

[thuds] Huh?

This way is easier and much faster.

[sheepish chuckle]

There's a cave here.

Let's check it out.

What is this place?

I didn't think it would be like this inside!

I've heard legends about the Divine Tree, but...

This is--?!

There's no doubt. This is the Divine Tree.

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(Ashura) That tree is a remnant of the specter that almost destroyed our entire world.

I've been ordered to do something about it.

The power of the Divine Tree is indeed making this land fruitful,... but...

it's also making the villagers ill.

(Hagoromo) Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Ashura's Decision."

(Ashura) At this rate...

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