1 00:00:20,040 --> 00:00:20,790 Halt! 2 00:00:26,040 --> 00:00:27,330 Are you the shinobi of the hidden leaf? 3 00:00:28,290 --> 00:00:32,000 Yes, I'm Kakashi Hatake from Hidden Leaf Village. 4 00:00:32,750 --> 00:00:34,790 Our Lady Hokage sent me here. 5 00:00:35,790 --> 00:00:40,370 I have a joint letter from Hidden Leaf and Hidden Sand. 6 00:00:40,830 --> 00:00:42,000 Then I will accept. 7 00:00:42,370 --> 00:00:45,710 No... I have been instructed to present to your leader, 8 00:00:45,750 --> 00:00:48,580 Salamander's Hanzo himself. 9 00:00:49,170 --> 00:00:52,250 Is this a part of your plan to get closer to Lord Hanzo?! 10 00:00:54,370 --> 00:00:59,670 Threatening me is like threatening hidden leaves and sand... 11 00:01:00,250 --> 00:01:01,370 Is it what you really want? 12 00:01:05,750 --> 00:01:06,420 ok… 13 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:07,960 I will let them know. 14 00:02:41,700 --> 00:02:46,450 The Chunin Exams begin! 15 00:02:56,670 --> 00:02:58,040 Lord Hanzo will now see you. 16 00:02:58,790 --> 00:03:00,960 Surrender all your weapons, and then enter. 17 00:03:02,250 --> 00:03:05,580 As rumoured, the immigration inspection is very strict. 18 00:03:13,920 --> 00:03:16,250 So its security is airtight. 19 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:18,120 Kakashi's hand… 20 00:03:18,210 --> 00:03:19,540 Nice of you to come. 21 00:03:20,170 --> 00:03:23,170 Put the message you put out there. 22 00:04:06,750 --> 00:04:08,750 The leaf brings an invitation to the Chunin Exams 23 00:04:08,790 --> 00:04:10,870 Jointly sponsored by them and Bali. 24 00:04:11,540 --> 00:04:15,210 This is probably a plot to collect all the villages and spy on them. 25 00:04:18,710 --> 00:04:25,000 Hanzo sent many genin from this village for the final chunin exams. 26 00:04:26,750 --> 00:04:30,710 Then send a few teams to keep them happy. 27 00:04:31,540 --> 00:04:35,070 Let them believe that Hanzo is the leader of the Hidden Rain… 28 00:04:35,790 --> 00:04:38,500 In the meantime, we'll gather intel about the Jinchuriki. 29 00:04:39,370 --> 00:04:40,080 Got it… 30 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:12,870 Is everyone here? 31 00:05:18,790 --> 00:05:22,120 A letter arrives from Hanzo in Salamander 32 00:05:22,170 --> 00:05:23,620 From Hidden Rain Village. 33 00:05:28,960 --> 00:05:34,540 Well, well... he's sending Jinn to join Hidden Leaf and Sand... 34 00:05:35,790 --> 00:05:40,580 Does this renew the rumors surrounding the hidden rain? 35 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:41,960 no… 36 00:05:42,290 --> 00:05:48,790 Gene sending may be a ruse to hide the truth… 37 00:05:49,580 --> 00:05:50,170 Then… 38 00:05:51,540 --> 00:05:52,830 Keep a close watch 39 00:05:52,870 --> 00:05:56,870 Hidden Rain Genin who have been sent here. 40 00:06:19,330 --> 00:06:22,000 I am very upset… 41 00:06:29,170 --> 00:06:31,790 Phew! Lord Shibuki wants to see you. 42 00:06:33,620 --> 00:06:36,330 Oh no! Did I do something? 43 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:41,420 Waterfall 44 00:06:45,710 --> 00:06:47,830 Lord Shibuki, I have brought Fuu. 45 00:06:48,920 --> 00:06:50,040 Hey, phew! 46 00:06:52,500 --> 00:06:54,870 What's up, Chief?! 47 00:06:55,210 --> 00:06:56,580 What were you thinking?! 48 00:06:56,920 --> 00:06:59,000 Requesting an application for the Chunin Exams 49 00:06:59,040 --> 00:07:00,580 From the hidden pages?! 50 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:02,330 Shouldn't I? 51 00:07:02,750 --> 00:07:05,120 So what can you recommend me? 52 00:07:05,580 --> 00:07:06,540 What?! 53 00:07:07,210 --> 00:07:09,920 And what would you do if you were a jinchuriki? 54 00:07:11,620 --> 00:07:13,620 Well then... I guess I'll go myself. 55 00:07:13,870 --> 00:07:14,580 Huh?! 56 00:07:15,080 --> 00:07:16,580 H-Hey wait! 57 00:07:17,040 --> 00:07:18,000 Wait, phew! 58 00:07:19,250 --> 00:07:21,870 I want to see the outside world! 59 00:07:22,330 --> 00:07:25,120 If you don't accept me, I'll just leave the village! 60 00:07:25,670 --> 00:07:27,170 OK! 61 00:07:29,170 --> 00:07:31,960 Once you make up your mind you will never give up. 62 00:07:31,960 --> 00:07:33,580 will you forgive me 63 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:36,960 Then listen to me. 64 00:07:41,210 --> 00:07:44,370 The Chunin Exams are not your run-of-the-mill exams. 65 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:46,920 This is a battle where you put your life on the line 66 00:07:46,960 --> 00:07:48,960 For your dreams and village pride. 67 00:07:49,870 --> 00:07:51,750 In the past, the village hidden in the waterfall 68 00:07:51,790 --> 00:07:55,250 There were nowhere near hidden leaves or sand scales, 69 00:07:55,290 --> 00:07:56,500 But we were scared 70 00:07:56,540 --> 00:07:59,750 As a shinobi village that produced skilled jonin one after another. 71 00:08:01,210 --> 00:08:04,670 This is why even though we are not part of the five great nations, 72 00:08:04,710 --> 00:08:06,290 We have been assigned a tailed beast. 73 00:08:07,670 --> 00:08:10,460 The Chunin Exams are the ideal opportunity for us to make a name for ourselves 74 00:08:10,500 --> 00:08:12,580 And impress the feudal lords who employ hidden villages, 75 00:08:12,620 --> 00:08:14,000 And the other shinobi leaders as well. 76 00:08:15,870 --> 00:08:19,000 This is an opportunity to reclaim our past glory. 77 00:08:19,870 --> 00:08:21,290 As long as you are going to participate, 78 00:08:21,330 --> 00:08:23,960 Go out and struggle to identify the hidden waterfall. 79 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:27,540 OK! Got it! 80 00:08:27,830 --> 00:08:29,670 I will storm! 81 00:08:29,710 --> 00:08:30,580 However! 82 00:08:30,620 --> 00:08:32,460 Don't let anyone know 83 00:08:32,500 --> 00:08:34,210 …that you are a Jinchuuriki 84 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:36,500 OK! 85 00:08:39,290 --> 00:08:40,870 Kegan, Yoro… 86 00:08:41,040 --> 00:08:42,750 Hide your jonin status and guard fuu. 87 00:08:42,790 --> 00:08:43,790 Right! 88 00:08:43,830 --> 00:08:44,710 - Right! - Right! 89 00:08:47,790 --> 00:08:49,960 He is out of my control now. 90 00:08:51,710 --> 00:08:53,000 What does this mean… 91 00:08:53,170 --> 00:08:57,830 Will Hidden Falls send a group of three? 92 00:08:58,210 --> 00:09:00,830 It is almost terrifying in its brevity, 93 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:04,080 But this is an official app. 94 00:09:04,830 --> 00:09:07,870 Let's close the application period soon! 95 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:08,790 Whoah! 96 00:09:08,830 --> 00:09:09,920 What is it? 97 00:09:09,960 --> 00:09:13,920 W-We forgot to request hidden page entrants! 98 00:09:14,080 --> 00:09:15,210 What?! 99 00:09:22,120 --> 00:09:24,420 Are you actually going to supervise? 100 00:09:25,370 --> 00:09:29,620 yes I will oversee the second round of finals. 101 00:09:30,370 --> 00:09:32,460 This is to avoid any loss of life during the test. 102 00:09:32,790 --> 00:09:35,040 What do you gain by smoking rebels? 103 00:09:35,750 --> 00:09:36,670 It is not like that 104 00:09:36,870 --> 00:09:37,920 What then? 105 00:09:38,500 --> 00:09:40,500 Why go so far to face the danger? 106 00:09:42,370 --> 00:09:45,960 My feelings haven't changed since then. 107 00:09:46,500 --> 00:09:49,960 Don't tell me... you want to bond with the Rebels? 108 00:09:50,790 --> 00:09:51,960 It's impossible! 109 00:09:52,790 --> 00:09:56,040 They won't listen even if you rely on it! 110 00:09:56,330 --> 00:09:57,580 he… 111 00:09:57,960 --> 00:10:01,370 Naruto is working hard to bond with others... 112 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:05,120 So I will not give up until the day comes 113 00:10:05,290 --> 00:10:09,790 When I can share pain, sorrow and happiness with others. 114 00:10:10,710 --> 00:10:12,670 I think this is my first test. 115 00:10:12,710 --> 00:10:15,080 As the Hidden Sand Kazekage. 116 00:10:16,750 --> 00:10:20,080 Once he made up his mind, he wouldn't listen... Damn! 117 00:10:22,830 --> 00:10:25,710 Hidden Sands will send the same as last time… 118 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:27,330 Nine teams, 27 shinobi. 119 00:10:27,710 --> 00:10:29,540 Hidden rain will be fifteen. 120 00:10:29,790 --> 00:10:31,540 And Hidden Grass is sending six. 121 00:10:32,170 --> 00:10:34,460 Hidden Falls sent word 122 00:10:34,500 --> 00:10:37,000 That they are also sending a team of three. 123 00:10:38,250 --> 00:10:42,790 The land of hidden clouds and waters sent gentle regrets, 124 00:10:43,420 --> 00:10:46,710 But our invitation was sent back by Earth. 125 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:49,370 As the host village, 126 00:10:49,420 --> 00:10:52,580 We have to write the same marks as last exam. 127 00:10:55,670 --> 00:10:58,670 I want you all to enlist the genin under you 128 00:10:58,710 --> 00:11:00,330 And turn in your recommendation. 129 00:11:22,180 --> 00:11:23,550 are you stupid 130 00:11:23,890 --> 00:11:25,050 That is barely cooked. 131 00:11:26,090 --> 00:11:29,720 Meat tastes best when there is still some red left. 132 00:11:31,640 --> 00:11:33,010 Hey, Asuma Sensei… 133 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:36,090 So what is going to happen to our team 134 00:11:36,140 --> 00:11:37,680 Upcoming chunin exams? 135 00:11:38,470 --> 00:11:42,840 Now considering your skills, it is only natural that I recommend you. 136 00:11:44,300 --> 00:11:47,390 But Shikamaru is already a Chunin, so he can't enter. 137 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:52,590 So we are one member short. 138 00:11:53,050 --> 00:11:57,260 Currently, Team Asuma is captured by Shikamaru. 139 00:11:58,010 --> 00:12:00,260 If I find a replacement… 140 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:02,470 It's going to be hard 141 00:12:02,510 --> 00:12:05,220 Only to be a stand-in for the Chunin Exams. 142 00:12:05,550 --> 00:12:09,090 Umm… I have someone in mind. 143 00:12:11,010 --> 00:12:14,340 Someone who rivals Shikamaru in intelligence? 144 00:12:17,390 --> 00:12:19,340 Cipher Corps 145 00:12:27,510 --> 00:12:29,140 Is there anyone like that? 146 00:12:29,430 --> 00:12:31,840 He's probably not as smart as Shikamaru, 147 00:12:31,890 --> 00:12:34,430 But he might be tougher than that. 148 00:12:41,010 --> 00:12:42,140 you will be fine now 149 00:12:52,010 --> 00:12:54,180 me? Join Team Asuma? 150 00:12:55,090 --> 00:12:58,760 Both Sasuke and Naruto are missing from Team 7, right? 151 00:12:59,390 --> 00:13:01,050 Y-Yes… 152 00:13:02,140 --> 00:13:04,010 So you have to join a three-man team 153 00:13:04,050 --> 00:13:06,760 To take the Chunin Exams, right?! 154 00:13:07,890 --> 00:13:08,680 yes… 155 00:13:09,300 --> 00:13:11,970 Then you will join, right? 156 00:13:12,930 --> 00:13:13,590 But… 157 00:13:14,470 --> 00:13:17,260 I know your strength better than anyone. 158 00:13:19,090 --> 00:13:21,180 In the final chunin exam… 159 00:13:21,510 --> 00:13:23,590 I got a good taste of your energy. 160 00:13:28,590 --> 00:13:32,800 Still…I can't. Please find someone else. 161 00:13:32,970 --> 00:13:34,140 Why?! 162 00:13:34,180 --> 00:13:39,180 We know that you have trained hard under Lady Tsunade for two years. 163 00:13:39,800 --> 00:13:41,510 You have grown up a lot. 164 00:13:44,930 --> 00:13:47,890 If you're just going to wait for Naruto and Sasuke… 165 00:13:48,140 --> 00:13:49,090 If you do, 166 00:13:49,140 --> 00:13:51,640 You can never seize opportunities that come your way! 167 00:13:52,260 --> 00:13:53,720 It's not that… 168 00:13:54,470 --> 00:13:58,340 If you add me to your team now, I'll probably be a nuisance. 169 00:13:58,590 --> 00:14:00,760 It's not true! Please! 170 00:14:14,090 --> 00:14:15,800 Tea! 171 00:14:22,390 --> 00:14:24,010 Your movement is getting better! 172 00:14:25,180 --> 00:14:29,300 Anyway, remember the first thing I taught you? 173 00:14:29,800 --> 00:14:30,890 Of course. 174 00:14:30,930 --> 00:14:33,220 The Medic Ninja must never kill himself. 175 00:14:33,680 --> 00:14:36,590 That way they will never force them to move on. 176 00:14:36,640 --> 00:14:37,640 That's true... 177 00:14:38,140 --> 00:14:40,720 However, that doesn't mean you don't have one 178 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:43,050 To learn the jutsu necessary to fight on the frontline. 179 00:14:44,890 --> 00:14:45,680 And… 180 00:14:46,260 --> 00:14:48,010 What I am teaching you now 181 00:14:48,050 --> 00:14:52,470 Bury it in your heart and train it. Do you understand? 182 00:14:53,550 --> 00:14:54,140 Yes! 183 00:15:07,970 --> 00:15:11,970 When I train, I will only be a burden to others. 184 00:15:13,010 --> 00:15:13,760 But… 185 00:15:22,430 --> 00:15:25,220 How did it go? What did Sakura say? 186 00:15:27,300 --> 00:15:29,090 He rejected us. 187 00:15:29,300 --> 00:15:34,090 Aww... we're little, and she's the little two. 188 00:15:34,300 --> 00:15:36,390 I thought it would be perfect! 189 00:15:37,180 --> 00:15:38,680 What did Sakura say? 190 00:15:39,640 --> 00:15:43,050 He doesn't want us to be a burden. 191 00:15:45,340 --> 00:15:47,720 What a lame excuse. 192 00:15:48,180 --> 00:15:50,760 But… I haven't given up yet! 193 00:16:15,010 --> 00:16:16,050 Excuse me. 194 00:16:18,220 --> 00:16:19,140 Oh sorry. 195 00:16:21,260 --> 00:16:22,220 grace 196 00:16:22,340 --> 00:16:23,180 Thank you! 197 00:16:30,180 --> 00:16:31,010 Excuse me. 198 00:16:31,390 --> 00:16:34,430 May I ask you to take a look at these and put your seal to it? 199 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:37,510 Shizune, do you want to kill me?! 200 00:16:38,340 --> 00:16:41,090 It had been a while since our Chunin Exams 201 00:16:41,140 --> 00:16:45,680 And nothing goes forward without your seal of approval. 202 00:16:46,090 --> 00:16:49,510 Damn it... I didn't expect all this work. 203 00:16:50,180 --> 00:16:53,010 Oh, Sakura was here. 204 00:16:53,220 --> 00:16:53,800 What? 205 00:16:53,840 --> 00:16:56,010 If he needed something, why didn't he just come in? 206 00:17:07,090 --> 00:17:10,510 What would Naruto do... if he were in my place? 207 00:17:14,640 --> 00:17:16,840 I'm going to attack you now 208 00:17:16,890 --> 00:17:18,090 And it will be for real. 209 00:17:19,550 --> 00:17:22,720 Come at me seriously, as if I were your enemy. 210 00:17:26,510 --> 00:17:27,800 Got it! 211 00:17:35,050 --> 00:17:36,470 Leaf Hospital 212 00:17:46,550 --> 00:17:47,430 Any problems? 213 00:17:48,010 --> 00:17:49,050 Sakura! 214 00:17:49,510 --> 00:17:52,430 He is caught under a landslide during a mission. 215 00:17:53,090 --> 00:17:54,180 His condition is grave. 216 00:17:57,090 --> 00:17:59,180 He needs urgent surgery now. 217 00:17:59,760 --> 00:18:01,090 Take him to the ICU immediately! 218 00:18:01,590 --> 00:18:02,260 Right! 219 00:18:02,300 --> 00:18:04,140 ICU 220 00:18:08,800 --> 00:18:10,590 I am starting treatment. 221 00:18:15,090 --> 00:18:19,220 Naruto and Sasuke can't chase each other forever. 222 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:22,180 I have to go beyond my own limits. 223 00:18:46,640 --> 00:18:48,890 It's not good. I don't have enough chakra! 224 00:18:49,890 --> 00:18:52,680 I need to concentrate more chakras for the surgery 225 00:19:02,010 --> 00:19:04,050 More… more cycles! 226 00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:07,050 What? Sakura?! 227 00:19:07,760 --> 00:19:10,800 yes We just got word from Leaf Hospital… 228 00:19:11,260 --> 00:19:12,220 It's not good. 229 00:19:12,260 --> 00:19:13,510 What? 230 00:19:13,550 --> 00:19:17,550 But Sakura is skilled enough to perform this kind of surgery… 231 00:19:19,050 --> 00:19:20,590 If it was our normal Sakura 232 00:19:21,590 --> 00:19:22,640 We have to go. 233 00:19:43,180 --> 00:19:45,050 ICU 234 00:19:50,220 --> 00:19:51,090 Sakura! 235 00:19:57,680 --> 00:20:00,890 The jutsu ritual using chakra was completed without incident. 236 00:20:01,680 --> 00:20:03,180 The surgery was a success. 237 00:20:03,300 --> 00:20:06,930 Leave it to your student. He has done an outstanding job. 238 00:20:07,430 --> 00:20:08,300 I see. 239 00:20:10,340 --> 00:20:14,930 You are indeed Tsunade's disciple, one of the legendary Sannin. 240 00:20:15,470 --> 00:20:17,010 At this point, you should be able to 241 00:20:17,010 --> 00:20:18,970 To overcome any difficulties that come your way. 242 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:24,010 Well, with Ino, Choji and Sakura's team… 243 00:20:24,010 --> 00:20:26,090 Our participant list is complete. 244 00:20:27,090 --> 00:20:29,840 It's not like we had 29 teams last time… 245 00:20:30,010 --> 00:20:32,050 But this is a decent list of participants. 246 00:20:32,220 --> 00:20:33,090 Yes. 247 00:20:34,590 --> 00:20:36,180 Finally the time has come. 248 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:38,520 Chunin Exams! 249 00:22:39,020 --> 00:22:40,860 It's been a while since they last held! 250 00:22:40,900 --> 00:22:42,110 It's been two years. 251 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:45,860 I see, so this means big brother Naruto is coming back! 252 00:22:45,900 --> 00:22:47,210 Huh? Naruto? 253 00:22:47,300 --> 00:22:49,570 He's coming back to take the Chunin Exams, right? 254 00:22:49,770 --> 00:22:50,610 he is not coming 255 00:22:50,770 --> 00:22:51,440 What? 256 00:22:51,600 --> 00:22:54,440 Who knows where or how he is training now. 257 00:22:54,480 --> 00:22:55,860 His whereabouts are still unknown 258 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:58,110 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: 259 00:22:58,150 --> 00:23:00,610 In Naruto's Footsteps ~ The Path Traveled "The Three Questions" 260 00:23:00,650 --> 00:23:03,360 Does this mean they are moving forward without big brother Naruto? 261 00:23:03,400 --> 00:23:04,840 In Naruto's Footsteps ~ The Path Three Questions Traveled 262 00:23:04,930 --> 00:23:09,150 Tune in again!