Original subtitles

No word from Hozuki Castle yet?

We located the box.

But the security is too tight and we can't touch it.

Keep an eye on it.

And snatch it away, when there's a chance.

Right.

Do you believe it?

A box that grants every wish sounds fishy to me.

We can't just write it off.

Sure, it sounds out of this world...

But "box" could just be a metaphor for something else,

like a potent weapon.

If so, we must...

Geez!

You talk too much!

Lord Raikage, could such a box exist?

It's said that the Hidden Grass nearly succeeded in

conquering the world due to that box.

We cannot ignore it.

Did you contact the Hidden Leaf yet?

Lady Hokage has agreed to coordinate

their actions with us, the Hidden Cloud.

Well, naturally.

This is a grave issue that affects every village.

There is no place for self-interest.

What was that?

Huh?!

Who are you?!

Too easy!

You are...!

It seems the situation has gotten more serious than expected.

I have no choice. Call Bee.

Huh?!

We don't need to bother Lord Killer Bee

with something like this.

Failure is not an option this time!

Summon Bee!

Someone attacked Raikage last night.

The Hidden Cloud claims it was you, Naruto!

Huh? I don't know anything about it!

Aw, Granny Tsunade... Are you putting me on again?

The Hidden Cloud lost three jonin...

The Hidden Stone had two shinobi killed.

These are the composite drawings

of the suspect from the Hidden Mist and Stone.

Huh?!

That's ridiculous!

Naruto would never do such a thing!

It's a mistake, Lady Tsunade!

Silence!

But...!

This is a problem of diplomacy between villages!

It wasn't me.

You've got to believe me, Kakashi Sensei!

Yesterday, I ate ramen at Ichiraku, then...

Then... then...

I played shogi all night with Shikamaru!

Naruto, until we get to the bottom of this,

I am sending you to Hozuki Castle.

W-What is this Hozuki Castle?

It's a prison for shinobi run by the Hidden Grass,

under the auspices of the villages.

Anyone can be sent there, but not everyone can get out.

A village will make a request,

then send shinobi who have caused problems to be confined.

But I haven't done anything!

Someone wants me out of this village! I know it!

Enough, Naruto!

Shadow Clone Ju-

Wood Style! Four-Pillar Prison!

Hey, wait!

SEAL

SEAL

It wasn't me!

Take him away!

I haven't done a thing!

Attention!

The master of Hozuki Castle...

Lord Mui will now address you!

Listen carefully!

I am Mui, and I am responsible for this place.

Being sent here means that

you have completely lost the trust of your village.

So remember this: you are no longer of any value...

I was framed!

I didn't do anything!

I swear I was framed!

No talking!

You say you were sent here by some conspiracy?

I can't waste time talking!

I have to find the culprit...

I just know the village is in danger!

We, the Hidden Grass, have an agreement with each village.

That anyone who is sent here will never be allowed to escape.

Whatever your circumstances, that is none of our concern.

Fire Style: Celestial Prison!

This is my clan's imprisonment jutsu

that has been handed down through the ages.

The Celestial Prison is the reason why

the Hidden Grass oversees Hozuki Castle.

As long as you have that Jutsu Formula on your chest,

you will not be able to infuse chakra.

There are only two ways to leave this place.

One is by official request from your village.

And the second is if you die.

As long as I'm physically free, I can do anything!

Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Huh?

What is this? My body feels hot...

Like it's burning...

I must admit, I'm impressed.

You can infuse that much chakra even under the Celestial Prison.

However, don't think about escaping.

If you go beyond a fixed distance from me,

the Celestial Prison will activate and burn you to a crisp.

One more bit of information...

The Fire Style Celestial Prison is not effective under water.

However, the surrounding sea is deep and the currents are swift.

If you jump in, the sea will swallow you up

even as you infuse chakra.

Once Lord Mui puts you under the Celestial Prison,

you can never leave this place.

Once you get accustomed, this place is quite pleasant.

You see? The old-timers are welcoming you.

Hey, more newbies.

Seems like a nice bunch.

We'll take good care of you later.

First, you'll all undergo physical exams.

I shall personally examine every part of your body!

Hey, what are you in for?

Listen! I didn't do a thing!

Oh, scary.

Well, I messed up on a mission...

I was ordered to kill everyone in a certain village.

But in a moment of remorse, I let a single kid go...

and my village found out.

What's so bad about that?

Where are you from?

The Hidden Leaf Village.

Oh...

It seems like the Hidden Leaf is real lax.

What?!

Following village orders is imperative to a shinobi.

I guess that's not the case with you Hidden Leaf.

You don't know a thing about us, so quit trashing the Hidden Leaf!

You just watch.

I'm going to get out of this place

and pummel the one who did this to me!

Isn't that enough?

What?

What he said was right.

Hozuki Castle is where

shinobi who can no longer serve their villages are sent.

Thieves are thieves. Murderers are murderers.

You can't run away from that.

I'm not running away!

Bandana!

Come!

When you realize that you're in a hole, stop digging.

What's that supposed to mean?

Figure it out yourself.

Undress.

Huh?!

Nothing suspicious.

All right. Jump in place.

Huh? For what?

To make sure you're not hiding anything on your person.

Start!

Geez...

Nothing troubling.

What's with all this?

You're not done yet.

There's nowhere to hide anything.

Take off your trunks.

Huh?

Huh?

Don't come near! Hey!

Stop!

Exercise period is over.

Prisoners will quietly return

- It's time, Maroi. - to their cells for roll-call.

I repeat...

Exercise period is over.

Prisoners will quietly return to their cells for roll-call.

Who's there?!

Sound asleep from the first day here...

He's either very special or an idiot...

Man, I was suffocating in this thing.

Huh?

You messed up.

Damn it...

I can barely make one clone.

Sound asleep from the first day here...

He's either very special or an idiot...

I almost joined these guys...

They're on to me already...

Team One, check the front.

Teams Two and Three, go quickly to the cliffs!

The escapee has been apprehended.

In accordance with Section 23 of the Hozuki Castle Penal Code,

we will take the prisoner to the disciplinary cell.

Oh my, he was captured.

Actually, I thought he'd give us the slip for a bit longer.

What will you do?

The regulations call for three days in solitary.

We won't be able to touch him.

Plus, there may be Flower faction among the jailers.

NARUTO UZUMAKI

NARUTO UZ

You're certain he's a Jinchuriki?

Finally, the glory of the Hidden Grass

shall be revived.

Mui, the time has come to avenge your son.

We must act with haste.

We have had reports that the Flowers of Grass

have sent their spies here.

By the way, have you taken care of Kazan of the Hidden Steam?

Kazan is very skillful.

It will probably take the four of us to deal with him.

There is no need for concern.

We hold his weakness already.

Are you there?

Who is it?

It's not worth mentioning.

But never mind that, do you want to get out?

Can you get me out?

What do I have to do?

If you destroy Mui,

the Jutsu Formula on your chest will disappear.

Why are you telling me this?

Hey!

Hold it!

Out already?

Was solitary a pleasant experience?

I can't stay here another minute longer!

Not when someone is meddling with my village.

What does that have to do with me?

I heard that if I destroy you,

the Celestial Prison will be broken.

I don't relish doing this, but since it's the only way...

I suggest you forget it.

In your present state, you cannot defeat me.

I won't know unless I try, right?!

What does your village mean to you?

Why you!

Have you ever killed innocent people

in the name of protecting the village?

I can't protect my village unless I'm willing to do that...

Is that what you're saying?

Exactly.

That's bullshit!

You're having a hard time breathing, aren't you?

You're thinking this can't be happening.

That you can't have sustained so much damage

from so little effort.

Whenever you fight, chakra becomes active.

And just a small amount of chakra

will cause the Celestial Prison to react and burn your body.

Damn it! My body won't do what I tell it to!

Let me tell you something.

You may go to hell for the sake of your village...

but they wouldn't care.

Let me go!

This fight isn't over yet!

You really must like solitary confinement.

You just came out and now you're going back.

Hozuki Penal Code Section 23, Paragraph 6!

The second offense is five days!

Go and cool off that hot head!

Have you ever killed innocent people

in the name of protecting the village?

What does your village mean to you?

The Box of Paradise...

gives rise to Satori, moves Satori and ends with Satori.

In every case, it leads to destruction.

Your confinement is over.

You can come out, Naruto Uzumaki.

Hey, the Hidden Grass has ramen too!

I'll bet it can't compare to Ichiraku's ramen.

W-W-What?

You wanna fight?

I'll take you on anytime!

What's going on?

Come on.

I don't quite get it, but...

Yay! Thanks! Thanks, guys!

I'm Naruto Uzumaki of Hidden Leaf Village!

Nice to meet you!

I'm Maroi.

Hey, you're quite the hero around here.

Hero?

You tried to escape on the very first day

and was put into solitary...

Then you even had the guts to fight Mui.

We can't infuse chakra now, so we don't have a chance.

Despite that, you charged full on.

Few would do what you did.

Nah... don't embarrass me.

I'm serious.

Without the ability to infuse chakra,

we shinobi are just average Joes.

Why, the guys here hardly ever cause trouble.

It's so peaceful...

Hmm...

Hey, it's a fight.

Someone attacked Mui!

I thought it was peaceful here.

They've probably been influenced by you.

Hey! Stop!

So I heard that I can lose this nasty jutsu

if I pulverize you.

Don't try it.

You have the Celestial Prison, I suggest you behave.

Die!

Kusakage Style...

Explosive Palm!

Celestial Prison: Flame Sword!

The fool...

Hurry and get the Medical Team!

How could he do that?!

Don't even try.

I can't forgive that Mui!

I've been here for two years.

So I know just about everything.

That guy who was turned into charcoal...

He spread poison in a village and killed everyone.

Huh?

Why would he do such a thing?

It was revenge against a woman who didn't listen to him.

You have to value your life.

Don't waste it on a scum like that.

Exercise period is over.

Prisoners will quietly return to their cells for roll-call.

I repeat...

Exercise period is over.

Prisoners will quietly return to their cells for roll-call.

Damn! I'm late.

Sorry about that.

I'm getting used to creating clones.

Last time, I failed on land.

So this time, I'll go by sea.

Even if the currents are fast,

I'll just swim as if my life depended on it.

Okay...

If you jump from there, you'll die.

Who's there?

Why are you so determined to escape?

You're...

When you realize that you're in a hole, stop digging.

To prove my innocence!

And how do you intend to do that?

I'll... I don't know, but I'll find a way!

Even if you manage to escape, you can't prove anything.

Shut up!

I can't wait around in a place like this

for someone to capture the culprit!

Shadow Clone...

The currents are so fast, I can't weave signs!

Hey...

Thanks. You saved me.

Just up a little further, the current suddenly speeds up.

If you had been swept there,

I wouldn't have been able to save you.

What are you staring at?

Are you a transvestite?

How dare you?!

Huh? You're a real woman?

Don't tell anyone. Remember, I saved your life.

You owe me.

Do you remember what I told you in the holding cell?

Yeah.

That was a warning to watch your moves.

But it didn't get through to you at all.

You act before you think and keep getting into trouble.

Are you really a shinobi?

You should talk. Who are you anyway?

My name is Ryuzetsu. I belong to the Hidden Grass Black Ops.

Naruto Uzumaki, I've studied up on you.

I infiltrated Hozuki Castle

because I got intel that you were being imprisoned here.

Hidden Grass Black Ops?

What's your aim?

I know who framed you.

Is that true? Who was it?!

The lord of Hozuki Castle... Mui.

Mui is a jonin of the Hidden Grass.

He comes from a line of Hidden Grass gatekeepers.

Gatekeepers are just that. They guard the gate.

Beyond the gate is a certain box.

Box?

It's called the Box of Paradise.

And it's supposed to grant the wishes of the one who opens it.

A box that grants wishes?

That's ridiculous.

No one knows for sure.

But during the era of the Sage of the Six Paths,

the Hidden Grass opened the box

and it's said that they got to the verge of conquering the world.

Then? Then what happened?

No one knows.

One day, the Hidden Grass was suddenly destroyed.

After that, two rival groups were born.

The pro-war Seeds of Grass faction

whose goal is the revival of the Hidden Grass.

And our group, the anti-war Flowers of Grass faction.

Mui belongs to the Seeds.

They intend to use the box as a weapon.

According to intel we've collected,

the box requires an enormous amount of chakra to open.

Seeds' target is you, Naruto Uzumaki...

and the chakra that you possess as a Jinchuriki.

Make no mistake about that.

Then I'm stuck in this place because of this Seeds faction?

My mission is to prevent them from opening the box at all cost.

Then maybe you shouldn't have saved me.

If I had died, they wouldn't be able to open this box.

If I did that...

If I trampled on an innocent life for my own purpose...

I'd be no different from him.

Him?

That man.

Mui won't care what method he uses to open that box.

He even offered his own son's life.

Not enough chakra.

The only way to fulfill my mission is to kill Mui.

I will dispose of Mui.

Did something happen between you and that guy?

That's none of your business.

If Mui dies, the Celestial Prison will disappear.

I want you to use your power to open the gate and destroy the box.

This jutsu will be broken only if Mui is killed?

But this jutsu isn't a big deal!

You don't have to kill Mui.

I'll smash that box into smithereens!

It's not that easy!

There's nothing I can't do.

Don't underestimate Naruto Uzumaki!

Naruto Uzumaki...

Please return to Hozuki Castle with me.

All right. Let's do it!

Fire Style! Demon Lantern!

Damn, I failed again!

Don't rush it.

Fire Style! Demon Lantern!

Hey, showing off?

Prodigies have it made.

You can do anything without practice.

You're a prodigy too, Ryuzetsu.

You mean the Kekkei Genkai?

Yeah. Life Transference is an awesome jutsu!

Don't you know if you use it just once, you die!

No thanks!

What is it, Muku?

It's tomorrow...

Oh, yeah... It's time, huh?

Yeah.

You're lucky, Muku.

You're always spacing out,

but everyone thinks you're the first genius

in Hidden Grass history and sucks up to you!

And now, you'll be the village hero.

I may not be able to come back.

Are you scared?

Well! I'm just...

Say, Ryuzetsu...

Do you think it's right to open a box like that?

Of course!

It's to benefit the village!

It's not that I'm scared of dying.

How can I put it?

Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my heart.

You're not going to die!

Promise me! Promise to come back!

Promise me!

Uh-huh...

Okay.

I promise.

I understand now, Muku...

A box like that must not be opened, after all!

What does your village mean to you?

Have you ever killed innocent people

in the name of protecting the village?

I will kill Mui.

What kind of fool are you?

You're going into solitary again.

I know that!

You framed me good, didn't you?!

That idiot!

Why you!

Kusakage Style! Explosive Palm!

That should teach you a lesson.

What the village means to me...

Even if I think really hard...

only silly things pop up in my mind.

The ramen shop,

my teacher who was always thinking about pervy stuff...

To a stranger, these memories might seem trivial...

Hozuki Penal Code...

Section 23, Paragraph 6!

The third offense means one week!

I'll put your nameplate up and personalize the cell for you!

Please hurry.

This is the key.

I can't wait any longer.

If I kill Mui, at least for now, the box can't be opened.

So you are the assassin of the Flower!

Mui isn't here.

I don't know what it is, but he had some minor stuff to take care of.

My job is done.

Now let me see my son, as promised.

So even Kazan of a Hundred Transformations

has a soft spot for his kin.

Why don't you get out of that disguise?

I did as you requested, and faked myself as that brat

and slaughtered people.

Now keep your promise.

Of course, we will keep our promise.

As long as you disappear.

I can't move...

Can't move?

No one is as diverse as the Hidden Grass

when it comes to the Imprisonment Jutsu...

We shall let you see your son, just as we promised.

In the other world!

Damn it!

Well, that takes care of that.

Knock on wood! Knock on wood!

Oh, it's you, Mui.

We can rest a little easy now.

Why did you let me go?

Is your mission to assassinate Mui?

If so, the legend of the Box of Paradise is true.

You will not get your way with the box.

I could care less about that.

I just want things to be pleasant.

As long as I have the Celestial Prison, I can't get out of here.

So it's better for me if I stick to Mui, that's all.

What are you trying to say?

Don't you get it?

If Mui dies, I can get out of here.

And you'll complete your mission.

So... you and I aren't enemies.

What are you scheming?

I'll prepare the stage for you.

Why should I trust you?

Why do you think the Hidden Grass

became so interested in Hozuki Castle?

One was to hide the Box of Paradise.

The other was to use prisoners' chakra

and experiment how to open the box.

Those sent here are as good as dead.

Who knows when I'll be turned into a mummy

with all my chakra extracted?

Believe me, I'm as desperate as you.

Just who are you?!

How do you know so much?!

I'm just Mui's hanger-on.

So, what'll you do?

Are you willing to bet on me?

Naruto Uzumaki, come on out!

Quit stalling!

That Mui...

how dare he keep us waiting!

Mui is a man who was willing to sacrifice his son for the village.

He can be trusted.

It's so close...

This time, the world will belong to the Hidden Grass...

The world will bow before the four of us.

It's not that I trust Maroi completely...

But we have no choice but to take this risk.

This Box of Paradise grants all wishes, right?

Then why don't you guys, the Flower of Grass,

take advantage of it?

Depending on its use, you can bring peace to the world, right?

The risk is too great.

It makes people think war is justified for peace.

That box must not exist in this world!

Can I ask you something?

What is it?

What was Mui's son to you?

Why?

When you spoke about him, you seemed so passionate.

His name was Muku. He was my best friend.

I see...

That's all I need to know.

I can trust you now.

Aren't you afraid of the Celestial Prison?

Sure I am.

But what scares me more is my own heart breaking.

Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my heart.

I see...

What the hell are you doing?!

- Why you-?! - Quit fooling around, you jerk!

Don't just stand there, blockhead!

You're the one who started it!

Hold it!

You're gonna get it!

If you wanna make something out of it, come get me!

I'll show you a thing or two!

Hey! It's a fight!

Who's fighting?

So, they've begun.

Sorry, it wasn't on purpose...

Are you in the mood to fight too?!

Huh?!

Hey, what do you want?

Sorry, I didn't mean to...

Want some too?

Geez...

I can't even eat in peace.

Hey, what's the ruckus about?

Hey, my boom box...!

Shut up!

My corn soup!

What? A riot?!

Hurry up and stop them!

Stop!

Lord Mui!

Please use your Celestial Prison to stop the rioting!

This is a minor disturbance. Deal with it yourself!

Y-Yes, sir!

Damn it...

You old geezer!

Show me what you've got, you brats!

While Ryuzetsu is distracting Mui,

I've got to find the gate to the box.

Let's see...

It's supposed to be the middle shelf...

the blue book, the third one from the left...

So inside is supposed to be a box that grants any wish you want.

If my idea works,

this Celestial Prison will be broken...

without having to destroy that guy.

You're... not Mui!

Hold it!

D-Damn it...

At last, we got ourselves a Jinchuriki!

Such a fool...

First, I shall remove the Celestial Prison.

Release!

The next steps will require intense concentration.

I need to be alone.

Lightning Style! Lightning Signal!

I'm almost there...

Quite amazing... The amount of chakra you Jinchuriki have.

You bastard...

I heard you even offered your son to that box.

Were you that desperate to open that damn box?!

Everything was for the future of the Hidden Grass.

Don't use the future as an excuse!

You can't even protect the tiny thing before your eyes.

You don't have the right to talk about the future!

I asked you once...

If you had ever killed innocent people

for the sake of your village.

And you know what my answer was...

Bullshit!

I agree.

Huh?!

You and I are alike!

Huh?

That is why this box must be opened!

Damn! I don't have enough chakra!

Fire Style: Celestial Prison!

Damn it... Not again...

Hey, hey...

The Box of Paradise was the gate itself.

Magnificent!

Now our fervent wish will be fulfilled.

Mui! Where is Mui?!

Hurry!

The box is supposed to listen to you, the gatekeeper!

There you are, Mui!

Hurry and wish for the revival of the Hidden Grass!

Your late son must be wishing it as well!

Open, here and now...!

Oh, Box of Paradise!

Heed my wish...

Let me see my son Muku!

Oh, Box of Paradise... Heed my wish!

What?!

Have you gone mad, Mui?!

The Hidden Grass vanished from my heart long ago!

Yes, from the day I lost Muku ten years ago!

What?!

I don't recall asking you for help...

Shut up!

Frankly, I planned to kill you too!

You are...

Kazan of a Hundred Transformations!

I thought we got rid of you that night!

Why?

Call it a whim.

When everything is over, I shall gladly die by your hand.

Damn it...

Mui, if you hadn't been there,

both my son and I would be dead now.

How dare you ridicule Kazan of a Hundred Transformations!

You traitor, Mui!

Is this what you planned from the start?!

You are unforgivable!

Muku?

Father...

Muku... Forgive me...

I was wrong.

Mui!

Yes, Father... You were wrong.

You should not have let me out of the box.

What the hell did you do?!

Mui, he...

Muku!

What happened, Muku?

That's...

That's not the Muku I know!

Ryuzetsu!

Don't lose your soul!

Return to the Muku you were before the box took you!

Muku!

What's this?

I sense a vile chakra...

What is that?!

He's...

Don't come near me!

Run!

He's not the guy you knew anymore.

And I'm a failure as a shinobi.

This isn't the time for tears!

That's the Sage Mode...

So he was using a clone

and accumulating Nature Energy somewhere.

Nature?

You collect Nature Energy from outside.

I can't infuse my inner chakra because of the Celestial Prison.

What are you planning?

If I destroy that box, maybe he'll come back to normal.

Sage Art!

Giant Rasengan!

It didn't work.

No way!

It's useless.

I tried breaking it countless times from the inside... It's unbreakable.

Hey, you... Why'd you kill Mui?!

He gave his son to the box, and I'm supposed to be grateful?

Maybe his methods were wrong...

But he never gave up trying to save you!

Even if the whole world turned against him,

his only thoughts were about you!

It's hopeless.

You can't capture me with your attacks.

Why can't I hit a big target like that?

Fine... I'll fight a monster with a monster!

Summoning Jutsu!

Who're you calling a monster?

Sorry, it just slipped out...

And what's this tight...

What is it, Naruto?!

What's the Box of Paradise doing in a place like this?!

You know about it, Boss?

Of course I know about it!

That was the ultimate weapon

during the era of the Sage of the Six Paths.

Hey, and that's Satori!

Satori? That's his name?

The Box of Paradise...

gives rise to Satori, moves Satori and ends with Satori.

He captures his enemies and throws them in the box.

He's like the puppet of the box.

And... it can read the hearts of man.

I don't know if it's through a Jutsu Formula, but once inside,

the Box of Paradise turns them into its own army.

Here we go, Naruto!

Right!

Boss, where are we going?!

Are you running away?!

That's what I planned from the start.

I took advantage of your determination,

so that my mind wouldn't be read.

There's no way we can beat that thing without any planning.

Who's controlling Satori?

No one...

Then he will go on a rampage.

Once he gets everyone into the box,

the situation will be beyond control.

Because of that, a number of lands were destroyed long ago.

So what are we supposed to do?!

Once a Satori, you can never become human again.

Either we send him back into the box or kill him...

It's one or the other.

Damn it! It's not a box that grants any wish?!

There's no such thing!

What is your wish? Peace? Money?

Or this world?

Whatever you wish for, nothing is possible without power!

What comes out of that box is evil power, that's all.

But all Mui wanted was to save his son...

Why are humans so naïve?

If you put an apple in a box, what comes out is a rotten apple!

He's coming!

Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Why you!

Damn it! I can't hit it at all!

Isn't there anything, Boss?!

I told you, Satori can read your mind.

If there's a method, it's to not think of anything.

Not think of anything...?

He's coming.

This isn't very pleasant...

A-Are you kidding me?!

Boss!

Are you all right, Boss?

That jerk!

He totally read me.

Are you scared?

Mastering Sage Mode doesn't free you from fear.

Don't listen to him, Naruto!

I know that.

Naruto!

Damn it... Of all times...

Die!

Damn, I don't have enough time!

Boss!

The bastard...

That's a dangerous box.

Open it and next, it'll be your funeral rite.

So hurry, and get out of sight?

Not on your life!

Octopops!

'Cuz Bee here is with this boy!

Y-Yay!

Naruto!

Huh?!

Everyone!

Even Granny Tsunade?!

What're you all doing here?

This was your mission, Naruto.

Huh?

No one ever suspected you.

Sorry we made you feel abandoned.

We knew you'd run amok if we told you the truth.

Oh, Bee!

Thank goodness you made it in time.

Huh?!

My mission was to gather intel about the Box of Paradise,

and if possible, to snatch it.

And while I was at it, Bee asked me to watch your back.

Huh?

Don't you recognize me?

"It's not worth mentioning."

That voice!

If you destroy Mui,

the Jutsu Formula on your chest will disappear.

Bee told me all about your personality.

I figured telling you that

would spur you into creating a disturbance.

Causing trouble meant solitary.

And nothing is safer than solitary confinement.

But why did you come on that first night to kidnap me?

W-Well...

I thought it was crucial to open that evil gate first...

Really, I would've rescued you if the gate opened. Sure.

How?

Does it matter?

You're okay, that's the main thing.

Right now, it's that monster!

It's coming!

This guy... He intended to kill me. I know it.

I still don't get all this talk.

It's got to be a crock.

You are a nonentity.

As for that nasty box...

The one who's gonna shut it down is me!

And the one who's gonna shut you down is me!

I see!

He's a handful.

He dodged every single blow.

He can read people's minds.

Damn! He's so calm.

Enough already, Muku!

Hey... He couldn't foresee Ryuzetsu coming?

I wonder why?

Why can't he read Ryuzetsu's mind? Only hers?

This is do or die.

Naruto?!

I'm going into Sage Mode once more.

Everyone, buy me some time!

Until he reaches Sage Mode, Naruto will not be able to move.

We're going to protect him together!

Cha!

Get out of here!

Don't push, idiot!

Ow!

Return to the castle!

Neji!

Rotation!

Spiky Human Boulder!

Hey, boy... How much longer?!

That's not Muku...

He's not Muku...

Don't be fooled.

That's not Muku!

The Hidden Grass will deal with the failures of the Hidden Grass!

Fire Style!

Demon Lantern!

Water Style! Archerfish!

You fool!

You are marked with the Celestial Prison!

Stop, Muku!

I'm not fighting alone.

Everyone from the village is with me.

Here I go!

How? How come he suddenly started making contact?

I don't sense it at all. That kid's not out to kill.

What's going on?

Can you imagine what it's like inside this box?

There's no exit. And you can't shatter it.

You're in pitch black

and there's just one feeling that swirls around you.

It's big and black, and seeps into every cell in your body.

That feeling is what honed me.

Every emotion that once tormented me became vague...

And when I killed my father with these hands, they all vanished.

Nothing binds me anymore.

It feels so good...

Feels so good?

Fear is the only thing I feel now.

The fear of being out of the box.

The fear of those who try to attack me.

I can't read people's minds.

It seems like my body just reacts to fear on its own.

So I understand only too well.

You have no fear in you right now.

Is that what you gained from killing your father?

In dying, Father gave me real strength.

Strength without doubt. That's true power.

What he tried to give you wasn't fake power like that!

Your eyes don't see pain anymore?

Your ears can't hear your name being called?

Your heart can't feel the desire to protect someone... ?

Or have memories like how much

a bowl of ramen cheered you up?

You still don't get it?

The village used those silly sentiments...

to keep us under their thumbs and controlled us.

Cut off such bonds.

Then you can climb as high as I have.

Shadow Clone Jutsu!

You're the one who still doesn't get it.

Cutting your bonds won't make you strong.

You have to keep looking and looking for bonds...

And protecting those bonds at all cost is true strength.

That's how your father was!

Petty words out of the mouth of a petty human...

You...

Enough, Muku!

How can you say such callous things?!

Wake up!

Hey!

Ryuzetsu!

Mui never...

Your father never betrayed you.

Come back! Have you forgotten our promise?!

Giant Rasengan!

Ryuzetsu.

I've had just about enough.

What?

You weren't able to read Ryuzetsu's thoughts just now...

Because she had no fear whatsoever in her heart towards you!

Celestial Prison isn't really an Imprisonment Jutsu, is it?

If you can't infuse chakra, no one would start a fight.

Those hands of yours...

Weren't they made to stop people from fighting each other?

The one known as Satori cannot become human again.

If you and I are really alike,

you should know what I'm thinking right now.

What... are you saying?

I'm not talking to you!

Damn it!

Hang in there, Mui!

A son always wants to see his father standing tall and proud!

If the Celestial Prison is still activated,

it means Mui must still be alive.

Let's die together, Muku...

This is the least I can do in atonement!

Fire Style! Celestial Fire Prison!

Damn it!

Let's do it!

- Ready! - Ready!

Get away from him!

Wind Style! Rasen Shuriken!

Father...

Muku!

Ryuzetsu...

Your hands are big, after all...

Muku...

Fire Style! Demon Lantern!

I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise to you, Ryuzetsu...

I wish... l could have lived here with you and Father... together in peace...

Hey, the Celestial Prison is broken!

Mui must've died!

Run away!

Don't let a single one escape!

Choji!

I got you all!

Cha!

Tonight's the night for some hard rock!

I'm putting this one in a head lock!

I guess no one's gonna make it all the way to us.

What is this... ?

It's such...

a gentle warmth...

Promise!

Okay, I promise.

You swear?

I promise to come home.

Okay then!

You know what my wish is, Ryuzetsu?

To just live in peace...

Right here, with Father and...

Huh? What did you just say?

Well, you took long enough.

Welcome home, Muku.

He's getting weaker and weaker.

Naruto! Hang on, Naruto!

Come on, this is nothing!

Move aside, Sakura. I'll take over.

But...

Her wound is so serious... There's nothing we can do...

I'm Ryuzetsu...

I wish to offer my life.

Naruto Uzumaki, you must live.

This is the hidden technique of our clan...

Life Transference!

Muku...

This boy is so much like you when you were young.

He's so small...

yet his spirit is immense...

This boy... I have no doubt that this boy...

can protect... what we wanted to protect.

I'm so happy I was able to see you at the end.

Now, I will be your guiding light...

And Naruto, you must be the guiding light for your people...

So that no one will get lost...

and has to feel such sorrow...

His pulse is returning.

What about her?!

Sakura...

Granny Tsunade...

Don't talk now.

There will be lots of time later when you've healed.

I heard a voice... Ryuzetsu was calling me...

Naruto...

I was in a pitch black place... I was cold and lonely...

That guy, Muku... I guess he was in a place like that the whole time...

In the box, all alone...

Enough, Naruto.

There was no exit anywhere.

Then I heard Ryuzetsu's voice...

Granny Tsunade, where's Ryuzetsu?

Leave the tiresome talk for later... Save it for when you're better.

Otherwise, I'll just ignore you... Fool, ya fool!

Yay...

Mae ni, mae ni, mae ni hashire unmei yo

前に前に前に走れ運命よ

It's my destiny to keep running

Tsugi tsugi mukai kaze kuguri nukeru

次々向かい風くぐりぬける

I easily evade every headwind that comes along

Yura yura moe agaru tamashii de

ゆらゆら燃え上がる魂で

With a burning spirit

Motto (motto), shouri no otakebi "1, 2, Hi!"

もっと勝利の雄叫び "1, 2, Hi!"

I cry out, cry out in victory "1, 2 Hi!"

Kiniro ni nabiku tate kami ga

金色になびくたて髪が

My golden hair is waving in the wind

Boku no nakama hikarasetekunda

僕の仲間光らせてくんだ

It illuminates my friends

Aoku yurameku toki no honoo ga

青くゆらめく時の炎が

The flames of time flicker blue

Akai jounetsu tera shitekunda

赤い情熱照らしてくんだ

And my passion glows red

Denkou sekka shoumen toppa

電光石火正面突破

With a lightning speed direct hit

Donna tobira mobuchi yaburu

どんな扉もぶち破る

I'll break down any door

Nisshin kebo hyakkaryouran

日進月歩百花繚乱

And rack up achievements one after another

Aaah

Mae ni, mae ni, mae ni hashire unmei yo

前に前に前に走れ運命よ

It's my destiny to keep running

Tsugi tsugi mukai kaze kuguri nukeru

次々向かい風くぐりぬける

I easily evade every headwind that comes along

Yura yura moe agaru tamashii de

ゆらゆら燃え上がる魂で

With a burning spirit

Motto (motto), shouri no otakebi "1, 2, Hi!"

もっと勝利の雄叫び "1, 2 Hi!"

I cry out, cry out in victory "1, 2 Hi!"

Giniro ni somaru kono tsurugi ga

銀色に染まるこの剣が

This sword is dyed in silver

Boku no teki wo damarasete kunda

僕の敵を黙らせてくんだ

It can deceive my foes

Awai yume no kakera no hitotsu ga

淡い夢のかけらの一つが

A shard of my fleeting dream

Tashika na ima nokake hashi nanda

確かな今のかけ橋なんだ

Has become a bridge to the present

Junpuu manpan tenshin ranman

順風満帆天真爛漫

Even if everything is going smoothly, don 't be naive

Amai wana ni wa ki wo tsukero

甘い罠には気をつけろ

Beware of alluring traps

Sessatakuma sassato iku sa

切磋琢磨さっさと行くさ

With diligence and hard work, I'm ready to go

Aaah

Mae ni, mae ni, mae ni hashire unmei yo

前に前に前に走れ運命よ

It's my destiny to keep running

Tsugi tsugi mukai kaze kuguri nukeru

次々向かい風くぐりぬける

I easily evade every headwind that comes along

Yura yura moe agaru tamashii de

ゆらゆら燃え上がる魂で

With a burning spirit

Motto (motto), shouri no otakebi "1, 2, Hi!"

もっと勝利の雄叫び "1, 2 Hi!"

I cry out, cry out in victory "1, 2 Hi!"

Sappuukei na keshiki datte

殺風景な景色だって

Change the lifeless landscape

Minna no koe ne iro ni natte

みんなの声音色になって

Paint it with the colors of everyone's dreams

Azayaka ni sono mirai no hikari wo tsukan dare!

鮮やかにその未来の光を掴んだれ!

Make it bright, holding the light of the future!

Fuan nante naize; basei nante keri tobase

不安なんてないぜ罵声なんて蹴り飛ばせ

No need to be nervous; kick away the naysayers

Oh Yeah! Mori agare!

Oh Yeah! 盛り上がれ!

Oh Yeah! Get excited!

Burun burun furueru yaru shimei ni

ぶるんぶるん震え上がる使命に

Vroom, vroom... Start the mission

Shurin shurin tatsumaki wo maki okosu

しゅりんしゅりん竜巻を巻き起こす

And make the tornadoes swirl

Zawa zawa yama to umi dakishimete

ざわざわ山と海抱きしめて

Embrace the mountains and the sea

Motto (motto)...

もっと...

Even more...

Mae ni, mae ni, mae ni hashire unmei yo

前に前に前に走れ運命よ

It's my destiny to keep running

Tsugi tsugi mukai kaze kuguri nukeru

次々向かい風くぐりぬける

I easily evade every headwind that comes along

Yura yura moe agaru tamashii de

ゆらゆら燃え上がる魂で

With a burning spirit

Motto (motto), shouri no otakebi "1, 2, Hi!"

もっと勝利の雄叫び "1, 2 Hi!"

I cry out, cry out in victory 1, 2 Hi!

MUI

RYUZETSU

Mui... Ryuzetsu...

I guess I don't need to think hard about my village...

It's a place where I can be myself and not have to worry.

I'll never give up.

I'll become someone who can protect the things people cherish...

whether it's big or small.

That's what being a guiding light is...

Right, Ryuzetsu?

Take him!

I didn't do anything!

Say, I didn't overact, did I?

Lady Tsunade, you are cruel.

After the mug shots came around,

you said you kept a 24-hour watch on Naruto.

What are you saying?!

Kakashi, you're the one who suggested

We go along with the enemy's plan.

You'd better apologize to Naruto later, Kakashi.

Huh? Me?

But, Lady Tsunade, you said you wanted to proceed carefully

since this was a joint operation with the Cloud.

You do what you must to deceive the enemy!

Naruto's probably feeling very hurt.

When he comes back,

we'll let him eat all the ramen he wants at Ichiraku.