I want to try and gather the unrestrained winds
I'll run toward the horizon, alongside the wave crests
I've made my decision,
even if there's a long way to go on that road.
I'll continue towards the future I've planned
Time rushes us The heartbeat speeds up
When I woke in the middle of a dream I kept searching for that same light
Under the shining star lit sky with countless constellations and shadows
There was something beyond that... What were you gazing at?
Hey, Akamaru!
Wait up, Akamaru.
Akamaru!
Naruto... Umm...
I made you a box lunch. Eat it if you like.
Oh, thanks.
Wh What's this?
What the heck's the idea, you guys...? This isn't a picnic.
I'm sorry.
Come on, it's okay, right?
A cinch mission just the three of us can manage.
You yourself said you weren't fired up, right?
I'm not fired up!
It's a mission to catch a petty thief.
It'd be the same no matter who went on the mission.
Look. Under normal circumstances,
a three man team of Kiba, Hinata and Shino would be fundamental.
But unfortunately, Shino is absent as he's off on a different mission.
It'd be better if even you were there than not, right?
What, Old Lady?! That's taking it too far!
I'll do my best.
This is a mission I kind of can't get into, though.
There's probably no need to take the trouble to determine a troop leader.
Anyway, your mission is to capture the man who stole...
the Misogi tea jar owned by the feudal lord of the Land of Tea.
This man, Gosunkugi.
According to sources, he's now hiding in the Land of Stone.
Get over there lickety split and catch him lickety split.
Hearing that makes me feel less fired up than ever.
Here, Akamaru.
Well, missions like this are okay once in a while, right?
Let's take it easy.
It's a cinch mission, so all the more reason I want to finish it up quick.
What'll happen if the Pervy Sage comes back while I'm gone?
I'm sorry, Naruto.
I... um, I was so happy to be on a mission... with you.
Huh? What did you say, Hinata? I can't hear you.
What're you blushing for? You're a weird one.
Well, hold your horses... Look.
We'll be in the Land of Stone once we cross that mountain pass.
Be sure to fortify yourself with food by then.
It's kind of complicated when it's like eating myself.
Hey, this is good!
Hinata, you'd make a great wife!
What?
Wife... ?
Land of Stone
This is the first post station of the Land of Stone.
Doesn't it look... kind of rough?
The Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness
What're these guys doing... staring like that?
This doesn't feel like we'll be able to do this lickety split.
What is it, Akamaru?
Could it be that Gosunkugi guy is among them?
Got you, Gosunkugi!
It's a photo.
What, this is Gosunkugi, isn't it?
Three million ryo?
What's the meaning of this?
Look... They're hanging over there, and here, too.
All right, I'll try asking someone.
Asia Saloon
Hello!
Can I help you?
I have something I'd like to ask you.
What, if you're not a customer, beat it.
Then I'll order something... I'll have ramen.
I'll have a hamburger steak with cheese. He'll have milk.
This is funny. Milk? Hamburger steak with cheese?
And ramen on top of that?
Are you making a fool of me? Get out, brats!
If it's the money, we have some.
That's not the issue.
Oh... It's dangerous for kids to carry such a large amount of money...
I'll take charge of it for you.
After all, there are lots of bad men in this town.
Hey, what're you doing? Are you still in?
Oh, just a minute. I got the money. I'll be right over.
Huh? What's with you? Hey, let go!
You're the one who'll let go.
How about that?
You brat... You want to fight?!
That's the plan... Bring it!
You punk!
Hold it, Naruto.
Naruto, look around.
This is bad.
Master, milk.
Who the hell are you?
O Okay, coming right up!
Here you are.
Thanks.
Now, no need to hesitate. Drink up.
It's a treat from old billiard ball head over there.
"Billiard -ball head" means me? Knock it off, you jerk!
Who would treat some puppy milk?
You want to get killed?!
Bounty, Michizo Manaka.
You can take the credit, Master.
Take the money for the milk from his bounty...
And the money to repair the table, too. I don't need change.
He's strong.
Are you in the same trade as I am? Sorry about that.
Wait!
Something you want?
Who the heck are you, old man?
"Old man," you say?
I'm Sazanami, a bounty hunter.
How cool!
Old man!
Say, say... That thing earlier was cool.
Hm? The iai-nuki?
It was so fast I couldn't see when you drew your sword.
It was really surprising...
I bet that's what they mean when they say "In a blink of an eye."
Life and death is on the line for us bounty hunters...
No matter how many lives we can have, it wouldn't be enough
if we couldn't draw our sword faster than others.
Say, say! Say, say! What's a bounty hunter?
Let's see...
There are people who offer a bounty in order to capture bad guys.
And a bounty hunter catches those bad guys and receives the bounty.
Hmm.
Then this guy has a bounty on him, right?
Boy, that's...
Why's there so much money on his head?
This guy's just a simple thief...
A simple thief, you say?
Boy, this guy's a super A-rank bounty
who has killed dozens of people for the sake of stealing.
What?!
No way.
Say what?
What's the meaning of this? I haven't heard about that.
The feudal lord who commissioned this mission
might not have known about that.
Mission?
Yeah. We're Hidden Leaf Ninja
and we came to this town to capture Gosunkugi.
Leaf?
So you're Ninja, huh?
This is interesting.
So even kids like this are qualified to be Ninja?
What?! Don't make fun of us!
Well, don't get so mad. Sorry about that...
I'll treat you guys to something. Milk?
We're not Akamaru. I want ramen!
Then I'll have a hamburger steak with cheese.
I I I guess I'll have ramen, too.
Okay. Come with me.
Jeez, no way would there be ramen in a bar.
Hey, old man. Would even miso ramen topped with pork be okay?
Sure, have anything you like.
What is this? We're rapidly moving away from town.
I don't see a ramen shop anywhere.
Now then...
I don't see any ramen shops.
So what I said earlier about treating you guys is canceled.
Sorry, but you guys are going to die here.
O Old man...
You guys are going to die here.
Hey, old man... What's the idea?
To think you guys would know that Gosunkugi is in this town.
So what if we do know?
Gosunkugi is my prey... I can't hand him over to you.
Knock it off! You should just go get him yourself.
No, even if you guys are kids,
it's a different story when it comes to Leaf Ninjas.
It's better to have fewer... wait, no competitors.
Old man.
Here I go.
Hinata!
That's dirty!
Naruto!
Ninja Art of Beast Mimicry: All Four Jutsu!
Interesting.
Bring it.
I won't lose at speed!
Damn it! Where are you?
Too slow.
Boy...
Now you're the last one.
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Oh...
I won't let you do as you please!
Over here!
You're mine.
Almost.
Forgive me, boy.
I'll be the one to defeat him, no matter what.
Akamaru.
Damn it! He got us good.
Hinata, you okay?
Y Yeah.
Where's Sazanami?
Could it be he went after Gosunkugi?
I can't just sit here like this! He'll beat us to the draw.
Damn it! Where is that old man?
Did he leave town?
Going after Gosunkugi?
Akamaru, we're counting on you!
The most crucial treasure is missing here.
Filthy hyena.
I waited a long time for you to make your move.
Unfortunately, I have an important job to do.
Time is valuable. I'll get right to taking care of you.
Ninja Art: Torpedo Nail.
Gosunkugi, here I come!
You can't move anymore.
It's over.
Finish him.
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Gosunkugi, you're under arrest!
Damn it. Reinforcements, huh?
Retreat!
I won't let you get away!
Wait.
Boy...
You must not go.
Old man!
H-Hey, Old Man Sazanami.
Stay away from him. He's too much for you guys.
How could such a strong guy be beaten?
Gosunkugi isn't a mere thief.
He's a Shinobi, same as us.
Shinobi.
Sazanami!
Is this one of Gosunkugi's comrades?
You! As I recall, you were in the bar before...
Damn!
Who was that guy?
Hm, what?
A wanted flyer.
Did he mistake us for Gosunkugi?
No, that's not it.
"This man who calls himself Tokichi is a major criminal
who has killed a family of three..."
"He has a bird shaped birthmark on his chest."
A bird shaped birthmark...? It couldn't be...
What is it, Hinata?
I can't tell because his face is covered with scars...
But he has... a bird -shaped birthmark!
Oh!
He has a bounty on his head, too?
What the heck is going on with everything?
So many things happen on this endless road, huh?
Although you're strong willed, your voice wavered on the phone today
What dreams did you chase to get here?
Even I have times when I just don't understand, baby
When you're sad, I'll be close to you
Even on nights when we're apart, I'll be close to you