1 00:00:07,527 --> 00:00:08,617 Summoning Jutsu! 2 00:00:19,667 --> 00:00:21,597 Oh, long time no see. 3 00:00:22,267 --> 00:00:24,067 We don't have much time to get nostalgic. 4 00:00:24,837 --> 00:00:25,807 We've got a mission. 5 00:00:30,207 --> 00:00:32,807 That I see over there is the Village of Artisans, isn't it? 6 00:00:33,117 --> 00:00:36,477 Yeah. It's a village of professionals who develop Ninja tools. 7 00:00:37,217 --> 00:00:39,347 The exceptional Ninja tools they develop are also 8 00:00:39,417 --> 00:00:42,187 supplied to us in the Five Great Nations... 9 00:00:43,327 --> 00:00:45,627 But there's been a strange rumor recently. 10 00:00:46,257 --> 00:00:47,627 A strange rumor? 11 00:00:48,097 --> 00:00:50,427 Something about them developing the ultimate weapon 12 00:00:50,497 --> 00:00:53,367 and attempting to antagonize the Five Great Nations. 13 00:00:55,307 --> 00:00:57,207 In other words, we should search the village and... 14 00:00:57,277 --> 00:01:01,677 verify whether or not there is that ultimate weapon, right? 15 00:01:02,077 --> 00:01:03,047 That's about the size of it. 16 00:01:03,707 --> 00:01:04,937 Piece of cake. 17 00:01:28,507 --> 00:01:41,247 Fly into the wavy and twisted sky, into your hands 18 00:01:54,667 --> 00:02:00,997 The distance created between us became too big, 19 00:02:01,067 --> 00:02:06,867 because we were always together 20 00:02:07,407 --> 00:02:12,967 Your honest reply, "See you..." 21 00:02:13,047 --> 00:02:18,577 coming from that brash mouth makes it sadder. 22 00:02:18,857 --> 00:02:25,257 If you are in an unfamiliar town, crying 23 00:02:25,327 --> 00:02:32,237 Then I want to deliver you a smile, even if I'm not by your side 24 00:02:32,337 --> 00:02:44,867 Fly into the wavy and twisted sky, into your hands 25 00:02:45,047 --> 00:02:51,277 I can feel it so close, 26 00:02:51,357 --> 00:02:56,487 Our two hearts 27 00:03:04,577 --> 00:03:06,537 Hey! Something strange is going on. 28 00:03:07,247 --> 00:03:08,207 What is it?! 29 00:03:08,407 --> 00:03:10,777 There's not a soul in the village! 30 00:03:11,117 --> 00:03:13,477 I also found something terrible on top of that. 31 00:03:13,887 --> 00:03:14,847 What?! 32 00:03:22,127 --> 00:03:23,087 It's that. 33 00:03:23,597 --> 00:03:27,027 The coffin of Seimei, the founder of the Village of Artisans. 34 00:03:27,467 --> 00:03:28,557 Even his body is... 35 00:03:29,027 --> 00:03:31,897 This is serious. 36 00:03:32,797 --> 00:03:36,897 The artisans abandoned their village. Where in the world did they go? 37 00:03:37,777 --> 00:03:42,107 The Targeted Shukaku 38 00:03:50,317 --> 00:03:52,117 I'm hungry, I'm hungry! 39 00:03:52,417 --> 00:03:57,557 Maybe I'll treat myself and have two eggs in my ramen today. 40 00:04:02,167 --> 00:04:03,127 Huh? 41 00:04:09,167 --> 00:04:10,137 What's going on there?! 42 00:04:10,877 --> 00:04:12,607 Did I keep you waiting by any chance? 43 00:04:12,907 --> 00:04:15,467 Not really. I just got here a bit before. 44 00:04:16,617 --> 00:04:18,777 That's good... Then, here. 45 00:04:20,147 --> 00:04:21,477 I made sure to hand it to you. 46 00:04:22,217 --> 00:04:24,747 Yeah, yeah. What a pain. 47 00:04:25,617 --> 00:04:27,147 Just a minute! 48 00:04:28,027 --> 00:04:30,357 What're you guys doing... 49 00:04:30,427 --> 00:04:32,987 all in secret in a place like this without even asking me?! 50 00:04:33,067 --> 00:04:34,687 - Naruto? - Huh? 51 00:04:35,227 --> 00:04:37,457 You're terrible, just terrible, Sakura! 52 00:04:37,667 --> 00:04:39,997 Here you won't even go out on a date with me at all! 53 00:04:40,467 --> 00:04:43,267 Why're you talking gibberish all of a sudden? 54 00:04:43,977 --> 00:04:46,167 Ouch ouch ouch ouch... 55 00:04:47,947 --> 00:04:49,497 An errand for the Old Lady? 56 00:04:49,877 --> 00:04:53,277 Yes. It seems a new poison was discovered or something. 57 00:04:53,547 --> 00:04:56,217 I delivered a list of research medicinal substance 58 00:04:56,217 --> 00:04:57,687 for Shikamaru's father to prepare. 59 00:04:58,257 --> 00:04:59,277 Oh, that's it?! 60 00:04:59,357 --> 00:05:01,187 Jeez, you jump to conclusions. 61 00:05:02,787 --> 00:05:04,317 Oh, come to think of it, 62 00:05:04,397 --> 00:05:08,487 an update report from Temari has been delivered to Lady Tsunade. 63 00:05:09,097 --> 00:05:10,357 An update report? 64 00:05:10,797 --> 00:05:11,927 So? What exactly? 65 00:05:12,337 --> 00:05:16,607 I heard that the Village Hidden in the Sand started Ninja education, 66 00:05:16,607 --> 00:05:18,907 imitating the curriculum program of the Leaf's. 67 00:05:19,707 --> 00:05:22,907 It seems that Temari and her brothers are working as instructors. 68 00:05:23,317 --> 00:05:24,367 Instructors?! 69 00:05:24,847 --> 00:05:28,217 Is that harsh woman fit to be something like an instructor...? 70 00:05:28,487 --> 00:05:31,317 Really? That Gaara, huh? 71 00:05:42,297 --> 00:05:43,387 This is hands on training. 72 00:05:43,937 --> 00:05:47,027 Choose from among these a Ninja tool that suits you. 73 00:05:48,907 --> 00:05:49,867 What is it? 74 00:05:50,407 --> 00:05:55,007 Do w e absolutely have to choose?! 75 00:05:56,817 --> 00:05:57,777 What do you mean? 76 00:05:58,577 --> 00:06:02,347 We'll end up hurting the other person if we use a weapon. 77 00:06:03,087 --> 00:06:04,777 We might kill them. 78 00:06:06,257 --> 00:06:07,347 A weapon is... 79 00:06:19,907 --> 00:06:21,667 No, never mind... 80 00:06:26,607 --> 00:06:27,907 A mission isn't a game. 81 00:06:28,277 --> 00:06:31,677 If you were to enter a field of battle with that frame of mind, you'd die. 82 00:06:32,117 --> 00:06:33,547 I I'm sorry. 83 00:06:34,147 --> 00:06:37,117 You got Gaara angry because you ask stupid questions. 84 00:06:37,457 --> 00:06:38,417 You are in trouble. 85 00:06:43,627 --> 00:06:46,597 The three of us will conduct hands on training. 86 00:06:47,267 --> 00:06:49,287 Gather in the respective class of your choice. 87 00:06:51,197 --> 00:06:53,427 Gaara, put a smile on! 88 00:06:53,967 --> 00:06:57,237 They'll get scared and nobody will choose you with that sulky look. 89 00:06:58,977 --> 00:07:03,237 My dad said that Gaara was the Sand's ultimate weapon. 90 00:07:03,577 --> 00:07:07,747 Yeah. He's so powerful that the village would be destroyed, if he got mad. 91 00:07:07,947 --> 00:07:10,477 He's scary, so let's not bother. 92 00:07:10,887 --> 00:07:12,547 All right, I'm with Temari. 93 00:07:12,617 --> 00:07:14,017 I'll be with Kankuro! 94 00:07:14,087 --> 00:07:16,457 - Me too! - Me too! 95 00:07:16,727 --> 00:07:18,217 - Me too! - Me too! 96 00:07:19,427 --> 00:07:20,417 Please be my teacher. 97 00:07:27,237 --> 00:07:30,637 Earlier, he was trying to teach me something... 98 00:07:37,247 --> 00:07:39,547 Excuse me... Please be my teacher. 99 00:07:42,317 --> 00:07:43,687 Are you okay with me? 100 00:07:44,517 --> 00:07:45,487 Please teach me! 101 00:07:50,697 --> 00:07:52,187 This is cool. 102 00:07:52,297 --> 00:07:53,757 That's too big! 103 00:07:54,497 --> 00:07:55,587 I'll take this. 104 00:08:12,577 --> 00:08:13,547 What's your name? 105 00:08:13,617 --> 00:08:15,277 I'm Matsuri. 106 00:08:15,787 --> 00:08:17,777 Matsuri, choose a weapon. 107 00:08:41,707 --> 00:08:42,677 What's the matter? 108 00:08:48,687 --> 00:08:52,587 Come at me with that weapon with the intent to kill me. 109 00:08:52,857 --> 00:08:53,847 Yes, sir... 110 00:08:57,857 --> 00:09:01,297 They say an ogre with Iron Club is invincible. But you are no ogre. 111 00:09:01,367 --> 00:09:05,057 Yes, sir. Please tell me what I should choose. 112 00:09:12,537 --> 00:09:14,167 The weapon called the Rope Javelin. 113 00:09:14,677 --> 00:09:15,767 Rope Javelin... 114 00:09:22,087 --> 00:09:24,177 The sharp blade on the end of the rope 115 00:09:24,257 --> 00:09:28,627 is to keep an enemy out of one's reach, rather than for attack. 116 00:09:29,127 --> 00:09:32,257 And you seal off an enemy's movement with the rope. 117 00:09:36,227 --> 00:09:39,637 Practice until you can control it as a part of your body. 118 00:09:40,137 --> 00:09:41,107 Yes, sir! 119 00:10:09,727 --> 00:10:11,327 Damn. Who are you guys?! 120 00:10:17,177 --> 00:10:20,627 Is this all the Sand Village Shinobi have? 121 00:10:21,407 --> 00:10:22,377 Wait. 122 00:10:22,847 --> 00:10:26,747 Leave this guy alive. We can use him to draw that one out. 123 00:10:34,587 --> 00:10:37,527 Hang in there! What is it?! What happened? 124 00:10:37,827 --> 00:10:41,027 Take me to Gaara... Quickly. 125 00:11:12,727 --> 00:11:13,697 What's the matter? 126 00:11:14,067 --> 00:11:18,497 My mother and father were hit with countless weapons right in front of me. 127 00:11:19,337 --> 00:11:20,567 So I... 128 00:11:23,507 --> 00:11:25,837 For what purpose do you hold a weapon? 129 00:11:27,877 --> 00:11:28,897 He... 130 00:11:30,647 --> 00:11:32,077 What are... 131 00:11:34,187 --> 00:11:36,307 ...these two to you?! 132 00:11:37,857 --> 00:11:41,377 Th These guys are... 133 00:11:41,457 --> 00:11:43,317 ...my friends! 134 00:11:43,957 --> 00:11:46,587 Try laying so much as another finger on them! 135 00:11:46,967 --> 00:11:49,057 I'll clobber you! 136 00:11:49,367 --> 00:11:52,027 He said that to me. 137 00:12:00,447 --> 00:12:03,007 That's what we're after: Gaara. 138 00:12:09,987 --> 00:12:12,647 Gaara, we were just coming to get you. 139 00:12:13,287 --> 00:12:15,757 The patrol Ninja was attacked by somebody. 140 00:12:16,157 --> 00:12:18,687 Guys calling themselves The Four Celestials 141 00:12:18,757 --> 00:12:23,357 brandishing strange weapons, said to tell Gaara that... 142 00:12:24,467 --> 00:12:29,367 "We declare a challengerto you, the ultimate weapon. 143 00:12:30,707 --> 00:12:32,537 "If you don't accept the challenge, 144 00:12:32,607 --> 00:12:37,637 "we will take away one person close to you every day... 145 00:12:37,717 --> 00:12:39,907 "and they shall pay the price for you." 146 00:12:49,157 --> 00:12:50,017 You there. 147 00:12:50,697 --> 00:12:52,247 Are you Gaara's student? 148 00:12:55,897 --> 00:12:58,267 You shall be the first sacrifice. 149 00:13:17,117 --> 00:13:18,247 What's this Rope Javelin?! 150 00:13:18,447 --> 00:13:19,417 Wait! 151 00:13:23,957 --> 00:13:25,357 The enemy went northeast... 152 00:13:25,527 --> 00:13:27,497 Matsuri has become a first sacrifice... 153 00:13:27,797 --> 00:13:31,487 But the real target of the guys who call themselves the Four Celestials is... 154 00:13:31,567 --> 00:13:32,897 you, Gaara. 155 00:13:33,397 --> 00:13:34,367 Yeah... 156 00:13:34,737 --> 00:13:36,137 This must be brought to a Jonin Council at once... 157 00:13:46,217 --> 00:13:48,117 In the northeastern direction 158 00:13:48,177 --> 00:13:51,017 where the ones who call themselves the Four Celestials left, 159 00:13:51,087 --> 00:13:53,347 there is the Village Hidden in the Leaves of the Land of Fire, 160 00:13:53,417 --> 00:13:55,047 with the Land of Rivers sandwiched between. 161 00:13:55,517 --> 00:13:58,927 Therefore, w e will be requesting the assistance of the Leaf... 162 00:14:00,697 --> 00:14:02,717 Temari, Kankuro, Gaara. 163 00:14:03,227 --> 00:14:05,957 Form a unit and prepare for pursuit immediately. 164 00:14:07,967 --> 00:14:08,937 Hold it. 165 00:14:09,367 --> 00:14:10,997 The enemy is after Gaara. 166 00:14:11,467 --> 00:14:14,527 That would be like walking right into a trap they laid. 167 00:14:14,677 --> 00:14:17,697 That's right. Why won't you send a party?! 168 00:14:19,477 --> 00:14:21,637 It might be a diversionary tactic by the enemy. 169 00:14:21,977 --> 00:14:24,247 The village will become shorthanded if we send out pursuers. 170 00:14:24,817 --> 00:14:28,217 Then you at least could come with us, right, Baki?! 171 00:14:32,857 --> 00:14:35,587 Most likely, the enemy is after Shukaku. 172 00:14:36,157 --> 00:14:38,657 Gaara is the Sand's ultimate weapon. 173 00:14:39,167 --> 00:14:41,137 If we know that... 174 00:14:41,497 --> 00:14:45,797 But it's also a dangerous double-edged sword to the village. 175 00:14:46,407 --> 00:14:49,867 If they would do us the favor facing each other and perishing... 176 00:14:53,417 --> 00:14:55,647 Then at least I should go with them. 177 00:14:55,947 --> 00:14:58,777 No. You have a different mission. 178 00:14:58,847 --> 00:15:00,907 Just send those three! 179 00:15:07,727 --> 00:15:09,287 Hey, how about it?! 180 00:15:09,927 --> 00:15:13,097 I've been given a different mission, you see... 181 00:15:13,637 --> 00:15:16,227 Go. She's your student, right? 182 00:15:21,137 --> 00:15:22,767 Let's go, Kankuro. 183 00:15:36,257 --> 00:15:37,657 Will it be okay with her?! 184 00:15:38,157 --> 00:15:39,527 She's just a kid. 185 00:15:40,457 --> 00:15:42,157 Will he come?! 186 00:15:42,527 --> 00:15:47,937 If he doesn't come, we'll just sacrifice those close to him one after another. 187 00:15:52,267 --> 00:15:53,237 That is...? 188 00:16:02,177 --> 00:16:03,877 It's a message from the Sand Village! 189 00:16:05,287 --> 00:16:07,047 Gaara? Why? 190 00:16:07,687 --> 00:16:10,847 Who knows? The goal is a challenge to Gaara. 191 00:16:11,627 --> 00:16:13,687 The hostage is a Ninja school student. 192 00:16:14,697 --> 00:16:17,997 The enemy is escaping in the direction of the Land of Fire from the Land of Rivers. 193 00:16:18,767 --> 00:16:22,567 Gaara, Temari and Kankuro are chasing after them. 194 00:16:23,337 --> 00:16:25,397 At this point, that's all we know. 195 00:16:26,307 --> 00:16:29,437 You want me to set up an operation to stop the overconfident jerks 196 00:16:29,507 --> 00:16:32,447 who challenged Gaara just with that information? 197 00:16:33,147 --> 00:16:36,347 Yeah. We're on friendly terms with the Sand Village, so. 198 00:16:37,287 --> 00:16:38,747 Just a minute. 199 00:16:39,247 --> 00:16:43,777 They came during the Sasuke incident with much less information than now. 200 00:16:44,157 --> 00:16:46,087 Things are more bothersome than that time! 201 00:16:46,657 --> 00:16:48,717 Our range would widen significantly if we ambushed them 202 00:16:48,797 --> 00:16:50,357 instead of pursuing them. 203 00:16:50,997 --> 00:16:53,367 There's also the incident in question in the Village of Artisans, 204 00:16:53,437 --> 00:16:55,227 and the Jonin and Chunin are all away... 205 00:16:56,167 --> 00:16:57,497 - Shizune... - Yes, ma'am! 206 00:17:00,007 --> 00:17:02,027 Those are the only Genin we can use now. 207 00:17:02,807 --> 00:17:04,797 Take the Genin you want to use 208 00:17:04,877 --> 00:17:07,437 and leave the village within thirty minutes! 209 00:17:08,317 --> 00:17:10,677 Sakura's name isn't on here. 210 00:17:11,587 --> 00:17:14,607 Yeah. She's doing Medical Ninjutsu training now, so. 211 00:17:15,357 --> 00:17:19,087 I'll accept the mission. But I have one condition. 212 00:17:20,757 --> 00:17:22,347 Please let me borrow Sakura. 213 00:17:23,727 --> 00:17:24,697 Sakura? 214 00:17:32,807 --> 00:17:36,537 It's almost time! Is this everyone, Shikamaru?! 215 00:17:36,907 --> 00:17:37,997 One person still hasn't come. 216 00:17:38,777 --> 00:17:40,247 Could that be...? 217 00:17:42,547 --> 00:17:43,947 Sorry to keep you waiting! 218 00:17:44,617 --> 00:17:49,107 I can't do a mission hungry. So I stopped by Ichiraku for a bit. 219 00:17:49,317 --> 00:17:52,257 What?! That's not fair just you getting to eat! I'll also... 220 00:17:52,327 --> 00:17:56,127 All right! Now we've got all our members together! We're off! 221 00:17:56,567 --> 00:17:59,357 Huh? What? This is it?! 222 00:17:59,837 --> 00:18:01,887 I'd heard this was an operation with a mobilization 223 00:18:01,967 --> 00:18:03,227 of the Genin remaining in the village! 224 00:18:03,607 --> 00:18:05,567 This is everyone, I tell you! 225 00:18:05,637 --> 00:18:07,107 That's messed up! 226 00:18:07,177 --> 00:18:09,367 Setting aside Sakura who's training, 227 00:18:09,437 --> 00:18:12,407 there should still be Shino, Neji and Hinata! 228 00:18:12,507 --> 00:18:15,877 No mistake. It's weird Akamaru and I being the only Ninja 229 00:18:15,947 --> 00:18:17,477 with search ability. 230 00:18:17,947 --> 00:18:21,407 So is this team a go for it super attack type? 231 00:18:21,887 --> 00:18:25,087 Yeah. I name us Team Return the Favor. 232 00:18:26,427 --> 00:18:28,057 What lame naming! 233 00:18:28,757 --> 00:18:33,457 The guys from the Sand Village helped us during the Sasuke incident! 234 00:18:33,837 --> 00:18:36,797 In a manner, this operation will be returning the favor from that time! 235 00:18:37,337 --> 00:18:41,397 All right! Guys, let's make sure to return the favor from that time. 236 00:18:41,807 --> 00:18:43,837 You're not the leader! 237 00:18:44,977 --> 00:18:47,567 Shikamaru the Chunin is the leader of this platoon, right?! 238 00:18:47,877 --> 00:18:49,007 That's right... 239 00:18:49,377 --> 00:18:53,447 Jeez, then let's settle on a strategy and get going as soon as possible. 240 00:18:53,757 --> 00:18:56,487 Are we going in one line as we did for the Sasuke incident? 241 00:18:58,457 --> 00:19:01,047 There's no doubting the conditions are similar to the Sasuke incident. 242 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:05,257 However, the strategies for pursuit and ambush are completely different! 243 00:19:06,027 --> 00:19:09,657 We can't follow them with Byakugan or by using Akamaru's nose. 244 00:19:10,167 --> 00:19:11,297 No mistake about that. 245 00:19:11,637 --> 00:19:14,007 It's unconventional, but since these are all the people we've got, 246 00:19:14,437 --> 00:19:17,737 we'll act in groups of two basis as Two Man Cells. 247 00:19:18,107 --> 00:19:20,667 Solo action is prohibited no matter what the case! 248 00:19:21,517 --> 00:19:23,447 We owe a debt to the Ninja in the Sand Village. 249 00:19:23,987 --> 00:19:28,247 However, although this is to repay a debt, no way will we produce casualties! 250 00:19:29,187 --> 00:19:31,517 Yeah, I got it. 251 00:19:37,497 --> 00:19:39,187 - Follow me, Ino. - Right! 252 00:19:40,037 --> 00:19:41,197 Choji, you go with Kiba... 253 00:19:41,567 --> 00:19:43,597 I'm counting on you, Choji, Akamaru. 254 00:19:43,837 --> 00:19:44,807 Right... 255 00:19:46,007 --> 00:19:47,067 Lee, you're with Naruto... 256 00:19:47,377 --> 00:19:50,567 Right. Please refrain from selfish actions. 257 00:19:51,177 --> 00:19:53,147 You don't need to remind me like that. 258 00:19:53,547 --> 00:19:57,707 Also, the four people Naruto mentioned earlier have left before us. 259 00:19:58,287 --> 00:20:02,147 Four people, do you mean Shino, Neji, Hinata and Sakura? 260 00:20:02,517 --> 00:20:05,077 Yeah. The four will be going their separate ways 261 00:20:05,157 --> 00:20:06,627 and won't take part in future battles! 262 00:20:07,127 --> 00:20:08,287 Why not?! 263 00:20:09,127 --> 00:20:11,387 Isn't that an incredible waste of battle strength?! 264 00:20:11,797 --> 00:20:14,997 In place of that, we get a wider range of search action... 265 00:20:15,197 --> 00:20:19,297 And we'll have them focus on medical action in the case of battle starting. 266 00:20:20,037 --> 00:20:23,837 I have been entrusted with your lives and this is my strategy! 267 00:20:59,307 --> 00:21:01,777 All right, just wait, Gaara! 268 00:21:02,317 --> 00:21:04,977 I'll make sure to return the favor! 269 00:21:06,147 --> 00:21:10,487 The Key to the rusted heart's door 270 00:21:10,557 --> 00:21:16,827 Will always be smiling right near by 271 00:21:22,297 --> 00:21:26,637 Even if rains of spears were to fall, I will run through it 272 00:21:26,707 --> 00:21:31,227 Because I want to find the joy without a shape 273 00:21:31,307 --> 00:21:36,177 This big dream of mine that cannot be translated to words, 274 00:21:36,247 --> 00:21:41,047 I will make it come true, even if it were to deepen my wounds 275 00:21:41,117 --> 00:21:46,017 We stand here today because of what we believed through, 276 00:21:46,087 --> 00:21:50,257 That is why I will continue running forward, never looking away 277 00:21:50,327 --> 00:21:54,727 Even if I'm told that there is no bright future 278 00:21:54,797 --> 00:22:02,137 I'll change it right away, lighting it with all my feeling 279 00:22:02,207 --> 00:22:06,037 The wind is probably testing our hearts 280 00:22:06,107 --> 00:22:11,307 In my heart, I gently grasped my hands 281 00:22:11,377 --> 00:22:15,447 You are probably searching for the answer to your tears 282 00:22:15,517 --> 00:22:20,317 Your dream is always waiting near by, with the answers in its hands 283 00:22:20,557 --> 00:22:25,017 The Key to the rusted heart's door 284 00:22:25,097 --> 00:22:31,157 Will always be smiling right near by