Gaara.
Kankuro.
Gaara.
Primary Lotus!
Damn it! Can't hold any further.
You can't even howl like a loser?
Die!
You're mine!
Don't you be smiling before you're going to die!
What?!
Who're you?!
Heh... It seems you're an ally this time...
Who are you?!
A Sand...
...Shinobi...
...ally of the Leaf!
Well, be careful going home.
Okay.
If something happens again, I'll come to your rescue again...
Just let me know, crybaby.
You always say too much. That's why girls are...
I'll return the favor twice the amount from that time.
Hey, Shikamaru. What's the matter?
We'll stand by here for a while.
Stand by?
We don't have time fooling around in a place like this!
Be quiet for a second, Naruto.
That's right. Shikamaru's got a proper plan.
Right, right. Naruto, you have to be sure to obey the leader.
Fine.
Shino, I'm counting on you.
Fly into the wavy and twisted sky, into your hands
The distance created between us became too big,
because we were always together
Your honest reply, "See you..."
coming from that brash mouth makes it sadder.
If you are in an unfamiliar town, crying
Then I want to deliver you a smile, even if I'm not by your side
Fly into the wavy and twisted sky, into your hands
I can feel it so close,
Our two hearts
Sand Alliance with the Leaf Shinobi
So, Kujaku? What's going on with our pursuers?
Yeah, we went to the trouble of leaving footprints as we go.
We need them to follow.
It'll be okay. They'll be within firing range immediately!
There are three pursuers. One of them is Gaara!
As for the extra two, we'll leave one for each respectively
and deal with them with One Shinobi, One Kill...
I'll isolate Gaara and drive him into the Reverse Scale Position.
I'll take the first person.
All right, go.
It's not necessary to drive him into the Reverse Scale Position.
There are only three of them. I can handle them by myself.
Flying Kujaku Double Edge Sword:
Whirlwind!
What?!
What is this?
A wind user, huh?
Interesting!
- Splendid. - Not bad, Temari.
Naturally.
Not half bad.
To think you'd blow away my Whirlwind.
What, you're still just a kid?
- You guys go on ahead. - What?
Hey, Temari. You okay with this?
Will you be okay?
Well, we're fellow wind users.
I should be able to handle her alone.
Hurry, Gaara.
She's your student, right?
Thanks.
- I'm counting on you. - Be careful.
Right.
You won't get away.
I'm your opponent.
Cyclone Scythe Jutsu.
Wind Slash.
This wind is...
These double swords alter the wind at my will to suit the attacks
and amplify the power to the extreme.
It's too late to regret.
I only need a little bit of Chakra as long as I have these swords.
How long can you pesevere with the limited Chakra you have?
How about testing that out?
Matsuri.
We caught up.
Where are we?
So you're awake?
Heh. You're like prey plunged on a branch by a shrike.
You're the bait to lure him out.
What?
Gaara Sensei.
Dragon Eye: Fang Release: Dark Sword.
What?
Darn it.
Did you see that? This is the Dragon Eye: Fang Release: Dark Sword.
You're just a kid!
I see.
It's an adjustable sword with daggers
connected by an iron wire going through the center.
Like a Bamboo Snake? How nostalgic.
I used one a lot with puppet games when I was a kid.
It can look like a living snake depending on how it's controlled.
But there's no point once it's been identified.
Though we both use Puppets, compared to mine, it's just a kid's toy.
Go, Gaara.
Can I leave it to you?
Yeah. I don't need your help for this. I'll catch up right away.
I'm counting on you.
Now, bring it on. I'll play with you.
What're you doing acting tough?
You'll die if you take me lightly!
That goes for you!
Then die, Kabuki makeup jerk!
Here I go.
That's no good.
Come on, that was too easy.
Too bad. This sword isn't just an adjustable sword.
The sword itself amplifies Chakra in response to my Chakra
and changes into the form of a dragon.
Gaara, I'm sorry. This might take a little time.
Suiko, you ambush him here.
Draw him into the Reverse Scale Position. Got it?
Yeah...
You won't get through here.
Gaara, fight me.
Very well.
Bring it.
Hey, Shikamaru. How long are we going to stay like this?
Shut up. There are many difficulties with ambushes.
Right now, Shino, Neji and Hinata are taking on those difficulties for us.
What? They are?
Did you find them?
Byakugan!
In that direction, right?
Byakugan!
Got it. There are three battle areas.
It's the scent bag of the female Parasitic Insects.
With this, the insects will find you no matter where you go.
Right. I'm counting on you, Shino.
Then, we'll be going on ahead.
Be careful!
Oh, information has arrived.
I was getting sick of waiting!
All right, I'm counting on you guys.
This is bad. It's already begun.
All right, Kiba and Choji, you take the western forest.
Ino and I will take the northeastern hills.
Naruto and Lee, you take the northwestern forest.
We'll take on back up in two man cells.
Now then, let's begin the favor-returning operation.
- Right. - Right.
I was waiting for this time!
Scatter.
What is it?
Hold up.
If the guys who are fleeing will take on pursuers with One Shinobi, One Kill,
the battle area not being a straight line means...
Could it be a Barrier?
What?
Just to be safe.
That should do it. Let's go.
Right.
Now, there's nowhere left to hide. What will you do?
To think she'd evade all of my attacks.
Since it's come to this, I've just got to use that technique!
Wind Style: Sea Dragon!
What's that? Nothing's happening.
How pitiful. It seems the wind doesn't like you.
I don't know about that.
The wind is my friend.
This battle is just starting.
Wind Reversal!
Die!
Darn it! Hey, let go!
Done already? I thought we could play a little more...
That's the spirit!
What kind of toy is it this time?
That's funny. You think you can defeat me with junk like this?
The junk is your sword.
What?! A three headed dragon!
You're just quick to escape, eh?
Darn it.
Sure enough, Crow is at a disadvantage
unless teamed up with Black Ant.
Not bad, Gaara of the desert.
How much Chakra is built up in that sand?
You want to test that out?
However...
It'll be in exchange for your life.
Sand Coffin!
Impossible.
That's a nice sand bath.
You, the sand's Chakra...
Exactly. This armor sucks up Chakra.
Aw, is this good night?
Just sleep as is! For all eternity!!
What?!
That was a close shave,
but Shadow Possession Jutsu was a success!
Die already!
Uh, oh!
What?
You guys.
Who are you?
Who are you guys?
- An ally of the Sand. - An ally of the Sand.
- Leaf Shinobi. - Leaf Shinobi
Believe it!
He's not here!
- They're further ahead. - Right!
Guys, fight as much as you want.
I don't see any Chakra abnormalities in the basin...
There's no Barrier.
Good luck, guys.
I'll protect you.
Gaara Sensei.
Just wait, Gaara!
We'll return the favor, no matter what.
The Key to the rusted heart's door
Will always be smiling right near by
Even if rains of spears were to fall, I will run through it
Because I want to find the joy without a shape
This big dream of mine that cannot be translated to words,
I will make it come true, even if it were to deepen my wounds
We stand here today because of what we believed through,
That is why I will continue running forward, never looking away
Even if I'm told that there is no bright future
I'll change it right away, lighting it with all my feeling
The wind is probably testing our hearts
In my heart, I gently grasped my hands
You are probably searching for the answer to your tears
Your dream is always waiting near by, with the answers in its hands
The Key to the rusted heart's door
Will always be smiling right near by