[To Naruto] I like them ripe and luscious with curves like that, see? And big, but not too big, know what I mean? If you bring me something like that, I will train you 'till the cows come home!
NarutoYou will? No lie?
The Toad Mountain Sage never lies!
Naruto
You got it! Wait here.
[seeing hot women] Too bad kid. It's not like we had a contract really. Oh ladies! Can you show me the way to town? [later] Then I said "Not with my rice bowl you don't".
WWoman
That's a funny story.
It's funny yes, but it's not just a story. Every word of it is true.
WWoman
What happened next?
Naruto
Hey pervy sage! I'm back!
WWoman
Did he call you pervy?
Worthless little runt! I told you not to call me that!
Naruto
[brings a watermelon instead of a sexy woman] Look I got you one, just the way you like em! A ripe and luscious one with curves!
THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT, YOU MORON!
A demon huh? My demon is as real as yours is. From my birth, my upbringing was not what most people would consider a happy one. To ensure that I became the strongest of Shinobi, my father had cast his ninjutsu on me, infusing my unborn self with the sand spirit. I destroyed the life of the woman who had given birth to me. I was born a monster. Its name is Shukaku and it's the living incarnation of an old monk of the Sand Village who'd been sealed up in a jar of tea.
Yeah some kind of demonic jutsu. But to use it on a baby before it's even born? Man that's creepy.
Naruto
Could it be true? He's got one inside of him too?
[sarcastically] Gee what a swell guy your dad must've been. He really must have loved you a lot.
You speak of love? Don't measure me by your standards. Love. Family. The only emotional ties I have to my family are the ones I'd like to wrap around their necks. They're only ties of hate. Given life by the death of my mother, I was brought into being and nurtured as the salvation of the village. I was the Kazekage child. My father taught me the innermost secrets of the Shinobi. He pampered and protected me and left me to myself. For a time I thought that was love. And that was when everything started.
Naruto
What was it? Are you gonna tell us or not? So go on. What started? What was it?
In the 6 years since I became 6 years old, my father tried to destroy me more times than I can count. [they shudder]
You just finished saying how your father pampered and protected you. So which is it?
Those who get to be too strong are apt to become feared. The jutsu that gave me birth had unbalanced something in my mind. Even the fools in my village finally realized I had emotional problems. My father the Kazekage had created me as his ultimate weapon. But I eventually became a threat to the very village I was meant to save. By the time I was 6, I became a figure of terror to the villagers. To them I was a relic of the past that they wished would disappear. So you see, I had failed at the one purpose for which I was given life. What then was left for me in this existence? Why go on living? For a long time I couldn't find an answer to that. But in order to live you need a purpose. To exist for no reason is the same as being dead.
What is this guy talking about?
Naruto
I know just what he means exactly. He's... he's the same as me.
Then in time the answer came to me. To put it simply my reason for living is in the killing of others. For years I lived in fear of those who were sent to murder me, but now I am at peace. I killed many would be assassins. And it was while I was doing it that the truth was made clear to me. I live solely for myself. I love only myself. As it was the death of my mother that first gave me life, now it is the death of others that sustains me. That makes me happy to be alive. And there's no end to it as long as there are still people to kill in this great wide crowded world.
Remember that time when you cheered for me? I felt like...like I was able to become stronger than ever. When the preliminaries ended I was finally able to start liking myself a little. To anybody else it might look like absolutely nothing's changed about me, but I feel different, like I'm a better person now. And I've been thinking that it was all thanks to you Naruto.
Naruto
Hinata. You really... do you really believe that's true? I may look strong to you, but all I ever do is mess things up. I act tough because I'm so frustrated. But underneath it all I just feel like I'm a huge failure.
No that's not true! Even when you messed up you were always a... um... How can I say this... a proud failure from my point of view. When I look at you, you fill me with such... such admiration. I'm not saying that you're perfect, I mean no one is. But when you do make a mistake you have the guts to pick yourself up and keep trying. I think that courage to keep going no matter is what true strength is. I just think you're an incredibly strong person, Naruto.
Naruto
Thanks Hinata, I needed that. Even though I'm completely used to being the underdog, I get this time I was just really feeling the strain. I was really down, which isn't like me at all. I feel 100% better now.
Naruto
All right I'm off to the match. Thanks again. Hinata. I always thought you were, um...
Naruto
Gloomy, timid, always terrified, and basically completely weird. [Hinata slumps her shoulders in disappointment] But you know what? I actually like people like you... ["people like you" echoes in Hinata's mind]
Naruto
When I become Hokage, I'll change the way of the Hyuga clan after I become Hokage!
[They clash, creating a large explosion with 2 craters]
GGenma
Man, that's some chakra the kid's got. Never seen anything like it. No Way that Hyuga kid could've...
Don't ask me, I don't even know what happened just now.
[Neji climbs out]
That's the secret of Neji's rotation technique. It not only blocks any attacks, but it turns the energy of an opponent's own chakra against him, and Naruto went right into it. There's not a genin alive who can beat Neji. But still, I've got to hand it to you Naruto, you came closer than anyone ever has.
Sorry but this is reality. You're a failure. This match is over. [the defeated Naruto is revealed to be a shadow clone and the real Naruto pops out of the ground to knock Neji out] I can't move.
GGenma
He used his clone as bait and waited for his chance to get Neji. Even when he was getting pounded into the ground, he never stopped planning his next move. He never lost faith in his ability to win. Naruto knows instinctively that believing in yourself can give you the power to change your destiny. And on top of that he's got one hell of a left hook.
I should've guessed you'd use that shadow clone jutsu. It's your specialty after all. I was careless.
Naruto
For the record, I failed the graduation exam 3 times because there was this one jutsu that was always on the exam and it tripped me up every time. It was the one jutsu that I just couldn't master. My clones were pathetic. That's right, I flunked the shadow clone jutsu every time. [Neji is shocked] So don't come whining to me with this destiny stuff. And stop trying to tell me you can't change what you are. You can do it too cuz after all, unlike me, you're not a failure.
Naruto
It's almost unbearable, isn't it? The feeling of being all alone. I know that feeling, I've been there, in that dark and lonely place. But now there are others, other people who mean a lot to me. I care more about them than I do myself, and I won't let anyone hurt them. That's why I won't ever give up. I will stop you, even if I have to kill you.
But why? Why would you do this for anyone but yourself?
Naruto
Because they saved me from myself. They rescued me from my loneliness. They were the first to accept me for who I am. They're my friends.
HHiruzen
It's hard to believe it's been a year already. Your instructors tell me you're among the most playful of their students, always full of fun. You're very brave. It's hard to hide sadness behind laughter.
[As a child] What makes you think I'm sad about anything?! It's a noble thing to die in the line of duty, right? My parents gave their lives to protect this place from the fox demon. I'm the son of heroes. How can I be sad when they died that way?! I'm not even sad because they went and left me all alone. If I cry, it's 'cause I'm proud.
HHiruzen
It's all right, Iruka. I know that somewhere inside of you, there's a boy curled up in a ball of pain. But remember this, you are not alone. Inside every ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village burns the Will of Fire.
HHiruzen
It's what gives us the strength to defend our village. It's the unbreakable bond that ties us all together. It's what makes us a family. I wonder, do you have it yet, young as you are?
[Back to present, Kakashi is at the Memorial Stone as Yugao arrives]
Are those for Hayate? Better make it quick. The Hokage's funeral has already begun.
YYugao
And you, Kakashi? Paying respects to Obito? Instead of constantly inventing new excuses for being late, why don't you simply come here earlier?
I did, I've been here since dawn. This place makes me think about the mistakes I've made in the past... and I've made so many of them.
[Everyone takes turns paying their respects to the Third Hokage and remembering the times they shared with him]
Naruto
Iruka sensei, why do they do it? Why do people risk their lives for other people?
Well, when someone passes away it's the end. His past and future, all the dreams he once had, they disappear along with him. This is true even if he dies honorably in battle as so many have, as Hayate did. All the ties that bind him to the living are severed, all but one, the most important of all: people. Parents, siblings, friends, lovers... the people who were important to him. And these people, the ones left behind, are joined together in a great circle by their shared memories of him, a circle of friendship, trust, and sacrifice that grows larger and stronger as time passes. It's hard to explain it. We remain in the circle together. We have no choice. It's important to us.
Naruto
So we do it because we have to. I get it, sort of. Still I'm sad he's gone.
Think how sad it would be if he died for nothing. But he left us something priceless. Don't worry, you'll understand one of these days.
Naruto
Hey give me some credit, that much I get.
Naruto
Bye Iruka sensei, see you later.
All right. Do you see it, Lord Hokage? The will of fire is stronger than ever. The sparks you left behind have kindled the flame among the young leaves on the next generation, a mighty flame, Lord Hokage. It will burn brightly and it will shine its light up on our village and keep it warm and safe for many years to come, and someday out of that flame will come a new Hokage.
[Overlooking the Leaf Village]
Well it survived, but barely. The damage is extensive.
Not long ago it was at the height of its glory. Look at it now.
[scoffs] You sound almost sad. Don't tell me you still have feelings for your old home?
Little kids think life is so easy. That's why they're always going on and on about their dreams. That's why they never give up. They go chasing after some stupid dream and they die.
Naruto
That's enough! I'm not gonna run away. I never go back on my word! That's my nindo, my ninja way!
You should have stayed out of this Naruto. [hits him]
What are you... What are you doing?
Naruto
[gets up] All right grandma.
Still haven't had enough?
Naruto
Get ready to pay up on our bet. That cursed necklace of yours is about to be mine. Shadow clone jutsu!
Shadow clones can't help him here. Enough! Naruto, you don't have to protect me. Stop already!
[charges] I warned you not to be stubborn. Now you die! Now you've thrown it all away! Dreams don't come true when you're dead!
Just get out of the way Naruto! No, look out!
Naruto
[grabs Kabuto's kunai with his bare hand] Don't you worry about me. Until I become Hokage, I don't care what happens. Okay, let's see you dodge me this time. Here goes! [his clone helps him form the Rasengan]
He's channeling chakra again like before. No, this is different.
Now I see. He made the clone to gather up his chakra. Ingenious.
Naruto
Compress the chakra, keep it going...
Naruto
[successfully forms the Rasengan for the first time] Rasengan!
Naruto, this is a once in a lifetime request. Just bring him home. Please bring Sasuke back to me. I did everything I could. I tried but I couldn't stop him from leaving the village. At this point there's only one person who can stop him, only one who can save him. Naruto, it's all up to you.
Naruto
Well gosh Sakura, you must really care about Sasuke, huh? I get it. I can see that deep down this must be very painful for you. I know you must be suffering.
Naruto, thank you so much.
Naruto
Don't you worry one bit. I'm going to bring Sasuke back. I promise that on my life, Sakura.
A wall's a wall and there's no wall I can't punch a hole through!
Yeah it's worth a try I guess. After all, we have to do something despite the risk.
Tunneling fang! [the wall regenerates from his attack]
The damn wall's rebuilding itself!
Naruto
Let us out!
It appears to be more than just a dirt wall. Byakugan! [scans wall] The wall is...
It's what? The wall is what?
Our chakra. It's absorbing it as if it were a sponge.
Great. It's not enough that they buried us alive in the oversized dung heap, now they're trying to steal our chakra. You gotta give these guys credit for thoroughness at least.
So you're the leader huh? What a fine example you're setting for the rest of your team. You see a man's true character when he's pushed to the edge of death, but you're hardly a man at all. Certainly not a man who's worthy of leading a team of ninja into battle. Did you really believe I might let you out? You deserve to die.
Naruto
That does it Shikamaru, you dirty little traitor! Let's take this outside, just you and me!
What do you mean take this outside? How're you gonna do that you idiot? We're trapped in here.
Naruto
What'd you call me?!
I called you an idiot, idiot!
Naruto
I won't let Orochimaru have you! I will stop you even if I have to break every bone in your body!
Just shut up for once... What the heck do you know about it? It's not like you ever had a family in the first place. You were on your own right from the beginning! What makes you think you know anything about it, huh?! I'm suffering now because I had those ties. How on earth could you possibly understand what it feels like to lose all that?!
Naruto
It's true. I have no idea what it's like having parents or a brother. However, whenever I'm with Iruka-sensei, I wonder... [flashes back to his times with Iruka] if that's what it feels like to have a father. And when I'm with you... [flashes back to his times with Sasuke] I wonder if this is what it feels like to have a brother.
Why Naruto? Why would you go so far for me?
Naruto
Because this is the first time I've ever had a bond like this. That's why I'll do anything I can to stop you.
It's too late, Naruto. It's just too late. I can't turn back. [awakens his Sharingan's 3rd tomoe] Come, Naruto! If that's how it is, I'll just have to sever that bond.
Naruto
[To Sasuke] Sever it just like that, huh? Then why do you even bother wearing that headband anymore?
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