Sakura
[to Ino] You like Sasuke too? So I guess that means we're rivals from now on.
[flash forward]
Well well, looks like someone's grown her hair long.
Sakura
Looks like I'm not the only one.
If you think being on the same team as him is gonna make him like you, you're wrong!
Sakura
Face it Ino. I'm gonna win.
Oh you think so? Sakura, I will never let you beat me no matter how hard you try.
Did you really think you could beat us? Face it, you ninja are a bunch of hacks!
From a second rate village.
That's pretty tough talk. I guess that makes your village third rate. I wonder if any of you amateurs are ready to take on the real thing.
Sakura
It's Lee's team. I wondered when they'd get here.
These genin keep popping out of the woods like cockroaches.
It looks to me like somebody used our teammate as a punching bag. No one does that and gets away with it.
Those eyes... He's not just looking at us, he's seeing through us!
[under Cursed Seal, to Sakura] Sakura, who did this to you? Who was it?
Those marks, they're all over his body.
Sakura
Sasuke, what's happened to you?
Don't worry, I'm all right. It's only the power flowing through me. In fact I've never felt better. He gave me this gift and he made me understand what I am. I'm an avenger. To follow my path I must have power at any price, even if it means being consumed by evil.
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...
Sakura
But which one's Naruto?
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.
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.
GGuy
The secret of its jab is in the speed with which it is delivered and the ninja's ability to focus his chakra at the point of impact. Once these two elements, speed and focus have attained a certain level, the chakra actually becomes visible and gives off the distinctive sound that you hear, like birds chirping. It is this sound that gives the technique its name: Chidori, 1000 birds!
[Sasuke uses Chidori to penetrate Gaara's sand shield]
That's impossible. No one can penetrate his defenses.
BBaki
I don't believe it.
FKFourth Kazekage
Excellent.
That technique, it's Kakashi's.
GGuy
Also known as lightning blade.
Sakura
But why's that?
GGuy
It got its name because Kakashi once used it to cut a bolt of lightning in half before it could touch the ground.
Sakura
Wow, cutting lightning in half.
Yeah right. These old guys and their war stories.
GGuy
But whether called thousand birds or lightning blade, it's a weapon of unimaginable power, requiring almost inhuman levels of speed and chakra. But once perfected, it transforms a ninja's arm into an indestructible and invincible sword. A dangerous technique, not to be taught lightly.
Yeah you're one to talk. [Turns to Rock Lee] Right, Lee?
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]
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.
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.
Hey give me some credit, that much I get.
Sakura
The rain, it stopped.
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?
I knew it... I'm not the same as you. I'm traveling a path the rest of you can't follow. I know that the four of us have worked together, and for a while I thought I could take that path instead. But in the end, I've decided on revenge. That's always been my reason for living. I'll never be like you and Naruto.
Sakura
Don't do this Sasuke. You don't have to be alone. You told me on that day how painful a thing solitude can be. I understand that pain now. I have a family and friends, but if you were gone Sasuke, it would be the same thing for me as being all alone.
This is a new beginning. Each of us has a new path lying before us.
Sakura
Sasuke, I'm so in love with you I can't even stand it. If you would only be with me, I promise I'd never let you regret it. Every day would be a joy. I can give you happiness. I'll do anything for you, Sasuke. So please, I'm begging you, don't walk away. I'll even help you get your revenge. I'll do whatever it takes to make it happen, I swear. So stay here with me. And if you can't then take me with you, Sasuke.
You haven't changed. You're still annoying.
Sakura
Don't leave me! If you go, I'll scream!
[appears behind Sakura and knocks her out] Sakura, thank you for everything.
Sakura
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.
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.
Sakura
Naruto, thank you so much.
Don't you worry one bit. I'm going to bring Sasuke back. I promise that on my life, Sakura.
[Fake Naruto runs into Sakura while she's carrying books]
Sakura
Something maybe you'd like to say?! Like oh, I don't know, "sorry"?!
FNFake Naruto
[Laughs] Check it out! Landed right on your butt cuz it's the biggest part of you! Butt queen! All hail the butt queen! And that forehead, more like a fivehead, am I right? [Runs off]
Sakura
[Stands up angrily] By the time I'm done with you, Naruto, you won't have a butt... cuz I'm gonna kick it all over the village!
[approaching from behind] Sakura! Get out of the way!
Sakura
Naruto! Shut up! [Punches Naruto in the chin, sending him soaring]
Sakura
Wait a minute, if Naruto ran off in that direction... [points to her left] ...how did he get back over there so quickly? [points to her right]
[Spots Hinata and Sakura] There she is. Hey, Hinata!
Sakura
What is it?
Hinata, you're the one I want.
[Hinata and Sakura gasp not realizing that he is just asking for her help and not asking her out on a date]
Sakura
What the heck is wrong with you? You idiot, saying stuff like that right now!
I never knew. I don't know what to say.
Oh Naruto, I never knew you could be so impetuous.
[Gets frustrated and sees Neji] Never mind, I'll ask Neji. See ya!