Temari quotes from Naruto

Temari

[To Tenten] Wasn't really much of a match. Kinda boring.

Temari

Oh beat it... and take that sack of garbage with you.

Temari

Come on, you really think you'll be able to get through Gaara's defenses just by dropping a couple of pounds of weight?

Temari

[To Gaara] Gaara...this is your big sister asking you to stop. Please?

Temari

I don't believe this. The whole time I thought I was keeping out of range of his shadow jutsu when really I was walking right into it. Amazing. This slacker clown outsmarted me.

Asuma

The next move is checkmate.

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!

Kankuro

That's impossible. No one can penetrate his defenses.

Temari

No way.

I don't believe it.

Excellent.

That technique, it's Kakashi's.

Also known as lightning blade.

Sakura

But why's that?

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.

Ino

Yeah right. These old guys and their war stories.

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.

Kakashi

Yeah you're one to talk. [Turns to Rock Lee] Right, Lee?

Sasuke

I have no idea what scheme you sand village clowns have got going but I'll stop it, no matter what it is. Besides I'm dying to see what you really are.

Temari

[seeing him beginning to transform] Gaara no! Oh no. It's happening. Any second he's going to let that thing out. No, not now! No Gaara! remember our mission!

Gaara

We're so alike, Uchiha. I don't have friends as you have, but they're not what makes you strong. It's your purpose that does it. In that way we're alike. But mine is the stronger purpose. For only by destroying you and all that you represent can I even prove that I exist. Only by killing you can I know what life is.

Sasuke

What is it?

Kakashi

I sense a trace of bloodlust in the air. Alright come on out. [Gaara emerges] So it's you.

Gaara

Tell me, what is your true purpose? Why is it that you seek power?

Sasuke

Like it's any business of yours. Beat it. You're interrupting my training.

Gaara

I see it. You have the eyes. Eyes that seek power and will do anything to get it... even kill. Eyes full of hate like mine. We're the same.

Gaara

You. You are my... You are my prey! My prey!

Now die!

You're mine!

You're gonna die kid! Wipe that grin off your face!

Kiba

Well what do you know? Looks like we're on the same side.

Who are you?

Temari

Allies of the Leaf Village...

Kankuro

We're shinobi...

Gaara

Of the sand!

Temari

By the way, you seem a lot dumber than the last time our paths crossed. So are you going to give up again this time? Go ahead, I'll take care of this for you.

Shikamaru

Well I'm sorry to disappoint you but I'm not about to give up. And besides, a real man doesn't allow a woman to do his fighting for him.

Temari

Ha. Still being all macho with all the man and woman stuff? You talk tough but I know it's just an act. Idiot.

So this time you're on the Leaf's side, huh? You guys are all over the place, aren't you?

Shikamaru

The sound of the flute summons her genjutsu.

Temari

I got it. Cyclone scythe jutsu! [releases a whirlwind to repel Tayuya]

Shikamaru

She's deflecting the sound of the flute and nailing our opponent with a physical attack. She can attack and defend at the same time. That's a pretty handy jutsu to have.

It's like that girl was born to fight me!

Temari

Excuse me, did I ask for your opinion? I told you to explain the situation to me, that's all. You have no idea what kind of powers I have. If she thinks she can hide from me but stay close enough so the sound of her flute can still reach me, she's mistaken. All right. Summoning blade dance!

All right, I'm far enough away. It's time for my genjutsu.

Temari

How was that? It's finished.

Shikamaru

She doesn't mess around huh? She's as subtle as a rhino. She might even be scarier than my mom.

Shikamaru

I'm just not cut out to be a shinobi.

Temari

Honestly, all you men with such fragile egos.

Shikamaru

This mission, I thought all I had to do was depend on everybody else. Some leader. I thought I should've done more, but I didn't have the strength. It's all my fault.

Temari

What, are you afraid you might get hurt?

Shikamaru, a girl disrespects you like that and you're just gonna walk away?

Shikamaru

You bet I do. Standing around arguing isn't my thing. That's something girls like to do.

And what are you? You're not a man, that's for sure. As far as I can see, you're nothing but a coward. You think if you quit, the missions will stop? Someone's gotta do it. Your comrades will be sent out again, on other missions, with someone else leading them. They'll face the same risks and some of them might not make it, ones you might have saved if you'd been there to lead them. How are you going to feel then? You've got a chance to reflect on your mistakes and to learn from them. Use your failures to make yourself a better leader. You won't help your friends by running away. Instead, you should be trying to make yourself stronger for their sake, so that the next mission goes perfectly and everyone gets back safe. The choice is simple. You're either a leader or a coward. So, which are you?

Temari

We owe you one.

Shikamaru

Aw skip it, we're just returning the favor that you did for us. Next time you'll owe us one.

Temari

Well at least this time you didn't get all choked up. That's an improvement.

Shikamaru

Sheesh, women.