1 00:00:10,070 --> 00:00:14,030 You actually tailed Samui. You guys are pretty good. 2 00:00:14,530 --> 00:00:15,530 Y-You... 3 00:00:15,700 --> 00:00:16,930 You're Naruto! 4 00:00:17,230 --> 00:00:19,800 You tailed us! What's the big idea?! 5 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:25,600 Boss, the one on the right... is Kakashi Hatake. 6 00:00:26,630 --> 00:00:27,670 I know that! 7 00:00:28,830 --> 00:00:31,770 Did the Hokage send you, Kakashi Hatake? 8 00:00:32,430 --> 00:00:35,430 No, I came to ask you personally 9 00:00:36,130 --> 00:00:39,070 about a request by Naruto Uzumaki of the Hidden Leaf. 10 00:00:40,030 --> 00:00:41,670 Naruto Uzumaki? 11 00:00:42,400 --> 00:00:44,870 If you could hear him out for just a while. 12 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:49,500 Isn't this a bit rude? 13 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:53,270 Stopping us en route to the summit without any prior notice. 14 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:55,830 I am fully aware of that. 15 00:00:57,270 --> 00:00:58,200 No matter. 16 00:00:59,170 --> 00:01:01,830 You there, boy! Speak! 17 00:01:05,730 --> 00:01:06,800 Sasuke... 18 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:10,430 I want you to cancel the disposal of Sasuke Uchiha! 19 00:01:12,470 --> 00:01:15,200 H-Hey, this isn't really the place... 20 00:01:15,230 --> 00:01:16,870 Are you still talking about that?! 21 00:01:16,900 --> 00:01:17,770 You sure got guts. 22 00:01:17,930 --> 00:01:19,470 What are you saying? 23 00:01:19,800 --> 00:01:22,230 I know it sounds ridiculous! 24 00:01:22,430 --> 00:01:25,370 But this is the only way I know how to say it! 25 00:01:26,430 --> 00:01:28,130 Sasuke is my friend! 26 00:01:28,570 --> 00:01:30,500 My friend's gonna get killed. 27 00:01:30,530 --> 00:01:32,230 I can't just stand by and let it happen! 28 00:01:34,100 --> 00:01:36,270 On top of that, I don't want Sasuke to be 29 00:01:36,300 --> 00:01:38,530 the cause of the Leaf and Cloud Villages killing each other. 30 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:43,200 I don't want my friends, or the Cloud to fight for revenge! 31 00:02:07,970 --> 00:02:09,330 I'm begging you! 32 00:02:09,630 --> 00:02:12,900 I don't want us killing each other out of vengeance anymore! 33 00:02:22,370 --> 00:02:25,670 All Sasuke ever thought about was revenge! 34 00:02:27,930 --> 00:02:30,100 He became obsessed with it and that changed him. 35 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:35,800 Vengeance makes you go mad. 36 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:39,670 It turns you into someone you don't recognize anymore. 37 00:02:41,230 --> 00:02:44,830 I don't want anyone else to become like Sasuke! 38 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:49,000 I don't want the Leaf and Cloud Villages to destroy each other! 39 00:02:51,230 --> 00:02:52,000 That's why... 40 00:03:14,730 --> 00:03:17,530 I have work to do, so I'm going on ahead. 41 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,670 Please report to Kakashi Sensei about the mission. 42 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:23,930 Sure! You can count on me. 43 00:03:24,270 --> 00:03:25,070 See you. 44 00:03:32,770 --> 00:03:33,770 Say Naruto... 45 00:03:37,730 --> 00:03:39,730 You like Sakura, don't you? 46 00:03:40,030 --> 00:03:40,770 What?! 47 00:03:41,670 --> 00:03:42,770 It was in a book. 48 00:03:43,670 --> 00:03:46,730 When you're with someone you like, you always smile. 49 00:03:47,930 --> 00:03:49,170 You're like that. 50 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:52,030 Did you tell her how you feel? 51 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:08,800 How could I? 52 00:04:10,230 --> 00:04:12,500 I'm a guy who couldn't even keep my promise to her. 53 00:04:17,470 --> 00:04:19,730 Sai... Stay out of this. 54 00:04:23,830 --> 00:04:28,070 No. I can't just sit still either, Naruto. 55 00:04:35,670 --> 00:04:38,670 We will dispose of Sasuke! 56 00:04:39,670 --> 00:04:41,470 After that, you can stop the cycle. 57 00:04:43,270 --> 00:04:44,130 What a fool. 58 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:47,800 We are in a hurry. We've let you have your say. 59 00:04:50,730 --> 00:04:51,700 Lord Raikage... 60 00:04:53,170 --> 00:04:56,430 The incident in which you tried to obtain the Hyuga Byakugan 61 00:04:56,470 --> 00:04:58,500 is still unresolved on our side. 62 00:05:00,230 --> 00:05:03,070 The Hidden Leaf swallowed tears of blood and 63 00:05:03,100 --> 00:05:05,930 avoided fighting the Cloud, who fueled the fires of war. 64 00:05:07,630 --> 00:05:11,030 It's thanks to those noble sacrifices that your people still exist. 65 00:05:11,300 --> 00:05:12,930 Please try not to forget that. 66 00:05:14,900 --> 00:05:17,170 Right here and now, this young ninja, 67 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:20,730 no matter how awkwardly, is bowing his head in his affection 68 00:05:20,770 --> 00:05:22,900 for the Cloud and Leaf, village and nation. 69 00:05:24,100 --> 00:05:25,030 Lord Raikage... 70 00:05:25,930 --> 00:05:31,200 As one of the five Kage, what do you think of this? 71 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,600 A ninja does not bow his head so easily! 72 00:05:38,970 --> 00:05:41,830 A ninja values action and strength! 73 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:45,300 Concessions are forbidden in agreements made between ninja. 74 00:05:46,700 --> 00:05:49,200 The history of man is a history of war. 75 00:05:49,870 --> 00:05:51,530 Since the three Great Ninja Wars 76 00:05:51,570 --> 00:05:55,970 every nation, and every land has tried to obtain powerful ninjutsu. 77 00:05:56,570 --> 00:05:58,570 Those without power are crushed. 78 00:05:59,430 --> 00:06:01,300 That is the truth of the ninja world. 79 00:06:02,770 --> 00:06:05,170 The Akatsuki will be branded as wanted fugitives. 80 00:06:05,270 --> 00:06:07,130 Then, not only I, 81 00:06:07,170 --> 00:06:09,300 but the whole world will hunt Sasuke down. 82 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:12,570 Yet you bow your head for this criminal 83 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:15,200 and plead for mercy for your friend. 84 00:06:15,830 --> 00:06:18,470 In the ninja world, that is not friendship! 85 00:06:20,370 --> 00:06:24,670 Boy from the Hidden Leaf, think hard on what you must do! 86 00:06:24,830 --> 00:06:28,230 The ninja world does not indulge fools! 87 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:31,500 Let's go! 88 00:06:42,300 --> 00:06:43,230 Naruto... 89 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:44,900 Enough already. 90 00:06:45,870 --> 00:06:46,900 Raise your head. 91 00:07:40,530 --> 00:07:41,830 We have been waiting for you. 92 00:07:43,130 --> 00:07:46,930 He's the one. The old one in the middle. 93 00:07:50,530 --> 00:07:53,400 So that's...Danzo! 94 00:07:58,830 --> 00:08:03,400 SAMURAI 95 00:08:03,430 --> 00:08:05,230 Please remove your Kage hats. 96 00:08:11,630 --> 00:08:12,600 LIGHTNING 97 00:08:12,900 --> 00:08:14,830 In response to Lord Raikage's request, 98 00:08:14,830 --> 00:08:16,030 WATER In response to Lord Raikage's request, 99 00:08:16,030 --> 00:08:17,000 the five Kage have assembled here. 100 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:18,000 EARTH the five Kage have assembled here. 101 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,770 the five Kage have assembled here. 102 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:20,130 WIND 103 00:08:21,300 --> 00:08:22,300 FIRE 104 00:08:27,170 --> 00:08:30,000 I am Mifune, your moderator. 105 00:08:31,100 --> 00:08:34,100 The Five Kage Summit Conference is called into order. 106 00:10:08,670 --> 00:10:11,870 Naruto's Plea 107 00:10:30,870 --> 00:10:33,770 I am Mifune, your moderator. 108 00:10:34,170 --> 00:10:37,370 The Five Kage Summit Conference is called into order. 109 00:10:38,630 --> 00:10:40,730 I shall speak first. Hear me. 110 00:10:42,030 --> 00:10:45,700 There's such a difference in Kage these days. 111 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:47,930 To be a Kage at your age 112 00:10:47,970 --> 00:10:52,000 is quite an accomplishment, Lord Kazekage. 113 00:10:52,630 --> 00:10:55,970 It seems your father trained you extremely well, 114 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:58,730 except in the area of proper etiquette. 115 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:02,800 You're probably right. 116 00:11:03,270 --> 00:11:05,870 It is the reason why I can be here as Kagekaze. 117 00:11:07,830 --> 00:11:09,800 You certainly are cocky. 118 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:13,170 Lord Tsuchikage, there's no need to make fun of him. 119 00:11:14,270 --> 00:11:16,130 Continue, Lord Kazekage. 120 00:11:16,770 --> 00:11:18,730 I am a former Jinchuriki. 121 00:11:19,630 --> 00:11:21,400 I was captured by the Akatsuki, 122 00:11:21,430 --> 00:11:23,470 - they took my Tailed Beast -The nerve of that Tsuchikage! 123 00:11:23,470 --> 00:11:24,670 - and nearly killed me. -Quiet! 124 00:11:26,770 --> 00:11:31,570 So I consider the Akatsuki extremely dangerous. 125 00:11:32,730 --> 00:11:35,570 I sought the cooperation of the five Kage many times, 126 00:11:35,600 --> 00:11:37,170 but was ignored. 127 00:11:37,530 --> 00:11:39,470 Except by the previous Hokage. 128 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:44,930 At a time when various lands have had their Jinchuriki stolen 129 00:11:44,970 --> 00:11:47,230 the response by this group has been far too slow! 130 00:11:48,970 --> 00:11:51,400 How can the Hidden Villages of the Five Great Nations serve 131 00:11:51,430 --> 00:11:54,630 as an example when they allow their Jinchuriki to be taken? 132 00:11:54,700 --> 00:11:56,170 It is an embarrassment! 133 00:11:57,230 --> 00:11:59,700 It is common sense to resolve this in utmost secrecy. 134 00:12:00,470 --> 00:12:04,500 Seeking the help of other lands just because of that is nonsense! 135 00:12:05,630 --> 00:12:08,200 Saving face... Prestige... 136 00:12:08,970 --> 00:12:10,900 Such old-fashioned beliefs. 137 00:12:12,230 --> 00:12:13,370 Such a brat. 138 00:12:14,430 --> 00:12:16,930 Old-fashioned beliefs aside... 139 00:12:17,570 --> 00:12:19,430 I will acknowledge that as the Mizukage, 140 00:12:19,470 --> 00:12:21,200 I have delayed action. 141 00:12:22,030 --> 00:12:27,570 However, having our Tailed Beast stolen is no cause for immediate fear. 142 00:12:28,370 --> 00:12:33,370 Controlling a Tailed Beast requires skill, knowledge and time. 143 00:12:34,470 --> 00:12:36,970 The Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beast must mature together 144 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:39,170 and adapt to each other. 145 00:12:39,770 --> 00:12:42,170 And still, controlling the Tailed Beast is difficult. 146 00:12:42,530 --> 00:12:44,100 It is not a simple task. 147 00:12:44,300 --> 00:12:46,730 Isn't that so, Lord Kazekage? 148 00:12:49,730 --> 00:12:52,800 The only ones who were capable of controlling a Tailed Beast were 149 00:12:53,670 --> 00:12:56,670 Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. 150 00:12:56,700 --> 00:12:59,600 Also Fourth Mizukage Yagura, 151 00:12:59,630 --> 00:13:03,530 and Lord Raikage's younger brother, Killer Bee. 152 00:13:04,630 --> 00:13:05,470 However... 153 00:13:05,870 --> 00:13:07,030 - Chojuro! - Right! 154 00:13:08,930 --> 00:13:10,300 Enough... 155 00:13:10,970 --> 00:13:13,130 of this! 156 00:13:37,100 --> 00:13:39,700 This is a place of discussion. 157 00:13:39,830 --> 00:13:43,700 Please refrain from disruptive actions. 158 00:13:44,400 --> 00:13:46,570 Stand down, Foo, Torune. 159 00:13:48,830 --> 00:13:51,670 You too, Kankuro, Temari. 160 00:13:52,270 --> 00:13:54,730 Ao, Chojuro. I'm fine. 161 00:13:55,270 --> 00:13:56,000 Yes, ma'am. 162 00:14:14,030 --> 00:14:16,030 Let us continue our discussion. 163 00:14:16,870 --> 00:14:20,170 The Hidden Leaf, Rock, Sand and Mist... 164 00:14:20,800 --> 00:14:24,870 Rogue Ninja from your villages make up the Akatsuki! 165 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:26,600 And that is not all! 166 00:14:27,870 --> 00:14:30,300 From our investigations, we know that among you, 167 00:14:30,330 --> 00:14:34,230 including your previous Kage, there are those who used the Akatsuki! 168 00:14:34,670 --> 00:14:36,170 Used them?! 169 00:14:36,630 --> 00:14:38,800 I do not trust you! 170 00:14:39,330 --> 00:14:41,700 I had no intention of even discussing this with you. 171 00:14:42,370 --> 00:14:45,530 But the reason I convened this summit 172 00:14:45,570 --> 00:14:48,400 is to question your loyalty! 173 00:14:49,500 --> 00:14:52,170 What do you mean, "used" the Akatsuki? 174 00:14:52,630 --> 00:14:55,900 You are the Kazekage, yet you have not been informed? 175 00:14:56,330 --> 00:14:58,100 Ask the elders back home! 176 00:14:58,700 --> 00:15:02,400 You used the Akatsuki in the past war! 177 00:15:05,030 --> 00:15:08,300 The Great Nations are heading towards uniform stability. 178 00:15:08,500 --> 00:15:11,900 They are moving from military expansion to military disarmament. 179 00:15:12,530 --> 00:15:16,770 As fear and the threat of war diminishes between nations, 180 00:15:16,830 --> 00:15:19,730 Hidden Villages, which are the source of its military strength, 181 00:15:19,770 --> 00:15:22,670 become costly hindrances. 182 00:15:23,600 --> 00:15:29,170 And yet, carelessly downsizing the villages poses a risk. 183 00:15:29,900 --> 00:15:31,570 What if war suddenly breaks out? 184 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:33,930 It would be a problem to depend on ninja 185 00:15:33,970 --> 00:15:35,630 who have no experience in war. 186 00:15:36,100 --> 00:15:38,270 It would mean certain defeat! 187 00:15:38,830 --> 00:15:44,970 And one way to reduce that risk is mercenary soldiers. 188 00:15:45,130 --> 00:15:47,700 Namely, the Akatsuki? 189 00:16:02,900 --> 00:16:08,100 It takes effort and money to train skilled ninja from your own village. 190 00:16:08,130 --> 00:16:10,900 But the Akatsuki, which makes war its livelihood, 191 00:16:10,930 --> 00:16:13,230 is made up of experienced professionals. 192 00:16:14,330 --> 00:16:17,370 Furthermore, they can be hired for cheap. 193 00:16:18,230 --> 00:16:22,200 Best of all, they return exceptional results. 194 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:25,000 Get serious, Tsuchikage! 195 00:16:27,130 --> 00:16:31,270 The Sand used the Akatsuki to destroy the Hidden Leaf. 196 00:16:32,230 --> 00:16:33,770 I'm speaking of Orochimaru! 197 00:16:34,230 --> 00:16:37,870 It is not clear if he had broken away from the Akatsuki or not. 198 00:16:38,270 --> 00:16:41,400 But as a result, your father, the Fourth Kazekage, 199 00:16:41,430 --> 00:16:44,230 and the Third Hokage Hiruzen, died. 200 00:16:46,930 --> 00:16:49,330 And frankly, it's hard not to rule out the idea 201 00:16:49,370 --> 00:16:52,030 that this was someone's scheme. 202 00:16:55,600 --> 00:16:57,230 The old fox. 203 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:01,470 The most suspicious is the Hidden Mist! 204 00:17:02,070 --> 00:17:04,300 You Mist do not conduct diplomacy. 205 00:17:04,800 --> 00:17:07,100 There are even rumors that the Akatsuki originated there! 206 00:17:14,830 --> 00:17:17,500 Since we have come this far I will speak honestly. 207 00:17:18,930 --> 00:17:20,930 Is Lady Fifth going to reveal... 208 00:17:21,900 --> 00:17:24,000 There were suspicions that 209 00:17:24,030 --> 00:17:29,970 someone was manipulating Yagura, our Fourth Mizukage. 210 00:17:30,530 --> 00:17:33,830 And there was a possibility that it was the Akatsuki. 211 00:17:34,830 --> 00:17:38,800 No one wanted this to get blown out of proportion. 212 00:17:40,070 --> 00:17:41,800 Each and every one of you... 213 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,330 Hold your tongue, Raikage! 214 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:49,070 Ultimately, it is because your village disregarded the disarmament efforts 215 00:17:49,130 --> 00:17:52,500 and sought powerful ninjutsu. 216 00:17:53,000 --> 00:17:57,630 We had no choice but to counter by hiring the Akatsuki! 217 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,230 What?! 218 00:18:00,400 --> 00:18:03,330 Before we start arguing about the situation, 219 00:18:03,370 --> 00:18:06,770 there is a statement I have been waiting to make. 220 00:18:07,030 --> 00:18:08,000 What is it? 221 00:18:09,170 --> 00:18:11,830 The leader of the Akatsuki is... 222 00:18:13,030 --> 00:18:15,000 probably Madara Uchiha. 223 00:18:28,130 --> 00:18:30,000 Are you sure of that? 224 00:18:30,930 --> 00:18:35,130 Hasn't he been dead for several decades? 225 00:18:35,530 --> 00:18:36,800 He is right. 226 00:18:37,270 --> 00:18:39,970 He died long ago. 227 00:18:40,530 --> 00:18:42,530 I do not know the details. 228 00:18:43,770 --> 00:18:46,300 But the information is quite reliable. 229 00:18:46,900 --> 00:18:48,970 Are you saying he is immortal?! 230 00:18:49,430 --> 00:18:50,870 Perhaps. 231 00:18:51,200 --> 00:18:55,030 To think...that he was really a monster. 232 00:19:03,770 --> 00:19:07,370 I want to speak on behalf of the neutral nations. 233 00:19:08,170 --> 00:19:12,070 The leader of the Akatsuki was able to read the times well. 234 00:19:12,300 --> 00:19:15,830 Despite stabilization, nations had private suspicions 235 00:19:15,870 --> 00:19:20,270 and the Akatsuki took advantage of that weakness to amass its power. 236 00:19:21,630 --> 00:19:23,130 What are you trying to say?! 237 00:19:23,230 --> 00:19:24,600 Calm down. 238 00:19:25,670 --> 00:19:28,030 Turn calamity into good fortune. 239 00:19:29,070 --> 00:19:33,200 It is extremely rare for all five Kage to assemble. 240 00:19:34,230 --> 00:19:35,670 What do you say? 241 00:19:36,070 --> 00:19:38,600 Until the Akatsuki is eliminated, why not establish 242 00:19:38,630 --> 00:19:44,500 the world's first Allied Shinobi Forces of the Five Hidden Villages? 243 00:19:45,970 --> 00:19:47,570 An allied force? 244 00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:53,070 That is a fine plan. We are in an emergency state. 245 00:19:53,100 --> 00:19:55,230 Cooperation is crucial. 246 00:19:57,530 --> 00:19:59,230 It's going perfectly. 247 00:19:59,570 --> 00:20:04,670 Going forward, we must determine a chain of command. 248 00:20:04,700 --> 00:20:07,930 We must avoid any further confusion. 249 00:20:09,170 --> 00:20:14,370 So? Who will we choose to lead the allied forces? 250 00:20:15,030 --> 00:20:17,770 Leaving that to you five will only result in arguments. 251 00:20:17,800 --> 00:20:22,230 So I ask that you respect the position of the neutral nations 252 00:20:22,270 --> 00:20:25,700 and allow me to come up with a proposal 253 00:20:25,730 --> 00:20:30,770 to decide who among you five Kage is most suitable. 254 00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:36,770 This spells the end of Tsunade's era. 255 00:20:38,700 --> 00:20:42,730 Presently, only Hidden Leaf Village has a Jinchuriki, the Nine-Tails. 256 00:20:42,770 --> 00:20:46,230 The key is how to utilize it. 257 00:20:50,070 --> 00:20:52,170 How about granting the supreme authority 258 00:20:52,200 --> 00:20:55,600 of the Allied Shinobi Forces to the Hokage? 259 00:22:37,770 --> 00:22:39,170 Why did it turn out like this?! 260 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:40,170 Don't cry, Ino! 261 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,870 Kiba, don't be so harsh. 262 00:22:41,900 --> 00:22:43,670 You know how Ino has felt about Sasuke all these... 263 00:22:43,700 --> 00:22:45,030 It can't be helped! 264 00:22:45,070 --> 00:22:46,370 Things have changed since then. 265 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:48,300 Will they be okay? 266 00:22:48,330 --> 00:22:51,430 Look at Ino. How will Naruto and Sakura take it? 267 00:22:51,470 --> 00:22:54,930 Let's leave it to Shikamaru. He'll find the right words. 268 00:22:55,370 --> 00:22:59,470 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Painful Decision" 269 00:22:59,700 --> 00:23:01,170 Wait, Shikamaru! 270 00:23:04,930 --> 00:23:08,600 Tune in again!