1 00:00:12,730 --> 00:00:13,770 You people... 2 00:00:14,330 --> 00:00:15,500 Are you all right? 3 00:00:15,630 --> 00:00:16,300 Yeah... 4 00:00:16,870 --> 00:00:18,500 But why are you here? 5 00:00:18,530 --> 00:00:20,170 You were also worried about Hotaru? 6 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:23,270 Yeah right. It was just sheer coincidence. 7 00:00:24,100 --> 00:00:27,170 But...these guys didn't come here for Hotaru. 8 00:00:27,530 --> 00:00:28,670 What do you mean? 9 00:00:29,130 --> 00:00:30,930 And who are these guys? 10 00:00:38,630 --> 00:00:39,570 That mask... 11 00:00:41,930 --> 00:00:44,270 I see... So they're target is... 12 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:46,430 Master! 13 00:00:51,600 --> 00:00:53,100 Why are the Hidden Leaf here? 14 00:00:57,300 --> 00:00:59,030 Please let that girl go. 15 00:00:59,600 --> 00:01:00,500 No! 16 00:01:02,870 --> 00:01:05,270 In that case! We'll take her back... 17 00:01:05,370 --> 00:01:07,470 by force! 18 00:01:07,670 --> 00:01:08,900 Shadow Clone Jutsu! 19 00:01:16,030 --> 00:01:16,900 Ninja Art! 20 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:18,370 Super Beast Scroll! 21 00:01:29,770 --> 00:01:31,400 I'll take the one in the middle. 22 00:01:31,670 --> 00:01:35,030 You take the ones around him. We'll attack together. 23 00:01:35,430 --> 00:01:37,700 Got it. But...these Black Ops are... 24 00:01:40,030 --> 00:01:41,200 Let's see how it goes for a bit longer... 25 00:01:42,300 --> 00:01:44,800 We need to find out what their purpose is. 26 00:01:51,730 --> 00:01:52,670 Master... 27 00:01:56,170 --> 00:01:57,500 Hidden Jutsu: Kirisame! 28 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:09,930 What's with this rain?! 29 00:02:10,970 --> 00:02:13,700 It's a jutsu that eats away the chakra it comes into contact with. 30 00:02:13,730 --> 00:02:15,030 It's called the Kirisame Jutsu! 31 00:02:15,770 --> 00:02:16,700 Why you...! 32 00:02:18,030 --> 00:02:18,630 Go! 33 00:02:21,530 --> 00:02:23,030 Stop! Don't be hasty! 34 00:02:23,430 --> 00:02:24,330 Let's go! 35 00:02:24,700 --> 00:02:25,700 Water Whip! 36 00:02:35,070 --> 00:02:36,170 Wood Style! 37 00:02:48,770 --> 00:02:49,500 Master! 38 00:03:05,970 --> 00:03:07,900 I need you to stay quiet for a while. 39 00:03:12,070 --> 00:03:13,570 What the hell are you doing?! 40 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:14,370 Naruto! 41 00:03:15,600 --> 00:03:16,370 Wait. 42 00:03:17,500 --> 00:03:21,300 We are on a mission to guard that girl. 43 00:03:21,900 --> 00:03:23,230 Please return her to us. 44 00:03:25,600 --> 00:03:27,370 Yeah! Give her back, you! 45 00:03:28,230 --> 00:03:31,800 You are Anbu Black Ops from the Hidden Mist, 46 00:03:32,370 --> 00:03:34,370 and the one you seek is this man, correct? 47 00:03:35,070 --> 00:03:38,370 Huh? Anbu Black Ops... from the Hidden Mist? 48 00:03:44,030 --> 00:03:45,270 I get it now... 49 00:03:45,670 --> 00:03:47,600 So that means he is a... 50 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:51,270 Utakata is a Rogue Ninja from the Hidden Mist 51 00:03:51,300 --> 00:03:52,770 and is listed in the Bingo Book. 52 00:03:53,370 --> 00:03:55,370 These men have come after him. 53 00:03:56,300 --> 00:04:01,130 So these guys... aren't ninjas who are after her? 54 00:04:01,770 --> 00:04:03,000 They're after Utakata? 55 00:04:06,070 --> 00:04:09,070 She has nothing to do with you. Please release her. 56 00:04:09,530 --> 00:04:12,700 Then we'll exchange her for him. 57 00:04:17,570 --> 00:04:18,430 No. 58 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:20,770 That, we can't do. 59 00:04:21,270 --> 00:04:22,030 What?! 60 00:04:22,600 --> 00:04:25,370 That girl seems to be very fond of this man. 61 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:29,530 If we hand him over to you, no doubt, she will pursue you. 62 00:04:30,230 --> 00:04:32,100 Then we'll be in trouble. 63 00:04:32,670 --> 00:04:34,470 So we can't turn him over. 64 00:04:34,870 --> 00:04:36,900 Then...neither can we... 65 00:04:38,430 --> 00:04:40,370 If we resort to force, 66 00:04:40,530 --> 00:04:42,970 it may have major effects beyond this village, 67 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:44,430 and erupt into a full-scale war. 68 00:04:44,570 --> 00:04:45,970 Are you willing to go that far? 69 00:04:55,900 --> 00:04:57,070 The Hidden Mist? 70 00:05:04,630 --> 00:05:05,600 Captain Yamato. 71 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:15,800 Men of the Hidden Leaf... 72 00:05:21,730 --> 00:05:25,130 I command this unit from behind the scenes. 73 00:05:26,530 --> 00:05:29,430 I am Tsurugi, head of the Hidden Mist Anbu Black Ops. 74 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:33,500 It is certainly not our desire to escalate this 75 00:05:33,530 --> 00:05:35,600 into a war between nations. 76 00:05:36,370 --> 00:05:38,800 Certainly, we can still negotiate? 77 00:05:39,700 --> 00:05:41,070 Yes, I agree. 78 00:05:49,830 --> 00:05:50,970 You're... 79 00:05:52,370 --> 00:05:56,530 Let us meet. Just you and I... 80 00:06:00,630 --> 00:06:02,270 And Utakata. 81 00:06:03,170 --> 00:06:04,330 Understood. 82 00:06:07,630 --> 00:06:09,130 You two stay here. 83 00:07:53,400 --> 00:07:58,230 "Rogue Ninja's Past" 84 00:08:01,530 --> 00:08:04,130 Then until you complete your mission, 85 00:08:04,170 --> 00:08:07,430 we will postpone apprehending Utakata. 86 00:08:08,170 --> 00:08:10,570 As soon as her safety is guaranteed, 87 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:12,030 I will notify you. 88 00:08:13,130 --> 00:08:17,730 Please keep in mind that should you go back on our agreement, 89 00:08:17,770 --> 00:08:20,500 war between our nations may be inevitable. 90 00:08:21,570 --> 00:08:22,630 I understand. 91 00:08:26,670 --> 00:08:27,500 Hmm... 92 00:08:28,430 --> 00:08:33,070 You guys are too much. I'll be doing things as I please. 93 00:08:34,030 --> 00:08:35,030 Not likely. 94 00:08:35,730 --> 00:08:39,370 Until our mission is over, you will remain with us. 95 00:08:40,170 --> 00:08:44,130 After that, it's all between you and the Hidden Mist. 96 00:08:45,570 --> 00:08:46,370 Fine. 97 00:08:46,970 --> 00:08:48,000 Tell me... 98 00:08:48,870 --> 00:08:50,900 Just what did you do in Hidden Mist Village? 99 00:08:52,300 --> 00:08:54,470 That...is none of your business. 100 00:08:56,530 --> 00:08:57,370 My apologies. 101 00:08:58,430 --> 00:09:00,000 I want to speak to him alone. 102 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:02,930 I'll wait over there. 103 00:09:25,930 --> 00:09:26,930 Captain Yamato! 104 00:09:27,500 --> 00:09:28,630 How did your talk go? 105 00:09:30,630 --> 00:09:32,430 Oh, it went well. 106 00:09:35,130 --> 00:09:35,930 Where are those two? 107 00:09:36,630 --> 00:09:38,070 Having a discussion. 108 00:09:39,100 --> 00:09:43,370 Is it true... that Utakata is a Rogue Ninja? 109 00:09:44,270 --> 00:09:45,000 Yeah... 110 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:55,930 Don't give us trouble. Return to the Hidden Mist. 111 00:09:57,170 --> 00:09:59,670 Humph! No thanks! 112 00:10:00,130 --> 00:10:01,870 Why would I go back just to get killed...? 113 00:10:02,700 --> 00:10:04,100 The village has changed. 114 00:10:04,830 --> 00:10:09,300 We no longer have the practices that once gave us the nickname, 115 00:10:09,330 --> 00:10:10,930 "Blood Mist Village." 116 00:10:11,730 --> 00:10:13,970 But while things may seem peaceful, 117 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:16,530 it is a delicate power balance between the Five Great Nations. 118 00:10:17,130 --> 00:10:20,370 The importance of what you possess increases each year, 119 00:10:20,770 --> 00:10:23,130 and research into its use has also been stepped up. 120 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:29,570 The village needs that power, so you certainly won't be killed. 121 00:10:30,830 --> 00:10:33,070 I don't trust anyone anymore. 122 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:48,170 Master... Please stop, Master! 123 00:11:06,970 --> 00:11:10,270 My master...tried to kill me... 124 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:13,570 along with that thing inside me. 125 00:11:29,070 --> 00:11:32,270 I sacrificed myself for the sake of the village. 126 00:11:33,230 --> 00:11:37,430 I trusted my master's words... and did as he bid. 127 00:11:38,430 --> 00:11:40,730 And he betrayed my trust... 128 00:11:40,770 --> 00:11:42,530 he tried to kill me! 129 00:11:47,130 --> 00:11:48,300 What?! 130 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:56,470 Th-This...power... 131 00:11:57,270 --> 00:11:58,200 Wait! 132 00:11:58,230 --> 00:12:00,930 Stop! Stop! 133 00:12:10,170 --> 00:12:12,900 No, Utakata! He didn't... 134 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:16,470 Harusame didn't try to kill you. 135 00:12:17,130 --> 00:12:18,300 It wasn't like that. 136 00:12:19,400 --> 00:12:23,130 That cursed deed he performed on you... 137 00:12:23,870 --> 00:12:25,700 He was trying to separate it from you. 138 00:12:26,470 --> 00:12:27,900 He was trying to save you. 139 00:12:28,700 --> 00:12:31,730 Like I'd believe such a story... 140 00:12:32,670 --> 00:12:34,700 You've grown senile. 141 00:12:35,730 --> 00:12:37,000 I speak the truth... 142 00:12:37,330 --> 00:12:42,630 My master... No, that man used me and tried to kill me. 143 00:12:43,030 --> 00:12:46,900 And in the aftermath...he died. 144 00:12:47,930 --> 00:12:51,800 If you ask the villagers, they will say I killed him. 145 00:12:52,470 --> 00:12:55,130 Utakata... Return to the village. 146 00:12:55,670 --> 00:12:59,000 Then you will know that I am not lying. 147 00:12:59,400 --> 00:13:00,530 No thanks. 148 00:13:00,630 --> 00:13:03,470 Then, we have no choice but to kill you. 149 00:13:04,570 --> 00:13:05,730 As you please. 150 00:13:06,270 --> 00:13:08,530 And I will do as I please. 151 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:22,530 Master! 152 00:13:25,900 --> 00:13:26,830 Let her go. 153 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,530 Yes, sir! 154 00:13:34,530 --> 00:13:35,430 Master! 155 00:13:35,830 --> 00:13:36,700 Enough! 156 00:13:39,200 --> 00:13:41,430 Never call me that again. 157 00:13:49,830 --> 00:13:50,770 Understand? 158 00:13:53,400 --> 00:13:57,630 Men of the Hidden Leaf, as agreed, we will retreat for now. 159 00:13:58,430 --> 00:14:01,500 Let us pray that both our missions are successful. 160 00:14:02,230 --> 00:14:06,370 However, we will continue to keep watch over you. 161 00:14:07,300 --> 00:14:08,270 Understood. 162 00:14:08,630 --> 00:14:09,400 Farewell. 163 00:14:10,570 --> 00:14:11,330 Scatter! 164 00:14:16,330 --> 00:14:17,770 Oh dear... 165 00:14:26,370 --> 00:14:28,470 Now then, where do we go from here? 166 00:14:29,370 --> 00:14:32,930 It's best that we don't return to the Tsuchigumo village. 167 00:14:33,370 --> 00:14:34,800 Yes, you're right. 168 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:37,900 If it's no longer secure as a ninja village, 169 00:14:37,930 --> 00:14:39,830 her safety is questionable. 170 00:14:40,970 --> 00:14:43,330 Then it may be better to return to Mount Katsuragi 171 00:14:43,370 --> 00:14:45,800 and rethink our stance. 172 00:14:46,700 --> 00:14:48,070 I also wish to go back. 173 00:14:48,730 --> 00:14:50,700 I want to make sure Tonbei is all right. 174 00:14:51,830 --> 00:14:54,300 Although, the ones after the Forbidden Jutsu 175 00:14:54,330 --> 00:14:57,800 may also go back to Katsuragi, so it may not be safe either. 176 00:14:58,370 --> 00:15:00,900 Let's join up with Tonbei and Sakura, 177 00:15:00,930 --> 00:15:02,430 then decide on our course of action. 178 00:15:04,670 --> 00:15:07,100 Utakata, you too. 179 00:15:28,700 --> 00:15:29,730 Are you all right? 180 00:15:30,530 --> 00:15:31,330 Uh-huh... 181 00:15:32,930 --> 00:15:35,600 I wonder why he doesn't want me to call him "Master." 182 00:15:40,830 --> 00:15:43,800 Utakata is a heinous criminal who killed his master 183 00:15:43,830 --> 00:15:45,430 and escaped from the village. 184 00:15:47,100 --> 00:15:51,130 Just what happened between... Sir Utakata and his master? 185 00:15:52,930 --> 00:15:55,200 We don't know what the relationship is 186 00:15:55,230 --> 00:15:56,700 between Utakata and the Hidden Mist. 187 00:15:57,270 --> 00:15:59,570 But that's not important. 188 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,670 If you've already decided you want to be his student, 189 00:16:02,700 --> 00:16:03,870 then who cares? 190 00:16:03,930 --> 00:16:06,300 It matters. I want to become strong. 191 00:16:06,430 --> 00:16:08,070 In order to restore my clan's honor. 192 00:16:08,730 --> 00:16:10,230 That's why I want to learn from him. 193 00:16:11,900 --> 00:16:16,000 I can tell. You want him to teach you hands on, right? 194 00:16:16,600 --> 00:16:18,300 It's not like that... 195 00:16:19,470 --> 00:16:21,730 Well, I felt the same way too. 196 00:16:25,400 --> 00:16:27,700 I don't have any memories of my parents. 197 00:16:28,700 --> 00:16:29,430 Huh? 198 00:16:30,370 --> 00:16:34,430 So maybe that's why... when I traveled with the Pervy Sage... 199 00:16:35,170 --> 00:16:39,000 I wondered if that's what it felt like to have a parent. 200 00:16:39,770 --> 00:16:43,270 And I acted spoiled with him sometimes. 201 00:16:44,070 --> 00:16:47,530 But training isn't that easy. 202 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:50,200 You have to think things through yourself, 203 00:16:50,230 --> 00:16:52,000 and learn the technique by yourself. 204 00:16:52,600 --> 00:16:55,200 Otherwise, you'll never get better. 205 00:16:58,770 --> 00:17:01,470 If the Pervy Sage hadn't been there, 206 00:17:01,500 --> 00:17:03,900 I wouldn't even have realized something that basic. 207 00:17:04,530 --> 00:17:05,530 We're not alone... 208 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:08,200 Just the thought that someone is nearby, 209 00:17:08,230 --> 00:17:09,900 watching over us... 210 00:17:09,930 --> 00:17:11,600 that alone makes us strong. 211 00:17:13,070 --> 00:17:17,300 I understand how you feel. I envy you, Naruto. 212 00:17:18,500 --> 00:17:24,070 Just like you, I'm going to think of Sir Utakata as my master and... 213 00:17:25,700 --> 00:17:27,770 Hey...you look pale... 214 00:17:29,900 --> 00:17:30,900 I'm...okay... 215 00:17:32,530 --> 00:17:33,370 Hey! 216 00:17:35,200 --> 00:17:36,430 You're burning up... 217 00:17:37,630 --> 00:17:39,030 You're hurt! 218 00:17:40,230 --> 00:17:41,200 Is it from that fight?! 219 00:17:45,900 --> 00:17:46,970 Captain Yamato! 220 00:17:49,300 --> 00:17:50,330 I'll see to her. 221 00:17:55,630 --> 00:17:57,300 Can you go and get some medicinal herbs? 222 00:17:58,800 --> 00:18:02,070 The dokudami plant should be abundant around here 223 00:18:02,100 --> 00:18:03,930 in the moist areas. 224 00:18:04,900 --> 00:18:07,930 It has heart-shaped leaves which are purple underneath. 225 00:18:08,830 --> 00:18:10,930 The leaves are purple underneath, right? 226 00:18:11,100 --> 00:18:11,900 Yes. 227 00:18:12,730 --> 00:18:13,530 All right! 228 00:18:17,900 --> 00:18:18,830 What's wrong? 229 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:21,630 Hotaru is injured... 230 00:18:22,900 --> 00:18:24,030 Let us be. 231 00:18:25,500 --> 00:18:26,370 All right... 232 00:18:34,730 --> 00:18:37,230 Moist areas... 233 00:18:37,270 --> 00:18:39,630 I guess I should search by the riverbank! 234 00:18:41,370 --> 00:18:44,370 There! That's gotta be it. 235 00:18:50,330 --> 00:18:54,430 Huh? What the hell?! This is a chameleon plant! 236 00:18:54,470 --> 00:18:57,430 Aw man, there were lots of 'em along the way! 237 00:18:59,130 --> 00:19:00,100 Damn it! 238 00:19:00,130 --> 00:19:01,970 I wasted so much time! 239 00:19:13,030 --> 00:19:13,970 What the...? 240 00:19:19,470 --> 00:19:21,400 What the hell is this...? 241 00:19:23,030 --> 00:19:25,800 The Forbidden Jutsu of the Tsuchigumo Clan 242 00:19:25,900 --> 00:19:29,700 It was engraved... into this child's very own body. 243 00:19:31,300 --> 00:19:32,670 How could they do such a thing? 244 00:19:33,270 --> 00:19:36,470 To hell with Forbidden Jutsu... To hell with the clan... 245 00:19:36,830 --> 00:19:38,030 To hell with one's master! 246 00:19:38,770 --> 00:19:41,730 And all these selfish guys who do atrocious things 247 00:19:41,770 --> 00:19:44,470 to those who serve them without a hint of remorse. 248 00:19:45,800 --> 00:19:49,700 They think of us...as mere tools. 249 00:19:51,200 --> 00:19:53,370 Tools...who don't speak. 250 00:20:00,230 --> 00:20:01,370 Hotaru... 251 00:21:36,630 --> 00:21:38,670 What is this, Tonbei? 252 00:21:38,770 --> 00:21:42,670 So En no Gyoja left behind a way to extract the Forbidden Jutsu. 253 00:21:42,830 --> 00:21:45,670 It is evident that our clan no longer has the strength 254 00:21:45,700 --> 00:21:47,400 to safeguard the Forbidden Jutsu. 255 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:49,570 To prevent its misuse, 256 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:52,200 we have no choice but to destroy the jutsu. 257 00:21:52,570 --> 00:21:56,000 Destroy it? What'll happen to Hotaru then?! 258 00:21:56,670 --> 00:21:59,970 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Heir to Darkness" 259 00:22:01,530 --> 00:22:03,700 Damn it! Isn't there another way?! 260 00:22:07,200 --> 00:22:08,300 I see... 261 00:22:08,370 --> 00:22:11,330 So sometimes, a hand-made present is very effective. 262 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:14,700 Hey, Sai! 263 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:15,530 Hi. 264 00:22:15,830 --> 00:22:18,370 Has something come up? Calling me out of the blue like this. 265 00:22:18,430 --> 00:22:20,100 It's nothing really... 266 00:22:20,670 --> 00:22:22,070 Then don't call me. 267 00:22:22,330 --> 00:22:27,230 But I drew this for you. Will you accept it? 268 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:29,070 Huh?! 269 00:22:29,170 --> 00:22:30,030 Don't you like it? 270 00:22:30,230 --> 00:22:32,930 No, it's not that... Well, actually it is... 271 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:36,530 But guess I'll take it if you insist. 272 00:22:37,800 --> 00:22:39,930 He made it for me, so I'll hang it up somewhere. 273 00:22:41,300 --> 00:22:43,670 Huh? Wh-What is this?! Hey! 274 00:22:47,270 --> 00:22:50,030 Hey! Cut it out, will ya?! 275 00:22:56,830 --> 00:23:00,670 That Sai... He's done it this time! 276 00:23:01,700 --> 00:23:04,000 I wonder if Naruto liked it? 277 00:23:04,670 --> 00:23:07,300 Tune in again!