1 00:00:23,370 --> 00:00:24,900 Say, that boy... 2 00:00:25,770 --> 00:00:29,230 He's the one. The only one who failed to make it! 3 00:00:29,970 --> 00:00:31,630 Humph! Good for him! 4 00:00:32,030 --> 00:00:34,700 It would be terrible if someone like him became a ninja. 5 00:00:35,030 --> 00:00:36,300 I mean that boy is actually... 6 00:00:36,330 --> 00:00:38,530 Don't say another word. It's taboo. 7 00:00:43,230 --> 00:00:46,230 Damn! What's with all this?! 8 00:02:17,300 --> 00:02:20,530 Heir to Darkness 9 00:02:25,500 --> 00:02:28,900 Good thing I took extra measures, just in case. 10 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:49,330 They haven't returned yet. 11 00:02:52,270 --> 00:02:53,370 Naruto? 12 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:54,430 Why you...! 13 00:02:54,470 --> 00:02:56,270 Wait, Naruto! Stop! 14 00:02:56,630 --> 00:03:00,900 No, Captain Yamato! Let me just say this! 15 00:03:01,900 --> 00:03:03,300 Old man Tonbei! 16 00:03:03,370 --> 00:03:05,900 You knew the Forbidden Jutsu was embedded 17 00:03:05,930 --> 00:03:07,900 into Hotaru's back, didn't you?! 18 00:03:11,900 --> 00:03:13,070 Answer me! 19 00:03:14,370 --> 00:03:16,370 The Forbidden Jutsu is in that girl? 20 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:25,400 Friends of the Hidden Leaf... 21 00:03:25,770 --> 00:03:28,500 Please stop! It was my grandfather. 22 00:03:28,670 --> 00:03:32,000 You served Hotaru's grandfather all through the years, didn't you? 23 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:34,570 So why didn't you stop him?! 24 00:03:35,270 --> 00:03:36,700 Please stop, Naruto! 25 00:03:37,330 --> 00:03:38,930 No, I won't stop! 26 00:03:39,030 --> 00:03:41,430 Because of that... Because of that, you're... 27 00:03:41,470 --> 00:03:42,830 I asked that it be done! 28 00:03:48,170 --> 00:03:49,000 What did you say? 29 00:03:50,070 --> 00:03:53,770 I...I asked for the Forbidden Jutsu! 30 00:03:55,170 --> 00:03:56,170 Lady Hotaru... 31 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:03,470 Hotaru... Why do such a thing? 32 00:04:17,730 --> 00:04:20,130 Tonbei... I'm glad you're all right. 33 00:04:21,170 --> 00:04:24,230 I should say that about you, Lady Hotaru. 34 00:04:25,570 --> 00:04:29,270 Friends of the Hidden Leaf... Sir Utakata... 35 00:04:29,370 --> 00:04:32,370 I am beholden to you for all you have done for us. 36 00:04:33,830 --> 00:04:34,730 Don't mention it. 37 00:04:34,770 --> 00:04:38,730 But the Tsuchigumo Village was already under the bandit's control. 38 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:42,270 I see... And that is why you returned here... 39 00:04:42,970 --> 00:04:43,730 Yes. 40 00:04:44,170 --> 00:04:45,600 Never mind that. 41 00:04:45,630 --> 00:04:47,770 Tell us the rest of what you were saying earlier! 42 00:04:48,470 --> 00:04:50,370 About the Forbidden Jutsu? 43 00:04:51,200 --> 00:04:51,830 Yeah. 44 00:04:53,130 --> 00:04:56,270 It was Grandfather's dream. 45 00:04:57,170 --> 00:04:58,500 En no Gyoja's...? 46 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:04,500 The Tsuchigumo Clan was once hailed as a proud clan. 47 00:05:04,530 --> 00:05:07,270 By possessing a powerful Forbidden Jutsu, 48 00:05:07,300 --> 00:05:10,670 we were said to even be able to tilt the balance of the Great Ninja War. 49 00:05:12,300 --> 00:05:14,230 But at the same time, 50 00:05:14,270 --> 00:05:17,330 our clan was targeted often because of the Forbidden Jutsu. 51 00:05:17,670 --> 00:05:20,770 And one life after another was lost. 52 00:05:21,700 --> 00:05:23,830 When the Great War was over, 53 00:05:23,870 --> 00:05:27,630 only a few remained who could wield the Forbidden Jutsu. 54 00:05:28,600 --> 00:05:30,670 Furthermore, Lord En no Gyoja and 55 00:05:30,700 --> 00:05:35,530 the village elder had disagreements over the clan's survival. 56 00:05:35,900 --> 00:05:38,230 This led to the clan splitting into two groups 57 00:05:38,270 --> 00:05:41,070 with one in the Tsuchigumo Village and 58 00:05:41,100 --> 00:05:43,430 the other at Mount Katsuragi. 59 00:05:45,400 --> 00:05:49,400 However, Lord En no Gyoja was already quite advanced in years 60 00:05:49,430 --> 00:05:53,600 and few opted to follow him to Mount Katsuragi. 61 00:05:58,870 --> 00:06:01,600 Hotaru...I'm counting on you. 62 00:06:01,830 --> 00:06:04,730 The future of the Tsuchigumo Clan... 63 00:06:15,030 --> 00:06:17,800 Grandfather! 64 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:24,770 Grandfather believed that protecting the Tsuchigumo name 65 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:28,530 was the way to make amends and 66 00:06:28,570 --> 00:06:31,770 honor those who lost their lives for the Forbidden Jutsu. 67 00:06:34,700 --> 00:06:37,530 That is why I want to carry on the wish of my grandfather, 68 00:06:37,570 --> 00:06:39,400 who was my master. 69 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:41,930 How stupid. 70 00:06:45,270 --> 00:06:48,030 Just for that you had the Forbidden Jutsu embedded in your body? 71 00:06:49,770 --> 00:06:52,830 For your master, for your clan... It's all so stupid. 72 00:06:53,170 --> 00:06:55,330 Even so, it's a student's duty to carry out 73 00:06:55,370 --> 00:06:56,930 the wishes of her master! 74 00:06:58,670 --> 00:06:59,430 Hotaru... 75 00:07:03,900 --> 00:07:07,630 You wouldn't understand... Master Utakata...how I feel. 76 00:07:08,900 --> 00:07:12,870 Lady Hotaru, perhaps Sir Utakata is right. 77 00:07:13,930 --> 00:07:14,800 Tonbei? 78 00:07:16,230 --> 00:07:17,470 It is evident that 79 00:07:17,500 --> 00:07:19,930 the Tsuchigumo Clan no longer has the strength 80 00:07:19,970 --> 00:07:21,900 to safeguard the Forbidden Jutsu. 81 00:07:22,770 --> 00:07:24,830 If we allowed the misuse of the Forbidden Jutsu, 82 00:07:24,870 --> 00:07:28,470 Lord En no Gyoja would surely turn in his grave. 83 00:07:29,170 --> 00:07:31,070 To prevent its misuse, 84 00:07:31,100 --> 00:07:34,700 we have no choice but to destroy the jutsu. 85 00:07:35,630 --> 00:07:36,530 Destroy? 86 00:07:38,200 --> 00:07:40,100 And how would you do that?! 87 00:07:40,300 --> 00:07:43,800 The Forbidden Jutsu is inside Hotaru's body! 88 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:45,570 You don't mean...! 89 00:07:45,830 --> 00:07:47,270 Don't get me wrong. 90 00:07:50,370 --> 00:07:52,600 Mr. Tonbei... You mustn't move too much. 91 00:07:52,830 --> 00:07:54,430 Do not be concerned. 92 00:08:06,700 --> 00:08:07,730 What is this? 93 00:08:08,230 --> 00:08:12,370 Lord En no Gyoja entrusted me with that scroll. 94 00:08:13,770 --> 00:08:17,500 It contains the way to remove the Forbidden Jutsu 95 00:08:17,530 --> 00:08:19,330 from Lady Hotaru's body. 96 00:08:20,130 --> 00:08:22,330 Is there such a method? 97 00:08:23,200 --> 00:08:27,300 Lord En no Gyoja would never have embedded the Forbidden Jutsu 98 00:08:27,330 --> 00:08:31,370 into Lady Hotaru without a way to remove it. 99 00:08:31,900 --> 00:08:35,030 What kind of master would even think of such a thing? 100 00:08:37,330 --> 00:08:38,870 Please forgive me. 101 00:08:39,100 --> 00:08:41,370 I should have advised you sooner. 102 00:08:42,370 --> 00:08:45,030 Once it is removed from your body, 103 00:08:45,070 --> 00:08:47,730 the Forbidden Jutsu will no longer have any power. 104 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:52,730 I also longed to restore the clan's former glory. 105 00:08:53,270 --> 00:08:56,370 Without the Forbidden Jutsu, that dream would fade. 106 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:59,770 But this is how it should be. 107 00:09:00,330 --> 00:09:01,300 You can't be serious! 108 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:03,600 Friends of the Hidden Leaf... 109 00:09:03,630 --> 00:09:06,830 Please help me remove the Forbidden Jutsu from Lady Hotaru. 110 00:09:07,470 --> 00:09:11,370 However, we cannot make such decisions on our own. 111 00:09:11,630 --> 00:09:14,930 Then hurry up and get Granny Tsunade's permission. 112 00:09:15,130 --> 00:09:17,200 We can't just leave Hotaru like this! 113 00:09:17,530 --> 00:09:18,730 Please wait! 114 00:09:18,970 --> 00:09:22,170 I haven't decided to let go of the Forbidden Jutsu yet! 115 00:09:22,430 --> 00:09:24,000 But Lady Hotaru... 116 00:09:24,470 --> 00:09:26,500 Not only the Forbidden Jutsu, 117 00:09:26,530 --> 00:09:28,900 but also your life would be in peril! 118 00:09:29,130 --> 00:09:31,000 It's my life! 119 00:09:38,300 --> 00:09:39,630 Come to your senses! 120 00:09:41,030 --> 00:09:42,170 Sir Utakata... 121 00:09:44,670 --> 00:09:46,600 I-I'm sorry. 122 00:09:47,300 --> 00:09:52,130 Are you telling me to abandon my clan pride and honor?! 123 00:09:53,630 --> 00:09:54,600 Hey, wait! 124 00:09:54,670 --> 00:09:55,530 Naruto! 125 00:09:57,430 --> 00:09:58,500 I'll bring her back! 126 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:01,500 Lady Hotaru... 127 00:10:02,100 --> 00:10:03,530 I'll go and convince her. 128 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:05,530 Hold on, please! 129 00:10:05,700 --> 00:10:07,430 We cannot let you move around. 130 00:10:08,430 --> 00:10:11,330 She can't have gone far. I'll be right back. 131 00:10:12,030 --> 00:10:14,200 I won't put Hotaru in danger. 132 00:10:15,470 --> 00:10:18,430 All right. Sakura, go with him! 133 00:10:18,970 --> 00:10:19,630 Yes, sir. 134 00:10:20,670 --> 00:10:23,270 I'd be better at scouting her out. 135 00:10:23,830 --> 00:10:27,030 There's something I want you to do right now. 136 00:10:27,500 --> 00:10:28,200 Yes, sir. 137 00:10:37,630 --> 00:10:38,630 Grandfather... 138 00:10:41,370 --> 00:10:43,830 Hotaru...take a look. 139 00:10:44,670 --> 00:10:49,970 Once, the Tsuchigumo clan was known far beyond those mountains, 140 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:53,700 and all one could see from here was part of our lands. 141 00:10:54,370 --> 00:10:57,400 Our clan was so grand, wasn't it? 142 00:11:00,270 --> 00:11:02,770 Are you crying? Grandfather... 143 00:11:04,200 --> 00:11:07,070 Was I wrong? 144 00:11:07,530 --> 00:11:11,800 If I had not been the leader, would the Tsuchigumo Clan...? 145 00:11:25,070 --> 00:11:28,270 So your grandfather's grave is here? 146 00:11:28,970 --> 00:11:30,330 I picked those near by. 147 00:11:31,530 --> 00:11:33,300 Thank you, Naruto. 148 00:11:34,300 --> 00:11:36,270 With a view like this, 149 00:11:36,300 --> 00:11:38,300 your grandpa must be very happy to be buried here. 150 00:11:43,530 --> 00:11:46,630 I'm sure he's worried about you. 151 00:11:47,370 --> 00:11:50,070 He's right. Let's go back, Hotaru. 152 00:11:52,830 --> 00:11:54,170 Sir Utakata. 153 00:12:01,770 --> 00:12:03,400 Well? Let's go. 154 00:12:05,030 --> 00:12:06,570 But I... 155 00:12:07,370 --> 00:12:10,130 If you truly wish to restore your clan's glory, 156 00:12:11,070 --> 00:12:12,900 you don't need to rely on such a thing. 157 00:12:14,370 --> 00:12:18,670 Having too much power only gives rise to suffering. 158 00:12:24,570 --> 00:12:25,770 I'm the prime example... 159 00:12:30,530 --> 00:12:31,830 Right, Naruto? 160 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:33,070 Huh? 161 00:12:34,530 --> 00:12:36,970 There's still one other way. 162 00:12:37,230 --> 00:12:38,630 Another way? 163 00:12:39,330 --> 00:12:43,330 There is someone named Shiranami among the Tsuchigumo Clan... 164 00:12:43,700 --> 00:12:46,700 who is able to use the Forbidden Jutsu. 165 00:12:48,430 --> 00:12:49,830 Who's Shiranami? 166 00:12:50,470 --> 00:12:51,930 He is grandfather's student. 167 00:12:52,370 --> 00:12:54,030 En no Gyoja's student? 168 00:12:55,500 --> 00:12:58,930 Well, more correctly, he is the student's student. 169 00:12:59,670 --> 00:13:05,500 Sir Shiranami's father, Sir Hato, was my grandfather's first student. 170 00:13:06,630 --> 00:13:11,370 I have heard that he was brilliant with exceptional ninjutsu skills. 171 00:13:12,130 --> 00:13:18,030 And it was said that his son, Sir Shiranami, was even more skilled. 172 00:13:19,600 --> 00:13:23,770 But during the Great War, Sir Shiranami's father was killed 173 00:13:23,800 --> 00:13:26,230 trying to protect the Forbidden Jutsu. 174 00:13:26,970 --> 00:13:30,970 Grandfather sensed that Sir Shiranami was also in danger 175 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:32,670 and had him flee the village. 176 00:13:33,670 --> 00:13:39,130 Grandfather often said that if those two were here now, 177 00:13:39,170 --> 00:13:42,330 this village would not be in such dire straits. 178 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:48,870 So where is this Shiranami fellow now? 179 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,200 You know of anything? 180 00:13:50,770 --> 00:13:52,100 Well... 181 00:13:52,930 --> 00:13:56,430 There's no telling when the bandits will return. 182 00:13:57,030 --> 00:13:59,170 We have no time to look for Shiranami. 183 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:00,900 Make up your mind, Hotaru. 184 00:14:04,670 --> 00:14:08,570 All right then! I'll go and find this Shiranami! 185 00:14:08,930 --> 00:14:11,270 What are you talking about?! 186 00:14:12,230 --> 00:14:13,870 Actually...Hotaru... 187 00:14:14,300 --> 00:14:17,470 I'm sorta in the same dilemma as you. 188 00:14:17,830 --> 00:14:18,970 You too, Naruto? 189 00:14:19,570 --> 00:14:21,270 Naruto...that's... 190 00:14:24,070 --> 00:14:27,130 I can't go into detail, but deep down, 191 00:14:27,170 --> 00:14:30,370 I've always been troubled by it. 192 00:14:32,330 --> 00:14:35,600 Anyway, I can be like this now because people like Sakura, 193 00:14:35,630 --> 00:14:38,930 the Pervy Sage and all the rest of my friends have stayed by me. 194 00:14:39,730 --> 00:14:42,170 But Hotaru, you're awfully strong. 195 00:14:42,570 --> 00:14:46,630 You accepted those troubles and you've suffered all alone. 196 00:14:47,670 --> 00:14:52,300 Carrying your clan and your grandpa's dream on your shoulders. 197 00:14:55,070 --> 00:14:58,670 That's why I want you to fulfill your dream. 198 00:14:59,100 --> 00:15:03,900 If this Shiranami fellow is found, he'll be an ally, right? 199 00:15:04,500 --> 00:15:06,670 Then you won't be alone. 200 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:10,030 And you don't have to suffer by yourself. 201 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:11,800 Naruto... 202 00:15:12,770 --> 00:15:14,470 Now don't worry. 203 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:18,230 Just leave it to me, Naruto Uzumaki. 204 00:15:20,300 --> 00:15:23,900 Give me one...no, two days. 205 00:15:24,430 --> 00:15:26,700 I'll find Shiranami without fail. 206 00:15:37,100 --> 00:15:38,770 What a surprise. 207 00:15:38,970 --> 00:15:42,530 I never would've guessed my name would be mentioned here. 208 00:16:02,300 --> 00:16:04,230 Is there some kind of trouble? 209 00:16:06,630 --> 00:16:07,900 I see... 210 00:16:08,570 --> 00:16:11,070 It's pretty much what I imagined. 211 00:16:17,930 --> 00:16:19,130 What will you do? 212 00:16:19,800 --> 00:16:23,030 It will be dangerous to keep the Forbidden Jutsu intact. 213 00:16:23,400 --> 00:16:26,570 But it says here they want to keep the Forbidden Jutsu 214 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:29,070 and guard the girl at the Leaf village. 215 00:16:30,670 --> 00:16:33,670 Without a doubt, it's necessary to keep the Forbidden Jutsu 216 00:16:33,700 --> 00:16:36,130 from falling into a third party's possession. 217 00:16:40,070 --> 00:16:43,870 Cripes... I acted like finding the guy was no big deal for me, 218 00:16:43,900 --> 00:16:45,330 but where do I start looking? 219 00:16:45,800 --> 00:16:47,830 Well, it's no use thinking about it. 220 00:16:47,870 --> 00:16:50,000 This calls for the strength in numbers approach! 221 00:16:50,970 --> 00:16:52,900 Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu! 222 00:16:58,400 --> 00:16:59,430 Naruto is...? 223 00:17:00,400 --> 00:17:03,400 Indeed, if Shiranami returns to the village, we could... 224 00:17:03,800 --> 00:17:05,900 Can he find him in only two days? 225 00:17:06,600 --> 00:17:09,900 We may not be able to wait that long. 226 00:17:10,230 --> 00:17:14,000 If the bandits attack again before Naruto returns... 227 00:17:14,930 --> 00:17:15,800 You're right... 228 00:17:16,570 --> 00:17:18,870 Just in case, we'll make preparations 229 00:17:18,900 --> 00:17:21,430 and stand by to purge the Forbidden Jutsu. 230 00:17:22,570 --> 00:17:23,800 You understand, Hotaru? 231 00:17:25,100 --> 00:17:25,930 Yes. 232 00:17:27,030 --> 00:17:30,870 It looks like the Diremption Jutsu requires potions. 233 00:17:31,170 --> 00:17:33,830 Sakura, you'll be in charge. 234 00:17:33,870 --> 00:17:35,430 Mix the potion and be ready. 235 00:17:35,800 --> 00:17:36,630 Understood. 236 00:17:48,170 --> 00:17:52,530 Lord En no Gyoja would never have embedded the Forbidden Jutsu 237 00:17:52,570 --> 00:17:56,370 into Lady Hotaru without a way to remove it. 238 00:17:56,870 --> 00:17:59,900 What kind of master would even think of such a thing? 239 00:18:06,130 --> 00:18:08,030 M-Master...?! 240 00:18:13,230 --> 00:18:16,030 No, Utakata! He didn't... 241 00:18:16,530 --> 00:18:19,600 Harusame didn't try to kill you. It wasn't like that. 242 00:18:21,930 --> 00:18:25,270 Could it be... that Tsurugi spoke the truth? 243 00:18:26,370 --> 00:18:29,970 If so, then what was Master trying to tell me? 244 00:18:31,470 --> 00:18:33,870 I must speak to Tsurugi once more. 245 00:18:41,730 --> 00:18:44,730 Say, ever heard of a guy named Shiranami? 246 00:18:47,470 --> 00:18:50,030 Do you know a guy named Shiranami? 247 00:18:52,570 --> 00:18:54,130 I see... Don't know him, huh? 248 00:18:55,130 --> 00:18:56,330 Anything you know? 249 00:18:58,600 --> 00:19:01,800 If you find out, tell me, Naruto of the Hidden Leaf! 250 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:09,970 It's no use... 251 00:19:11,030 --> 00:19:12,800 I've used up my chakra and 252 00:19:12,830 --> 00:19:14,630 I don't even have a clue. 253 00:19:15,430 --> 00:19:16,700 What's the matter? 254 00:19:17,970 --> 00:19:19,800 Standing in the middle of the road like this. 255 00:19:20,300 --> 00:19:22,770 Well... I'm looking for someone 256 00:19:22,800 --> 00:19:24,100 and just can't seem to find him. 257 00:19:24,470 --> 00:19:26,670 Hmm... Who might that be? 258 00:19:27,130 --> 00:19:29,230 A guy named Shiranami. 259 00:19:30,130 --> 00:19:31,570 Shiranami... 260 00:19:31,930 --> 00:19:33,430 Oh, there is such a man. 261 00:19:33,830 --> 00:19:34,530 No kidding! 262 00:19:35,130 --> 00:19:37,170 Is that true?! Are you sure about this, old man?! 263 00:19:37,830 --> 00:19:42,730 Yes. There's a man by that name who lives in a small hut 264 00:19:42,770 --> 00:19:47,230 by the waterfall beyond this mountain, and does ninja training. 265 00:19:47,500 --> 00:19:50,770 Beyond this mountain, right?! Thanks, old man! 266 00:19:51,130 --> 00:19:52,370 Found him! 267 00:20:06,070 --> 00:20:10,570 Sir Utakata... Don't tell me he already left... 268 00:20:18,500 --> 00:20:19,900 Come on out, Tsurugi. 269 00:20:20,600 --> 00:20:23,970 Tell me what you had to say one more time. 270 00:20:39,070 --> 00:20:40,630 Utakata is on the move. 271 00:20:41,470 --> 00:20:44,730 I see...Utakata... Is he trying to lure me? 272 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:47,570 - Let's go! - Yes, sir! 273 00:21:00,800 --> 00:21:01,600 What?! 274 00:22:37,370 --> 00:22:39,230 I finally got a lead! 275 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:42,370 This Shiranami of the Tsuchigumo Clan 276 00:22:42,400 --> 00:22:44,030 was supposed to be a skilled ninja... 277 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:46,930 I'm sure the guy training in the mountains 278 00:22:46,970 --> 00:22:49,530 must be the one Hotaru is looking for! 279 00:22:50,030 --> 00:22:52,800 Looks like I'll make it within the time I promised. 280 00:22:53,470 --> 00:22:55,130 Just sit tight, Hotaru. 281 00:22:55,300 --> 00:22:57,270 I'll bring him to you right away! 282 00:22:57,930 --> 00:23:01,130 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Separation" 283 00:23:01,430 --> 00:23:03,870 I've been looking for you, Shiranami! 284 00:23:05,300 --> 00:23:07,530 Tune in again!