1 00:00:22,270 --> 00:00:23,670 Ow! 2 00:00:26,900 --> 00:00:27,930 Owww... 3 00:00:27,970 --> 00:00:29,770 Focus! 4 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,830 Though it's just a little, your body is moving! 5 00:00:32,630 --> 00:00:34,470 Don't forget, "stay still"! 6 00:00:36,270 --> 00:00:40,430 Doing this without using the oil is a lot harder than I thought. 7 00:00:40,930 --> 00:00:42,500 Of course it is! 8 00:00:42,900 --> 00:00:45,870 Don't expect it'll be so easy when you don't use the oil! 9 00:00:50,970 --> 00:00:52,930 Not even the slightest quiver! 10 00:00:53,400 --> 00:00:55,900 Say, I was just thinking... 11 00:00:56,130 --> 00:00:57,100 What is it? 12 00:00:57,570 --> 00:01:00,770 Why can't I just take this oil with me when I fight? 13 00:01:00,930 --> 00:01:03,100 Then I won't need to learn 14 00:01:03,130 --> 00:01:05,630 how to take in Nature Energy without the oil. 15 00:01:06,330 --> 00:01:07,600 That is impossible. 16 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:09,430 Huh? Why? 17 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:15,200 Outside of Mount Myoboku's climate, this oil vaporizes immediately. 18 00:01:16,400 --> 00:01:17,530 No kidding?! 19 00:01:18,300 --> 00:01:20,230 I thought I told you. 20 00:01:20,270 --> 00:01:22,830 The oil is only to help you grasp the concept. 21 00:01:25,500 --> 00:01:26,200 Yes, sir! 22 00:01:26,230 --> 00:01:29,530 But the way you change into a frog so quickly... 23 00:01:29,570 --> 00:01:32,130 Naruto-boy, you lack concentration! 24 00:01:33,270 --> 00:01:34,430 You're not taking it seriously enough! 25 00:01:35,130 --> 00:01:37,000 No, that's not true. 26 00:01:37,130 --> 00:01:40,100 After all, I did get the knack of this thing from the previous training. 27 00:01:40,100 --> 00:01:42,630 Enough! Just follow me! 28 00:01:55,930 --> 00:01:58,830 Hey... This isn't what I'm thinking, is it? 29 00:01:59,230 --> 00:02:02,870 It's exactly that. This is your next training site. 30 00:02:04,100 --> 00:02:07,900 Stack a stone slab atop that summit and begin Zen meditation. 31 00:02:07,930 --> 00:02:10,630 If your concentration wavers and you move even slightly, 32 00:02:10,670 --> 00:02:13,400 you will fall to the bottom of the ravine. 33 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,570 F-From up there? 34 00:02:23,130 --> 00:02:25,470 Hmm... This should do. 35 00:02:26,470 --> 00:02:28,130 Follow me, Naruto-boy! 36 00:02:39,800 --> 00:02:40,970 Stay still! 37 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:43,470 You must learn to stop your motion as an animal. 38 00:02:44,270 --> 00:02:47,730 Find your own center of balance, 39 00:02:47,770 --> 00:02:50,470 and motionlessly synchronize with nature! 40 00:03:01,100 --> 00:03:02,930 S-Saved. 41 00:03:03,070 --> 00:03:05,700 Taking in Nature Energy will have to wait 42 00:03:05,730 --> 00:03:07,700 until you first perfect staying still. 43 00:03:15,100 --> 00:03:16,000 No way! 44 00:03:19,830 --> 00:03:21,100 Oww... 45 00:03:24,900 --> 00:03:26,970 Maybe it's time for a break. 46 00:03:30,300 --> 00:03:31,970 Damn... 47 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:35,500 It's this hard just to stay still... 48 00:03:35,770 --> 00:03:38,630 Isn't this training sorta ridiculous? 49 00:03:39,170 --> 00:03:40,700 Such nonsense! 50 00:03:41,300 --> 00:03:45,470 Your master, Jiraiya-boy, managed this feat. 51 00:03:45,970 --> 00:03:50,470 Huh? Don't tell me... Pervy Sage trained here too? 52 00:03:51,170 --> 00:03:55,370 Yes. He and I came here often. 53 00:04:04,100 --> 00:04:05,830 Thank you, Lord Fukasaku! 54 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:10,000 Say Jiraiya-boy, how about we call it a day? 55 00:04:11,430 --> 00:04:14,700 Nah! I can still keep on going. 56 00:04:17,170 --> 00:04:18,430 But... 57 00:04:18,970 --> 00:04:21,700 I think I'm on the verge of grasping it... 58 00:04:21,730 --> 00:04:23,630 So can you help me for a while longer? 59 00:04:26,130 --> 00:04:29,870 I must say, he had more guts than anybody else around. 60 00:04:31,470 --> 00:04:35,500 Say, how long did Pervy Sage take on this training? 61 00:04:36,300 --> 00:04:42,600 Well, Jiraiya-boy came here to train between missions, 62 00:04:43,530 --> 00:04:46,500 so it took him some time... 63 00:04:46,900 --> 00:04:47,970 I see. 64 00:04:49,700 --> 00:04:50,800 Naruto-boy? 65 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:52,800 Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu! 66 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:54,630 I don't have the luxury of time. 67 00:04:54,830 --> 00:04:56,930 So I have to pick up the pace! 68 00:04:57,470 --> 00:04:59,800 Pervy Sage did the same training! 69 00:05:00,100 --> 00:05:01,670 So I've gotta do my best too! 70 00:05:15,450 --> 00:05:21,010 {\an8}What did I really lose that day? 71 00:05:15,450 --> 00:05:21,010 ano hi honto ni ushinatta monotte nan dattakke 72 00:05:21,170 --> 00:05:26,100 {\an8}For the life of me, I can't remember. 73 00:05:21,170 --> 00:05:26,100 tou ni wasureteshimatta yo 74 00:05:27,010 --> 00:05:32,520 {\an8}We slowly lost sight of each other in the twilight... 75 00:05:27,010 --> 00:05:32,520 yuugure de futari sukoshizutsu mienakunatteitte 76 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:37,440 {\an8}And yet we're stuck here - unable to go home. 77 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:37,440 sore nanoni bokura kaerezu ni ita 78 00:05:37,810 --> 00:05:43,240 {\an8}Weak, frail souls lost in the world... 79 00:05:37,810 --> 00:05:43,240 dokoka ni kowaresou na moroi kokoro 80 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:48,540 {\an8}We act strong to hide their fragility. 81 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:48,540 tsuyogaru kotoba de ootte kakushiteru 82 00:05:48,690 --> 00:05:51,750 {\an8}Hide their fragility... 83 00:05:48,690 --> 00:05:51,750 ootte kakushiteru 84 00:05:51,780 --> 00:05:56,380 {\an8}So farewell, but even forced apart... 85 00:05:51,780 --> 00:05:56,380 sayonara aenakunattatte 86 00:05:56,540 --> 00:06:02,010 {\an8}Our stories go on. 87 00:05:56,540 --> 00:06:02,010 bokura wa tsuzuki ga aru kara 88 00:06:03,250 --> 00:06:09,180 {\an8}Even in a world without you, I run. 89 00:06:03,250 --> 00:06:09,180 kimi no inai sekai datte hashiru yo 90 00:06:09,920 --> 00:06:17,400 {\an8}To someday get past the pain. 91 00:06:09,920 --> 00:06:17,400 itsuka no itami mo koete 92 00:06:19,500 --> 00:06:23,900 koete 93 00:06:19,500 --> 00:06:23,900 {\an8}Someday... 94 00:06:32,070 --> 00:06:36,570 Surpassing the Master 95 00:06:53,470 --> 00:06:54,400 It's no good... 96 00:06:55,070 --> 00:06:57,800 Focus, Naruto-boy! 97 00:07:10,900 --> 00:07:13,130 That's pretty colorful and yummy looking. 98 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:15,970 Oh, would you like one, Naruto-boy? 99 00:07:16,730 --> 00:07:19,630 It's my favorite, larva riceballs. 100 00:07:19,900 --> 00:07:21,970 No thanks! 101 00:07:28,930 --> 00:07:29,830 Oh no! 102 00:07:34,700 --> 00:07:35,700 Oh... 103 00:08:15,770 --> 00:08:19,900 It's looking good. He's rapidly amassing Nature Energy. 104 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:42,370 He's finally got it! 105 00:08:42,400 --> 00:08:46,070 I'm impressed at how far he's gotten without using the oil. 106 00:08:59,530 --> 00:09:02,870 He's displaying the rings around the eyes. Proof of Sagehood. 107 00:09:03,070 --> 00:09:05,470 And no frog aspects either! 108 00:09:06,300 --> 00:09:09,070 This might mean Naruto-boy has become a Sage, 109 00:09:09,100 --> 00:09:11,100 surpassing Jiraiya-boy! 110 00:09:12,170 --> 00:09:14,770 And it seems he's able to build up 111 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:18,130 even more Sage Jutsu chakra than when he was using the oil. 112 00:09:18,930 --> 00:09:20,430 How does it feel? 113 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:25,230 Hmm... Now I kinda get what it means to become one with nature. 114 00:09:42,030 --> 00:09:44,630 Owwww... 115 00:09:44,670 --> 00:09:47,030 Huh? It doesn't hurt that much... 116 00:09:50,230 --> 00:09:52,400 And that is Sage Mode! 117 00:09:52,870 --> 00:09:55,730 Your body has been activated on many levels. 118 00:09:56,130 --> 00:09:59,070 W-Wow! Sage Mode, huh?! 119 00:09:59,430 --> 00:10:02,930 Now that you've mastered Sage Mode, 120 00:10:02,970 --> 00:10:04,630 we've come to the final step. 121 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:09,770 What?! Final step? You mean there's more?! 122 00:10:10,830 --> 00:10:12,570 It's a type of sparring 123 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:14,670 that Sages perform using Sage Jutsu chakra. 124 00:10:14,700 --> 00:10:18,570 Now I shall teach you how to do Frog Kumite! 125 00:10:27,030 --> 00:10:29,570 You are so useless! 126 00:10:29,600 --> 00:10:32,400 Why'd you leave behind my Executioner's Blade?! 127 00:10:32,570 --> 00:10:34,200 Shut up, Suigetsu! 128 00:10:34,300 --> 00:10:37,130 Just be thankful we didn't leave you behind! 129 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:41,200 Look who's talking! You were also passed out, Karin! 130 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:44,130 I got knocked out trying to protect you guys! 131 00:10:44,530 --> 00:10:47,430 It's the result of us trying to protect each other. 132 00:10:47,570 --> 00:10:49,070 We're like fish and water, 133 00:10:49,100 --> 00:10:51,000 so close we can't do without one another. 134 00:10:51,030 --> 00:10:52,430 So quit quarreling. 135 00:11:01,070 --> 00:11:02,400 Fine. 136 00:11:02,630 --> 00:11:04,470 By the way, are we really going to get 137 00:11:04,500 --> 00:11:06,300 the Tailed Beast's power, Sasuke? 138 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:08,900 Hmph. Who knows? 139 00:11:09,200 --> 00:11:13,300 But it seems there's no need to rely on that anymore. 140 00:11:14,670 --> 00:11:15,500 Why? 141 00:11:16,370 --> 00:11:18,870 I have obtained new powers... 142 00:11:19,700 --> 00:11:22,970 Strong enough to destroy the Hidden Leaf. 143 00:11:26,800 --> 00:11:28,230 What's wrong, Sasuke? 144 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,270 It's nothing. 145 00:11:36,870 --> 00:11:38,030 What is it, Karin? 146 00:11:38,700 --> 00:11:42,670 I sense a chakra outside. It seems we've been tailed. 147 00:11:50,730 --> 00:11:51,970 Now, go! 148 00:12:01,300 --> 00:12:03,230 Forgive me, Lord Raikage... 149 00:12:05,270 --> 00:12:07,870 It appears my tail was unsuccessful. 150 00:12:24,730 --> 00:12:27,070 Not only Yugito, but now Bee too... 151 00:12:27,730 --> 00:12:29,730 I cannot believe that Bee has been taken down! 152 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:34,930 We have been receiving several messenger lizards from Jay. 153 00:12:35,270 --> 00:12:37,170 Once we've pinpointed the enemy's whereabouts, 154 00:12:37,200 --> 00:12:40,330 we'll send in four cells to rescue Lord Killer Bee, 155 00:12:40,370 --> 00:12:41,830 and wipe out the enemy. 156 00:12:42,770 --> 00:12:45,000 I heard it was an Uchiha from the Hidden Leaf 157 00:12:45,030 --> 00:12:47,130 who kidnapped my little brother! 158 00:12:47,470 --> 00:12:49,730 Why is there an Uchiha in the Akatsuki?! 159 00:12:50,430 --> 00:12:52,030 Sasuke Uchiha... 160 00:12:52,070 --> 00:12:54,170 It appears he went rogue from the Hidden Leaf 161 00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:55,600 quite some time ago. 162 00:12:56,400 --> 00:13:00,070 Why hasn't the Leaf's Hokage dealt with this Rogue Ninja?! 163 00:13:00,100 --> 00:13:02,630 They were so quick to react over the Hyuga incident! 164 00:13:09,730 --> 00:13:13,970 Something's wrong... The messages have ceased. 165 00:13:47,830 --> 00:13:50,470 Naruto-boy, let's call it a day. 166 00:13:53,270 --> 00:13:54,830 No, not yet! 167 00:13:55,030 --> 00:13:57,270 I'm the one that can't go on. 168 00:13:57,470 --> 00:14:01,070 However...you're starting to get the hang of it. 169 00:14:03,500 --> 00:14:04,270 Yes, sir! 170 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:48,300 What?! 171 00:14:48,870 --> 00:14:52,100 What do you mean the messages from Jay have ceased?! 172 00:14:52,670 --> 00:14:56,200 It seems Jay has either been killed or captured. 173 00:14:56,870 --> 00:15:00,030 So we're unable to confirm the enemy's location. 174 00:15:01,070 --> 00:15:04,430 Use whatever information we have to narrow down the location, 175 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:06,230 and search every inch of the place! 176 00:15:06,630 --> 00:15:08,700 I don't care if you have to dispatch a battalion! 177 00:15:09,170 --> 00:15:10,930 Y-Yes sir. 178 00:15:11,470 --> 00:15:13,370 Summon Samui's platoon too! 179 00:15:13,870 --> 00:15:15,530 I'm giving them a document of intent to 180 00:15:15,570 --> 00:15:17,100 deliver to the Hidden Leaf 181 00:15:17,130 --> 00:15:18,770 stating that we will take care of Sasuke Uchiha! 182 00:15:19,330 --> 00:15:21,200 And have them give us intel on him! 183 00:15:21,370 --> 00:15:22,700 Yes, right away! 184 00:15:24,030 --> 00:15:26,400 Furthermore, I'm going to convene 185 00:15:26,430 --> 00:15:28,400 a Five Kage Summit Conference with the Five Great Nations! 186 00:15:28,900 --> 00:15:31,470 The Akatsuki will not be forgiven! 187 00:15:33,270 --> 00:15:37,600 Omoi, Karui... Lord Raikage has summoned us. 188 00:15:38,600 --> 00:15:40,070 Summoned, eh? 189 00:15:41,200 --> 00:15:42,400 What in the world could it be? 190 00:15:43,230 --> 00:15:45,630 Maybe there's a crisis... 191 00:15:45,970 --> 00:15:48,930 Or maybe... We're getting scolded? 192 00:15:49,270 --> 00:15:52,330 Did he find out that my body fat percentage has spiked? 193 00:15:53,470 --> 00:15:56,930 Maybe eating potatoes with mayonnaise wasn't a good idea? 194 00:15:57,300 --> 00:16:00,700 Omoi, you always think too much! 195 00:16:00,730 --> 00:16:02,700 Why would he scold you for something like that?! 196 00:16:02,970 --> 00:16:04,630 The most that would happen is 197 00:16:04,670 --> 00:16:05,800 you could get sent to buy some protein. 198 00:16:06,470 --> 00:16:09,930 Being around you guys is so tiring. 199 00:16:10,700 --> 00:16:12,870 Makes my shoulders ache. 200 00:16:13,300 --> 00:16:16,600 The stiff shoulders are probably caused by those big breasts of yours, 201 00:16:16,870 --> 00:16:18,870 although one can't say for sure. 202 00:16:19,470 --> 00:16:21,730 What you thought was just a stiff shoulder could actually... 203 00:16:22,470 --> 00:16:25,670 Will you shut up! Quit yakking and let's go! 204 00:16:26,030 --> 00:16:28,470 You ought to think things through more carefully. 205 00:16:29,470 --> 00:16:31,700 A flat-chested person like you may not get stiff shoulders, Karui, but... 206 00:16:31,770 --> 00:16:33,300 Shut up! 207 00:16:33,470 --> 00:16:36,170 Oww! Now that kick will cause... 208 00:16:36,200 --> 00:16:37,170 You got more to say?! 209 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:40,170 You two... If you're ninja, act cooler. 210 00:16:40,570 --> 00:16:41,430 Let's go! 211 00:16:54,470 --> 00:16:56,970 I pulled it off! 212 00:17:09,430 --> 00:17:12,600 Even though it's far from perfect... 213 00:17:12,930 --> 00:17:15,370 I need more practice while in Sage Mode. 214 00:17:16,270 --> 00:17:19,600 And, I have to make sure no one sees me. 215 00:18:07,530 --> 00:18:08,500 Jay... 216 00:18:09,400 --> 00:18:10,900 We were too late. 217 00:18:22,870 --> 00:18:24,670 TO HOKAGE FROM RAIKAGE 218 00:18:25,170 --> 00:18:26,530 Mission acknowledged. 219 00:18:27,100 --> 00:18:28,170 I'm counting on you! 220 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:31,470 I knew it... I had a bad feeling about this. 221 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:32,530 Damn! 222 00:18:33,330 --> 00:18:34,600 Don't worry! 223 00:18:34,630 --> 00:18:37,030 No way Lord Killer Bee would screw up like that. 224 00:18:37,630 --> 00:18:39,530 It's probably some bad joke. 225 00:18:42,700 --> 00:18:44,830 How can you be optimistic?! 226 00:18:44,870 --> 00:18:46,870 He could be suffering right this moment! 227 00:18:47,100 --> 00:18:48,600 In fact, he could already... 228 00:18:48,870 --> 00:18:53,470 Shut up! I don't want to hear your pessimistic thoughts! 229 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:55,500 He's our master! 230 00:18:55,530 --> 00:18:57,230 We're talking about Lord Killer Bee here! 231 00:18:57,530 --> 00:18:59,270 There's no way he'd be defeated! 232 00:18:59,670 --> 00:19:02,030 Aren't you worried about Lord Bee, Karui? 233 00:19:02,400 --> 00:19:05,370 Don't get morbid ideas just because you're worried! 234 00:19:05,400 --> 00:19:06,970 Enough, you two! 235 00:19:08,970 --> 00:19:12,230 We'll save Bee, no matter what it takes! 236 00:19:12,600 --> 00:19:13,970 We will save him! 237 00:19:15,070 --> 00:19:16,570 - Lord Raikage! - Lord Raikage! 238 00:19:22,830 --> 00:19:25,470 Ah! You've made great progress! 239 00:19:34,070 --> 00:19:37,600 Nice, Naruto-boy. That's some jumping power. 240 00:19:37,970 --> 00:19:40,700 Your Frog Kumite is also pretty good! 241 00:19:41,230 --> 00:19:43,470 Heh... That's not all! 242 00:19:44,270 --> 00:19:46,070 Shadow Clone Jutsu! 243 00:19:46,600 --> 00:19:47,370 What? 244 00:19:51,070 --> 00:19:53,500 It ain't over! I'm just getting started! 245 00:19:54,270 --> 00:19:55,930 Come at me! 246 00:21:36,870 --> 00:21:40,300 The sudden appearance of six figures shakes up the Leaf Village. 247 00:21:41,030 --> 00:21:42,330 Cries of fear... 248 00:21:42,370 --> 00:21:43,700 People fleeing in panic... 249 00:21:43,930 --> 00:21:45,800 Pillars of smoke arise one after another... 250 00:21:46,530 --> 00:21:49,400 Unable to fight back, the Leaf Ninjas are engulfed 251 00:21:49,430 --> 00:21:51,500 by the spiral of suffering set in motion by Pain. 252 00:21:52,230 --> 00:21:54,930 Amidst the merciless invasion, 253 00:21:54,970 --> 00:21:59,170 Tsunade is convinced the fateful day has finally arrived. 254 00:22:00,400 --> 00:22:04,030 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Assault on the Leaf Village!" 255 00:22:04,800 --> 00:22:06,130 NEJI CHRONICLES? 256 00:22:06,170 --> 00:22:08,230 Hey everyone! How're you all doing?! 257 00:22:08,430 --> 00:22:10,070 Today I brought Neji, 258 00:22:10,100 --> 00:22:11,770 who hasn't made any appearances at all! 259 00:22:13,330 --> 00:22:15,470 What do you mean no appearances?! 260 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:17,970 I'm constantly away on important missions! 261 00:22:18,130 --> 00:22:19,200 Let's see... 262 00:22:19,230 --> 00:22:21,430 The last time you made an appearance was a month... 263 00:22:21,470 --> 00:22:23,330 No, six months ago? Wait, how long has it been? 264 00:22:23,600 --> 00:22:26,500 I forgot! I don't do it for the sake of standing out. 265 00:22:26,730 --> 00:22:28,770 Oh yeah? Lee and Tenten from your squad 266 00:22:28,800 --> 00:22:30,570 sure stood out the last time, though. 267 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:31,770 What?! 268 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:33,770 Why those two... 269 00:22:34,100 --> 00:22:36,170 Hmph. They have free time on their hands, 270 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:37,500 unlike a jonin such as myself. 271 00:22:37,970 --> 00:22:40,330 Right, it's tough being you. 272 00:22:41,230 --> 00:22:42,430 Darn you! 273 00:22:42,470 --> 00:22:46,200 Hey, come along with me on my next mission! 274 00:22:46,600 --> 00:22:48,600 We'll call it "Neji Chronicles" 275 00:22:48,630 --> 00:22:50,900 NEJI CHRONICLES and air it as a spectacular one-hour special! 276 00:22:52,070 --> 00:22:54,100 No, no way. It'll never happen. 277 00:22:54,230 --> 00:22:58,470 So, everyone, please continue to watch only my adventures! Okay? 278 00:22:59,470 --> 00:23:01,170 That's just not right! 279 00:23:01,200 --> 00:23:02,570 I object, object, object! 280 00:23:02,600 --> 00:23:04,100 Objection, denied! 281 00:23:04,870 --> 00:23:08,400 Tune in again!