1 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:28,000 What's this? 2 00:00:28,400 --> 00:00:31,370 A bug. Here, of all places? 3 00:00:31,770 --> 00:00:34,470 You must be adventurous. 4 00:00:34,870 --> 00:00:36,870 Going all the way to the Land of Lightning. 5 00:00:37,630 --> 00:00:39,300 Speaking of bugs, 6 00:00:39,330 --> 00:00:41,370 why does this remind me of someone? 7 00:00:41,970 --> 00:00:44,600 Um… Let's see. 8 00:02:17,170 --> 00:02:20,600 "Friends You Can Count On" 9 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:24,870 Hey, is it true that a war is starting? 10 00:02:25,030 --> 00:02:29,730 Yeah. My dad was saying we're going to pulverize the Akatsuki. 11 00:02:30,330 --> 00:02:31,200 It's true. 12 00:02:31,230 --> 00:02:34,430 A war that will decide the future of the shinobi world will begin. 13 00:02:35,270 --> 00:02:37,470 Will you be going to battle too, Shino Sensei? 14 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,770 Yes. 15 00:02:39,300 --> 00:02:41,130 Are you scared, Sensei? 16 00:02:41,270 --> 00:02:43,800 Stupid! Sensei would never be scared. 17 00:02:43,830 --> 00:02:45,830 No, you're wrong. 18 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,870 Are you scared? 19 00:02:49,500 --> 00:02:50,570 No way. 20 00:02:50,930 --> 00:02:54,200 But I'm confident that I will come back alive. 21 00:02:54,530 --> 00:02:55,500 Why? 22 00:02:57,300 --> 00:03:00,630 It's because I have friends that I trust. 23 00:03:14,070 --> 00:03:16,170 All right. If I can block both hands… 24 00:03:19,970 --> 00:03:22,570 So you two are the decoys and he's the main one! 25 00:03:22,700 --> 00:03:23,500 However… 26 00:03:26,570 --> 00:03:28,530 Fire Style! Fireball Jutsu. 27 00:03:32,700 --> 00:03:35,630 Those who specialize in long-distance jutsu 28 00:03:35,670 --> 00:03:37,400 tend to be weak in close combat. 29 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,370 You're too weak. 30 00:03:49,400 --> 00:03:51,970 But I guess that's what you get with an insect master. 31 00:03:58,230 --> 00:03:59,030 Shino! 32 00:03:59,200 --> 00:04:00,630 Are you all right, Shino? 33 00:04:11,970 --> 00:04:13,300 You're too weak. 34 00:04:13,330 --> 00:04:15,900 But I guess that's what you get with an insect master. 35 00:04:19,770 --> 00:04:22,870 I see. He got away. 36 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:24,770 I'm ashamed of myself. 37 00:04:26,030 --> 00:04:27,230 Don't worry about it. 38 00:04:28,770 --> 00:04:31,300 We received more intel afterwards. 39 00:04:32,530 --> 00:04:35,170 He's a jonin from the Village Hidden in the Waterfalls 40 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:37,300 who went rogue and became a bandit. 41 00:04:37,500 --> 00:04:40,600 It just couldn't be helped if you were no match for him. 42 00:04:41,730 --> 00:04:44,170 I'll make the report to Lady Hokage. 43 00:04:44,970 --> 00:04:46,330 We're very sorry. 44 00:04:46,930 --> 00:04:49,170 Don't blame Shino. 45 00:04:49,570 --> 00:04:54,530 I know. But he's shut himself away in his house. 46 00:04:55,070 --> 00:04:57,300 That guy has so much pride. 47 00:04:58,270 --> 00:04:59,300 That's a problem. 48 00:05:01,170 --> 00:05:04,730 Listen. I want you to help him get back on his feet. 49 00:05:05,330 --> 00:05:07,000 How are we supposed to do that? 50 00:05:07,630 --> 00:05:10,770 He wouldn't listen to us. 51 00:05:11,430 --> 00:05:13,770 Well, this is an order. 52 00:05:14,670 --> 00:05:18,200 I want you to go to the hot springs on the south side of the village. 53 00:05:18,900 --> 00:05:20,570 Take Shino. 54 00:05:33,970 --> 00:05:35,130 What do you want? 55 00:05:35,170 --> 00:05:36,430 You're on to us. 56 00:05:36,700 --> 00:05:38,830 Shino, how is your wound? 57 00:05:39,330 --> 00:05:41,470 It's nothing to worry about. What do you want? 58 00:05:41,830 --> 00:05:44,670 What's wrong with us just coming to visit? 59 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:46,330 Aren't we all on Squad 8? 60 00:05:48,300 --> 00:05:49,670 Don't worry about it. 61 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:52,370 There's nothing wrong with losing once. 62 00:05:53,130 --> 00:05:58,070 Our enemy was a jonin, and we're not even chunin yet. 63 00:05:58,630 --> 00:06:00,670 It's a given that he's going to be better than us. 64 00:06:00,830 --> 00:06:04,930 Well, you have it in your head that you're strong, 65 00:06:04,970 --> 00:06:07,170 so I guess it came as a big shock. 66 00:06:08,300 --> 00:06:09,570 K-Kiba… 67 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:12,500 Or are you depressed about something else? 68 00:06:13,100 --> 00:06:16,870 Don't tell me you're upset about Naruto's indifference towards you? 69 00:06:18,900 --> 00:06:20,600 Don't let it get to you. 70 00:06:20,630 --> 00:06:23,830 Unlike me, he can be pretty rude. 71 00:06:25,900 --> 00:06:27,070 Oh, I get it. 72 00:06:27,530 --> 00:06:29,970 The fact that you were the only one who didn't participate 73 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:32,230 in the Sasuke retrieval mission is still weighing on you. 74 00:06:33,970 --> 00:06:39,130 You were on a different mission then, so it couldn't be helped. 75 00:06:39,700 --> 00:06:40,600 Get lost! 76 00:06:40,630 --> 00:06:43,330 Nope. We're heading out to a hot spring 77 00:06:43,370 --> 00:06:45,800 in the southern part of the village. 78 00:06:46,270 --> 00:06:47,100 Why? 79 00:06:47,500 --> 00:06:50,800 Your wound will heal faster there and… 80 00:06:52,430 --> 00:06:53,430 I have no intention of going. 81 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:56,400 I figured you would say that. 82 00:06:56,630 --> 00:07:01,430 But you can't refuse. It's an order. 83 00:07:07,100 --> 00:07:10,100 Man, he's so hard to be around. 84 00:07:10,470 --> 00:07:12,870 He hasn't spoken a word to us. 85 00:07:13,900 --> 00:07:16,770 You're just as difficult to be around, Kiba. 86 00:07:17,230 --> 00:07:19,770 MORI-NO-YU HOT SPRING 87 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:21,370 We're finally here. 88 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:23,700 Let's just rest up today. 89 00:07:31,430 --> 00:07:33,570 All right, Akamaru, let's go take a soak. 90 00:07:34,330 --> 00:07:35,630 Yahoo! 91 00:07:38,030 --> 00:07:40,100 What? Are you coming too? 92 00:07:40,530 --> 00:07:41,370 Do you have a problem with that? 93 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:42,600 N-No. 94 00:07:43,300 --> 00:07:45,800 I hope that when he's naked, 95 00:07:46,830 --> 00:07:48,600 he's not covered in insects… 96 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:51,100 Gross! 97 00:07:51,130 --> 00:07:52,430 Aren't you coming in? 98 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:57,500 Well I guess seeing is believing! 99 00:07:57,530 --> 00:07:58,600 I sure am! 100 00:08:04,730 --> 00:08:06,130 He's pretty normal. 101 00:08:08,330 --> 00:08:09,570 I think I stayed in too long. 102 00:08:20,030 --> 00:08:21,430 What the hell is that?! 103 00:08:41,070 --> 00:08:44,070 Can we train with you? 104 00:08:48,270 --> 00:08:49,770 What are you doing? 105 00:08:50,130 --> 00:08:51,100 Nothing. 106 00:08:51,470 --> 00:08:54,070 Why aren't you being up front with us? 107 00:08:54,330 --> 00:08:57,030 Don't hide it. You're practicing taijutsu, aren't you? 108 00:08:57,500 --> 00:08:59,470 Let's train together! 109 00:08:59,830 --> 00:09:02,670 Besides, that's why we came here. 110 00:09:03,300 --> 00:09:04,330 What are you up to? 111 00:09:04,630 --> 00:09:07,300 We're going to train with you and make you stronger. 112 00:09:07,930 --> 00:09:12,700 This is the only way to help a proud guy like you get back on his feet. 113 00:09:15,030 --> 00:09:18,270 And if we get some training in at the same time, 114 00:09:18,300 --> 00:09:20,530 we'll be killing two birds with one stone. 115 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:24,430 You're concerned about being forced into close combat 116 00:09:24,470 --> 00:09:27,670 while manipulating your insects, right? 117 00:09:28,370 --> 00:09:30,300 That's why you're training in taijutsu. 118 00:09:30,330 --> 00:09:32,830 So that you won't lose when you're targeted. 119 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:34,330 You're correct. 120 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,600 So let's train together. 121 00:09:36,630 --> 00:09:40,870 Taijutsu training is more effective when you have a partner. 122 00:09:41,430 --> 00:09:47,000 I-I may not be that skilled in taijutsu, but I think I can help. 123 00:09:53,900 --> 00:09:56,270 I think the first thing is speed. 124 00:09:56,630 --> 00:09:59,400 If you can overwhelm your opponent with a lot of moves, 125 00:09:59,430 --> 00:10:02,230 you can prevent him from weaving signs. 126 00:10:02,970 --> 00:10:04,200 I have no objections. 127 00:10:05,070 --> 00:10:06,130 I'll begin. 128 00:10:18,670 --> 00:10:20,070 I'm going to pick up the speed. 129 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:23,300 Hinata is serious about this. 130 00:10:27,500 --> 00:10:28,600 Hey, hey! 131 00:10:28,630 --> 00:10:31,100 Aren't you upset that Hinata got the better of you? 132 00:10:31,630 --> 00:10:32,600 No, I'm not. 133 00:10:32,630 --> 00:10:35,770 That's because I don't judge people. 134 00:10:36,500 --> 00:10:38,430 I can't get a rise out of this guy. 135 00:10:38,630 --> 00:10:42,230 Shino, think of me as that bandit shinobi. 136 00:10:45,070 --> 00:10:46,470 You're too weak. 137 00:10:46,500 --> 00:10:49,170 But I guess that's what you get with an insect master. 138 00:10:53,530 --> 00:10:54,930 You're starting to get the hang of it. 139 00:11:06,500 --> 00:11:07,400 Here! 140 00:11:07,470 --> 00:11:09,800 You're not always going to face a single opponent! 141 00:11:10,030 --> 00:11:11,770 Pay close attention to your surroundings. 142 00:11:14,300 --> 00:11:16,330 Beast Mimicry Ninja Art! All-Four Jutsu! 143 00:11:20,230 --> 00:11:23,700 Once you develop your speed and field of vision, next is visualization. 144 00:11:24,870 --> 00:11:26,870 What's "visualization"? 145 00:11:28,870 --> 00:11:32,370 Well, it's seeing through your opponent. 146 00:11:33,330 --> 00:11:38,070 Like knowing his weakness and not letting him get the advantage? 147 00:11:38,230 --> 00:11:43,670 Having a counterstrategy and always keeping it in mind when you fight? 148 00:11:44,100 --> 00:11:45,730 Yes, exactly! 149 00:11:46,130 --> 00:11:47,470 I see. 150 00:11:47,500 --> 00:11:49,300 When you have a lot of moves, 151 00:11:49,330 --> 00:11:51,900 you're only thinking about what's directly in front of you, 152 00:11:51,930 --> 00:11:54,900 and you lose focus of other things. 153 00:11:55,630 --> 00:11:59,970 But I don't need to worry. I have one more brain. 154 00:12:00,300 --> 00:12:01,700 Right, Akamaru? 155 00:12:03,470 --> 00:12:05,870 MORI-NO-YU HOT SPRINGS 156 00:12:06,330 --> 00:12:07,630 WOMEN 157 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:13,900 W-What am I doing? 158 00:12:14,030 --> 00:12:16,530 I'm worried about the two next door! 159 00:12:34,500 --> 00:12:37,270 Shino is really focused. 160 00:12:37,300 --> 00:12:39,470 He's improving right before my very eyes. 161 00:12:40,370 --> 00:12:42,300 Such amazing progress. 162 00:12:42,530 --> 00:12:45,170 I've never sparred with Shino, 163 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:48,630 but I didn't expect him to be this good in close combat. 164 00:12:50,500 --> 00:12:53,200 Still, I cannot lose! 165 00:12:53,700 --> 00:12:57,430 Now then. Let's go with the final test, Akamaru! 166 00:12:59,100 --> 00:13:00,200 Fang Over Fang! 167 00:13:06,330 --> 00:13:07,370 What's the big idea? 168 00:13:07,530 --> 00:13:09,200 You dodged that well. 169 00:13:09,700 --> 00:13:11,600 That was the final test. 170 00:13:12,070 --> 00:13:12,770 What? 171 00:13:12,900 --> 00:13:17,170 In ninjutsu, my Fang Over Fang ranks as the fastest. 172 00:13:17,430 --> 00:13:20,530 Dodging my Fang Over Fang from a blind spot is quite impressive. 173 00:13:20,930 --> 00:13:22,570 Your training is complete. 174 00:13:24,270 --> 00:13:27,670 And that means Squad 8 has been revived. 175 00:13:28,070 --> 00:13:28,930 Right! 176 00:13:35,670 --> 00:13:39,930 No, I have no interest in being part of your three-man squad. 177 00:13:49,330 --> 00:13:50,770 Why not?! 178 00:13:52,130 --> 00:13:55,030 Because I have no right to be part of it. 179 00:13:57,330 --> 00:13:59,230 Without a doubt, I have grown stronger. 180 00:13:59,700 --> 00:14:03,830 However, I'm not confident enough to watch your backs. 181 00:14:04,830 --> 00:14:05,830 Shino. 182 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:07,970 I'm sorry. 183 00:14:11,430 --> 00:14:14,200 Hey! How dare you say that to us! 184 00:14:14,570 --> 00:14:19,400 Hinata and I both did our best to help you get back on your feet! 185 00:14:20,730 --> 00:14:22,270 And believe me, I'm grateful. 186 00:14:22,570 --> 00:14:23,830 Don't give me that! 187 00:14:26,430 --> 00:14:27,630 Stop it, Kiba! 188 00:14:27,930 --> 00:14:31,500 I didn't think you were so pitiful. 189 00:14:37,470 --> 00:14:40,400 It's Kurenai's Sensei's messenger pigeon. 190 00:14:48,200 --> 00:14:49,270 Read this. 191 00:14:51,500 --> 00:14:54,230 Shino, that bandit is near! 192 00:14:55,570 --> 00:14:56,700 I'm going! 193 00:14:56,830 --> 00:15:00,930 Oh, but it says not to engage until Kurenai Sensei gets here! 194 00:15:01,130 --> 00:15:02,470 I know that! 195 00:15:02,630 --> 00:15:07,400 We won't fight him. Tracking is Squad 8's specialty! 196 00:15:07,900 --> 00:15:11,500 So I'm going. And this time, he's not going to get away! 197 00:15:11,970 --> 00:15:13,100 I'm coming with you! 198 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:16,600 So long, Shino! 199 00:15:24,900 --> 00:15:29,970 Shino, why didn't you avoid Kiba's punch earlier? 200 00:15:30,570 --> 00:15:32,570 I know you can now. 201 00:15:34,100 --> 00:15:35,330 That's because… 202 00:15:35,430 --> 00:15:40,670 I still believe that Squad 8 can count on you to protect us, Shino. 203 00:15:52,530 --> 00:15:53,630 It's up ahead. 204 00:15:55,330 --> 00:15:56,200 Byakugan! 205 00:16:01,800 --> 00:16:02,630 Found him! 206 00:16:03,700 --> 00:16:05,500 Anyway, let's just track him! 207 00:16:05,530 --> 00:16:06,270 Right! 208 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:09,800 They're here. 209 00:16:14,270 --> 00:16:16,570 This scent. He's on to us. 210 00:16:17,470 --> 00:16:20,400 Looks like he's not going to just let us track him. 211 00:16:21,330 --> 00:16:22,130 Here he comes! 212 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:28,130 Fire Style! Red Spider! 213 00:16:32,100 --> 00:16:34,430 Damn it! The only way to go is up! 214 00:16:37,130 --> 00:16:38,130 Kiba! Look! 215 00:16:39,930 --> 00:16:41,030 We're surrounded. 216 00:16:47,100 --> 00:16:48,530 You guys again. 217 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:51,500 You should know your place! 218 00:16:53,100 --> 00:16:54,530 Blue Joro Spider! 219 00:16:58,130 --> 00:16:59,600 I won't let you escape! 220 00:17:00,870 --> 00:17:02,830 Fire Style! Flame Hurricane! 221 00:17:16,370 --> 00:17:17,770 It's over. 222 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,500 These are insects. 223 00:17:29,300 --> 00:17:30,200 – Shino! – Shino! 224 00:17:30,570 --> 00:17:32,030 You again! 225 00:17:32,300 --> 00:17:33,430 Blue Joro Spider! 226 00:17:37,100 --> 00:17:38,600 I can't move like this! 227 00:17:38,900 --> 00:17:40,500 I'll start with you first! 228 00:17:41,600 --> 00:17:42,530 – Shino! – Shino! 229 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:44,800 I know your weakness. 230 00:17:47,970 --> 00:17:49,200 You're too weak. 231 00:17:49,430 --> 00:17:52,200 But I guess that's what you get with an insect master. 232 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:55,970 What?! 233 00:17:58,100 --> 00:17:59,170 Well then! 234 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:02,600 Ridiculous! 235 00:18:03,330 --> 00:18:04,770 I will not lose to you. 236 00:18:05,500 --> 00:18:08,400 That's because I'm not the same person I was back then. 237 00:18:08,770 --> 00:18:10,400 If close combat isn't going to work, then… 238 00:18:12,700 --> 00:18:14,130 What? I can't weave signs. 239 00:18:14,800 --> 00:18:16,770 Not yet! Not by a long shot! 240 00:18:28,330 --> 00:18:30,170 How dare you hurt my friends! 241 00:18:31,370 --> 00:18:33,530 How dare you insult me and my insects! 242 00:18:35,070 --> 00:18:36,970 Shino is so strong. 243 00:18:37,370 --> 00:18:38,330 Take that! 244 00:18:38,370 --> 00:18:39,770 Iron Tackle! 245 00:18:45,270 --> 00:18:46,300 Gentle Fist! 246 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:50,970 Let's go, Akamaru! 247 00:18:51,630 --> 00:18:52,670 Let's finish him! 248 00:19:14,830 --> 00:19:16,000 Kurenai Sensei! 249 00:19:16,430 --> 00:19:18,870 I guess there's nothing for me to do here. 250 00:19:19,800 --> 00:19:21,170 Of course not! 251 00:19:21,630 --> 00:19:25,100 But it was mostly Shino's work. 252 00:19:25,930 --> 00:19:27,230 Well, yeah… 253 00:19:28,930 --> 00:19:31,170 Looks like Squad 8 has made a full recovery! 254 00:19:31,570 --> 00:19:32,500 Yup! 255 00:19:32,670 --> 00:19:37,230 Shino, I'd put my life in your hands any time. 256 00:19:37,830 --> 00:19:38,870 Me too. 257 00:19:39,370 --> 00:19:41,400 All right. That's because… 258 00:19:42,670 --> 00:19:45,800 You don't have to reason with us! 259 00:19:50,570 --> 00:19:51,600 I guess not. 260 00:19:59,270 --> 00:20:00,670 Since I made it all the way out here, 261 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:03,030 I thought I should have a soak in the hot spring. 262 00:20:03,330 --> 00:20:04,970 It feels wonderful. 263 00:20:05,070 --> 00:20:07,930 Imagine, beating him by yourselves. 264 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:10,230 You've really gotten strong. 265 00:20:11,770 --> 00:20:16,200 But I admit I nearly panicked when it was just you and Kiba. 266 00:20:16,670 --> 00:20:18,670 Kurenai Sensei, by any chance, 267 00:20:18,700 --> 00:20:21,330 were you watching us the whole time? 268 00:20:21,870 --> 00:20:23,170 What are you talking about? 269 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:28,230 Don't tell me you knew that the ninja was hiding near this hot spring? 270 00:20:28,670 --> 00:20:30,570 That was just coincidence, sheer coincidence. 271 00:20:34,930 --> 00:20:38,470 Eww gross! Will you cut it out?! 272 00:20:42,200 --> 00:20:43,970 You'll understand one day too. 273 00:20:44,430 --> 00:20:46,100 There is no need to fear battle. 274 00:20:46,730 --> 00:20:50,530 That's because our friends always have our backs. 275 00:20:51,030 --> 00:20:52,800 – Right! – Okay! We understand! 276 00:20:55,630 --> 00:20:57,270 Who was that? 277 00:20:57,570 --> 00:20:59,100 I can't remember. 278 00:22:37,370 --> 00:22:39,300 Back in our academy days, 279 00:22:39,330 --> 00:22:44,730 all the girls admired and talked about that one strong and beautiful person. 280 00:22:45,130 --> 00:22:46,900 That's why I decided to 281 00:22:47,030 --> 00:22:50,200 become the legendary kunoichi, Lady Tsunade. 282 00:22:50,570 --> 00:22:53,970 That's the dream that I decided to chase after. 283 00:22:54,770 --> 00:22:59,000 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Ah, My Hero Lady Tsunade!" 284 00:23:00,330 --> 00:23:03,470 This is a story from my past. 285 00:23:05,430 --> 00:23:08,970 Tune in again!