1 00:00:06,530 --> 00:00:09,530 Long time no see, you Ino-Shika-Cho brats. 2 00:00:10,320 --> 00:00:12,110 You're Kakuzu, right? 3 00:00:13,860 --> 00:00:15,280 We took the "Gold." 4 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:17,480 As for you, the "Bishop," 5 00:00:17,530 --> 00:00:19,230 we know your tricks and how good you are. 6 00:00:19,860 --> 00:00:22,480 From now on, we're on the offensive. 7 00:00:22,860 --> 00:00:24,780 The brat who uses shadows. 8 00:00:25,320 --> 00:00:29,530 Your being here means that Hidan has been stopped, huh? 9 00:00:30,610 --> 00:00:32,780 Did he get his head chopped off again, 10 00:00:32,820 --> 00:00:34,530 while he was praying? 11 00:00:35,690 --> 00:00:40,480 Or does it mean he's not here because he's still alive? 12 00:00:40,820 --> 00:00:43,150 As if we know what he's doing while he's rotting away somewhere! 13 00:00:44,690 --> 00:00:46,530 So I don't have a rook, 14 00:00:46,570 --> 00:00:48,900 my gold and silver are taken, and I'm completely on the defensive. 15 00:00:52,480 --> 00:00:54,360 That's the fifth one. 16 00:00:58,400 --> 00:01:01,530 That's right. That guy has five hearts. 17 00:01:01,570 --> 00:01:03,070 So we have to bring him down five times. 18 00:01:03,320 --> 00:01:05,190 Yeah, you're right. 19 00:01:05,900 --> 00:01:08,480 Time to finish the game. 20 00:01:21,780 --> 00:01:23,150 By the way, 21 00:01:23,190 --> 00:01:26,440 we also have gold and silver pieces too. 22 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:30,650 Would you be interested in knowing who they might be? 23 00:01:33,690 --> 00:01:37,190 Dan Kato… Lady Tsunade's lover. 24 00:01:38,480 --> 00:01:39,650 And… 25 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:49,780 Asuma Sarutobi. 26 00:01:50,570 --> 00:01:53,650 The son of the Third Hokage, and your master. 27 00:01:54,110 --> 00:01:56,110 Asuma…Sensei! 28 00:01:56,900 --> 00:02:01,480 I guess you're not the only ones who took game pieces. 29 00:02:01,780 --> 00:02:03,940 We have a few others as well. 30 00:02:05,230 --> 00:02:06,650 Ironic, isn't it? 31 00:02:08,480 --> 00:02:09,820 Why you—! 32 00:02:12,570 --> 00:02:13,320 Choza! 33 00:02:13,730 --> 00:02:15,480 Why is the Four Flames Formation taking so long? 34 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:18,480 Hurry up and shut me inside the barrier… 35 00:02:18,900 --> 00:02:21,190 before I use my Ghost Transformation Jutsu! 36 00:02:21,690 --> 00:02:23,480 It's not that simple. 37 00:02:23,940 --> 00:02:25,440 Not when you're the target! 38 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:31,400 A weird black thing has appeared! 39 00:02:32,230 --> 00:02:33,030 Watch out! 40 00:02:36,110 --> 00:02:37,820 Let's begin our counterattack. 41 00:02:44,860 --> 00:02:46,400 We owe you something. 42 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:49,030 I hope you haven't forgotten, you stringy mess! 43 00:02:49,480 --> 00:02:52,820 Sorry, I don't remember anyone who can't make me money. 44 00:02:53,190 --> 00:02:55,530 They say that money talks, even in hell. 45 00:02:56,070 --> 00:02:59,150 Was that true for you? 46 00:03:02,440 --> 00:03:03,400 Masters! 47 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,150 Izumo, Kotetsu! 48 00:03:05,610 --> 00:03:07,320 Shikamaru! Choji! Ino! 49 00:03:07,650 --> 00:03:09,400 Help us seal him! 50 00:03:09,980 --> 00:03:11,400 – All right. – Right! 51 00:03:13,940 --> 00:03:15,400 Izumo, Kotetsu… 52 00:03:15,400 --> 00:03:17,940 You two and Darui will be left to deal with Kakuzu. 53 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:20,110 Kakuzu uses Earth Style. 54 00:03:20,440 --> 00:03:22,610 Center your battle on Darui's Lightning Style. 55 00:03:23,150 --> 00:03:25,070 Shikamaru, Choji and Ino will take on Asuma. 56 00:03:26,690 --> 00:03:29,320 But…that's too harsh! 57 00:03:29,440 --> 00:03:31,610 Master Asuma is their teacher! 58 00:03:31,730 --> 00:03:33,070 You can't do that! 59 00:03:33,610 --> 00:03:36,530 They were Asuma subordinates, the former Team 10. 60 00:03:36,570 --> 00:03:39,610 They know Asuma better than anyone else. 61 00:03:39,980 --> 00:03:41,570 They have the best chance of winning. 62 00:03:42,150 --> 00:03:43,280 But… 63 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:46,900 No complaining! This is war! 64 00:03:47,280 --> 00:03:49,070 One that must be won! 65 00:03:49,610 --> 00:03:50,730 But… 66 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:53,980 I… 67 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:34,190 True Kindness 68 00:05:51,110 --> 00:05:52,360 Watch out! 69 00:05:53,610 --> 00:05:55,190 Hey Choji! 70 00:05:55,230 --> 00:05:57,530 This makes it seem like Shikamaru is my only opponent! 71 00:05:58,030 --> 00:06:00,820 But it's gonna hurt, you know. 72 00:06:01,110 --> 00:06:05,570 I'm strong and I don't wanna hurt you two. 73 00:06:05,860 --> 00:06:08,280 What makes you think you're better? 74 00:06:08,650 --> 00:06:11,900 Go ahead, try and hurt us! 75 00:06:11,940 --> 00:06:14,150 C'mon! Cry! Scream! 76 00:06:14,190 --> 00:06:16,070 Stop! You're hurting me! 77 00:06:16,110 --> 00:06:20,030 Damn it… What a drag. 78 00:06:20,070 --> 00:06:23,860 Choji, are you being gentle because they're your friends? 79 00:06:24,530 --> 00:06:25,730 Asuma Sensei… 80 00:06:26,150 --> 00:06:28,610 If that's the case, you're wrong. 81 00:06:29,190 --> 00:06:31,980 Sparring with a stronger partner will only help 82 00:06:32,030 --> 00:06:35,070 to make them stronger too. 83 00:06:38,070 --> 00:06:39,030 You don't get it? 84 00:06:39,860 --> 00:06:41,570 Then I'll show you. 85 00:06:43,610 --> 00:06:45,860 We're going to spar right now. 86 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:49,230 If you're able to strike me, you pass. 87 00:06:49,480 --> 00:06:54,730 But if you're not able to hit me within one hour, Choji… 88 00:06:54,900 --> 00:06:56,400 Not just you, 89 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:59,730 but Ino and Shikamaru will be sent back to the Academy. 90 00:07:00,190 --> 00:07:02,400 Huh? No fair! 91 00:07:03,280 --> 00:07:07,150 Think of me as the enemy and charge, for their sake too. 92 00:07:07,730 --> 00:07:10,650 Transform your kindness into power. 93 00:07:13,150 --> 00:07:13,980 Choji! 94 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:16,530 Are you all right? 95 00:07:16,730 --> 00:07:18,110 U-Uh-huh… 96 00:07:19,110 --> 00:07:20,690 What's the matter with you guys? 97 00:07:20,730 --> 00:07:22,400 Go to Asuma now! 98 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:29,110 If you truly care about your comrades, 99 00:07:29,530 --> 00:07:31,530 instead of running away, 100 00:07:31,780 --> 00:07:35,570 you need to set your mind on improving yourself! 101 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:40,190 That's what true comrades are, you coward! 102 00:07:41,940 --> 00:07:45,400 I'm counting on you, Shikamaru. 103 00:07:49,570 --> 00:07:50,480 I'm going. 104 00:07:50,780 --> 00:07:52,070 Shikamaru! 105 00:07:54,610 --> 00:07:56,190 What'll you do, Ino? 106 00:07:56,780 --> 00:07:57,900 Choji! 107 00:07:58,820 --> 00:08:00,730 Take a good look around you, at your comrades! 108 00:08:06,690 --> 00:08:07,610 Go! 109 00:08:27,190 --> 00:08:29,230 Come at me! 110 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:36,400 Choza! 111 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:37,860 I know! 112 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:54,440 Choji… 113 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:58,530 Do you remember Asuma Sensei's dying words? 114 00:09:04,030 --> 00:09:05,070 Choji… 115 00:09:05,980 --> 00:09:09,190 You're a kind man who cares for his comrades… 116 00:09:10,150 --> 00:09:11,440 That's why… 117 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:14,570 you'll become a shinobi who's stronger than anyone else. 118 00:09:15,530 --> 00:09:18,400 Be more confident in yourself. 119 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:37,730 You're strong-willed, and dependable. 120 00:09:38,940 --> 00:09:43,480 Both Choji and Shikamaru, they're clumsy. 121 00:09:44,730 --> 00:09:46,030 So please take care of them. 122 00:09:52,570 --> 00:09:53,900 Let's go, you guys. 123 00:09:54,110 --> 00:09:54,980 Right! 124 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:56,440 U-Uh-huh… 125 00:09:59,440 --> 00:10:01,610 We're counting on you three! 126 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:13,480 All right! 127 00:10:17,900 --> 00:10:20,150 The kunai were to distract us. 128 00:10:20,190 --> 00:10:21,440 This is what they were after. 129 00:10:30,440 --> 00:10:31,730 Did they succeed?! 130 00:10:38,030 --> 00:10:39,150 Not yet! 131 00:10:42,070 --> 00:10:44,730 Asuma, I have to stop you! 132 00:10:45,650 --> 00:10:48,570 Nice move, considering how hastily it was formed. 133 00:10:48,690 --> 00:10:50,400 Keep cornering me like that. 134 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:51,570 Right! 135 00:10:51,780 --> 00:10:52,980 Once more! 136 00:10:53,030 --> 00:10:55,860 But this time, our aim is to restrain, not destroy! 137 00:10:55,900 --> 00:10:56,650 Understood. 138 00:10:56,730 --> 00:10:59,820 Damn it! What's keeping the Sealing Team?! 139 00:11:07,190 --> 00:11:08,230 So strong! 140 00:11:08,280 --> 00:11:09,230 Damn it! 141 00:11:18,610 --> 00:11:20,530 Fire Style! Burning Ash! 142 00:11:23,150 --> 00:11:24,070 What is this…?! 143 00:11:24,110 --> 00:11:25,190 A smoke screen?! 144 00:11:58,860 --> 00:11:59,980 It's you guys… 145 00:12:20,980 --> 00:12:23,570 It took time to find that important sword. 146 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:26,730 Now then, where's that damn Kakuzu? 147 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:35,070 I picked this up earlier… 148 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:44,900 What? I'm pretty good at using it! 149 00:12:48,530 --> 00:12:50,190 You're not getting away! 150 00:12:57,530 --> 00:13:00,280 All right! I got the one that produces thunder! 151 00:13:00,980 --> 00:13:04,280 This thing is great! But I wonder who lost it? 152 00:13:07,440 --> 00:13:11,440 I feel like this uses an enormous amount of chakra. 153 00:13:12,690 --> 00:13:15,610 But I can't worry about that now! 154 00:13:22,610 --> 00:13:25,440 Did you think I'd stay put? 155 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,480 Captain Darui! 156 00:13:29,780 --> 00:13:31,860 I got the orders from HQ… 157 00:13:32,480 --> 00:13:33,610 But! 158 00:13:40,280 --> 00:13:42,860 Captain, we should use the Lightning Style in one blow. 159 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:47,480 I'm sorry. I went overboard earlier. 160 00:13:48,150 --> 00:13:49,570 Black Panther! 161 00:13:52,110 --> 00:13:53,730 Laser Circus! 162 00:13:54,530 --> 00:13:56,400 – Double Black Panther! – Double Black Panther! 163 00:13:58,480 --> 00:14:00,480 I don't have enough chakra. 164 00:14:01,320 --> 00:14:02,980 Can you give me a moment? 165 00:14:03,610 --> 00:14:04,690 We're going after him, Kotetsu! 166 00:14:04,730 --> 00:14:05,400 Right! 167 00:14:07,780 --> 00:14:09,860 I'm really sorry. 168 00:14:23,440 --> 00:14:25,440 We're prepared for the inevitable. 169 00:14:27,570 --> 00:14:29,480 So Sensei, please be prepared too. 170 00:14:31,070 --> 00:14:34,400 Choji…Shikamaru…Ino… 171 00:14:35,440 --> 00:14:37,480 You've become fine shinobi. 172 00:14:47,070 --> 00:14:48,480 That's all thanks to you! 173 00:14:51,610 --> 00:14:54,230 Show me what you've got, Ino-Shika-Cho! 174 00:15:00,320 --> 00:15:01,690 We'll cut him down in one sweep! 175 00:15:04,820 --> 00:15:06,030 A Substitution Jutsu! 176 00:15:06,150 --> 00:15:06,980 Run! 177 00:15:11,900 --> 00:15:13,400 Your movements are slow, Choji! 178 00:15:13,650 --> 00:15:14,820 Pull yourself together! 179 00:15:15,110 --> 00:15:15,980 He's coming! 180 00:15:18,530 --> 00:15:19,480 Shikamaru! 181 00:15:19,530 --> 00:15:22,690 Cast your Shadow Possession to lead me towards Choji. 182 00:15:22,900 --> 00:15:24,360 That's just what I plan to do! 183 00:15:24,900 --> 00:15:26,400 Shadow Possession Jutsu! 184 00:15:26,690 --> 00:15:28,110 One more move! 185 00:15:29,400 --> 00:15:30,820 Even if it's a bluff, 186 00:15:30,860 --> 00:15:33,480 if he knows Mind Transfer Jutsu, he'll ward it off! 187 00:15:33,610 --> 00:15:35,570 If he dodges the Shadow Possession and makes a run for it, 188 00:15:35,610 --> 00:15:36,730 he'll be in Ino's blind spot. 189 00:15:37,280 --> 00:15:39,480 Exactly what I hoped for! And there… 190 00:15:39,530 --> 00:15:41,400 Partial Expansion Jutsu! 191 00:15:42,690 --> 00:15:44,070 Checkmate, Asuma! 192 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:45,610 Now, Choji! 193 00:15:46,110 --> 00:15:47,320 All right! 194 00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:50,940 What're you doing, Choji! 195 00:15:51,280 --> 00:15:52,530 Snap out of it! 196 00:15:52,570 --> 00:15:53,980 We prepared ourselves for this! 197 00:15:54,440 --> 00:15:55,440 Choji…! 198 00:15:56,030 --> 00:15:59,610 This is… This is too much for me! 199 00:15:59,650 --> 00:16:03,400 I can't take our Sensei down! 200 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:04,280 Choji! 201 00:16:04,940 --> 00:16:05,900 Move! 202 00:16:05,940 --> 00:16:06,780 That's…! 203 00:16:07,570 --> 00:16:09,940 Wind Style! Dust Storm Jutsu! 204 00:16:11,530 --> 00:16:12,530 Damn it! 205 00:16:12,570 --> 00:16:13,610 He countered it! 206 00:16:22,610 --> 00:16:23,530 Are you all right?! 207 00:16:23,530 --> 00:16:24,900 Barely. 208 00:16:25,780 --> 00:16:29,900 Why? Why does it have to be like this?! 209 00:16:30,280 --> 00:16:31,860 It's too late to whine! 210 00:16:32,280 --> 00:16:34,860 We agreed to stop Asuma ourselves! 211 00:16:35,480 --> 00:16:37,610 What's with that look on your face, Choji? 212 00:16:37,690 --> 00:16:39,690 Right now, I am your enemy, plain and simple! 213 00:16:39,730 --> 00:16:41,070 I'm already dead! 214 00:16:41,280 --> 00:16:42,610 Don't hesitate! 215 00:16:43,530 --> 00:16:47,030 I know. I know that, but… 216 00:16:48,400 --> 00:16:50,400 Even back then, Sensei, you… 217 00:16:57,480 --> 00:16:58,940 What's the matter, Choji? 218 00:16:58,980 --> 00:17:01,780 Do you want the three of you to go back to the Academy? 219 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:08,530 I wonder if he'll do it? 220 00:17:13,610 --> 00:17:16,690 Fight, Choji, you coward! 221 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:24,940 That's not the way. It'll only backfire. 222 00:17:26,230 --> 00:17:28,400 It's not because Choji's scared. 223 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:33,440 He doesn't want to hurt Asuma Sensei the way he's hurting now. 224 00:17:34,570 --> 00:17:37,610 He's very kind, down to his very core. 225 00:17:38,110 --> 00:17:39,730 But as it is… 226 00:17:40,900 --> 00:17:42,820 We have no choice. 227 00:17:44,030 --> 00:17:47,320 Hey Choji! Enough already, you fatso! 228 00:17:50,110 --> 00:17:51,360 Shikamaru… 229 00:17:52,110 --> 00:17:54,400 Did you just say "fatso"? 230 00:17:54,610 --> 00:17:57,730 Yeah…I said "fatso." 231 00:17:58,480 --> 00:18:00,110 That's what Asuma Sensei said. 232 00:18:02,440 --> 00:18:05,030 Really…Sensei? 233 00:18:05,570 --> 00:18:07,280 Y-Yeah… 234 00:18:07,860 --> 00:18:12,940 Yes! He said that a fatso like you wouldn't be able to punch him! 235 00:18:13,110 --> 00:18:15,070 You're going overboard, Ino. 236 00:18:17,110 --> 00:18:18,860 I don't care if you're my Sensei. 237 00:18:18,900 --> 00:18:23,360 Anyone who calls me "fatso" is gonna get it! 238 00:18:32,570 --> 00:18:33,480 I'm sorry… 239 00:18:35,110 --> 00:18:39,610 I can't hit you after all, Sensei. 240 00:18:42,610 --> 00:18:47,650 But…but, please just send me back to the Academy. 241 00:18:47,690 --> 00:18:50,860 Please don't punish Shikamaru and Ino. 242 00:18:59,070 --> 00:19:01,570 I understand, Choji. 243 00:19:01,690 --> 00:19:03,150 It's my loss. 244 00:19:04,110 --> 00:19:06,110 No matter how angry you are, 245 00:19:06,150 --> 00:19:09,690 you are able to suppress it, and think of your opponent. 246 00:19:09,730 --> 00:19:11,940 You have true kindness within you. 247 00:19:12,900 --> 00:19:15,730 I want you to continue nurturing that kindness. 248 00:19:16,190 --> 00:19:19,230 Someday, it will become your strength. 249 00:19:20,610 --> 00:19:23,400 But you know, when you are sparring… 250 00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:24,690 I know! 251 00:19:24,730 --> 00:19:27,440 I don't want to beat people like you or Shikamaru 252 00:19:27,480 --> 00:19:29,480 or Ino or my friend's from the village. 253 00:19:29,530 --> 00:19:35,070 But if I'm up against anyone who hurts them, I'll fight them. 254 00:19:35,570 --> 00:19:42,690 Even if Shikamaru and Ino keep calling me "fatso." 255 00:19:47,780 --> 00:19:52,440 By the way, Shikamaru and Ino, Choji isn't fat. 256 00:19:53,440 --> 00:19:55,230 He's just pleasingly plump. 257 00:20:06,110 --> 00:20:09,570 Asuma Sensei, you said it's okay if I'm like this. 258 00:20:12,360 --> 00:20:14,190 Now, Choji! 259 00:20:15,190 --> 00:20:16,820 I know you are kind. 260 00:20:17,860 --> 00:20:21,150 But right now, taking me down is kindness! 261 00:20:21,730 --> 00:20:25,440 This is the time to transform your kindness into strength! 262 00:20:25,730 --> 00:20:27,400 Now is the time, Choji! 263 00:20:28,190 --> 00:20:30,280 Please! You must stop me! 264 00:20:35,820 --> 00:20:37,570 Enough is enough, fatso! 265 00:20:37,610 --> 00:20:38,940 Just try and take me down! 266 00:20:41,650 --> 00:20:43,400 Did you call me "fatso"? 267 00:20:44,730 --> 00:20:48,030 You just said "fatso," right? 268 00:20:51,690 --> 00:20:55,480 I am not… I am not fat… 269 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:03,610 I'm just pleasingly plump! 270 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:40,480 I thought that oath was just part of a ritual. 271 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:47,610 I thought both my heart and body would get stronger when I got older. 272 00:22:48,440 --> 00:22:51,320 But now, I… 273 00:22:51,730 --> 00:22:53,480 I have to change! 274 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:58,530 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Complete Ino-Shika-Cho Formation!" 275 00:22:58,860 --> 00:23:01,190 From a caterpillar into a butterfly… THE COMPLETE INO-SHIKA-CHO FORMATION! 276 00:23:01,190 --> 00:23:02,190 I'll take flight! THE COMPLETE INO-SHIKA-CHO FORMATION! 277 00:23:02,190 --> 00:23:04,400 THE COMPLETE INO-SHIKA-CHO FORMATION! 278 00:23:05,530 --> 00:23:08,570 Tune in again!