1 00:00:03,400 --> 00:00:06,070 In order to protect the Yamanaka and Nara Clan, 2 00:00:06,110 --> 00:00:09,730 and the Hidden Leaf Village, I, Choji Akimichi, 3 00:00:09,780 --> 00:00:13,070 swear to transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly… 4 00:00:13,110 --> 00:00:14,780 and take flight! 5 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:26,900 I have nothing more to say to you three… 6 00:00:27,860 --> 00:00:30,440 Because your Ino-Shika-Cho is complete. 7 00:00:34,320 --> 00:00:35,480 – Thank you… – Thank you… 8 00:00:44,530 --> 00:00:47,320 I'm putting an end to the battle now! 9 00:00:48,610 --> 00:00:52,570 So help me out, Shikamaru! Ino! 10 00:00:53,030 --> 00:00:55,820 Choji, I've been with you for a long time… 11 00:00:56,530 --> 00:00:59,320 But I've never seen you take charge like this! 12 00:02:31,610 --> 00:02:35,190 A Message from the Heart 13 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:43,440 You haven't been getting it for a while. 14 00:02:43,440 --> 00:02:46,070 Half-hearted attention, not enough preparation. 15 00:02:50,780 --> 00:02:54,360 Something's been bothering me for a while now. 16 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:55,440 What is it? 17 00:02:57,190 --> 00:02:58,530 Earlier… 18 00:02:58,610 --> 00:03:01,530 I thought I sensed the Nine Tails' chakra. 19 00:03:01,820 --> 00:03:04,820 But there's no way someone besides me 20 00:03:04,860 --> 00:03:06,820 has the Nine Tails' chakra, right? 21 00:03:07,280 --> 00:03:08,480 You probably just imagined it. 22 00:03:09,030 --> 00:03:12,320 Chakra here is cut off, both inside and out. 23 00:03:12,730 --> 00:03:16,320 Nine Tails is only inside you. It's a bad joke, no doubt. 24 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:19,650 Naruto's beginning to sense things. 25 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:22,610 The only ones with Nine Tails' chakra besides Naruto, 26 00:03:22,650 --> 00:03:24,570 are the Gold and Silver Brothers. 27 00:03:24,690 --> 00:03:29,480 Which means, they've been resurrected with Orochimaru's jutsu. 28 00:03:30,610 --> 00:03:32,530 However, he has the power 29 00:03:32,570 --> 00:03:34,860 to perceive the chakra more intensely in this room. 30 00:03:35,230 --> 00:03:37,280 We won't be able to fool him much longer. 31 00:03:37,530 --> 00:03:38,730 What'll we do, Bee? 32 00:03:38,860 --> 00:03:39,690 Do what? 33 00:03:39,860 --> 00:03:41,280 What do you mean, "do what"? 34 00:03:41,480 --> 00:03:43,820 Weren't you paying attention to the plan? 35 00:03:43,860 --> 00:03:45,730 We're not supposed to let Naruto out of this space! 36 00:03:45,980 --> 00:03:48,190 That's what you're here for, Eight! 37 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:50,530 What a…! Damn it. 38 00:03:54,480 --> 00:03:55,820 Where's the bathroom? 39 00:03:56,480 --> 00:03:58,860 Go outside. It's the door to your left. 40 00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:01,730 You idiot! Naruto's gonna escape! 41 00:04:01,860 --> 00:04:02,820 Follow him! 42 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:04,030 Oh! 43 00:04:07,570 --> 00:04:09,480 Don't panic. Contact HQ. 44 00:04:09,690 --> 00:04:10,480 What? 45 00:04:10,980 --> 00:04:13,110 Nine Tails is attempting to go out? 46 00:04:13,480 --> 00:04:15,360 What is Bee doing?! 47 00:04:15,570 --> 00:04:17,900 Actually, Master Bee wasn't paying much attention 48 00:04:17,940 --> 00:04:19,480 to the instructions… 49 00:04:20,070 --> 00:04:21,650 However, we've taken measures. 50 00:04:21,940 --> 00:04:23,780 Lady Tsunade, please issue the order. 51 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:25,570 Mmhmm. 52 00:04:26,820 --> 00:04:28,610 Stop…Naruto. 53 00:04:32,150 --> 00:04:33,820 Why are there are so many guards?! 54 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:36,440 Something's not right. 55 00:04:37,030 --> 00:04:40,400 Naruto, I'm sorry, but I cannot let you pass. 56 00:04:41,690 --> 00:04:43,570 Please go back to that room. 57 00:04:44,230 --> 00:04:47,320 Okay, but why is Shino's pop here? 58 00:04:47,570 --> 00:04:49,610 Why are you watching me?! 59 00:04:49,860 --> 00:04:53,360 Enough! Just go back inside, I'll tell you there. 60 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:56,940 Why can't you tell me outside? 61 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:02,610 Shibi, I'll talk to him. 62 00:05:06,480 --> 00:05:08,530 I-Iruka Sensei! 63 00:05:09,610 --> 00:05:12,360 What're you doing on this island?! 64 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:18,730 We now have a secondary mission on this island. 65 00:05:19,230 --> 00:05:21,480 And we're here to back you up. 66 00:05:22,230 --> 00:05:24,280 We heard this place is dangerous. 67 00:05:24,530 --> 00:05:26,690 So why can't I go outside? 68 00:05:27,980 --> 00:05:30,820 There's an unidentified creature 69 00:05:30,860 --> 00:05:32,860 that we're trying to confirm. 70 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:34,280 That's because… 71 00:05:34,320 --> 00:05:37,030 I sensed the Nine Tails' chakra. 72 00:05:37,530 --> 00:05:39,110 Is that related somehow? 73 00:05:40,030 --> 00:05:43,110 He was able to perceive Kinkaku and Ginkaku's chakra even in here? 74 00:05:43,150 --> 00:05:45,070 A place where all chakra is blocked out? 75 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:47,110 Letting him out would be dangerous. 76 00:05:47,650 --> 00:05:49,280 We must stop him. 77 00:05:51,400 --> 00:05:53,610 Do your best to convince him, Iruka. 78 00:05:54,480 --> 00:05:56,440 O-Oh, yeah. 79 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:59,980 The creature seems to possess the Nine Tails' chakra. 80 00:06:00,480 --> 00:06:04,320 I guess there were others like the Nine Tails here. 81 00:06:04,730 --> 00:06:06,570 We can't afford to let you out 82 00:06:06,610 --> 00:06:10,480 and rile up the Nine Tails inside you. 83 00:06:10,860 --> 00:06:13,980 That's why we want you to stay inside and lay low. 84 00:06:14,860 --> 00:06:17,980 Is that why Captain Yamato hasn't come back? 85 00:06:18,570 --> 00:06:22,440 Yes. The Wood Style works best to suppress the Nine Tails' chakra. 86 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:24,440 You know that. 87 00:06:24,900 --> 00:06:27,320 Come on, let's go back inside. 88 00:06:30,440 --> 00:06:34,860 Master Bee stands at the top of this island's hierarchy of beasts. 89 00:06:36,570 --> 00:06:39,230 That feeling I had when I exchanged punches 90 00:06:39,280 --> 00:06:41,320 with old man Bee… 91 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:44,110 That was for real. 92 00:06:46,820 --> 00:06:49,690 If those animals are running amuck, I'll suppress them. 93 00:06:49,980 --> 00:06:51,980 Let me check them out! 94 00:07:01,440 --> 00:07:02,610 Do not let Naruto escape! 95 00:07:02,650 --> 00:07:03,440 Right! 96 00:07:29,780 --> 00:07:31,780 All right! I have him restrained with Shadow Possession! 97 00:07:55,530 --> 00:07:58,150 W-What's going on? 98 00:07:59,070 --> 00:08:01,650 He sensed it all with Sage Mode. 99 00:08:02,030 --> 00:08:04,610 Why is this happening?! 100 00:08:04,940 --> 00:08:06,070 It's war… 101 00:08:07,030 --> 00:08:08,690 Madara is waging war on us. 102 00:08:10,070 --> 00:08:11,820 Hey, Iruka! You… 103 00:08:12,230 --> 00:08:15,650 Shibi, let's stop lying. 104 00:08:16,110 --> 00:08:17,480 Naruto isn't stupid. 105 00:08:18,190 --> 00:08:19,690 We should tell him the truth 106 00:08:19,730 --> 00:08:21,650 and try to make him see where we're coming from. 107 00:08:21,980 --> 00:08:25,030 My comrades are fighting, and going through hell… 108 00:08:25,230 --> 00:08:27,570 Why are you keeping all this from me? 109 00:08:27,980 --> 00:08:32,400 This is a war to protect you. 110 00:08:34,110 --> 00:08:37,070 Madara launched a full-scale assault. 111 00:08:37,690 --> 00:08:41,360 In order to capture Nine Tails and Eight Tails 112 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:43,570 inside you and Lord Killer Bee. 113 00:08:44,570 --> 00:08:46,730 If he succeeds in getting both Tailed Beasts, 114 00:08:46,780 --> 00:08:50,530 his jutsu will be complete, and this world will end! 115 00:08:50,980 --> 00:08:54,070 Protecting you means protecting the future, 116 00:08:54,110 --> 00:08:55,940 and protecting everyone. 117 00:08:56,570 --> 00:08:58,820 Everyone is putting their lives on the line. 118 00:08:58,860 --> 00:09:00,730 They are fighting to protect you. 119 00:09:00,780 --> 00:09:03,860 Naruto, your battle is with yourself. 120 00:09:04,820 --> 00:09:06,480 This is where you must endure it. 121 00:09:09,070 --> 00:09:11,690 There's no such thing as true peace! 122 00:09:12,110 --> 00:09:14,820 As long as we live in this cursed world, 123 00:09:14,860 --> 00:09:17,900 peace is impossible! 124 00:09:20,190 --> 00:09:24,400 Then…I'll break that curse. 125 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:28,980 If there is such a thing as peace, I'll seize it! 126 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:31,900 I'll never give up! 127 00:09:33,610 --> 00:09:37,110 No matter how great the pain, I'll continue walking. 128 00:09:38,400 --> 00:09:40,190 Because that's who Naruto is! 129 00:09:41,820 --> 00:09:48,030 War inflicts death, injury, and pain to both sides. 130 00:09:49,530 --> 00:09:52,400 You may try to find meaning in death, 131 00:09:53,070 --> 00:09:55,400 but there is only pain. 132 00:09:55,440 --> 00:09:59,400 An unbearable hatred… 133 00:10:00,150 --> 00:10:01,820 Senseless deaths… 134 00:10:02,150 --> 00:10:05,690 Eternal hatred… and pain that does not heal. 135 00:10:07,190 --> 00:10:09,360 That's what war is. 136 00:10:10,320 --> 00:10:16,480 Naruto… This is what you will be facing in time. 137 00:10:18,190 --> 00:10:20,940 My work ends here, Naruto. 138 00:10:21,480 --> 00:10:26,730 I believe you can bring true peace. 139 00:10:27,610 --> 00:10:30,570 Nagato… What you said to me… 140 00:10:30,610 --> 00:10:32,530 Is this what you meant? 141 00:10:35,570 --> 00:10:37,400 Now, let's go back in. 142 00:10:40,650 --> 00:10:44,610 I'll stop this war by myself. 143 00:10:45,780 --> 00:10:50,280 I'll take on all the hatred and the pain. 144 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:51,900 This is my duty! 145 00:10:53,610 --> 00:10:55,480 Haven't you been listening?! 146 00:10:55,860 --> 00:10:57,980 You have the Nine Tails inside you! 147 00:10:58,030 --> 00:11:00,360 This isn't only about you, Naruto! 148 00:11:01,070 --> 00:11:04,860 You were the very first teacher who recognized me, 149 00:11:05,440 --> 00:11:07,530 yet you're only concerned about the Nine Tails! 150 00:11:07,570 --> 00:11:09,360 Why can't you have faith in me?! 151 00:11:09,440 --> 00:11:10,690 Don't act like a spoiled brat?! 152 00:11:11,070 --> 00:11:12,530 To me, you are… 153 00:11:15,860 --> 00:11:19,530 Taking on a parental tone like that won't work. 154 00:11:19,940 --> 00:11:23,530 There's no way that monster fox won't take advantage of his power. 155 00:11:23,940 --> 00:11:25,610 You just don't know how he… 156 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:29,110 That's true… if he's the monster fox. 157 00:11:33,110 --> 00:11:35,650 But Naruto is different. 158 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:37,440 He's… 159 00:11:37,530 --> 00:11:40,480 He's someone I've recognized. 160 00:11:41,530 --> 00:11:43,440 He's an excellent pupil. 161 00:11:44,610 --> 00:11:47,860 He always gives a hundred percent and yet, 162 00:11:47,900 --> 00:11:52,690 because he's clumsy, people don't acknowledge him. 163 00:11:54,610 --> 00:11:57,400 He already understands what human suffering is. 164 00:11:58,780 --> 00:12:00,980 He's not a monster fox anymore. 165 00:12:02,150 --> 00:12:05,280 He's the Village of the Hidden Leaf's… 166 00:12:08,860 --> 00:12:10,480 Naruto Uzumaki! 167 00:12:15,030 --> 00:12:16,570 To me, you are… 168 00:12:17,690 --> 00:12:19,900 An important student. 169 00:12:20,780 --> 00:12:21,780 And… 170 00:12:22,480 --> 00:12:24,440 I think of you as my little brother. 171 00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:31,690 The enemy leader is targeting you with everything he's got. 172 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:36,570 How can we allow you to face such danger? 173 00:12:37,190 --> 00:12:40,650 And besides, there is no reason for you to shoulder that burden alone. 174 00:12:40,780 --> 00:12:43,070 I'm different from before. 175 00:12:43,650 --> 00:12:44,530 I've become stronger! 176 00:12:45,440 --> 00:12:48,940 And Sensei, you're the one who gave me that headband. 177 00:13:02,980 --> 00:13:04,610 Hey…Iruka… 178 00:13:49,320 --> 00:13:50,230 No! 179 00:13:53,570 --> 00:13:55,980 I still can't let you go! 180 00:14:02,110 --> 00:14:05,820 Sensei, didn't I tell you I'm stronger now? 181 00:14:06,860 --> 00:14:08,570 A barrier like this is… 182 00:14:11,570 --> 00:14:12,610 He broke through! 183 00:14:12,650 --> 00:14:13,610 I won't let him! 184 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:24,480 The Nine Tails' chakra is too strong. 185 00:14:24,570 --> 00:14:26,530 The Parasitic Insects are useless! 186 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:29,360 Temui! 187 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:32,360 Notify the Barrier Corps up ahead, that Naruto is heading their way. 188 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:33,360 Right! 189 00:14:33,400 --> 00:14:34,690 The rest of us will pursue Naruto! 190 00:14:34,730 --> 00:14:35,610 Let's go! 191 00:14:38,150 --> 00:14:40,820 Why, Iruka Sensei? 192 00:14:57,730 --> 00:14:58,980 What's this? 193 00:15:01,440 --> 00:15:05,730 Knowing you, you will rush to the battlefield. 194 00:15:06,820 --> 00:15:08,690 That's how determined you are. 195 00:15:08,730 --> 00:15:11,320 If you are reading this letter… 196 00:15:11,360 --> 00:15:13,820 it means I wasn't able to stop you. 197 00:15:15,030 --> 00:15:18,190 Ever since Lady Tsunade ordered me 198 00:15:18,230 --> 00:15:22,730 to detain you on the Cloud's secret hidden island, 199 00:15:23,230 --> 00:15:27,400 I've had this letter ready, just for this purpose. 200 00:15:27,820 --> 00:15:30,360 I'm disappointed in myself for failing my mission. 201 00:15:30,730 --> 00:15:34,480 I don't know if I'll even be able to get you this note, 202 00:15:34,530 --> 00:15:37,610 but there's something you need to hear from me. 203 00:15:39,860 --> 00:15:44,400 You've gone off, so this is the only thing left to say. 204 00:15:46,530 --> 00:15:50,190 Come back alive, no matter what. 205 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:58,780 I'm sorry, Naruto. I'm weak. 206 00:16:00,150 --> 00:16:02,070 I act like your older brother, 207 00:16:02,110 --> 00:16:04,400 but I've never been able to protect you… 208 00:16:07,440 --> 00:16:10,610 So he's gone…fool, that fool. 209 00:16:14,610 --> 00:16:17,030 Killer…Bee, right? 210 00:16:18,360 --> 00:16:19,780 I need to ask you a favor. 211 00:16:21,230 --> 00:16:23,400 I'm not sure, but I've seen you someplace 212 00:16:23,440 --> 00:16:26,030 Every time, I can't remember the face. 213 00:16:27,610 --> 00:16:29,400 Please protect Naruto! 214 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:36,400 That's not the way to appeal, you see. 215 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:39,070 You have to raise your fist at me. 216 00:16:40,980 --> 00:16:42,860 L-Like this? 217 00:16:47,440 --> 00:16:49,900 Gotcha! Fool, ya fool! 218 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:55,940 It's you… 219 00:16:58,820 --> 00:17:01,480 Should you be making a promise like that?! 220 00:17:01,730 --> 00:17:04,980 You're Naruto's guard! 221 00:17:05,690 --> 00:17:09,610 If he couldn't stop Naruto, no one can. 222 00:17:10,070 --> 00:17:11,190 That's because… 223 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:15,690 You're always in Naruto's heart. 224 00:17:16,070 --> 00:17:17,940 You are his state of mind. 225 00:17:19,610 --> 00:17:22,650 Me? In Naruto…? 226 00:17:23,650 --> 00:17:26,030 I don't know what you did to Naruto… 227 00:17:26,070 --> 00:17:29,610 But to him, you are something special 228 00:17:29,650 --> 00:17:31,980 Even tho' my rap is scornful. 229 00:17:32,570 --> 00:17:35,360 Naruto listens to all you say. 230 00:17:35,570 --> 00:17:38,610 Naruto's kept it securely inside him, to this day. 231 00:17:39,230 --> 00:17:42,860 What has protected Naruto all this time…were your words to him. 232 00:17:54,860 --> 00:17:58,110 You really intend to leave this place to go after Naruto? 233 00:17:58,320 --> 00:18:01,400 We're still in training, you fool, ya fool! 234 00:18:01,530 --> 00:18:04,190 You're gonna get Raikage's Iron Claw afterwards, 235 00:18:04,230 --> 00:18:05,360 that's for sure! 236 00:18:05,860 --> 00:18:09,400 You learn faster in actual battle, you fool! 237 00:18:09,530 --> 00:18:11,570 We're taking the shortcut, ya fool! 238 00:18:12,780 --> 00:18:14,400 What is the meaning of this, Tsunade?! 239 00:18:14,650 --> 00:18:16,900 The Nine Tails couldn't be stopped! 240 00:18:17,530 --> 00:18:18,980 That Iruka… 241 00:18:20,150 --> 00:18:22,480 We'll just have to use force. 242 00:18:22,980 --> 00:18:24,440 What's the status of the Barrier Corps? 243 00:18:24,860 --> 00:18:27,400 They've put up a 36-layer Self-Regenerating Barrier 244 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:28,570 around the perimeter. 245 00:18:29,110 --> 00:18:31,230 Even a Jinchuriki will not be able to pierce through it. 246 00:18:31,530 --> 00:18:32,780 Please rest assured. 247 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:37,320 It's Naruto! He's approaching! 248 00:18:38,570 --> 00:18:41,440 It's time for us to show what we, the Barrier Corps, can do! 249 00:18:41,690 --> 00:18:45,070 This is the reason why we went through all that hardship, 250 00:18:45,110 --> 00:18:48,110 to put up this multi-layered barrier! 251 00:18:48,570 --> 00:18:49,980 Do not let him pass! 252 00:18:50,780 --> 00:18:53,320 The only message HQ will receive from us is… 253 00:18:53,360 --> 00:18:55,190 "Mission accomplished!" 254 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:57,230 Do you understand?! 255 00:18:59,440 --> 00:19:00,320 Wha—?! 256 00:19:06,530 --> 00:19:07,360 What's this?! 257 00:19:07,400 --> 00:19:09,480 There's a barrier beyond that. 258 00:19:09,530 --> 00:19:11,530 You and me are gonna break it, stat! 259 00:19:12,230 --> 00:19:13,610 Octopops! 260 00:19:20,440 --> 00:19:22,570 I'll break the barrier, fool! 261 00:19:22,690 --> 00:19:25,900 Naruto, you get the Tailed Beast Bomb in, ya fool! 262 00:19:26,190 --> 00:19:27,280 Right! 263 00:19:31,400 --> 00:19:33,530 Not Bee the Eight Tails too?! 264 00:19:33,690 --> 00:19:34,440 What?! 265 00:19:34,570 --> 00:19:37,440 Here we go, ya fool! 266 00:19:46,070 --> 00:19:47,070 It's no use! 267 00:19:47,110 --> 00:19:49,530 The barrier isn't regenerating fast enough! 268 00:19:51,230 --> 00:19:52,530 At this rate… 269 00:19:53,150 --> 00:19:54,400 Chief… 270 00:19:54,570 --> 00:19:56,900 What do I tell HQ…?! 271 00:20:00,860 --> 00:20:02,280 We couldn't stop him! 272 00:20:02,440 --> 00:20:05,070 Yeah, I figured. 273 00:20:43,690 --> 00:20:45,570 – D-Damn it! – It's no use… 274 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:54,400 But there were two of them breaking it. 275 00:20:55,110 --> 00:20:58,030 No one mentioned there were two of them! 276 00:22:37,400 --> 00:22:39,150 Incredible chakra! 277 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:41,530 An immense chakra field has appeared on the battlefield 278 00:22:41,570 --> 00:22:43,480 near Darui's First Company! 279 00:22:43,610 --> 00:22:44,730 What is it? 280 00:22:44,860 --> 00:22:47,610 It appears to be some sort of humanoid monster! 281 00:22:47,650 --> 00:22:49,320 It's ravaging our troops! 282 00:22:49,480 --> 00:22:51,480 And it seems to be controlled by… 283 00:22:51,940 --> 00:22:53,110 Who is it?! 284 00:22:53,150 --> 00:22:55,190 We believe it's Madara Uchiha! 285 00:22:55,530 --> 00:22:59,440 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Attack of the Gedo Statue" 286 00:22:59,730 --> 00:23:02,230 Go! Gedo statue! ATTACK OF THE GEDO STATUE 287 00:23:02,230 --> 00:23:05,070 ATTACK OF THE GEDO STATUE 288 00:23:05,320 --> 00:23:07,860 Tune in again!