1 00:01:30,700 --> 00:01:34,950 Squad Seven 2 00:01:36,830 --> 00:01:40,700 Regarding the next group of genin that you'll be in charge of… 3 00:01:40,700 --> 00:01:42,160 Me? Again? 4 00:01:42,620 --> 00:01:44,620 Now don't look so upset. 5 00:01:45,370 --> 00:01:46,950 Guy has already formed his squad 6 00:01:46,990 --> 00:01:49,330 and has gone out on missions with them. 7 00:01:49,910 --> 00:01:53,240 Aren't you eager to set out with your own apprentices? 8 00:01:54,080 --> 00:01:54,780 Well… 9 00:01:55,530 --> 00:02:01,490 I'm sure this new batch of genin will hold your interest. 10 00:02:05,870 --> 00:02:06,700 Where are we? 11 00:02:07,870 --> 00:02:09,780 This is Naruto Uzumaki's house. 12 00:02:10,950 --> 00:02:12,410 Lord Fourth's orphan. 13 00:02:13,910 --> 00:02:15,240 So that child is a genin. 14 00:02:17,490 --> 00:02:19,780 Are you a little interested now? 15 00:02:22,830 --> 00:02:24,620 So this is where Naruto lives. 16 00:02:25,740 --> 00:02:26,530 Yes. 17 00:02:32,950 --> 00:02:36,870 This milk is way past its expiration date. 18 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:44,620 Minato Sensei was so meticulous. I can't believe this is his son. 19 00:02:45,580 --> 00:02:47,450 He's a bit of a fool, 20 00:02:47,490 --> 00:02:49,870 but it would be best if you looked after him. 21 00:02:50,030 --> 00:02:51,830 You have good instincts. 22 00:02:53,280 --> 00:02:58,200 That Uchiha boy, Sasuke, is also on your squad. 23 00:03:00,370 --> 00:03:01,700 I wish you the best of luck. 24 00:03:03,120 --> 00:03:03,910 Understood. 25 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:07,740 What have I gotten myself into? 26 00:03:11,740 --> 00:03:13,450 Next up is a kunoichi— 27 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:24,450 Welcome, Lord Third! And Kakashi Sensei as well! 28 00:03:24,490 --> 00:03:26,830 Our Sakura, will be under your supervision! 29 00:03:26,870 --> 00:03:28,490 Come in and have some tea! 30 00:03:28,870 --> 00:03:30,700 I'll hurry and get it rea-tea! 31 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:34,450 I couldn't resist saying that! 32 00:03:34,490 --> 00:03:37,330 Oh, stop! You're so silly! 33 00:03:41,780 --> 00:03:44,580 I'm here unofficially. 34 00:03:44,990 --> 00:03:47,780 So if I accept an invitation for tea at a student's home, 35 00:03:47,830 --> 00:03:51,530 other parents might frown upon it. 36 00:03:51,700 --> 00:03:53,990 Oh, please don't be so formal. 37 00:03:54,080 --> 00:03:55,700 Yes! Thanks to you, 38 00:03:55,740 --> 00:03:58,870 we live in peace and have nothing to worry about, Lord Hokage! 39 00:03:58,910 --> 00:04:01,330 No one would dare complain. 40 00:04:01,870 --> 00:04:03,160 Please, you too, Kakashi Sensei! 41 00:04:03,580 --> 00:04:06,830 After all, you're going to be our daughter's sensei. 42 00:04:07,490 --> 00:04:09,280 So please come in! 43 00:04:09,330 --> 00:04:11,490 This is really not looking good... 44 00:04:16,910 --> 00:04:19,870 The last up one is… Sasuke Uchiha's house. 45 00:04:25,910 --> 00:04:30,160 At one time, the Uchiha lived in a special autonomous district. 46 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:32,120 Now, only Sasuke remains… 47 00:04:36,830 --> 00:04:41,160 Sasuke's father Fugaku Uchiha was very strict. 48 00:04:41,410 --> 00:04:43,660 Seems the boy is very disciplined. 49 00:04:47,740 --> 00:04:50,910 His older brother Itachi was very meticulous as well. 50 00:04:51,450 --> 00:04:53,030 Yes, I remember. 51 00:04:53,330 --> 00:04:56,080 I assigned him under you. 52 00:04:56,780 --> 00:04:58,950 Look after the younger one as well 53 00:04:58,990 --> 00:05:02,780 I'm asking in place of their father, Fugaku. 54 00:05:03,200 --> 00:05:06,740 I didn't have to teach Itachi a thing. 55 00:05:07,620 --> 00:05:11,080 His Sharingan was far more effective than mine. 56 00:05:14,580 --> 00:05:19,030 Regardless, you are the only Leaf Shinobi who possesses a Sharingan now. 57 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:23,370 We don't know yet if Sasuke will be able to activate his… 58 00:05:23,910 --> 00:05:26,870 but if he does, you must be there for him. 59 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:27,870 Yes… 60 00:05:34,870 --> 00:05:36,450 Obito, you—! 61 00:05:45,870 --> 00:05:46,780 This is where… 62 00:05:47,620 --> 00:05:49,410 I'll protect my friends! 63 00:05:51,530 --> 00:05:52,450 Obito… 64 00:05:59,830 --> 00:06:01,080 Kakashi… 65 00:06:18,740 --> 00:06:19,780 Rin… 66 00:06:22,780 --> 00:06:25,370 The shadow of tragedy trails this eye. 67 00:06:27,910 --> 00:06:31,700 It might be best not to activate the Sharingan at all. 68 00:06:32,700 --> 00:06:33,410 But… 69 00:06:35,700 --> 00:06:38,660 But for better or for worse, 70 00:06:38,700 --> 00:06:42,200 this eye holds a key into how I feel about my comrades. 71 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:44,950 If one thinks that there is a downside 72 00:06:44,990 --> 00:06:46,740 to having these kinds of feelings... that it attracts tragedy… 73 00:06:47,830 --> 00:06:50,490 then I must see to it that they treasure their comrades, 74 00:06:50,530 --> 00:06:52,830 in order to prevent that from happening. 75 00:06:56,200 --> 00:07:00,370 It seems your judging criteria remains unchanged this year. 76 00:07:04,530 --> 00:07:05,490 Still… 77 00:07:05,530 --> 00:07:07,950 This room is quite a contrast from Naruto's. 78 00:07:12,490 --> 00:07:13,240 Why? 79 00:07:13,870 --> 00:07:14,830 Why what? 80 00:07:15,410 --> 00:07:18,370 Why did you put me in charge of those three? 81 00:07:22,330 --> 00:07:28,780 Well, there's a hopeless fool, a skilled protégé and a clever kunoichi… 82 00:07:29,830 --> 00:07:32,120 I'd say it's much like Minato's old team. 83 00:07:32,870 --> 00:07:34,700 S-So you chose me on purpose?! 84 00:07:35,830 --> 00:07:38,450 Listen Kakashi, I am the Hokage. 85 00:07:38,910 --> 00:07:40,660 I would never base my personnel decisions 86 00:07:40,700 --> 00:07:41,830 on personal preference! 87 00:07:42,330 --> 00:07:43,780 It's all about the right man for the right job… 88 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:46,990 I carefully consider each of these assignments… 89 00:07:47,870 --> 00:07:52,240 Separately from what the teachers at the Academy believe. 90 00:07:52,870 --> 00:07:55,240 Sasuke and Naruto will be on the same squad? 91 00:07:55,910 --> 00:07:56,740 That's brilliant! 92 00:07:56,780 --> 00:08:00,080 Sasuke graduated at the top of his class out of 27 students… 93 00:08:00,490 --> 00:08:02,080 Whereas Naruto was last in class. 94 00:08:02,700 --> 00:08:05,330 It seems you did that to keep the squad balanced! 95 00:08:09,950 --> 00:08:12,370 These are times when a squad's composition greatly affects 96 00:08:12,410 --> 00:08:16,910 shinobi and their actions, and subsequently, their success rate. 97 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:19,160 It is the duty of those who govern 98 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:23,530 to maintain special teams that possess a variety of skills. 99 00:08:24,780 --> 00:08:28,280 For example, Guy's team that was formed last year. 100 00:08:29,780 --> 00:08:31,580 It certainly doesn't have the kind of balance 101 00:08:31,620 --> 00:08:33,200 the instructors at the Academy recommend. 102 00:08:33,530 --> 00:08:37,030 It's a squad that specializes largely in taijutsu. 103 00:08:37,870 --> 00:08:38,530 You're right. 104 00:08:38,910 --> 00:08:41,700 This year, they have really come into their own. 105 00:08:43,740 --> 00:08:45,530 I also intend to organize 106 00:08:45,580 --> 00:08:48,530 specialty military squads that utilize Secret Ninjutsu. 107 00:08:50,490 --> 00:08:51,780 From that perspective, 108 00:08:51,780 --> 00:08:54,240 Naruto is the Jinchuriki of the Nine Tails… 109 00:08:54,490 --> 00:08:58,530 and Sasuke has the potential to activate the Sharingan… 110 00:08:59,660 --> 00:09:00,870 As I mentioned earlier, 111 00:09:00,910 --> 00:09:05,410 you are the only one who can advise Sasuke with his Sharingan. 112 00:09:07,780 --> 00:09:09,910 Looking ahead, it is imperative 113 00:09:09,950 --> 00:09:14,950 that Sasuke awaken his Sharingan that can control the Nine Tails… 114 00:09:15,450 --> 00:09:18,620 That night's tragedy must never happen again. 115 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:21,080 I understand that those two are special. 116 00:09:21,780 --> 00:09:23,830 But what about the girl Sakura? 117 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:29,830 Well, I believe she has the potential to be a good kunoichi. 118 00:09:29,870 --> 00:09:33,870 Right now, she's average. However… 119 00:09:46,580 --> 00:09:48,330 Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu! 120 00:09:50,830 --> 00:09:54,740 He's already picked up one of my jutsu! 121 00:09:57,580 --> 00:09:58,990 Good one, Orochimaru! 122 00:10:04,700 --> 00:10:05,910 I can do that too! 123 00:10:06,080 --> 00:10:08,330 What? You too, Jiraiya? 124 00:10:14,740 --> 00:10:16,620 Shu…Shuriken… 125 00:10:17,830 --> 00:10:19,740 Whatever Jutsu…! 126 00:10:24,080 --> 00:10:26,530 Talent attracts people… 127 00:10:26,660 --> 00:10:28,870 Men notice women… 128 00:10:28,910 --> 00:10:31,330 And rivalry matures both… 129 00:10:31,370 --> 00:10:32,700 So they say. 130 00:10:34,580 --> 00:10:35,740 Go get 'em! 131 00:10:35,780 --> 00:10:36,830 Do it! 132 00:10:41,410 --> 00:10:44,700 So you've even considered how the squad will develop? 133 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:46,620 That's right. 134 00:10:49,530 --> 00:10:50,870 Without a doubt… 135 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:54,870 Obito was desperate for Rin to acknowledge him. 136 00:10:55,950 --> 00:10:56,780 But… 137 00:10:59,410 --> 00:11:00,740 I understand your logic behind this Lord Third. 138 00:11:01,830 --> 00:11:06,870 But…I failed twice with squads that you organized. 139 00:11:08,200 --> 00:11:11,990 I don't think I'm cut out to be a jonin leader. 140 00:11:12,830 --> 00:11:15,830 Did you fail them because of your own personal feelings? 141 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:17,030 No… 142 00:11:18,830 --> 00:11:21,160 It was unfortunate for them. 143 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:23,370 But this is the strict world of shinobi. 144 00:11:23,700 --> 00:11:27,160 It's better that they learn this when they're young. 145 00:11:27,410 --> 00:11:31,530 Ultimately, this will prove to be a valuable lesson for them. 146 00:11:31,580 --> 00:11:35,280 But it wasn't planned. It just happened to work out. 147 00:11:35,740 --> 00:11:36,830 Perhaps. 148 00:11:37,700 --> 00:11:40,740 But I had faith that it would work out. 149 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,450 I trusted you. 150 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:45,240 Lord Hiruzen… 151 00:11:45,870 --> 00:11:47,780 It was the same with Minato too. 152 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:49,200 Minato Sensei? 153 00:11:54,530 --> 00:11:56,740 Judging from only the practice reports, 154 00:11:56,780 --> 00:12:00,370 it would seem that Kakashi acted arbitrarily. 155 00:12:00,740 --> 00:12:02,620 Kakashi is leagues ahead of the other graduates 156 00:12:02,660 --> 00:12:04,870 in terms of skill and intelligence. 157 00:12:05,740 --> 00:12:08,910 It's exciting just thinking about this genin's development. 158 00:12:09,620 --> 00:12:13,990 Perhaps due to the incident with Sakumo, he's very headstrong. 159 00:12:14,740 --> 00:12:18,530 But I have faith that he'll realize the importance of teamwork. 160 00:12:19,490 --> 00:12:20,700 Faith, huh? 161 00:12:21,580 --> 00:12:23,330 Yes, you're right. 162 00:12:24,450 --> 00:12:28,240 I shall have faith in your faith. 163 00:12:30,870 --> 00:12:33,370 Minato Sensei knew all along 164 00:12:33,410 --> 00:12:35,740 about my selfish and shallow strategy. 165 00:12:36,780 --> 00:12:40,490 But he had faith that one day, I would realize it... 166 00:12:44,780 --> 00:12:47,370 To believe in one's student and to watch over them… 167 00:12:47,410 --> 00:12:49,950 is also part of being a teacher. 168 00:13:01,780 --> 00:13:06,830 Father... I spent my life denying you… 169 00:13:08,160 --> 00:13:11,450 I believe that the White Fang was a true hero. 170 00:13:14,370 --> 00:13:16,830 Sure, in the world of Ninja, 171 00:13:16,870 --> 00:13:20,530 one who breaks the rules and regulations is regarded as trash. 172 00:13:21,620 --> 00:13:27,830 But…those who abandon their comrades are worse than trash! 173 00:13:42,870 --> 00:13:43,870 But… 174 00:13:44,700 --> 00:13:50,780 I can't repeat that tragedy again with a new generation. 175 00:14:02,370 --> 00:14:04,490 Are you going to be our Sensei? 176 00:14:04,740 --> 00:14:06,410 I'm Naruto Uzumaki! 177 00:14:06,450 --> 00:14:08,080 And I'm going to be the Hokage! 178 00:14:09,870 --> 00:14:13,780 Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka! 179 00:14:13,780 --> 00:14:14,700 - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 180 00:14:15,200 --> 00:14:18,830 I'm the jonin leader of your squad, Asuma Sarutobi. 181 00:14:19,530 --> 00:14:20,950 We're going to have a meeting now. 182 00:14:21,830 --> 00:14:22,740 Follow me. 183 00:14:24,660 --> 00:14:25,530 See ya! 184 00:14:25,830 --> 00:14:26,580 So long! 185 00:14:26,870 --> 00:14:28,450 See you again, Sasuke! 186 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:30,700 Get lost, Ino Pig! 187 00:14:32,830 --> 00:14:36,280 What? He's their sensei? 188 00:14:36,700 --> 00:14:39,580 Well, the next one will be ours! 189 00:14:39,780 --> 00:14:42,870 Nope, it'll be our sensei next! 190 00:14:43,200 --> 00:14:44,410 Right, Akamaru? 191 00:14:50,740 --> 00:14:54,490 Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuga… 192 00:14:55,910 --> 00:14:58,700 I'm Yuhi Kurenai and I'll be your leader. 193 00:14:59,530 --> 00:15:00,240 Nice to meet you all. 194 00:15:03,410 --> 00:15:06,830 The loser squad gets a loser sensei too! 195 00:15:12,580 --> 00:15:14,080 - He's late! - He's late! 196 00:15:19,780 --> 00:15:22,280 Have you been waiting for me, Tenzo? 197 00:15:26,370 --> 00:15:29,200 Stop calling me "Tenzo," Senpai. 198 00:15:29,910 --> 00:15:32,700 Then drop the "senpai." 199 00:15:33,450 --> 00:15:35,160 You'll always be my senpai. 200 00:15:35,660 --> 00:15:38,870 That will never change, even if you're no longer ANBU. 201 00:15:39,330 --> 00:15:40,830 So what do you want? 202 00:15:40,870 --> 00:15:42,240 I've heard the rumors 203 00:15:42,280 --> 00:15:44,740 that it's been very difficult trying find my replacement. 204 00:15:45,830 --> 00:15:49,700 Or did you come all this way to laugh at me, the genin babysitter? 205 00:15:50,410 --> 00:15:51,370 Not at all! 206 00:15:51,830 --> 00:15:53,700 But that was such a long time ago. 207 00:15:53,700 --> 00:15:55,740 You haven't changed a bit, Senpai. 208 00:15:57,030 --> 00:15:59,120 Sorry, but I'm busy today. 209 00:15:59,740 --> 00:16:01,490 I can't stand around and chat. 210 00:16:04,700 --> 00:16:08,120 It's way past the time you were supposed to meet your genin. 211 00:16:10,080 --> 00:16:11,580 Well, see you later. 212 00:16:16,700 --> 00:16:20,660 "See you later," huh? Maybe he did change a little. 213 00:16:21,660 --> 00:16:24,240 For someone who was fixated on the past and present... 214 00:16:24,280 --> 00:16:25,910 to hear him say, "see you later..." 215 00:16:40,740 --> 00:16:42,160 A silly prank… 216 00:16:42,870 --> 00:16:45,910 Still, if this prank was the result of teamwork… 217 00:16:47,830 --> 00:16:49,530 He fell for it! 218 00:16:49,990 --> 00:16:51,410 So Naruto's the perp. 219 00:16:52,160 --> 00:16:55,870 I'm so sorry, Sensei. I tried to stop him, but Naruto… 220 00:16:56,490 --> 00:16:59,330 Sakura makes excuses and tries to protect herself… 221 00:17:01,410 --> 00:17:03,160 Sasuke minds his own business… 222 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:05,620 He probably doesn't consider them as comrades. 223 00:17:06,450 --> 00:17:08,410 There's not even a shred of teamwork… 224 00:17:09,910 --> 00:17:11,830 There are two bells here. 225 00:17:12,120 --> 00:17:14,870 Your task is to take these bells away from me by noon. 226 00:17:15,700 --> 00:17:19,910 The one who fails to take a bell gets no lunch. 227 00:17:21,240 --> 00:17:24,740 This exercise is to try to split the team. 228 00:17:24,950 --> 00:17:26,280 I hope you figure it out. 229 00:17:26,990 --> 00:17:30,830 And failing the exercise means failing the mission. 230 00:17:31,160 --> 00:17:32,120 In order words, at the very least, 231 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:36,490 one of you will be returning to the Academy. 232 00:17:39,580 --> 00:17:40,740 Let's get started. 233 00:17:41,030 --> 00:17:43,370 Ready… Start! 234 00:17:44,620 --> 00:17:46,780 Considering the prank in the classroom… 235 00:17:46,830 --> 00:17:49,450 I doubt if they'll work as a team to attack me. 236 00:17:58,910 --> 00:17:59,830 I knew it. 237 00:18:04,450 --> 00:18:05,490 Well, guys! 238 00:18:06,870 --> 00:18:09,410 I'm going to give you one more chance. 239 00:18:09,910 --> 00:18:13,410 However, the afternoon scramble for the bells will be much more difficult. 240 00:18:13,780 --> 00:18:15,830 If you accept the challenge, eat your lunch. 241 00:18:15,870 --> 00:18:19,240 However, don't let Naruto eat. 242 00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:19,780 Huh? 243 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:21,830 That's your punishment for breaking the rule 244 00:18:21,870 --> 00:18:23,620 and attempting to eat lunch alone. 245 00:18:23,870 --> 00:18:25,490 If you give Naruto any food, 246 00:18:25,530 --> 00:18:28,580 you will be immediately disqualified. 247 00:18:30,740 --> 00:18:32,370 I am the law here. 248 00:18:33,330 --> 00:18:34,580 Understand? 249 00:18:44,780 --> 00:18:46,870 Minato Sensei had faith in me… 250 00:18:47,830 --> 00:18:50,030 So should I have faith in them too? 251 00:18:51,780 --> 00:18:54,950 But what if I'm wrong to begin with? 252 00:18:55,910 --> 00:18:58,910 Don't you have any kindness in your heart? 253 00:18:59,370 --> 00:19:01,780 All you ever think about are rules, rules, rules! It's annoying! 254 00:19:02,910 --> 00:19:04,830 That's right. 255 00:19:05,280 --> 00:19:08,910 I'm still trying to stick to my rules… 256 00:19:09,700 --> 00:19:12,240 Come on, let's go, Captain. 257 00:19:16,740 --> 00:19:17,620 Obito… 258 00:19:18,370 --> 00:19:22,700 For the sake of the team, you walked over to me that day… 259 00:19:23,700 --> 00:19:28,910 If only I had accepted the friendship you extended… 260 00:19:30,530 --> 00:19:33,030 If I had embraced that little sign you gave me… 261 00:19:33,780 --> 00:19:34,660 Here. 262 00:19:50,870 --> 00:19:52,950 Obito, did you see that? 263 00:19:53,830 --> 00:19:57,830 I'll never forget you or Rin. 264 00:20:01,240 --> 00:20:02,160 Kakashi. 265 00:20:03,280 --> 00:20:04,080 Kakashi. 266 00:20:05,240 --> 00:20:06,330 Kakashi. 267 00:20:19,830 --> 00:20:21,530 You! 268 00:20:23,830 --> 00:20:24,700 Pass. 269 00:20:25,870 --> 00:20:30,870 But I think I'm going to move forward with some new comrades. 270 00:20:31,410 --> 00:20:34,200 Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura… 271 00:20:34,660 --> 00:20:36,700 I'm going to believe in you. 272 00:20:37,370 --> 00:20:40,910 And Obito, Rin… I'll make a promise. 273 00:20:41,870 --> 00:20:45,660 I'll believe in my comrades and I'll never let them die! 274 00:20:46,280 --> 00:20:49,580 That ends the survival exercise. You all pass. 275 00:20:49,620 --> 00:20:52,620 Squad Seven will start its mission tomorrow! 276 00:20:54,910 --> 00:20:58,950 Huh?! Hey, untie me! 277 00:22:38,780 --> 00:22:40,780 I couldn't keep my promise to you. 278 00:22:41,530 --> 00:22:45,490 I'm trash. But you're a hero of the Leaf. 279 00:22:45,780 --> 00:22:47,910 You don't have to become trash too! 280 00:22:48,830 --> 00:22:53,530 Obito, your once strong will is still alive today, right next to me! 281 00:22:54,080 --> 00:22:55,950 What the current me can do is... 282 00:22:56,450 --> 00:22:59,200 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Kakashi's Resolve." 283 00:23:00,490 --> 00:23:02,740 ...protect the current Naruto! 284 00:23:02,780 --> 00:23:04,830 KAKASHI'S RESOLVE 285 00:23:04,910 --> 00:23:06,740 Tune in again!