1 00:00:20,500 --> 00:00:22,960 Sakura… I leave Naruto in your hands! 2 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:31,540 He has always been our village's symbol of hope. 3 00:00:40,710 --> 00:00:44,150 Ever since that time, everyone has always… 4 00:00:50,620 --> 00:00:52,750 What did Lord Jiraiya say? 5 00:00:53,580 --> 00:00:56,080 It seems the training is going well. 6 00:01:09,960 --> 00:01:11,330 Shadow Clone Jutsu! 7 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:15,790 Giant Rasengan! 8 00:01:21,580 --> 00:01:23,870 The force of your Rasengan 9 00:01:23,870 --> 00:01:26,580 has grown in just two years of training. 10 00:01:29,250 --> 00:01:33,620 Perhaps it's about time we move on to the next level. 11 00:01:33,910 --> 00:01:34,960 Next level? 12 00:01:34,960 --> 00:01:36,000 Yes… 13 00:01:37,180 --> 00:01:38,260 What're you gonna do? 14 00:01:39,010 --> 00:01:43,100 Perhaps the time has come to utilize your inner power. 15 00:01:43,600 --> 00:01:44,600 Is that...? 16 00:01:45,140 --> 00:01:48,680 Yes… You may have to put your life on the line for this training. 17 00:01:49,140 --> 00:01:51,350 All right, I'm ready for it! 18 00:01:59,810 --> 00:02:02,060 It's been two years already… 19 00:02:03,490 --> 00:02:08,010 The day that brat returns may soon be upon us. 20 00:02:08,210 --> 00:02:10,690 LEAF HOSPITAL 21 00:02:18,330 --> 00:02:21,000 Naruto is a mysterious being… 22 00:02:22,250 --> 00:02:25,620 He's been away from the village for two whole years and yet… 23 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:43,290 Inuzuka Style! Man Beast Transformation Combo! 24 00:02:43,500 --> 00:02:44,830 Two-Headed Wolf! 25 00:02:47,750 --> 00:02:48,960 Wolf Fang Over Fang! 26 00:02:52,710 --> 00:02:56,410 …his presence keeps on growing. 27 00:03:03,790 --> 00:03:04,790 Are you all right? 28 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:08,830 I'm at my limit! 29 00:03:08,910 --> 00:03:10,370 Just ten more laps! 30 00:03:10,830 --> 00:03:13,870 If you stop now, Naruto will laugh at you! 31 00:03:15,540 --> 00:03:20,000 Everyone seems to keep Naruto in their thoughts as they train! 32 00:03:36,830 --> 00:03:37,960 A messenger hawk! 33 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,000 Where?! 34 00:03:45,460 --> 00:03:46,450 Lord Kazekage! 35 00:03:46,870 --> 00:03:49,660 A Shinobi Hawk has brought a message 36 00:03:49,750 --> 00:03:51,750 from the Hidden Leaf's Fifth Hokage. 37 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:29,180 The New Chunin Exams 38 00:05:36,300 --> 00:05:38,760 I was getting tired of waiting. 39 00:05:39,550 --> 00:05:41,430 You're our welcoming party? 40 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:42,760 Thank you for coming to meet us. 41 00:05:43,970 --> 00:05:47,470 Well, it's a drag, but seeing as it's Lord Kazekage… 42 00:05:49,140 --> 00:05:50,180 Welcome. 43 00:05:58,550 --> 00:06:01,260 Here is the data from the Chunin Exams two years ago. 44 00:06:05,890 --> 00:06:07,760 A total of 153 entrants. 45 00:06:08,220 --> 00:06:10,100 Information about the entrant's village, 46 00:06:10,180 --> 00:06:12,720 the three rounds of exams, and the qualifying statistics 47 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:14,760 have been compiled for easy reading. 48 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:18,050 But you would know more about the reason behind 49 00:06:18,140 --> 00:06:20,220 the interruption of the final round and its chronology. 50 00:06:22,010 --> 00:06:25,010 Due to the suspension of the last Chunin Exams, 51 00:06:25,100 --> 00:06:29,350 the Hidden Leaf would like to sponsor a combined Chunin Exam. 52 00:06:30,010 --> 00:06:31,970 Thanks in part to the Hidden Leaf's cooperation, 53 00:06:32,050 --> 00:06:33,930 the situation in our village has stabilized 54 00:06:34,010 --> 00:06:34,970 during the last two years… 55 00:06:35,510 --> 00:06:36,510 In particular, 56 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:39,490 our training curriculum has been very successful 57 00:06:39,970 --> 00:06:41,300 and we have developed more genin 58 00:06:41,390 --> 00:06:42,890 who are qualified to take the Chunin Exams. 59 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:46,390 Then you have no objection to our sponsoring an event? 60 00:06:47,300 --> 00:06:50,260 Before that, Lady Hokage… What's your true motive? 61 00:06:53,350 --> 00:06:54,600 "True motive?" 62 00:06:56,890 --> 00:07:00,100 I mean the timing of this thing. Why hold the Chunin Exams now? 63 00:07:00,430 --> 00:07:02,100 If the reason is lack of personnel… 64 00:07:02,470 --> 00:07:04,890 you could have done this sooner. 65 00:07:07,100 --> 00:07:08,100 All right. 66 00:07:08,100 --> 00:07:09,550 I'll be honest. 67 00:07:12,510 --> 00:07:14,760 The first reason is to gauge the reactions of 68 00:07:14,850 --> 00:07:17,510 each of the villages within the Five Great Nations. 69 00:07:18,010 --> 00:07:21,010 Each, who on the surface, purport to be at peace. 70 00:07:22,430 --> 00:07:25,100 Their response to having the combined Chunin Exams 71 00:07:25,180 --> 00:07:27,260 will reveal their true feelings. 72 00:07:27,970 --> 00:07:31,180 The second reason is to investigate Akatsuki's movements. 73 00:07:32,180 --> 00:07:35,470 It's said that they seek the Tailed Beasts from each village, 74 00:07:35,550 --> 00:07:38,470 but they've been awfully quiet these past two years. 75 00:07:39,220 --> 00:07:42,350 You want to use the Chunin Exams to open the village 76 00:07:42,430 --> 00:07:46,510 to create an opportunity to lure the Akatsuki out? 77 00:07:47,010 --> 00:07:50,510 Yes. The Akatsuki have probably grown impatient 78 00:07:50,600 --> 00:07:52,970 and are ready to make a move. 79 00:08:00,260 --> 00:08:01,890 This is a risky— 80 00:08:01,970 --> 00:08:02,970 Hold on. 81 00:08:06,930 --> 00:08:08,470 These Chunin Exams… 82 00:08:08,550 --> 00:08:10,970 The Hidden Sand would like to host it, 83 00:08:11,050 --> 00:08:13,140 in conjunction with my introduction as Kazekage. 84 00:08:16,720 --> 00:08:18,010 That will not do. 85 00:08:18,180 --> 00:08:22,550 The Hidden Leaf must sponsor these Chunin Exams. 86 00:08:22,850 --> 00:08:25,640 It's so that we may finish what we started previously. 87 00:08:25,930 --> 00:08:28,100 Yes, absolutely. 88 00:08:29,050 --> 00:08:32,430 Lord Kazekage cannot decide this all by himself. 89 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:34,760 He must consult the village elders. 90 00:08:35,680 --> 00:08:38,720 Yeah. We need time to contact them. 91 00:08:39,140 --> 00:08:42,800 Let's come back to this again at the next meeting. 92 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:47,140 Fine. 93 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:51,100 We'll settle this during the next meeting. 94 00:08:58,930 --> 00:09:01,350 This is becoming a drag. 95 00:09:01,930 --> 00:09:06,010 Yeah. I didn't expect Gaara to make such an announcement. 96 00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:08,930 He really didn't tell you anything? 97 00:09:09,100 --> 00:09:10,600 That came out of nowhere. 98 00:09:11,430 --> 00:09:14,970 Well, he probably has his own ideas. 99 00:09:24,050 --> 00:09:25,100 I leave it to you. 100 00:09:26,010 --> 00:09:29,600 If the Hokage is right and the Akatsuki make their move, 101 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:31,720 you're going to be their target, right? 102 00:09:32,390 --> 00:09:34,050 If the enemy wants the Tailed Beasts, 103 00:09:34,140 --> 00:09:36,390 they'll come for me sooner or later. 104 00:09:37,010 --> 00:09:39,890 Then I'll just be the bait and take them down. 105 00:09:40,140 --> 00:09:41,050 What are you saying?! 106 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:44,220 The village has welcomed you as their new Kazekage 107 00:09:44,300 --> 00:09:46,390 but things are still unstable! 108 00:09:48,180 --> 00:09:49,510 I'm aware of that. 109 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:55,100 I know that some are not happy that I have become the Kazekage… 110 00:09:55,180 --> 00:09:59,930 and would welcome an opportunity to kill me. 111 00:10:00,010 --> 00:10:02,510 Then why would you even consider hosting the event in our village?! 112 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:03,850 It is precisely why I want 113 00:10:03,930 --> 00:10:06,350 the Chunin Exams in Hidden Sand Village. 114 00:10:07,970 --> 00:10:08,970 You can't be serious! 115 00:10:09,220 --> 00:10:12,180 It's not the Akatsuki you want to lure out… 116 00:10:12,720 --> 00:10:14,470 But the rebels in the village? 117 00:10:16,550 --> 00:10:18,220 That's just too dangerous. 118 00:10:33,140 --> 00:10:35,470 Regarding the combined Chunin Exams under discussion… 119 00:10:35,850 --> 00:10:37,010 It is Lord Kazekage's desire 120 00:10:37,100 --> 00:10:40,140 to host the event in Hidden Sand Village. 121 00:10:40,930 --> 00:10:45,260 He intends to introduce himself to the other nations. 122 00:10:45,350 --> 00:10:47,010 Is that wise? 123 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:50,100 While things have been quiet for a while now, 124 00:10:50,140 --> 00:10:51,850 it does not change the fact that Gaara is 125 00:10:51,930 --> 00:10:54,010 "a military weapon to be feared." 126 00:10:54,760 --> 00:10:56,350 As long as Gaara lives, 127 00:10:56,430 --> 00:10:59,640 this village can never be truly at peace. 128 00:11:02,970 --> 00:11:05,970 For the second round of the exam, Lord Gaara intends to 129 00:11:06,050 --> 00:11:10,140 suggest the Demon Desert as a suitable arena. 130 00:11:11,100 --> 00:11:15,140 And we, the Hidden Sand, will do our utmost to support him! 131 00:11:23,140 --> 00:11:25,890 Yura is on to us. 132 00:11:26,050 --> 00:11:29,760 No…everyone is uneasy about Gaara. 133 00:11:30,850 --> 00:11:33,720 But that's not enough to plan a coup d'état. 134 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:36,510 Well, well…my elders… 135 00:11:37,510 --> 00:11:39,300 Of all places to find you. 136 00:11:40,220 --> 00:11:41,350 What do you want? 137 00:11:41,850 --> 00:11:45,300 We said we are in favor of Lord Gaara's plan. 138 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:48,100 Nothing, I just forgot to tell you… 139 00:11:48,470 --> 00:11:53,680 Lord Gaara plans to personally supervise the exam site. 140 00:11:55,140 --> 00:11:57,100 We'll have to be very careful with preparations. 141 00:11:57,550 --> 00:12:00,930 After all, the second round is a survival test 142 00:12:01,010 --> 00:12:02,680 and there are always fatalities. 143 00:12:04,470 --> 00:12:07,260 Why who's to say nothing will happen 144 00:12:07,350 --> 00:12:10,760 to the supervisor himself, Lord Gaara… 145 00:12:13,180 --> 00:12:14,600 Excuse me… 146 00:12:19,010 --> 00:12:22,100 So this is the perfect opportunity to get rid of the Kazekage 147 00:12:22,180 --> 00:12:24,300 and make it look purely accidental… 148 00:12:25,260 --> 00:12:27,300 But he is a Jinchuriki. 149 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:28,720 There's a way. 150 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:31,970 The first Jinchuriki, Bunpuku, 151 00:12:32,050 --> 00:12:35,010 was able to temporarily seal Shukaku into a teapot. 152 00:12:35,010 --> 00:12:36,100 We can use that… 153 00:12:39,390 --> 00:12:41,550 What is your decision, Lady Tsunade? 154 00:12:45,510 --> 00:12:49,680 Two years ago, Jiraiya had intel that said the Akatsuki would 155 00:12:49,760 --> 00:12:52,600 target Naruto in three or four years. 156 00:12:54,180 --> 00:12:56,050 And two years have passed… 157 00:12:56,140 --> 00:13:00,050 I'm sure they're itching to make a move. 158 00:13:00,140 --> 00:13:02,720 You're not going to use Naruto as bait are you? 159 00:13:02,800 --> 00:13:03,800 No… 160 00:13:03,970 --> 00:13:06,260 As the Hokage of Hidden Leaf Village, 161 00:13:06,350 --> 00:13:07,760 I cannot do such a thing. 162 00:13:10,050 --> 00:13:12,800 Don't tell me…Lord Kazekage will assume that role? 163 00:13:14,350 --> 00:13:17,180 As luck would have it, he was the one who proposed it. 164 00:13:17,260 --> 00:13:20,140 But will the advisors agree? 165 00:13:20,850 --> 00:13:24,010 I'll placate them by suggesting a joint-sponsorship. 166 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:26,390 We can't negotiate any further. 167 00:13:29,550 --> 00:13:32,800 I looked over the plans you submitted… 168 00:13:36,180 --> 00:13:37,430 What do you think about 169 00:13:37,510 --> 00:13:40,720 a joint-sponsorship with the Hidden Leaf? 170 00:13:42,050 --> 00:13:43,260 We'll hold round one, the written exam, 171 00:13:43,350 --> 00:13:44,680 at the Hidden Leaf… 172 00:13:45,850 --> 00:13:47,260 And the Hidden Sand 173 00:13:47,350 --> 00:13:50,180 will host the site of the second round survival test. 174 00:13:54,430 --> 00:13:58,510 The Forest of Death has become too familiar as a test site. 175 00:13:59,010 --> 00:14:02,390 I was just thinking a new site would be necessary. 176 00:14:02,600 --> 00:14:04,800 Hmm… I agree. 177 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:12,970 We have no objections. 178 00:14:17,890 --> 00:14:18,930 All right then… 179 00:14:20,100 --> 00:14:22,220 We'll meet again at the Chunin Exams. 180 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:23,800 Yeah… 181 00:14:24,100 --> 00:14:26,850 Come to us if any trouble arises. 182 00:14:27,180 --> 00:14:29,510 We'll take care of it, Mr. Crybaby. 183 00:14:34,470 --> 00:14:37,010 Damn it. She doesn't change. 184 00:14:40,300 --> 00:14:43,890 The Hidden Sound probably won't take part this time around… 185 00:14:43,970 --> 00:14:46,350 So should we just send invitations 186 00:14:46,430 --> 00:14:48,390 to everyone else from the last time? 187 00:14:48,970 --> 00:14:51,010 Yes. In addition, send invitations for 188 00:14:51,100 --> 00:14:53,430 the introduction of the new Kazekage 189 00:14:53,510 --> 00:14:56,430 to every village within the Five Great Nations. 190 00:14:56,970 --> 00:14:58,010 I see… 191 00:14:58,640 --> 00:15:00,510 Then we can monitor each village's response. 192 00:15:00,600 --> 00:15:04,640 Aside from Akatsuki, this is the other reason 193 00:15:04,720 --> 00:15:07,300 for reopening the combined Chunin Exams. 194 00:15:07,680 --> 00:15:09,600 Yes, I understand. 195 00:15:22,470 --> 00:15:24,930 Deliver this to every village. 196 00:15:25,010 --> 00:15:27,100 It's the invitation to the Chunin Exams. 197 00:15:27,600 --> 00:15:28,600 – Right! – Right! 198 00:15:37,550 --> 00:15:39,140 We've put out the bait… 199 00:15:40,300 --> 00:15:44,100 Now, let's see how they react. 200 00:16:07,200 --> 00:16:08,240 Lady Tsunade. 201 00:16:08,700 --> 00:16:11,950 The Hidden Sand replied right away… 202 00:16:13,450 --> 00:16:14,490 Oh… 203 00:16:14,990 --> 00:16:18,450 They'll be sending nine teams… 27 genin. 204 00:16:18,780 --> 00:16:21,410 Last time, they sent 30 in ten teams… 205 00:16:22,370 --> 00:16:24,200 Although that's one team short, 206 00:16:24,280 --> 00:16:25,990 considering the Hidden Sand's current situation, 207 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:29,450 one has to commend them for nurturing this many genin. 208 00:16:29,530 --> 00:16:30,530 Yes… 209 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:35,030 Any word from the other villages? 210 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:36,660 No, not yet. 211 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:40,280 How will the other Kage respond? 212 00:16:43,080 --> 00:16:45,410 Chunin Exams, you say?! 213 00:16:47,410 --> 00:16:48,620 Damn that Princess Tsunade! 214 00:16:48,780 --> 00:16:50,410 She's getting carried away! 215 00:16:50,910 --> 00:16:53,660 She probably coaxed the Kazekage into cooperating… 216 00:16:53,740 --> 00:16:57,330 …and plans to get the jump on us within the Five Great Nations. 217 00:16:57,830 --> 00:16:59,120 What will you do? 218 00:16:59,240 --> 00:17:00,280 Ignore her! 219 00:17:00,620 --> 00:17:02,200 Just ignore her! 220 00:17:03,120 --> 00:17:05,660 Do not mention of word of this, or the past, to anyone! 221 00:17:06,200 --> 00:17:08,370 Especially Bee! Do not let him find out! 222 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:11,200 Whenever there are events like this, 223 00:17:11,280 --> 00:17:15,030 he gets excited about live concerts and what not. 224 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:18,330 Actually, I already told him. 225 00:17:18,410 --> 00:17:19,410 What?! 226 00:17:19,490 --> 00:17:22,620 He kept asking questions… I'm sorry. 227 00:17:24,620 --> 00:17:25,620 Bee! 228 00:17:25,830 --> 00:17:26,990 Where is Bee?! 229 00:17:28,160 --> 00:17:29,370 Don't tell me… 230 00:17:30,120 --> 00:17:32,740 Find Bee immediately and bring him here! 231 00:17:33,740 --> 00:17:34,740 Understood. 232 00:17:35,450 --> 00:17:36,700 This is so dull… 233 00:17:38,950 --> 00:17:41,580 A concert at Hidden Leaf Village… 234 00:17:41,990 --> 00:17:44,530 Tuning up at the Chunin Exams… 235 00:17:44,740 --> 00:17:48,950 Take a lesson from Kin-chan Sensei! 236 00:17:49,030 --> 00:17:50,120 Yay! 237 00:17:51,620 --> 00:17:53,830 Bee! Lord Raikage wants to see you! 238 00:17:53,910 --> 00:17:55,080 Please return! 239 00:17:55,330 --> 00:17:57,200 Fool, ya fool! 240 00:18:01,490 --> 00:18:03,530 What did Lord Raikage say? 241 00:18:04,330 --> 00:18:07,330 Unfortunately, they are swamped with village business 242 00:18:07,410 --> 00:18:10,120 and don't have enough time to prepare. 243 00:18:15,120 --> 00:18:18,950 Now why would the Hokage and Kazekage send a letter? 244 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:24,990 Seems they're resuming the Chunin Exams… 245 00:18:27,030 --> 00:18:29,330 What shall we do? 246 00:18:29,530 --> 00:18:31,330 We must consider the matter with Lord Yagura the Fourth… 247 00:18:31,870 --> 00:18:34,780 I believe we should concentrate on rebuilding the village… 248 00:18:36,160 --> 00:18:38,530 You may have a point. 249 00:18:38,620 --> 00:18:39,620 Yes! 250 00:18:39,910 --> 00:18:41,490 We can't be wasting our time participating 251 00:18:41,580 --> 00:18:43,280 in a ceremony announcing the new Kazekage… 252 00:18:44,490 --> 00:18:45,700 CEREMONY Ceremony… 253 00:18:46,330 --> 00:18:48,910 CAN'T WASTE TIME FOR A CEREMONY FOR ME Can't waste time for a ceremony for me? 254 00:18:52,660 --> 00:18:54,280 Shut up or I'll kill you. 255 00:18:54,660 --> 00:18:55,660 What?! 256 00:18:57,120 --> 00:19:02,700 Perhaps we should forego the Chunin Exams this time. 257 00:19:03,450 --> 00:19:04,870 Let's do that. 258 00:19:07,410 --> 00:19:10,580 It seems the Hidden Mist are tied up as well. 259 00:19:18,030 --> 00:19:20,870 The Hidden Leaf has delivered an invitation 260 00:19:20,950 --> 00:19:24,410 to the combined Chunin Exams! 261 00:19:26,410 --> 00:19:28,410 Their ulterior motive is crystal clear! 262 00:19:28,870 --> 00:19:31,530 They want to test the strength of the villages 263 00:19:31,620 --> 00:19:35,280 and prepare for the next battle! 264 00:19:35,910 --> 00:19:38,410 Just throw it back in their face! 265 00:19:39,120 --> 00:19:40,530 I intend to do so! 266 00:19:44,160 --> 00:19:47,200 This is what I'll do to their invitation! 267 00:20:07,160 --> 00:20:09,330 WIND NATION FIRE NATION 268 00:20:09,410 --> 00:20:11,240 I want you to go here. 269 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:14,700 To Hidden Rain Village. 270 00:20:15,740 --> 00:20:17,620 Yes, the most troublesome spot. 271 00:20:19,370 --> 00:20:23,410 As expected, every person who enters is investigated, 272 00:20:23,490 --> 00:20:27,740 and they're kept under strict surveillance during their stay. 273 00:20:27,830 --> 00:20:30,530 Hanzo of the Salamander rules it… 274 00:20:31,330 --> 00:20:32,530 Yes, so I've heard. 275 00:20:33,370 --> 00:20:36,370 Even if I'm carrying an invitation to the combined Chunin Exams, 276 00:20:36,450 --> 00:20:38,530 I doubt if they'll let me in easily. 277 00:20:39,240 --> 00:20:43,240 There's domestic instability and even rumors of a coup d'état. 278 00:20:43,330 --> 00:20:46,490 It's so closed off, no one knows the true state of things. 279 00:20:47,200 --> 00:20:50,580 While I'm at it, shall I look into their internal affairs then? 280 00:20:51,410 --> 00:20:54,080 Yes, but don't take any chances. 281 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:39,650 Are you actually going to supervise? 282 00:22:39,820 --> 00:22:42,530 Yes. I'm going to participate among frontlines 283 00:22:42,610 --> 00:22:44,320 of the Second Round by supervising. 284 00:22:44,570 --> 00:22:47,070 What will you achieve by smoking out the rebels? 285 00:22:47,280 --> 00:22:48,360 No… 286 00:22:48,440 --> 00:22:51,940 Then why? Why would you go so far as to face danger head on? 287 00:22:53,190 --> 00:22:57,070 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: The Chunin Exams Begin! 288 00:22:58,230 --> 00:23:02,230 Naruto is working hard to forge bonds with others… 289 00:23:02,320 --> 00:23:04,900 THE CHUNIN EXAMS BEGIN! 290 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:09,110 Tune in again!