1 00:01:30,700 --> 00:01:35,280 As a Taijutsu User 2 00:01:35,660 --> 00:01:39,990 Shira has almost no skill for ninjutsu or genjutsu… 3 00:01:42,080 --> 00:01:44,030 Shira and I are alike… 4 00:01:45,240 --> 00:01:48,120 We're shinobi who can only perform taijutsu. 5 00:01:49,870 --> 00:01:52,080 So you knew. 6 00:01:56,030 --> 00:01:59,370 I realized it yesterday when we exchanged punches. 7 00:02:04,240 --> 00:02:08,160 Those who are skilled in ninjutsu and genjutsu may not notice 8 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:10,120 that slight, yet unique difference. 9 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:11,950 I sensed that he was like me. 10 00:02:12,870 --> 00:02:15,030 Since you know that much, let me explain. 11 00:02:15,990 --> 00:02:18,950 In Hidden Sand Village, not even the previous Kazekage 12 00:02:18,990 --> 00:02:21,990 would allow people like Shira to become shinobi. 13 00:02:22,030 --> 00:02:25,830 But that's—! Even a great taijutsu user like Shira?! 14 00:02:26,950 --> 00:02:30,030 That's right. That's why until just recently… 15 00:02:30,030 --> 00:02:33,530 SHINOBI ACADEMY Shira wasn't allowed to attend the Academy and was treated like an outsider. 16 00:02:39,240 --> 00:02:42,160 Hey! What're you staring at? You can't even use ninjutsu! 17 00:02:45,950 --> 00:02:49,160 Go away! Your uselessness is contagious! 18 00:02:58,830 --> 00:03:02,700 But Shira refused to give up and believed in himself. 19 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:27,780 He kept training all by himself and honed his taijutsu. 20 00:03:29,030 --> 00:03:31,120 Then, the times changed… 21 00:03:31,830 --> 00:03:33,870 The seat was empty for a while 22 00:03:33,910 --> 00:03:36,370 after the Fourth Kazekage passed away… 23 00:03:36,410 --> 00:03:38,870 but eventually Lord Gaara became the Fifth Kazekage. 24 00:03:39,950 --> 00:03:42,370 Those who knew Lord Gaara's past 25 00:03:42,410 --> 00:03:44,950 spread rumors that our village was doomed, 26 00:03:44,950 --> 00:03:46,950 but that wasn't the case. 27 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:53,330 Lord Gaara was receptive to other people's opinions… 28 00:03:53,370 --> 00:03:56,200 and one by one, he did away with the previous Kazekage's practices 29 00:03:56,240 --> 00:03:58,240 and instituted reforms. 30 00:04:02,030 --> 00:04:03,450 That's Lord Gaara? 31 00:04:04,450 --> 00:04:07,120 Yeah. He's the younger brother of Temari, 32 00:04:07,160 --> 00:04:09,120 the girl we used to play with when we were kids. 33 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:21,240 What happened to the huge boulder that was used to prevent sand erosion? 34 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:24,030 Well… 35 00:04:34,120 --> 00:04:36,280 Bring me the one who destroyed this. 36 00:04:43,160 --> 00:04:44,120 Are you Shira? 37 00:04:44,990 --> 00:04:47,080 You knew that boulder was placed there 38 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,030 to protect Hidden Sand Village. 39 00:04:48,990 --> 00:04:50,330 Why did you destroy it? 40 00:04:50,700 --> 00:04:51,990 I am very sorry. 41 00:04:52,620 --> 00:04:54,410 I had no intention of destroying it. 42 00:04:55,660 --> 00:04:59,580 To me, that boulder was an invaluable training partner. 43 00:05:00,200 --> 00:05:02,410 Are you saying you destroyed it during training? 44 00:05:02,950 --> 00:05:06,030 I was told you are not a student at the Academy. 45 00:05:06,950 --> 00:05:07,780 No. 46 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:11,410 I don't have any skills in ninjutsu or genjutsu. 47 00:05:12,620 --> 00:05:14,240 According to the village rules, 48 00:05:14,280 --> 00:05:17,990 someone like me is unfit to be a shinobi. 49 00:05:18,910 --> 00:05:21,990 So you trained all by yourself? 50 00:05:23,370 --> 00:05:24,580 Interesting… 51 00:05:34,620 --> 00:05:37,660 I want to see which is more valuable… 52 00:05:37,700 --> 00:05:40,030 That boulder or you! 53 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:06,910 Your fist is splendid! 54 00:06:08,620 --> 00:06:09,490 Please forgive me! 55 00:06:10,030 --> 00:06:13,490 I can't begin to imagine the effort it took for you, 56 00:06:13,530 --> 00:06:17,120 banned from the Academy, to hone your skills to this level. 57 00:06:18,030 --> 00:06:21,030 I hereby abolish the rule established by my predecessor. 58 00:06:21,990 --> 00:06:24,160 Shira, you will be a shinobi. 59 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:33,080 I once met someone just like you in Hidden Leaf Village. 60 00:06:38,700 --> 00:06:39,910 Over here! 61 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:51,080 Through sheer perseverance, he has become a fine shinobi. 62 00:06:52,370 --> 00:06:57,080 Shira, I predict you will become as good a shinobi as he. 63 00:07:02,030 --> 00:07:05,200 That's how Shira finally became a shinobi. 64 00:07:05,870 --> 00:07:08,120 Not only that… 65 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:10,120 Lord Gaara recognized Shira's character and 66 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:12,620 chose him to be his personal taijutsu coach. 67 00:07:12,830 --> 00:07:16,740 To be named the Kazekage's taijutsu coach is a huge advancement! 68 00:07:16,780 --> 00:07:20,700 But this displeased many. 69 00:07:21,950 --> 00:07:26,030 When someone who until just recently was below your rank 70 00:07:26,080 --> 00:07:28,990 attains great success, people become jealous… 71 00:07:29,660 --> 00:07:30,950 I understand now. 72 00:07:31,490 --> 00:07:34,160 Changing people's perceptions takes time. 73 00:07:34,740 --> 00:07:37,950 I see, so that's why Shira said that to me… 74 00:07:39,530 --> 00:07:42,030 I don't know what it is you sensed, 75 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:44,990 but dwelling on the misfortunes of birth is meaningless. 76 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:49,620 Because, for all one's flaws and suffering, we have just one life. 77 00:07:50,950 --> 00:07:54,910 Shira, you persevered so much, and yet… 78 00:07:55,450 --> 00:07:59,120 I'll never forgive the ones who did this to you! 79 00:08:00,450 --> 00:08:01,200 Lee! 80 00:08:01,990 --> 00:08:04,830 That idiot… Don't tell me he's going to… 81 00:08:08,830 --> 00:08:10,530 I wasn't good at using my chakra… 82 00:08:10,580 --> 00:08:12,490 so everyone belittled me… 83 00:08:14,030 --> 00:08:17,990 Stupid! There's no way you'll become a ninja! 84 00:08:18,280 --> 00:08:20,700 There's no way a chump who can't even use ninjutsu 85 00:08:20,740 --> 00:08:22,830 can become a ninja! 86 00:08:22,870 --> 00:08:23,700 Yes, I will! 87 00:08:23,870 --> 00:08:25,030 Whatever… 88 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:27,740 The fact that you're even in the academy is nonsense. 89 00:08:27,780 --> 00:08:29,990 You don’t have ninjutsu or genjutsu skills, 90 00:08:30,030 --> 00:08:32,160 and your taijutsu is below average! 91 00:08:32,830 --> 00:08:35,780 Do you know what everyone calls you here? 92 00:08:40,830 --> 00:08:43,530 All right, as of today, you're all genin. 93 00:08:43,580 --> 00:08:46,240 So I'd like to know what it is you're all aiming for! 94 00:08:47,370 --> 00:08:48,620 I don't want to answer… 95 00:08:49,450 --> 00:08:50,370 Sensei! 96 00:08:50,740 --> 00:08:53,370 I'd like to prove that I can become a respectable shinobi 97 00:08:53,410 --> 00:08:56,330 even though I can't use ninjutsu or genjutsu! 98 00:08:56,450 --> 00:08:58,490 That would mean everything to me! 99 00:08:59,830 --> 00:09:02,080 Hey! What's so funny?! 100 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:05,280 If you can't use ninjutsu or genjutsu, 101 00:09:05,330 --> 00:09:07,410 you're already out as a ninja. 102 00:09:09,990 --> 00:09:13,080 Lee, you just won't learn your lesson, will you? 103 00:09:13,580 --> 00:09:14,950 There's no way you can win. 104 00:09:14,990 --> 00:09:17,080 Unlike you, Neji is… 105 00:09:18,160 --> 00:09:19,490 …a genius. 106 00:09:20,660 --> 00:09:22,160 It’s useless, Lee… 107 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:24,200 No matter how much effort you make, 108 00:09:24,240 --> 00:09:26,080 there's no way you can take me down. 109 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:28,030 That’s just fact. 110 00:09:32,950 --> 00:09:34,990 Yes! Yes! Yes! 111 00:09:35,030 --> 00:09:36,990 If I can't do 500 push-ups, 112 00:09:37,030 --> 00:09:40,330 I'll jump rope and do 1200 double unders! 113 00:09:43,910 --> 00:09:46,950 If I can't do that, I'll log kick 2000 times! 114 00:09:46,950 --> 00:09:49,490 1116…1117… 115 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:03,030 Lee! Are you taking a break already? 116 00:10:07,370 --> 00:10:10,200 What is it, Guy Sensei? 117 00:10:10,950 --> 00:10:12,990 If it's about my blunder during the recent mission, 118 00:10:13,030 --> 00:10:14,280 I believe I have already apologized! 119 00:10:19,410 --> 00:10:22,080 Lee, it's true you're different from Neji. 120 00:10:22,200 --> 00:10:24,830 You have no ninjutsu or genjutsu skills, 121 00:10:24,870 --> 00:10:26,950 and you're no taijutsu expert either… 122 00:10:27,370 --> 00:10:28,910 But Lee… 123 00:10:29,160 --> 00:10:32,080 You have powers that can exceed Neji's… 124 00:10:32,120 --> 00:10:34,950 You're a genius with hidden potential. 125 00:10:36,830 --> 00:10:38,990 If you're trying to make me feel better, please stop. 126 00:10:39,660 --> 00:10:42,080 I'm not trying to make you feel better or anything! 127 00:10:42,200 --> 00:10:44,530 The reason is that you are… 128 00:10:44,580 --> 00:10:46,200 a genius of hard work! 129 00:10:47,530 --> 00:10:49,740 There's no point in working hard 130 00:10:49,780 --> 00:10:51,620 if you don't believe in yourself! 131 00:10:52,620 --> 00:10:54,910 I hung in there because I believe in myself. 132 00:10:56,160 --> 00:11:00,200 Shira… You're just like me! 133 00:11:00,620 --> 00:11:03,240 In fact, since you weren't able to attend the Academy, 134 00:11:03,280 --> 00:11:06,280 you must have trained much harder than me! 135 00:11:06,780 --> 00:11:10,990 I won't forgive the ones who were contemptuous of your efforts! 136 00:11:29,910 --> 00:11:30,950 This is—! 137 00:11:44,130 --> 00:11:45,000 Damn it… 138 00:11:45,040 --> 00:11:48,710 If you guys hadn't run off, we could've obtained a scroll. 139 00:11:49,130 --> 00:11:53,000 That team with the Byakugan user is the one Shira warned us about. 140 00:11:53,500 --> 00:11:55,330 Better safe than sorry. 141 00:11:57,040 --> 00:12:00,420 By the way, they're not coming after us, are they? 142 00:12:00,710 --> 00:12:03,170 I used all those Paper Bombs, 143 00:12:03,210 --> 00:12:06,670 and that area has a lot of underground caverns… 144 00:12:07,000 --> 00:12:09,130 The explosions created a steeper cliff than I expected. 145 00:12:09,170 --> 00:12:12,000 It'll take them a while to make their way across. 146 00:12:12,250 --> 00:12:13,790 I wouldn't be so sure about that. 147 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:14,880 Who's there?! 148 00:12:19,790 --> 00:12:22,750 The handsome blue beast of the Hidden Leaf, Rock Lee! 149 00:12:23,790 --> 00:12:25,130 You're that guy from earlier! 150 00:12:25,210 --> 00:12:27,710 What you did to Shira is unforgivable! 151 00:12:28,040 --> 00:12:29,790 Please apologize to Shira! 152 00:12:30,210 --> 00:12:32,250 Apologize to Shira? 153 00:12:32,380 --> 00:12:36,420 This guy's from the Hidden Leaf and he's siding with Shira?! 154 00:12:36,460 --> 00:12:38,540 When you believe in hard work and perseverance, 155 00:12:38,580 --> 00:12:40,290 it doesn't matter whether you're a friend or foe! 156 00:12:40,670 --> 00:12:43,380 That’s beside the point! How’d you get across that chasm?! 157 00:12:43,460 --> 00:12:47,040 I have invisible wings known as perseverance! 158 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:03,420 Sometimes, perseverance… 159 00:13:03,880 --> 00:13:06,920 will turn into infinite wings that make the impossible possible! 160 00:13:08,330 --> 00:13:12,000 Until you apologize to Shira, my rage will not subside! 161 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,630 Like hell we will! 162 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,920 We know your weakness! 163 00:13:17,290 --> 00:13:18,250 Wind Style! 164 00:13:18,290 --> 00:13:19,880 Sandstorm Hurricane! 165 00:13:34,170 --> 00:13:35,130 This is genjutsu! 166 00:13:35,170 --> 00:13:37,580 Like Shira, you only specialize in taijutsu. 167 00:13:38,040 --> 00:13:39,710 So we'll just capitalize on your weaknesses! 168 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,920 That's cowardly! 169 00:13:41,290 --> 00:13:43,710 Please fight me fair and square! 170 00:13:48,170 --> 00:13:49,630 What's cowardly?! 171 00:13:49,750 --> 00:13:52,210 It's your fault for not knowing ninjutsu! 172 00:13:53,670 --> 00:13:55,630 Inside the Sandstorm Hurricane, 173 00:13:55,670 --> 00:13:58,000 countless sand particles collide against each other 174 00:13:58,040 --> 00:13:59,630 and create powerful electro-magnetic waves. 175 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:00,880 Because of that, 176 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:04,500 anyone caught inside it will continue to experience genjutsu. 177 00:14:05,630 --> 00:14:07,040 It's about time to finish this! 178 00:14:09,710 --> 00:14:10,290 What?! 179 00:14:16,130 --> 00:14:16,750 Neji! 180 00:14:17,130 --> 00:14:20,710 Jeez! Are you crazy taking on six by yourself? 181 00:14:20,750 --> 00:14:24,040 Tenten! You two made it across too! 182 00:14:24,210 --> 00:14:27,000 If you made it, isn't it obvious we would too?! 183 00:14:30,080 --> 00:14:31,000 Damn it… 184 00:14:32,630 --> 00:14:36,170 We're a team! Don't go off on your own! 185 00:14:37,040 --> 00:14:40,210 I'm sorry! I just couldn't stand it… 186 00:14:40,380 --> 00:14:42,080 Well, we have no choice now. 187 00:14:42,540 --> 00:14:43,540 Let's go, Tenten! 188 00:14:44,040 --> 00:14:45,130 That's more like it! 189 00:14:45,880 --> 00:14:47,580 8 Trigrams…64 Palms! 190 00:15:00,750 --> 00:15:01,830 What’s their deal? 191 00:15:01,880 --> 00:15:03,170 They’re ridiculously strong! 192 00:15:03,540 --> 00:15:06,830 I would like some payback as well! 193 00:15:07,210 --> 00:15:09,170 Great Leaf Whirlwind! 194 00:15:09,210 --> 00:15:10,210 Wait, Lee! 195 00:15:12,210 --> 00:15:13,580 Please forgive them. 196 00:15:14,250 --> 00:15:15,080 Shira…! 197 00:15:16,170 --> 00:15:17,130 Why? 198 00:15:17,170 --> 00:15:18,790 Why would you defend them?! 199 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:22,210 They betrayed you and put you through hell! 200 00:15:22,500 --> 00:15:25,710 Maybe they did. But it doesn't matter. 201 00:15:25,960 --> 00:15:28,080 How can you say it doesn't matter?! 202 00:15:28,710 --> 00:15:31,960 If they won't acknowledge me, I have only myself to blame. 203 00:15:32,750 --> 00:15:33,960 That's all. 204 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:38,750 I already told you. 205 00:15:39,170 --> 00:15:40,830 Whatever my flaws and misfortunes, 206 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:42,880 this is the life I was born into. 207 00:15:43,380 --> 00:15:47,170 I'm not bitter, and I bear no grudge. 208 00:15:48,170 --> 00:15:50,750 Good or bad, this is my life. 209 00:15:51,920 --> 00:15:54,040 I have only myself to blame for the bad 210 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:55,250 because I didn't work hard enough. 211 00:15:56,170 --> 00:15:59,750 I don't want to blame anyone for the life I have. 212 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,040 Shira… 213 00:16:03,630 --> 00:16:06,080 How can you say you didn't work hard enough? 214 00:16:11,130 --> 00:16:14,250 Shira! You are a man among men! 215 00:16:14,290 --> 00:16:16,080 The shinobi among shinobi! 216 00:16:16,130 --> 00:16:18,580 I've never been so moved in my life! 217 00:16:19,080 --> 00:16:23,040 Other than Guy Sensei, I've never met anyone so amazing! 218 00:16:23,790 --> 00:16:25,670 You get so carried away. 219 00:16:25,710 --> 00:16:28,500 It was really touching, until you ruined the mood. 220 00:16:34,250 --> 00:16:35,920 Take this. 221 00:16:35,960 --> 00:16:39,000 This way, at least one of our teams will pass. 222 00:16:40,710 --> 00:16:43,920 Damn it… Must you be so kind? 223 00:16:43,960 --> 00:16:46,420 Put yourself in our shoes, will you? 224 00:16:46,710 --> 00:16:47,580 Sorry. 225 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:49,330 Why are you apologizing? 226 00:16:50,500 --> 00:16:51,580 You're right. 227 00:16:52,210 --> 00:16:55,330 But if you take this, what about you guys…? 228 00:16:55,580 --> 00:16:58,420 We'll figure something out. 229 00:16:59,170 --> 00:17:00,670 Why would you go so far? 230 00:17:01,040 --> 00:17:02,380 Is it all for Lord Gaara? 231 00:17:04,580 --> 00:17:08,250 Until recently, he was a brutal shinobi who'd kill anyone. 232 00:17:08,290 --> 00:17:10,170 People don't change so easily! 233 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:12,040 I realize that. 234 00:17:13,080 --> 00:17:15,960 But Lord Gaara and I are the same… 235 00:17:16,460 --> 00:17:18,000 That's what I believe. 236 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:21,380 I can tell from training with him. 237 00:17:21,880 --> 00:17:25,290 Lord Gaara bitterly regrets his past actions. 238 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:30,250 And he knows that atonement won't come easy. 239 00:17:31,580 --> 00:17:35,880 And yet, Lord Gaara keeps pushing forward. 240 00:17:36,210 --> 00:17:38,130 Because despite what people think of him… 241 00:17:38,750 --> 00:17:43,670 he believes that persevering is the best thing to do right now. 242 00:17:44,250 --> 00:17:46,460 I don't care about who I am right now… 243 00:17:47,000 --> 00:17:49,920 As long as I'm not ashamed of the man I am in the future. 244 00:17:52,080 --> 00:17:54,580 Oh, the words that come out of your mouth! 245 00:17:55,210 --> 00:17:56,130 You're absolutely right! 246 00:17:56,170 --> 00:17:59,500 What counts is the man that you are in the future! 247 00:17:59,540 --> 00:18:02,420 Okay, okay… We heard you, pipe down! 248 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:05,130 We…can't accept that. 249 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:10,080 Hey, give him your scroll. 250 00:18:17,710 --> 00:18:18,540 Why?! 251 00:18:19,170 --> 00:18:21,210 We have our pride too. 252 00:18:22,210 --> 00:18:24,170 We lost this battle. 253 00:18:24,710 --> 00:18:26,330 So we're handing you our scroll. 254 00:18:30,130 --> 00:18:32,670 But we're not about to give up just yet. 255 00:18:33,130 --> 00:18:36,000 We’ll prove it by obtaining the scrolls from the other teams. 256 00:18:36,880 --> 00:18:37,580 Let's go! 257 00:18:40,130 --> 00:18:41,750 Why did they...? 258 00:18:42,580 --> 00:18:47,210 They realized that they don’t want to be ashamed of themselves in the future. 259 00:18:52,040 --> 00:18:53,540 Shira! 260 00:18:56,380 --> 00:18:57,290 Um… 261 00:18:58,420 --> 00:18:59,920 Thank you. 262 00:19:00,460 --> 00:19:05,130 Thanks to you, it looks like Shira will have a place in the Hidden Sand. 263 00:19:06,040 --> 00:19:07,960 We didn't do anything. 264 00:19:08,130 --> 00:19:13,040 Shira did it with his own strength and a little help from our taijutsu-idiot. 265 00:19:13,830 --> 00:19:17,080 He’s very honest… He might be a little like our Shira. 266 00:19:17,080 --> 00:19:18,130 Uh, I don't think so. 267 00:19:18,670 --> 00:19:22,170 His weird clothes, his hair, or his eyebrows… 268 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:24,380 They're not alike at all! 269 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:28,130 That’s true... He’s right up there with Naruto in stupidity. 270 00:19:28,380 --> 00:19:29,040 Naruto? 271 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:33,000 A shinobi from our village. He’s on a journey right now. 272 00:19:33,580 --> 00:19:35,580 We’ve heard of him. 273 00:19:36,210 --> 00:19:39,080 Lord Gaara speaks of a shinobi who changed him. 274 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:41,420 I'm sure the name was Naruto. 275 00:19:43,460 --> 00:19:46,710 I wonder what he's up to now? 276 00:20:01,290 --> 00:20:02,580 Neji… Tenten… 277 00:20:02,630 --> 00:20:06,000 This has nothing to do with the Second Exam… 278 00:20:06,040 --> 00:20:07,080 But I have a favor to ask. 279 00:20:07,500 --> 00:20:10,330 Uh-oh… Here we go… 280 00:20:13,630 --> 00:20:17,040 I never want to go through something like last time! 281 00:20:19,330 --> 00:20:23,580 Sasuke beat Gaara of the Sand against whom I was no match… 282 00:20:24,210 --> 00:20:28,250 And Naruto beat Neji whom I longed to defeat… 283 00:20:30,210 --> 00:20:32,540 Why? Why does it always turn out like this? 284 00:20:33,420 --> 00:20:36,750 You wouldn't have listened to us even if we tried to stop you, right? 285 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:38,040 Right! 286 00:20:38,960 --> 00:20:41,750 Shira! I want to fight you! 287 00:20:42,580 --> 00:20:46,290 Because we both seek to master taijutsu, please fight me! 288 00:20:47,080 --> 00:20:48,330 If I can face you in battle, 289 00:20:48,380 --> 00:20:51,710 I'll have no regrets from these Chunin Exams! 290 00:20:52,210 --> 00:20:54,880 Fine with me, Lee. 291 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:58,040 To be honest, I've wanted to fight you! 292 00:22:38,210 --> 00:22:40,670 Shira! I will show you how serious I am! 293 00:22:40,710 --> 00:22:43,000 This is my last fight. 294 00:22:43,210 --> 00:22:44,250 Last? 295 00:22:44,380 --> 00:22:48,000 Lee, it’s all because of you, that I can be a shinobi. 296 00:22:48,960 --> 00:22:49,960 I’m grateful to you. 297 00:22:50,380 --> 00:22:53,500 It might have been your fists that changed Lord Gaara. 298 00:22:54,500 --> 00:22:58,130 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Ultimate" 299 00:22:59,540 --> 00:23:02,130 Let me express my gratitude to you with my seriousness! 300 00:23:02,170 --> 00:23:05,130 IN NARUTO'S FOOTSTEPS ~ The PATH TRAVELED THE ULTIMATE 301 00:23:05,170 --> 00:23:06,960 Tune in again!