Original subtitles

[music playing]

TSUNADE: It's been a long time, you two.

Your training proved to be fruitful, I hope.

-You think we would have come back

without producing any results?

-Mission accomplished, Grandma.

-Huh.

I'm glad to hear it.

Show me what you got, kid.

-What, right now?

TSUNADE: I have someone I'd like you go up against.

I've kept him off missions the last few days

so he'd be ready for just this moment.

Your opponent will be--

[knock on door]

TSUNADE: Come in.

[creaking]

-Huh?

SHIKAMARU: Hey.

-Hey, Shikamaru, Temari.

Look what the cat dragged in.

-Hmm?

Is that-- it is!

Naruto, it's you.

-Hey, Shikamaru.

TEMARI (VOICEOVER): Is that the same little squirt?

-Well, well.

You're back, huh?

-Yeah, got back today.

-Look at you.

Who'd ever believe you're the same idiotic-- well,

I mean to say, you've changed, haven't you?

[chuckling]

-He hasn't changed at all.

-I didn't think so.

[sigh]

-Give me a break, Sakura.

[laughter]

-Huh?

Hey, wait-- does this mean you're my opponent, Shikamaru?

-Opponent?

What are you talking about?

I just came over here to drop off some paperwork.

-Oh.

Well, if it's not you, then is it,

uh-- what's your name again?

-You don't remember me?

-Naruto, you won't find your opponent in here.

He's out there.

-Eh?

-So, Naruto-- you went and got all grown up.

[gasp]

-Kakashi-sensei!

[MUSIC - NOBODYKNOWS+, "HERO'S COME BACK"]

[MUSIC - NOBODYKNOWS+, "HERO'S COME BACK"]

-Well, you haven't changed a bit, sensei.

Oh, wait a sec.

Hang on, I got something for you, sensei.

A little present.

KAKASHI: Hmm?

-Just like old times, huh?

-Yeah.

-No way!

[thunder]

-Is that-- is that really--

[trumpets]

-The first new issue of the "Make Out"

series in three years.

Pretty boring, if you ask me, but I know you like this stuff,

so--

JIRAIYA (VOICEOVER): Hmph.

Little idiot.

But you can't expect a kid to appreciate great literature.

People would kill for a copy.

Hasn't even been released yet.

[heartbeat]

-Whoa.

[giddy laughter]

-Calm down.

This is no time to be fooling around, Kakashi.

-Hmm?

So I guess-- are you my opponent?

-Well, you're half right.

Hmm.

Been a long time hasn't it, Sakura?

-Yes it has, sensei.

KAKASHI: So as to who my opponent will be--

-Hmm.

- --it's Naruto and Sakura, the two of you.

[gasp]

-Huh?

Both of us at once, sensei?

-That's right.

Kakashi will put you to the test.

How well you do against him will determine your future status.

-Huh, their future status.

-Sakura, it's time to show that your training with me

wasn't a waste of time.

-Right.

KAKASHI: So, shall we get started?

OK, you're right.

You've just got back, Naruto.

You must be tired.

We'll give you a chance to rest first.

-I'm not tired.

I'm ready to go right now.

-No, you take it easy.

I'll meet you later at the training grounds.

So long.

-Well, that's odd, isn't it?

He seemed in a hurry.

-Yeah, and I have a pretty good idea why.

-Can't wait to read that book.

-Eh?

-That explains it.

That gleam in his eye.

JIRAIYA (VOICEOVER): Of course he wants to read it.

Who in his right mind wouldn't want

to read my book before anyone else does?

NARUTO: Kakashi-sensei-- I'm sorry I ever gave it to him.

That stupid book's more important to him

than our training.

-No accounting for taste.

At least now, we'll have time to discuss strategy.

-Ooh.

Hey, are you two going out or what?

-Not even close, idiot.

-Hah, you've got to be joking.

Like I would ever even.

The chunin exams are about to start.

I've been busy running back and forth between your village

and mine getting ready for them.

-Yeah, that's right.

And I'm her escort.

It's a drag.

And don't ask how it happened, but I've

been put in charge of organizing the chunin exams.

-The chunin exams, huh?

Man, that takes me back.

-Yeah, well speaking of which, what

are you going to do, Naruto?

-About what?

What do you mean?

-What do you think?

About the chunin exams.

You're the only one in our year who isn't a chunin.

Everyone is but you.

[music playing]

[scream]

-Sakura, you've been made a chunin?

-(CHUCKLING) That's right.

-Oh, you haven't even heard the half of it.

Kankuro, Neji, and Temari here, they've

even taken it a step further.

They've already been made jonin.

-Jonin?

What are you talking about?

Huh?

What about Gaara?

What's he?

-Lord Kazekage, the meeting is about to begin.

-Very well.

-I see.

So Gaara was named Kazekage.

That's great.

-Huh?

-Hmm.

Well, I'm not about to be outdone by him.

-Mm?

-I'm still gonna be Hokage one day.

Just you wait, Gaara!

SAKURA (VOICEOVER): Funny, I think he has grown up a bit.

JIRAIYA: What do you think?

Not bad, huh?

If you ask me, it's the best one I've ever written.

[chuckling]

-I'm delivering Naruto into your hands as promised.

-I can see he's grown all right, but has he grown up?

-Huh, you implying I haven't done my job?

Oh, go ahead, underestimate him.

You'll be sorry.

-Well, that sounds encouraging.

-The ones we've been watching are about to make their move.

-Over the last few years, our village

has enjoyed stability and prosperity, largely due

to our dealings with the Hidden Villages of the Allied Lands.

To give one example of this, our recruits

are better trained thanks to new training methods,

methods learned from the Leaf Village.

-We'll see how much better they are.

The chunin exams are almost upon us.

-Correct.

And that's why these nasty rumors are specially troubling

right now.

-Rumors, Yura?

-Yes, sir.

Have you ever heard of a group called the Akatsuki?

-I see.

So they're finally coming out of the woodwork.

-It's no surprise.

Bound to happen sooner or later.

-The Akatsuki.

-The Akatsuki is a mysterious organization

comprised of a dozen or so shinobi.

Every one of its members is listed in the "Bingo Book"

as ruthless S-rank criminals.

Of those who have been identified,

one is Itachi Uchiha of the Village Hidden

in the Leaves, a man who annihilated

his own clan in a single night.

Another is Kisame Hoshigaki, one of the seven ninja swordsmen,

the Phantom of the Mist Village.

Then there's Orochimaru, the assassin of our late Kazekage,

who came so close to destroying the Leaf.

It is said that even he too was once a member.

-So why do you think they're finally showing their hand?

What are they after?

-There ultimate objective is still unclear,

but I know one thing-- they want the fox spirit that Naruto

carries within himself.

As to why-- well, you can be sure

they have some evil purpose in mind.

That's why I've been going around spreading

the word to all our allies.

Something's coming, so they'd better boost their security

and keep on their toes.

-I see.

Yes, I've heard something of this myself recently.

So they're finally making their move.

-We have this information from one of the legendary Sannin,

Master Jiraiya himself.

So before this meeting was convened,

I took the liberty of ordering the village to be secured

and I've stationed ANBU Black Ops at key points

on the perimeter.

No matter how clever these shinobi may be,

if they hope to take us by surprise, they're mistaken.

We've heard that they often wear distinctive black cloaks

emblazoned with red clouds.

If our lookouts spot such a cloak,

they've been ordered by me to attack at once.

[murmuring]

BAKI: Very well, then.

This meeting is adjourned.

-Well done, Yura.

We're all impressed by the promptness and prudence

of your actions.

-Hm.

Well, I have had a seat on the Council of Advisors

for four years, and I've learned that I must--

[grunt]

-(STRAINED) --be able to make decisions on my own--

-Huh?

-(STRAINED) --while always considering the best interests

of the village.

[grunt]

-What's wrong?

-Nothing!

It's nothing.

I'm just tired, that's all.

-Careful.

You push yourself too hard.

-Thank you for your concern.

[groaning]

YURA (VOICEOVER): I see.

So that's what's--

[bell jingling]

-The one who's in place here will be the first, it seems.

The one we sent to Orochimaru will have to wait.

This one's turned traitor and has

been talking about our movements.

Hmm.

-Can't be helped, I suppose.

But even I don't know what will happen once the jutsu is cast.

Are you sure what you've got in that pouch will be enough?

Our enemy possesses the jinchuuriki host.

-Every one of my jutsu is a work of art.

But just to be sure, I brought along of my masterpiece.

Hmm.

We can't take any chances when our opponent is the One-Tail.

[chuckling]

-Oh, come on!

Is Kakashi-sensei gonna keep us waiting here forever?

-Well, he's always been like this.

-Yeah, I know, but I thought he would have grown up by now.

[chuckling]

-Huh?

-Sorry to keep you waiting.

I, uh, ran into this poor old lady

who needed help carrying some--

-(IN UNISON) Would you give us a break?

-Oh wow, does this bring back memories.

-Your assignment is very simple.

You just have to take these bells from me.

That's all there is to it.

If you can't get 'em by noon, you go without lunch.

-Waa!

-You'll be tied to those posts and you'll

watch while I eat my lunch in front of you.

[bells jingling]

-Oh, that's right.

This was the site of your very first training lesson,

wasn't it?

-It was Squad 7.

-The three of us together.

-That's right.

We had Sasuke with us back then, didn't we?

-Don't leave me!

If you go, I'll scream and--

-Sakura.

Thank you for everything.

[sobbing]

[thump]

SAKURA (VOICEOVER): Sasuke.

-Sasuke!

-So it's you.

Hopeless little knucklehead.

-Huh.

-Hmm?

Whoops.

-Remember that time with Sasuke--

KAKASHI (VOICEOVER): I guess Sasuke's name

is taboo to these guys.

[bells jingling]

-Huh?

-All right.

Show me how far you've come.

After all, you haven't given up on your Sasuke, have you?

-Not a chance.

-What the heck do you think I put myself

through all this training for?

-Hm.

The rules are the same as they were that first day.

I don't care how you do it, just get these bells away from me.

And remember--

-If we're not prepared to kill ya--

- --we won't get the bells.

We know.

-You can use any weapons, including shuriken.

If you're not prepared to kill me,

you won't be able to take the bells.

[bells jingling]

-(CHUCKLING) Exactly.

Show no mercy if you ever hope to get these bells.

You've got till sunrise tomorrow.

[music playing]

-OK, shall we get started?

-Heh heh, are you gonna be reading that stupid book

the whole time, Kakashi-sensei?

-No he won't.

I bet he already finished reading it.

-Not quite, but I'm going to save that little pleasure

for later.

Besides, I've got a feeling I'd better keep on my toes.

It's a whole new ball game.

This time, it's serious.

[bells jingling]

[bells jingling]

-Hmm?

[bells jingling]

-What have we here?

[music playing]

[gasp]

-Black cloaks with red clouds on them.

It's them!

Must be.

Captain Yura must be told at once.

Captain Yura, the ones you were waiting for, they're here.

-So I see.

-No need to worry.

This won't take long.

[bells jingling]

-Good work, Yura.

You remember me, I presume?

-How could I forget, Lord Sasori?

[music playing]

[bells jingling]

-What are we waiting for?

[MUSIC - HOME MADE KAZOKU, "SHOOTING STAR"]

[music playing]

JIRAIYA: The time has finally come

to unveil my latest masterpiece.

The world has had to wait three years since my last tour

de force, "Make Out Violence," but the wait is over.

"Make Out Tactics" is here!

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll forget

to eat or bathe or breathe.

And you'll be swept up in this stirring, soulful saga

full of deep meaning and pretty girls.

Order your copy today!

NARUTO: Pervy sage, stop pluggin' your stupid book!

Next time, "The Results of Training."

[MUSIC - HOME MADE KAZOKU, "SHOOTING STAR"]

[school chimes]

-All right, it looks like everyone's here.

Today, we're going to be learning about the chunin

exams, so I want you all to listen up.

Twice every year, the allied nations of the Land of Fire

select their most outstanding genin.

These genin are then brought together

to participate in the chunin exams.

Not only is it an opportunity for these young genin

to be promoted to chunin, it is also an opportunity for them

to defend the honor and status of their respective nations.

In other words, they compete not only for themselves,

but for their homelands.

All right, here's a question-- in the exams

in which Narrator and the others competed,

which Leaf ninja was it who earned promotion to chunin?

[beep]

[beep]

[beep]

IRUKA: The answer is Shikamaru Nara.

Yeah, it's hard to believe, but he's now a full-fledged chunin.

This shiftless, lazy, constantly complaining kid

is the same rank as me.