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[music playing]

[knock on door]

JIRAIYA: I'm coming in Tsunade.

-Jiraiya, have you learned anything?

-I have.

I've located the leader of the Akatsuki.

-What?

You have?

Tell me everything!

-We can use this new information to plan a surprise attack Lady

Tsunade.

-Now, now, don't be hasty.

-This isn't like plotting a sequel to your novel.

We don't have any time to waste here.

-But haste makes waste.

And we can't afford that, especially not with the stakes

as high as they are now.

Listen, why don't we go somewhere, just the two of us?

And grab a drink together?

I'll tell you everything I know.

-You old fool!

I am The Hokage.

I can't go drink in the middle of the day.

What about all the ninja out there on duty?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Ah.

-You know, you really out to take your own words

a bit more to heart Tsunade.

I mean, downing that sake straight out

of the bottle-- like you said, you are Hokage now.

[theme music]

-That girl is late again.

How long does it take to pick up supplies?

-Oh, I wish it would get dark already.

When Jugo and Suigetsu sleep I'll

make my move on Sasuke. (LAUGHING) I'm so excited.

Oh.

This feeling--

-Kiba, what's the story?

-Sasuke's scent is faint and fading.

I need to concentrate.

So shut up and stop distracting me.

-Yep, they're coming, and fast.

One, two, their Chakra's really strong too.

And there's quite a lot of them.

Not all of it human either.

Dogs?

So they're tracking us by our scent?

Is it the Akatsuki or the Hidden Leaf?

-Jugo, I guess I better go check on Karin.

-Mm.

[grunting]

-Hey, get off me.

-Wake up Sasuke.

We're about to have company.

(VOICEOVER) Even when he first wakes up, he's still dreamy.

SASUKE (VOICEOVER): Everyone get ready.

We're leaving.

Jugo, mark the map with the location of every Akatsuki

hideout you've learned about.

Sure you're OK Sasuke?

-Yeah, ever since I absorbed Orochimaru's power,

I heal faster.

(VOICEOVER) So this is the power of the white snake.

KARIN (VOICEOVER): Whether it's the Akatsuki coming

or the Hidden Leaf, they might have intel on Itachi.

Why don't we just ambush them, Sasuke?

-From what you've told me about the number of people tracking

us, if they're coming in force, then it's

the Hidden Leaf Team that you sensed.

The Akatsuki only operate in two-man teams.

-And if that's the case, then an ambush

would be a waste of our time.

-That's exactly right.

Just forget about the Hidden Leaf.

-So what's the plan then?

-Itachi is our only priority.

Then if worst comes to worst, you three

will stop the hidden leaf.

For now, this is team Heavy's mission.

We're going to use the intel that Jugo gathered.

And we'll hit the Akatsuki hideouts one by one.

-All right, sounds good.

-Let's do this.

-Hmm?

-Hold on Jugo, help me out.

-With what?

-I need you to gather as many birds as you can.

-Why?

What's your plan?

-Well, this is one of Sasuke's old outfits.

It's soaked with his sweat and smell.

So--

-Wait, why did you hold onto a sweaty old outfit

that Sasuke threw away?

What?

That-- that's not important right now.

Just-- just mind your own business, you jerk.

So anyway, here.

(VOICEOVER) I hate to do this.

Sensory type specialties are different for each village.

The Hidden Leaf tend to use Ninja Hounds for tracking.

We can use that to our advantage.

-Kiba, what is it?

-It's Sasuke.

Shoot, looks like he's on the move.

-Then we better hurry and get after him.

He's going after Itachi.

-Hold on, something's wrong.

-What?

-Sasuke's scent is becoming more diffuse now.

It's like it's scattering outward in every direction

all at the same time.

He's sensed our movements.

It's some kind of strategic countermeasure.

-He sensed us?

But how?

-I don't know exactly.

But I think it's safe to assume that he has a skilled Sensory

Ninja on his team.

-His scent is spreading too far.

And our coms aren't long range.

I'm the only one who can track it.

But I don't know which scent to follow.

What do we do?

-I'm going to find him, even if I

have to search every blade of grass.

I'll do whatever it takes.

Just watch, Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!

-It's just up ahead, huh?

You three will wait here until I give the order.

I'll go check it out.

NARUTO (VOICEOVER): Who's that?

Sharingan.

Sasuke?

No, that's-- Itachi Uchiha.

-Come on out, Naruto Uzumaki.

-You're here to capture me, huh?

-No, I'm not.

Right now I'm only here to talk to you, Naruto.

-Yeah, like I'd ever trust what you have to say.

NARUTO (VOICEOVER): When going up

against the Sharingan, if it's one on one always run.

If it's two on one, attack from behind.

This guy can cast a Genjutsu with the same finger

he uses to make signs.

I've got to be careful.

-I know that you're out here all by yourself.

So why aren't you running?

-Whatever, I can be any number from 1 to 1,000.

Besides, why would I want to run?

If I capture you then I'll get to see Sasuke.

-Why are you so obsessed with my brother?

He's just a Rogue Ninja.

-It's true that we may not be blood,

but he's more of a brother to me than you ever were to him.

SASUKE (VOICEOVER): You're already under my Genjutsu.

[grunting]

SASUKE (VOICEOVER): I'll say it again, I just want to talk.

-So are you absolutely certain the Akatsuki leader

is in the Hidden Rain Village?

-Yeah.

-That place conducts very thorough checks of anyone

entering and exiting their territory.

And even keeps track of how long they stay.

Just preparing for the joint chunin

exams is difficult each year because that village

is so strict and insular.

Why would he pick that place?

It just doesn't seem like somewhere he could move around

very freely.

-That's true.

But that very insular nature makes it ideal.

They're able to keep other nations from learning

about their internal affairs and cover up

the shame of what's going on.

-Shame?

-Apparently a civil war has been raging there

for quite some time now and has divided the village in two.

Word has it that the leader of one of the sides

is the very Akatsuki leader that we're talking about.

-That tormented land, it's surrounded

by the three great nations of Earth, Wind, and Fire.

It has often and long been used as the staging

ground for all their battles.

There's never been domestic stability there.

And the number of fleeing refugees keeps rising.

-Yes, that's right.

And that's exactly why I must infiltrate it and verify

the information I've gathered.

When I return, we'll plan our strategy.

-It's too dangerous to go alone.

-I'm one of the Leaf's legendary Sannin.

You know what that means just as well as I do.

-I'm sorry, you always seem to get

such unfortunate assignments.

[laughter]

-What's with the sudden confession?

-I'm merely saying that you were originally

supposed to become Hokage.

After all, the third Hokage always

wanted you to succeed him.

-I'm not cut out for that sort of thing.

I like being free and unfettered.

-You regretted not being able to stop Orochimaru.

That's why you tracked his movements by yourself

for so long, isn't it?

-Well, I no longer need to do that, do I?

That also means I get to release the sequel to my novel

even sooner.

-Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, isn't it?

I never imagined Orochimaru would die.

Remember how the three of us, we'd

go up against the third Hokage?

-And now, flat-as-a-board Tsunade has become

the big-bosomed Hokage.

Ah, times have changed and always will.

You were so beautiful back then.

And now, well, you're a 50-something granny.

But does it pain me to see how you

hold all the memories of your lost friends

and loved ones inside that ample bosom of yours.

As you know, the number will only continue to rise.

Well then, we'll just have to keep our emotions in check.

The job that we must give to ourselves

now is to set examples and aid the next generation Tsunade.

To achieve that, I'd gladly risk my life.

Wisdom is the one thing that makes growing old worth it.

-What is this?

What's going on here?

I thought you said that you weren't after me.

Then why are you doing this?

-I'm going now.

I have an important matter to attend to.

A shadow clone, what was that all about?

-Damn, no luck with this scent either.

You OK Naruto?

-Huh?

Yeah.

-Did something happen?

No, I just tripped, that's all.

Never mind that.

Kiba, get on the next scent.

[coughing]

-Tsunade, wow, you're an even worse drunk than I am.

Let's find someplace where you can rest up.

-It's late.

We should go now.

CHILDREN: OK!

[sighs]

CHILDREN: Wait up!

The Akatsuki, if it's leader can keep

control of such a powerful group, then how strong is he,

I wonder?

Jiraiya, this mission of yours will take you

right into the lion's den.

-Well then, I think I better get going.

-Please come back alive Jiraiya.

If I were to lose you too, then I-- I don't know.

-Are you saying you'd cry for me?

I'm glad to hear it.

But I doubt it would be like the time that Don died, right?

-You idiot.

-Say, how about making a bet with me?

You gamble everything on me dying.

After all, Tsunade, you always lose your bets.

Isn't that right?

Promise me, if I do actually manage to make it back alive--

[laughter]

-I'm only kidding Tsunade.

You know, I'm grateful to you.

Rejection makes a man stronger.

I believe that you can't call yourself a real man unless you

can laugh off all the bad stuff that happens to you.

Or at least use it as writing material.

-So a man's only job is to be strong?

-Kind of.

But that isn't the entire story.

Basically, the pursuit of happiness isn't for us.

-Huh, stop trying to act so cool.

If there weren't any women around there

would be no rejection either.

-Well, you have a point.

-If anything happens contact me through your toad.

And I'll rush in to help you myself.

No need for that.

You mustn't leave the village.

All of the Hidden Leaf is relying on you right now.

Plenty of others could be Hokage.

-But there can be no stability if the leadership

keeps changing.

And right now, there's no better Hokage in the Hidden Leaf

Village than you Tsunade.

-No, there's Kakashi and well, eventually Naruto

could become Hokage as well.

-Uh-huh, boy, you really are sold on Naruto.

Aren't you?

Although I can see why.

Your kid brother, not lucky.

Your boyfriend, Don.

I'll be Hokage.

That's my dream.

And Naruto too, all three of them,

chasing after the same dream.

So there's Kakashi and Naruto, maybe.

You may have given him your necklace.

But he still has a long way to go.

-You believe in him too.

That's why you pushed him so hard drive Jiraiya.

I mean, you even taught him the Rasengan.

[laughing]

-Just put it down to nostalgia.

He reminded of the days when I taught Minato.

-Minato Namikaze, Naruto's just like him.

-Minato was a once-in-a-generation genius.

There won't be another like him ever.

He was kind and gentle, yet fierce and full of grit,

became the fourth Hokage in the blink of an eye.

Now, I've never been a parent before.

So I don't know all that much about these kinds of things.

But if he'd been my son, I'd be very proud.

[laughing]

-Now that you mention it, Naruto might not

be like him after all.

He's not the kind of child you boast about.

He's the one whose mischief you always try to cover up.

No, I would say, Naruto is more like his mother was.

-Wasn't she a kunoichi from the land of Eddies?

That's right, his personality is just like Kushina Uzumaki.

-That's right, I had forgotten her name.

She was a chatty red-haired little rascal.

And was quite a tomboy, as I remember.

-She was that.

But she grew up to be a real beauty.

But Naruto looks more like his father.

-Yeah, when I look at Naruto I see a lot of his father.

Although to me, it feels as if I'm

looking at my very own grandson.

-It's being passed on, the Will of the Leaf,

from past to future.

[gasps]

-Now, I really ought to get going.

Oh, that's right.

I had one last warning.

-What?

-Beware of The Foundation Tsunade.

-Yes, I know.

-Good.

Then-- See ya.

[theme music]

-Anyone who's far away, listen carefully.

And anyone who's close, come even closer and see.

I am the sizzling handsome ninja of the Hidden Leaf.

I'm the one all the girls cheer so wildly for.

I'm smooth enough to steal your hearts,

but so strong I'll never break.

I help the weak and fight the strong.

Now, let the tail of Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls begin!

Next time, Tales of a Gutsy Ninja,

Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls, part one.

-All right, today's guest--

-Now, just wait right there.

I am the most holy hermit sage of the spirit of Mount Myoboku

Toads.

Yes, I am the great, wise, and powerful master, Jiraiya.

-Oh great, it's you.

-What a greeting.

Aren't you happy to see me?

-Well, it's not that.

I just don't think that we really

have very much to talk about.

-Oh, don't say that.

What about revisiting all my heroic tales?

Heroic tales?

-They'll make all the women shout with joy

while they watch TV.

-Like long ago, when you peaked into the Hot Springs

and got busted?

Or when the third Hokage made you kneel for hours?

Or that time you had a book signing for your first novel

and not one person bought a copy or even showed up?

-Surely there must be some others.

-Hmm, I can't think of one.

-That'll all I am to you, isn't it?

Just some joke?

-Oh--

-That's it, tell them that one!

-Sorry, our time's up now.

So see you later.

-What the hell?