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-There.

You see him?

It's that boy.

I heard he's the only one who failed.

-Hmm.

Well, it serves him right.

It would be terrible it someone like him became a ninja.

I mean, come on.

He's the boy who--

-Shh.

We're not allowed to talk about that.

-(VOICEOVER) I just-- I can't believe all this.

[theme music]

[singing in japanese]

-It's a good thing I took all those extra precautions.

Looks like I needed them.

MAN (OFFSCREEN): They haven't returned yet, I see.

-Naruto!

-How could you?

-Wait, Naruto.

Stop.

-Stay out of it, Captain Yamato.

This is something I have to say, so just let me say it.

Hey, Tonbei.

You knew.

You knew the jutsu was embedded in Hotaru's back, didn't you?

-Ah.

-NARUTO (OFFSCREEN): Answer me!

-What?

The forbidden jutsu is in that girl?

-Friends from the Hidden Leaf village.

-Please stop all this.

It was my grandfather who--

-You served Hotaru's grandfather for years and years,

didn't you?

So why didn't you prevent him from doing this?

-I said stop, Naruto!

-No, I'm sorry, but I won't.

It's because of-- because of that jutsu that you're--

-I told them to do it!

-What?

What did you say?

-I asked for it.

I asked to be given the forbidden jutsu.

-Lady Hotaru, please.

-But why?

Why would you do such a thing?

-Tonbei.

I'm glad you're safe.

-I should be the one saying that to you, Lady Hotaru.

All of you from the Leaf village.

Sir Utakata.

Words can't express how grateful I am for what you've done.

-Don't mention it, but you should know that the Tsuchigumo

village was under the bandits' control.

-Oh, I understand now.

That's why you came back.

-Yes.

-Never mind all that.

Just finish what you were telling us earlier.

-About the forbidden jutsu.

-Go on.

-That jutsu.

It was part of grandfather's dream.

-En no Gyoja?

-The Tsuchigumo clan was once one

of the proudest in all the nations.

With our powerful forbidden jutsu,

it was said we could even tip the balance of the Great Ninja

War.

But at the same time, other clans

often targeted ours because we possessed that jutsu.

And so, one life after another was lost.

-When the Great War was over, only a few

remained who were capable of wielding the forbidden jutsu.

Also, Lord En no Gyoja and some of the village elders

had disagreements over what our clan's future should be.

And that led to the clan splitting into two factions,

with one group settling in the Tsuchigumo village,

and the other in Mount Katsuragi.

But by then, Lord En no Gyoja was already

quite advanced in years, so few people

opted to follow him when he left for Mount Katsuragi.

-Hotaru.

It's up to you.

The future of our clan is in your hands now.

-Grandfather!

[crying]

-Grandfather believed that restoring the Tsuchigumo clan's

name was the key.

Our name was the way to make amends and bring honor

to those who lost their lives for the forbidden jutsu.

So that's why I must carry out the wish of my grandfather

and master.

-How foolish.

-Huh?

-That's why you had the forbidden jutsu embedded

inside you?

For your master?

For your clan?

So senseless.

-Believe what you want.

It's a student's duty to carry out the wishes of her master.

-Hotaru.

-I just don't think that you really understand how I feel.

-Lady Hotaru.

I think Sir Utakata may be right about this.

-Tonbei?

-It's clear to me that the Tsuchigumo clan no longer

has the strength to keep the forbidden jutsu safe.

If it were used for the wrong purposes, Lord En

no Gyoja's legacy would be tarnished beyond repair.

To prevent its misuse, I believe we

have no choice but to destroy the forbidden jutsu

while we still can.

-Destroy it?

-And just how do you propose to do that?

The forbidden jutsu is still inside Hotaru's body, remember?

Wait!

You mean--

-Don't misunderstand me.

[groans]

-Mr. Tonbei, you shouldn't move around.

-Don't worry.

I'll be fine.

-What is this?

-A scroll that Lord En no Gyoja entrusted to me long ago.

It contains the method for how we may safely

remove the forbidden jutsu from Lady Hotaru's body.

-So there really is a way to take it out?

-The great Lord En no Gyoja would never

have embedded it in her body if there hadn't been a way

to remove it once it had been implanted.

What kind of master would even think

of doing such a dreadful thing?

Please forgive me.

I should have told you this long before now.

But once the forbidden jutsu is removed

from inside Lady Hotaru, it will no longer have any power.

I had also longed to restore our clan's glory.

Without the forbidden jutsu, I know that dream will fade away.

But still, this is how it should be.

-No, it's not.

-Please.

I'm going to need your help.

I can't remove the jutsu from Lady Hotaru by myself.

There's just one problem.

We can't make that decision by ourselves.

-Then hurry and send a message to Grandma Tsunade

to get permission.

I mean, we can't leave Hotaru like this.

-Just hold on.

I haven't decided if I'm going to give up

the forbidden jutsu yet.

-But Lady Hotaru, please.

If we don't do this, then not only the jutsu,

but your life will be in peril.

-But it's my life to risk!

[slap]

-Just knock it off.

-Sir Utakata.

-Ah-- I-- I'm sorry.

-Do you know what you're asking me?

Do you?

I can't abandon my clan's pride and honor.

-Hey, wait.

-Don't, Naruto.

-Don't worry.

I'll get her.

-My dear Lady Hotaru.

-I'll go and convince her.

-Not so fast.

We can't let you just wander off.

-She couldn't have gotten too far.

I'll be right back.

I'd never put Hotaru in any danger.

-Very well, then.

Sakura, you go with him.

-Right.

-But shouldn't I go?

I'd be better at finding her.

-Just hold tight.

There's something else that I want you to do.

-Yes, sir.

-Oh, Grandfather.

-Hotaru.

Take a good look.

Once, not long ago, the Tsuchigumo clan's name

was known far beyond those mountains.

Everything you see was once part of our lands.

-Our clan was grand.

Wasn't it, Grandfather?

Huh?

Hey, what's the matter?

Why are you crying?

-All of our power and greatness faded under my rule.

If I hadn't been the leader, would the clan have faltered?

-So.

I take it this is your grandfather's grave.

I found those growing nearby.

-Thank you, Naruto.

That was nice.

-Boy, he's got a pretty nice view.

I bet he's really happy to be up here.

But you know what?

I bet he's pretty worried about you, too.

-He's right.

Let's go back, Hotaru.

-Sir Utakata.

-Well, come on.

Let's go.

-But I haven't decided.

-If your wish is truly to restore your clan's glory,

you don't need to rely on something like that to do it.

Possessing too much power only gives rise to great suffering.

(VOICEOVER) I'm a prime example.

Right, Naruto?

-Huh?

-I know another way.

And someone who can help.

-Really?

Who?

-A man named Shiranami.

He's from the Tsuchigumo clan.

And he-- he can wield the forbidden jutsu.

-You know this guy?

-He was once grandfather's student.

-En no Gyoja's student.

-Or, more accurately, he was a student

or grandfather's student.

It was Shiranami's father, a man named Sir Hato,

who was the very first pupil my grandfather taught.

I've heard that Sir Hato was a brilliant student who

had exceptional ninjutsu skills.

And it was said that his son, Shiranami, possessed

even greater skill than his father.

But during the Great Ninja War, Sir Hato unfortunately

was killed because he was trying to protect the forbidden jutsu.

My grandfather sensed that Shiranami was also in danger,

and had him sent away from the village to keep him safe.

Grandfather often said, when I was young,

that if those two men were still here with us today,

this village wouldn't have fallen as far as it has.

-If this Shiranami guy can help you, then we need to find him.

You have any idea where he is?

-I'm not sure.

-Look.

Sooner or later, those bandits are

going to come right back here.

We simply don't have enough time to look for him.

So decide, Hotaru.

-Hey, wait.

I just had a great idea.

I'll go out there and find him.

-What do you mean?

You can't just go running off.

-You know, Hotaru, the thing is, I'm sort of in a situation

just like the one you're in now.

-I don't understand.

-Naruto, be quiet.

-I can't go into all the details.

But deep down, we're a lot alike.

I have a secret that gives me a lot of trouble, too.

But now I don't feel like I have to carry

the whole weight of it, because I have my friends near me.

People like Sakura and old Pervy Sage.

I've got tell you, Hotaru.

You're an awfully strong girl.

You chose to take this trouble on yourself,

and you've suffered with it all alone.

All this time, you've carried your clan's future

and your grandpa's dream on your shoulders.

And that's why I want to help you.

I want to see your dreams come true.

So if I could find this Shiranami guy,

then you'll have another ally by your side.

You won't have to bear all this weight by yourself.

And you-- you won't have to suffer all alone anymore.

-But Naruto--

-Don't worry.

Just leave it to me.

I'll go and find him, or my name isn't Naruto Uzumaki.

Give me, let's say, one day.

Two at the absolute most.

I'll find Shiranami for you.

I promise.

[laughter]

-What a surprise.

Never in a million years would I have

guessed that my name would come up in this conversation.

[cough]

-Oh.

-What does it say?

Is there some kind of trouble?

-Of course.

I see.

The situation's pretty much what I thought it would be.

-What will you do now?

-It will be extremely dangerous to keep

the forbidden jutsu intact.

-That's true.

But it says that they want to keep the jutsu,

and then have us guard the girl here in the Hidden Leaf.

-Without a doubt, we have to keep the forbidden jutsu

from falling into the hands of anyone not bound by the treaty.

-What was I thinking?

I acted like finding this guy was no big deal,

but I don't even know where to start.

Well, no use crying about it now.

I need a strength-in-numbers approach here.

Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!

-Naruto has what?

-If Shiranami does return, that would certainly help.

-But can Naruto find him in just two days?

-We may not even have that long.

If those bandits attack again before Naruto gets back,

then it may not even matter if Shiranami returns.

-Yeah, you're right.

So we'll prepare just in case.

We should get ready to remove the forbidden jutsu.

You understand, Hotaru?

-Yes.

-It looks like the [inaudible] jutsu uses a special potion

to work.

Sakura, I'm putting you in charge of that.

Make sure the potion is properly mixed.

-I understand.

-The great Lord En no Gyoja would never

have embedded it in her body it there hadn't been a way

to remove it once it had been implanted.

What kind of master would even think

of doing such a dreadful thing?

[gasp]

-Master.

No!

-No, Utakata.

You're wrong.

Harusame did not try to kill you.

You must believe me.

It wasn't like that at all.

(VOICEOVER) Could it be?

Did Tsurugi really speak the truth?

If so, then what was Master Harusame trying to do to me?

I must speak to Tsurugi again.

-Hey, I'm looking for someone named Shiranami.

Have you guys ever heard of him?

So, do you know anybody named Shiranami?

I see.

You don't know him.

Anything would help.

-OK, but if you do see him, tell me, Naruto of the Hidden Leaf.

[gasps and groans]

-It's no use.

I used up all my chakra and I still

don't have a clue where he is.

-What's the matter?

-Hm?

-Why are you sitting there in the road?

-Oh, ah-- I'm looking for someone

and I can't seem to find him.

-I see.

Who you are looking for?

-Oh, just some guy named Shiranami.

-Shiranami, huh?

Oh, yeah.

That man.

-For real?

Are you sure?

Do you really know him?

-I do.

There's a man by that name who lives in a hut

by the waterfall over that mountain.

I'm pretty sure that he does some kind of ninja training

there, or at least that's what he used to do.

-So he's just over that mountain?

Thanks, old guy!

I knew I could find him.

-Oh, don't tell me.

Sir Utakata has really gone off for good?

-(VOICEOVER) Come on out, Tsurugi.

You're going to tell me what I wasn't ready to hear before.

-Utakata is on the move.

-I see.

I wonder, is he trying to lure me in?

Let's go.

-Yes, sir.

[growling]

-What's that?

[screams]

[theme music]

[singing in japanese]

I mean

I mean

-Yes!

I finally got a lead!

This Shiranami was supposed to be

a skilled ninja from the Tsuchigumo clan.

So if there's a guy training on the other side

of the mountains, he's got to be the one Hotaru is looking for.

Looks like I'll make it back by the time I promised, after all.

Just hang tight, Hotaru.

I'll bring him home to you soon.

Next time on Naruto Shippuden-- Separation.

I've been looking for you, Shiranami.