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Shikamaru? Got a sec?

Yeah, what's up?

Ino needs you. What are you guys doing?

Just sorting these photographs.

Photos? What for?

They were all salvaged from the debris.

I'm sure they're important to someone, so, frankly, we want to

return them to their rightful owners.

You want to look through them and see if you recognize anyone?

Sure! I'd be happy to help you out in any way I can!

Hm. I don't think I know any of these people. Huh?!

Wait, is that-?

I just remembered something I've gotta do!

Mm?

I need to take this photo with me!

Wait! Naruto!

Oh! That's right...

Do you know if there are any tulips blooming nearby?

Oh, you're looking for tulips? You know, that's an exceptionally romantic flower, Naruto.

Flowers often have symbolic meaning, and tulips stand for "eternal love".

I really don't like that look she's giving me.

I'm pretty sure that the flower garden on the east side of the village is still intact.

Great! Thanks, Shikamaru!

Sure.

What's all that about? What do you think he needs tulips for?

Eternal love, huh?

Huh?

[grunting] Great, it's starting to rain!

Better get back as fast as I can!

[screaming]

[grunting]

Man, that hurt...

Huh?!

[screaming]

Whoa. What is that?!

Oh, it's just a rock...

Wait... What is this? Some kind of tag?

It says... "Kisuke..." I can't make out the rest.

[gasping]

Uh, oh...

[howling] Eh!

I'd better get out of here!

[moaning]

Hey, what's up, Sakura?

Uh, listen, Sakura...

You're kinda hugging me a little too hard, there...

Sakura, when'd you get so heavy?! [screaming]

[screaming]

Who in the heck are you, mister?! You sure scared me!

You're the one who scared me, screaming at me like you did!

Hey, hold on! Just what are you doing sneaking into my house?!

Huh?! I don't know.

Strange... I came to, and here I was.

What?!

I don't get it. What do you mean you just "came to"?

That's ridiculous...

[screaming] G-G-G- Ghost!

What?! Where?!

There's no ghost or anything in here! You're gonna give me a heart attack!

Mister...

Look in the mirror...

Hm?

Come on, don't be so sad.

Though I can't say I blame you.

So, Mister... you seriously don't remember dying?

Wait, that's right!

What is it?

I don't remember anything.

What?!

Actually... I can't even remember my own name.

That's weird. I've never heard of a ghost with amnesia before!

Me, either.

Did you do something that would make me haunt you?

And why would I do something like that?!

I mean, I don't even know you, so why would I have done anything to you?!

It just doesn't make any sense!

Wait!

What?!

Come to think of it, last night...

Back in the hills, I peeled off this weird tag...

A what?

Just hold on...

You really think that turned me into a ghost?

Here, this is it!

Kisuke...? Kisuke? Is that me?

Well, okay, let's say that my name is Kisuke...

Who am I? And where did I come from?

How would I know something like that?

[sighing] I guess you're right.

But if I'm dead now, then why aren't I able to rest in peace?

You know, I've heard that ghosts stay behind because they have

unfinished business they need to take care of.

They do? Unfinished business...

I wonder what...

What am I supposed to do with this dead guy now?!

"The Man Who Died Twice"

Since no one's freaking out, I guess I'm the only one who can see you.

It's probably because you destroyed that seal.

You're the only one I can rely on now, Naruto, I guess.

Yeah, I know... I'll just have to ask around about you!

Who? Kisuke? No, don't know him.

Never heard of the guy.

Sorry, but I don't know him.

[meowing]

[groaning] Nothing!

Nobody around here seems to know you, Mister.

[sighing] It's no use, huh?

Wait!

I know!

Sorry, you can't see him, now. Lord Third Hokage's out.

Why, did something happen?

He's in a big meeting. Not that it's your business.

[groaning]

Boy, that's too bad; I was certain that Gramps would know something useful.

All right, then We'll have to try someone else.

And as soon as we put this new security network in place, we'll be able

to triple the strength of the Hidden Leaf's defense system.

Personally, I believe that this measure is absolutely essential for

our safety, and I recommend that you adopt it.

Yes, duly noted... You know... This is quite an excellent plan, indeed!

We'll make our final decision this afternoon. Until then, we'll take a recess.

Lord Koharu! Lord Homura!

Oh! Sabiru.

Thank you for your time today.

Excellent proposal.

You've really come up in the world. It's a testament to your hard work.

Thank you very much!

I've dedicated my whole life to this village.

He's so young, yet he came up with a whole new security plan for the entire village. I'm impressed.

Agreed.

If the measure is approved when we reconvene in the afternoon, then it should

greatly increase the peace and safety of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Our luck has gotta turn around.

[sighing] I wonder if I'll ever be able to get my memory back...

Aw, cheer up, Mister! I'm sure we'll figure something out!

Hey! Naruto!

Oh, Sakura!

You missed today's training exercises! And just what are you doing dawdling here?!

Oh, uh, I forgot!

Forgot, huh? That's no excuse!

Listen! I'm dealing with a serious situation here!

Oh, yeah; like what?

Just look! See!

Oh, right; I'm the only person who can see him...

You're not making any sense, Naruto!

If you keep missing practice, then I'm going to tell Sensei!

Okay, okay; I got it!

Yeah, you'd better.

Aw, come on. What have I gotten into?!

Sorry about that, Naruto.

Hey! Wait up, Sakura!

What?

By any chance do you happen to know anyone named Kisuke?

Kisuke?

No, I don't think so. He doesn't sound familiar.

Oh--

Wait a sec, maybe I have heard that name...

You have?!

Please tell me where, and fast!

Oh! I know!

I had gone to the hospital to visit a friend of mine, and

there was a patient in the back room...

[gasping]

[gulping]

Can't be...

That's me!

Yeah... No wonder you can't rest in peace, Mister.

It's 'cause You're actually still alive!

Alive? How could this happen to me?

[sighing]

Mister. Mister!

Uh!

Oh. Naruto.

Guess what? I got your address from the nurse. Let's go check it out.

Hello? Did you hear me?

Huh? Oh, right...

So this... was my house...?

A tulip.

Your neighbor... He told me your house burned down a while ago.

I'm sorry to tell you this... but your wife... died in the fire as well.

Mister...?

[gasping]

[screaming in pain]

Mister! You okay?

[panting]

I remember now...

What?!

It was... that man...

He sealed me up in that rock.

What man?

The Anbu Black Ops assigned me to investigate if spies had

infiltrated the Leaf Village.

As I did, I came to suspect a man named Sabiru.

He was an exceptional ninja in the Tactical Division for Village

Defense. It was thought he'd guide the Hidden Leaf into its future.

I couldn't simply accuse him, not without having solid evidence first.

In secret, I continued my investigation without a word to anyone.

And then...

You can come out now.

Or did you think that I hadn't noticed you there?

I guess that means you're on to me, then.

Our little game is over.

[gasping] So you are a spy!

Uh!

No, you don't!

[grunting]

What?!

What's this?!

It's over.

Damn it.

Fooled you.

Uh!

[gasping]

[screaming]

[gasping for air]

You're pathetic.

You know... I hate to tell you this, but I got rid of your wife right before I came here.

What did you say?!

You monster!

I'll seal your soul here, and when they find your body, everyone will

assume that you simply drowned.

The stress of your mission, proved too much, so you got rid of your

wife and threw yourself in the river.

Such a tragic end for a husband and wife.

Goodbye!

Soul Detachment Jutsu.

[struggling and screaming]

Hah!

Sabiru's security network is about to be put in place, all over the Hidden Leaf.

And that means, he'll have complete control over the Village's defense system.

That can't be allowed to happen; we have to stop him.

But how can we do that?

Uh!

His temperature's dropping!

And his blood pressure!

Uh!

Nothing's working!

We're losing him!

Losing him? What's going on?!

You have to go; you're in our way!

I won't! Not until you tell me happened!

The life support system just suddenly stopped.

I'm not getting a pulse!

It's no use...

No way...

No, Mister! You can't just die now!

[crying] Mister...

Naruto, don't cry.

[sniffling]

Mister!

Someone turned off my life support system and killed me.

What?!

The culprit must be someone who saw me as a threat.

Sabiru!

And now, we will vote on whether to approve Sabiru's security network

measure for the Hidden Leaf Village.

All those in favor... raise your hands!

Well...

Then with a majority vote, the measure is approved, and-

I object!

[gasping]

Hear me out before you decide this!

And who are you?

Kisuke?!

Why have you barged in here like this?!

I'm Kisuke, and I'm with the Anbu Black Ops.

I was on a secret mission to investigate a spy who had infiltrated the Leaf Village.

And what does that have to do with the resolution that we just voted on?

More than you'd imagine!

Stay calm! If you don't, the Transformation fails.

Right. Don't worry; I know that.

[clearing throat]

What I mean is they're directly connected.

Because the one under investigation was none other than Sabiru!

A very serious accusation!

Please! A moment!

Now, Kisuke... You have proof of this accusation?

You sealed away my very spirit! This body right here is all the proof I need!

Perhaps... If you are the real Kisuke, that is...

[gasping]

I received a report that Kisuke died earlier. Confirm that!

Right!

[grunting]

Is it all over...?!

Damn!

[gasping and chattering]

That man is an impostor! Arrest him, now!

[grunting]

Lost track of him.

Uh!

Who are you, really?!

Pretty clever, trying to surprise me like that. But, still. If you're helping Kisuke...

That means you have to die as well!

So you actually admit that you killed him and his wife, too?!

Who are you, brat?!

Answer the question!

And so what if I did!

Then you'll pay!

Looks like you were right about everything, Naruto...

Release!

Kakashi?!

Yep. And that "brat" happens to be one of my students.

Now talk. Tell us what you planned to do after taking control of the

Hidden Leaf's defense system.

[grunting]

It's over, Sabiru!

Kakashi Sensei, wait!

Mister! This is your chance to take your revenge!

Yeah!

Transformation Jutsu!

Now prepare to die! Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Let's go!

Sabiru!

Now take this!

[screaming]

What the--?

Hey!

[grunting]

What is this? Kakashi Sensei!

He was eliminated!

Thank you, Naruto. Because of you, the Hidden Leaf is safe again.

I didn't do anything! We're only safe now because your spirit hung around.

Oh, don't be so modest.

Yeah, but, Mister...

You're really dead now...

It's okay. I can reunite with my wife and find happiness.

But I do have one favor to ask, Naruto.

Sure! Anything!

If you should ever find yourself thinking about me, can you go place some tulips on our graves for me?

They were my wife's favorite.

Of course!

Well, Naruto... Goodbye...

Live a full life for the both of us!

Wait, Mister!

Okay! I will, Kisuke!

Goodbye!

What is this?! Sasuke, what is going on?

How should I know? Besides, whose fault do you think it is that

we're in this situation in the first place?!

You're one to talk! It's your fault Sakura got captured!

Quiet! The longer we argue, the less of a chance Sakura has of surviving!

But how can we do anything like this?!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden, The Worst Three-Legged Race.

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