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I'm a Jinchuriki, too. The Akatsuki are hunting all of us.

So I'm not just an outsider.

The Akatsuki always capture a Jinchuriki alive.

And that means your master may still be alive right now.

What??

Are you serious?

Forget Sasuke. You need to go rescue your master first.

You sure about this?! Like really, really sure?

I told you, didn't I? No way our master would die as easily as that!

Tell you what, I'll come along and do what I can to help you rescue him.

And give you all that I've got on the Akatsuki.

Hey, you know what, there, blondie? You're pretty sharp.

Come along with us. And tell us all about Sasuke!

Naruto...

Just let me handle this, Sakura.

So, kid... What's your name?

[Suigetsu] Naruto?

This Naruto guy really defeated Pain all by himself?!

[White Zetsu] That's right. He's become extremely strong.

In fact, I think he's stronger than Sasuke right now.

Heh.

I don't care about that. What is a problem is this Five Kage Summit.

So what do we do? The Leaf Village is gone now.

And if our target, this guy Danzo, is going to this meeting of the Five Kage,

then shouldn't we head over there, too?

Hrmf!

Huh? What? Do you think I'm wrong about that?

We, the Taka, will take the Hokage's head at the Summit.

New destination.

Sounds like a plan.

So, how do we find out where is this Five Kage Summit's taking place?

Agh. This situation's becoming annoying.

Zetsu.

My clone will guide you there.

Ugh... Yech!!

Okay, follow me!

Do you think we can really trust these guys?

We'll keep an eye on them for now.

If anything seems suspicious, then I'll get rid of them with my Amaterasu.

There's something I've been meaning to test out, anyway.

[Black Zetsu] Things are going well.

Well, I never thought Nagato would use that Gedo Art of Rinne Rebirth that he developed for me

and for such a thing as that?

I can't believe he betrayed me.

Even if Sasuke surpasses Nagato,

it's meaningless if we can't control him.

I have no intention of linking him to the Gedo statue anytime soon.

It's wiser to just keep an eye on him.

[Black Zetsu] I can't believe you foresaw the possibility that Nagato would die.

As a precaution...

But we've definitely fallen off my ideal path.

Thanks to Naruto Uzumaki. He's caused all our well-laid plans to shift.

What's next then? Do we go, too?

We're done with moving ahead cautiously.

Put a rush on Project Tsuki no Me!

The Eve of the Five Kage Summit

[Karui] This'll do.

All right, come on, let's hear all about this Sasuke guy.

Tell us everything you know. Anything you can about him.

What's the matter? Spill it!

I'm sorry. I can't.

There's no way I can sell Sasuke out.

Quit playing around! You can't take it back after all that.

All the same, Sasuke is a Ninja belonging to the Hidden Leaf Village.

He's a comrade!

And I'll put my life on the line to help 'im! That's the way of our Village.

Naruto... This is a... once in a lifetime request.

Just bring him home. Please, bring Sasuke back to me.

Well, come on! Say something!

To be a ninja means that you must confront hatred.

And every one of us must battle against that hatred.

And If one comes to call vengeance justice, such justice will only breed further vengeance.

And trigger a vicious cycle of hatred.

I know that I'm only being selfish, But I won't sell out Sasuke like that.

Why you!

I get your need for vengeance; believe me, I do!

But if you guys hate enough to kill Sasuke,

My friends won't just sit back and accept what happened.

It'll be an eye for an eye! And the vicious cycle will start all over once again!

The people you love will keep killing each other.

Yeah, whatever! Your Sasuke is the one who started it all! So I don't care!

We are going to kill him!

Well, just where do you suggest that we take our hatred, then?

I mean, what could you do about that?

[frustrated grunt]

You guys can beat me up instead. Get it all out.

I offer myself.

Look, kid, just get off your high horse!

All right, then, let's test your little theory out.

See if I can really get my feelings out.

How's that?! And that! And that!

[continues punching] And that! And that!

[continues punching]

How far did Omoi and Karui have go to gather Intel?

We're in foreign territory; I hope they're not causing trouble...

But all this damage to the Hidden Leaf Village...

Who could've stopped a foe powerful enough to do this?

[Villager] Sometimes I still can't believe

that he took on the Akatsuki all by himself!

I confess I never thought Naruto would come this far!

Yeah, he's a true hero, all right! He should be Hokage one day!

Yeah, you said it! You got that right!

[Shizune] I'm afraid it's true...

Apparently Sasuke really was seen wearing Akatsuki clothing.

I see...

Sasuke really is one of them, then...

Sakura... I'm sorry...

[punching]

[Foo] I've sent two of my best, Dajim and Terai, after Anko.

[Foo] Should we move to eliminate her?

We are at a crucial juncture.

I want to avoid any mishaps that could worsen our circumstances.

Increase the number of troops. Make capturing Kabuto a higher priority than Anko.

That one... He may know of my relationship with Orochimaru.

Kabuto possesses all of Orochimaru's human experimentation data. We must obtain it.

I'm certain it will be most useful in regards to my right arm and right eye.

Foo, Torune, you stay here.

Terai, Go. I leave Kabuto's capture to you.

Yes, sir!

And now, I must prepare and depart for the Five Kage Summit.

We can only bring two retainers to the Summit, except in special cases,

I have decided that those two shall be you, the two best among the Foundation.

Masks are forbidden. Remove them.

In terms of armament, what are we allowed?

Don't concern yourself with any limitations. I trust your discretion.

Sir.

Torune.

Have your subordinates keep an eye on Naruto.

I doubt that Sai would do anything to betray the Foundation.

But it pays to be cautious.

Sir.

They are to make certain that the Nine-Tails does not leave the Village.

[panting]

You bastard.

[panting]

Listen to me!

No amount of pummeling will make me feel better!

But I'll keep going until you spill it about Sasuke!

[gasp]

Look, don't interfere.

He was the one who asked for this all on his own.

She's right. Just stay out of this.

Naruto, There's no need for you to be beaten, not on Sasuke's behalf.

Shut up. It's my choice.

[Naruto] There was a time when I really hated Sasuke's guts.

But when I look back, I gotta admit it was always fun being around the guy.

Sasuke... is my best friend.

It took a while, but now we have a special bond.

Sasuke keeps causing you so much pain.

If I were you...

If you interfere, I'll pummel you, too!

[gasp]

That's enough already, Karui.

Knocking these guys around any more, isn't going to get us anywhere.

I know you agree with me.

You know, you could cut him some slack; he did promise to help rescue Lord Killer Bee.

Oh, yeah? What? And you're not going to question if he really means it like you usually do?

You're usually so obsessive-compulsive!

Naruto!

Even if he's a foe, I like this guy. He's someone who'd never sell out his comrades.

Real men don't choose their words lightly.

Even if you beat him, He just won't betray Sasuke.

He's the type who will never go back on his word.

Huh?

Captain Samui!

Omoi, Karui.

How goes the Intel-gathering?

The two of you haven't been causing any trouble now, have you?

[denying] Mm-mm! mm-mm!

Look, never mind that! Lord Killer Bee may still be alive, we have to save him!

Listen to me, we're going to have to track down all the Akatsuki hideouts!

And? Then what? We can't go in there alone. These people captured Lord Killer Bee!

You're suggesting we check out the who-knows-how-many Akatsuki hideouts one by one?

We need Intel. We need analysis first.

We mustn't repeat the errors we made that time with Yugito.

We'll just take the Hidden Leaf's data directly to Lord Raikage.

Especially since there's so much of it.

[Naruto] Ngh, Take me... with you, too... please.

I'd... like to help you guys... rescue your Jinchuriki.

Naruto!

Besides, there's something I'd like to talk to the Raikage about.

Talk to Lord Raikage? Are you kidding me?!

Karui...

So this child is Naruto.

Naruto Uzumaki, the one everyone in this village is talking about.

You're an unknown entity, and right now, when he's on the road under minimal guard,

I cannot have you meet Lord Raikage.

...

Karui, Omoi, let's go!

We're approved to inspect the Intel on Sasuke and the Akatsuki.

It's going to take time to copy it all, so I need you two to help me.

Sai...

Yes?

Please take me to Kakashi Sensei, and Captain Yamato.

Okay. Here.

[Sai] I'll go get the first aid kit. I'll be right back.

[Kakashi] Hey...

What's with that glum look?

Kakashi Sensei!

[Kakashi] I see...

So that's what happened to Naruto.

Kakashi Sensei.

Hmm?

This link between Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke hurts them.

Is that bond really so important?

Why do they keep trying when it causes them so much pain?

Sai, You're watching Naruto for Danzo, right?

Well, that's--

Relax. It's all right.

Jumping in to help Naruto... isn't something a lookout does.

I think you've started to realize it too, Sai.

You really ought to have Sakura treat these wounds.

Nah, it's fine.

Plus if she sees me like this, it'll only cause more trouble, trust me.

Besides, I heal fast. I'll be okay in no time.

Sai...

Hm?

What you did before... Thanks for helping me.

Sure!

Boy, they really worked you over.

Hee.

Ngh! Ow!

Sorry!

Look, you need to take it easy for a little bit.

No, I'm going to see the Raikage!

Ah!

Naruto what are you saying?! The Five Kage Summit is soon!

Every Hidden Village has agreed to travel restrictions and no unnecessary missions!

What do you hope to achieve?

I'm going to convince him to forgive Sasuke! No matter what.

But you don't have the Hokage's necklace that seals the Nine-Tails!

As a Jinchuriki you must not leave the Hidden Leaf!

It's bad enough that you sprouted eight tails during that last battle!

We're lucky the Sealing Formula triggered and stopped Nine-Tails. But what about next time?

Besides, I'm in charge of reconstructing the Village.

I can't stay close to you all the time!

[Naruto] I met the Fourth Hokage.

Huh?

The one who stopped me from becoming the Nine-Tails, was the Fourth Hokage.

(taken aback reax)

What does he mean? The Fourth Hokage's dead!

The Sealing Jutsu he used, the Reaper Death Seal, still holds many mysteries.

He probably stored some of his own mental energy within the seal spell.

And that's when the Fourth Hokage told me,

The Nine-Tails incident sixteen years ago, was caused by the Akatsuki guy with a mask.

He's so strong even the Fourth Hokage struggled against him!

He said the masked one's pulling the strings. He was probably just using Pain the whole time.

If Sasuke has joined the Akatsuki,

that means this masked guy is using Sasuke, too!

It's just as Lord Jiraiya feared.

I can't believe that man was behind the incident sixteen years ago.

He bears the Sharingan.

And a grudge against the Village.

The only rogue Uchiha capable of summoning the Nine-Tails,

Is Madara.

Eh?

Without a doubt, Anything's possible if Madara's involved.

So he's actually still alive.

Madara...

With that vision of yours, and a chakra more ominous than my own,

You're the spitting image of Madara Uchiha.

Who is this guy, Madara?

A former Hidden Leaf shinobi and Uchiha clan leader who battled the First Hokage and lost, and was never seen again.

This Intel needs to be reported to the Council. Sai?

Yes?

You must report this to the Hokage at once.

Oh. Right.

Naruto. What else did the Fourth Hokage say to you?

Huh?

Fathers tend to have a lot they want to tell their sons.

There was one other thing he said; he believed in me!

Good!

Naruto, you go to the Raikage!

Huh?!

Yamato and I will tag along as your escorts.

Whaaat?!

[Yamato] Nononono, This is a bad idea!

[Kakashi] What? Don't you even want to hear what I have to say before you make up your mind, Tenzo?

[Yamato] Hey! You're not supposed to call me by that name, remember?!

[Kakashi] Now, now...

[Yamato] Naruto, are you serious about going to meet the Raikage?

[Naruto] Of course. I'm going to convince him to forgive Sasuke.

[Yamato] But that being said, you don't even know where the Raikage is!

[Kakashi] I bet you could help; you're good at stuff like that, right?

[Kakashi] I'm counting on you!

[Yamato] What?! Oh sure, you make it sound so easy...

[Naruto] Next time on Naruto Shippuden, "Enter the Five Kage!"

[Kakashi] Let's get this mission started!