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There we go.

Right.

Storage is now complete! I'll be returning Naruto-boy to the Hidden Leaf.

And then we'll have to find the octopus.

The time has come! Just like Giant Gramps Sage prophesied. I'm going to go look for an octopus

and train to control the Nine-Tails' power.

And meet Sasuke once again.

Naruto, are you--oof!

Now, my young one, time to go!

"The Young Man and the Sea"

Whoa! Check it out, it's the ocean!

Yeah! Nothin' like the salt air.

This is the Land of Fire's one and only port.

From here, we depart for the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning.

So uhh... What's this top secret mission that Granny Tsunade was talking about?

It's called a top secret mission because it's secret, Naruto.

Aw, come on! What's the big deal-you can tell me! I won't blab, I promise!

You'll be filled in later.

Boo.

Oh, boy. I guess Yamato hasn't come up with a good cover story yet.

Lady Tsunade? Why did you assign Naruto an S-rank mission at such a critical time?

And as if that weren't risky enough, you sent him to the Land of Lightning by Sea!

Oink.

Yes. But with the Akatsuki still aiming for him...

I decided a long and arduous voyage at sea,

would be just the thing to throw his pursuers off the scent.

And then to the Hidden Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning. What will he be doing there?

I'll leave that up to the Raikage to decide.

Wow!!!

That's a first rate ship you lined up for us!

Actually... The ship the Hidden Leaf arranged for us is the next one over.

Yeah, it's the smaller one over there.

Huh?

Aww... that tub?

Well, we are on a top secret mission. A big ship would attract attention, right?

This one'll be perfect for our trip to the island. More low key.

Doesn't look like there's anyone on board. When's the crew showin' up?

About that... They refused to set sail into the open sea.

What?? Why the heck did they say that? You didn't try to low ball them, did ya?!

No, it's not that...

Well...

Go on, tell me. I won't get upset.

'Kay... they said something about a huge monster?

A creature attacking anything that attempts to set sail.

A monster?

Aw, man. Looks like I drew the short straw on this one.

Don't know what we'll run into, but whatever it is, I'm gonna crush it into bits.

Hahahaha!

I don't think Guy should be making any promises,

we don't even know what kind of monster we're dealing with yet.

Ah Guy-Sensei'll be fine. Look at him!

He's already warming up he's so pumped!

[groaning]

Guy, you sure you're doing alright?

Wh-what are you kidding, this is nothing.

I just didn't know the boat was going to sway so much.

My stomach's a little off, but I assure you it's only temporary.

How are you supposed to crush a monster in that condition?

Please! I may not look it, but when the time comes-- [heaving]

Well, we're in the open sea, now.

[gagging] I--I don't see anything.

Damn monster! It must have spotted the Leaf's Burning Hurricane and turned tail!

[gasping]

Muh-muh-monster!!

Hold on, is that a sword?!

Some type of Summoning Animal?

How though? I don't sense a jutsu user nearby...

Could it be a Wild Summoning Animal?

It's doubling back! Get clear!

Not enough time!

[gasping]

You stay back, Aoba! I'll stop it!

Guy! behind you!

What?!

Awwwwoooooooo!

[gasping]

Huh?

I'm not gonna make it!

I gotcha!! You damned monster!

Huh?

Ahhhhh!

That was a pretty reckless move ya pulled there!

My name's Yusuke. Thanks for the help. Who are you and how the hell are you standing on the ocean?!

Well, I'm Naruto, a Ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village.

Now, why don't you leave the rest to me?

Uh? Huh?

Ah! I can't make signs like this!

Aaaaaahhhhh!

Wood Style! Giant Forest!

[grunting]

It's gonna pull you in! Release the jutsu!

Quickly now Naruto, take him and go!

Scattering Crow Jutsu!

I don't get it. Why would there be a summoning animal in a spot like that?

Hard to say. It could be it survived the Third Great Ninja War, I guess.

Well at least now we know why everyone working this port is so scared.

That thing has been living around these parts for about 15 years now.

I see.

Normally when its ninja summoner has fallen, an animal will return to its own world.

So what's the deal then, why is this one acting up?

Maybe it doesn't know that its war has ended, following its orders even after its summoner is gone.

Yeah.

Your ninja wars have never been anything but a nuisance.

Because of that damned monstrosity, every coward in town refuses to go to sea anymore.

They're not cowards, they're being smart. What were you thinking doing something so dangerous?

A fisherman's job is to catch fish.

I thought I was gonna get rid of him once and for all. Only to have you interfere.

If I hadn't interfered, you'd be fish food by now.

Hmph.

Seriously, just leave that thing to us. It was reckless of you to get involved.

Shut up already. If anyone beats that thing, it's gonna be me!

Mm.

I'm not asking for all that much.

If I only had a sturdier boat that could withstand that stupid marlin's body blows,

I might have a chance.

And I could probably use an internal-combustion engine too, to match that thing's power.

And maybe some sort of super strong fishing rod with a good lure that won't snap on me!

Actually, that's asking a lot.

Hmph!

Tell me. How come you're so determined to get that marlin?

Is that your dad?

I'm dead serious about fighting that fish. Anyone who'd give in so easily...

... Is no real father or son!

[grunting]

[gasping]

Captain Yamato, isn't there anything we can do?!

Like what?

I dunno, like lending the guy a hand? Yusuke should be able to avenge his dad!

Come on! We can't just stand by and do nothing!

You're in the middle of an S-rank mission, Naruto--

The boy's passion has moved me to tears, Yamato!

Let's give this fellah a helping hand! Come on, man, if you will, so will I!!

As long as that monster's out there, we can't set sail. Kinda have to deal with it.

Ya see? Anyway, if that Marlin's a summoning animal, then shinobi like us are to blame

for all that poor guy's misfortune.

Mm-hmm. And as far as we can tell, that creature isn't here because it wants to be.

All right. All right, you guys have convinced me. [chuckling]

All right!

Huh?

Yusuke!

We got ya a fishin' rod, too!

Naruto...

What do you think? I designed everything with that wish list you rattled off.

No quarrel with the boat or the rod, but there's no motor.

Without internal combustion that can match the marlin's power, all this is useless.

Don't worry! You can leave that to me! You want power?

The Noble Blue Beast got you covered! I've got energy to spare!

So what do you say?!

Hmph. I can't believe you people. You couldn't mind your own business if you tried,

could you? You're taking all the thrill out of the fight!

Man, that guy sure is stubborn.

Heads up, giant marlin spotted 30 degrees to starboard!

Hey, pull the ship around in front of him!

Roger that, on the double!

Stroke! Stroke! Stroke!

Okay, we're ahead of it!

All right, I'm going to release the lure.

Hey! What is that?!

It's a special lure I built for our oversized prey.

That's not what I meant. Why's it have to look like me?!

Come on. A showboat like you will make for the perfect bait!

Nooo! I'm gonna get eaten!

Pick up the pace!

We have to make it think this lure is nice and fresh!

I'm on it!

Eight Inner Gates! Second Gate of Rest!

[grunting]

Faster, Bushier Brow, Sensei!

Fourth Gate, Gate of Pain, Fifth Gate, Gate of Closing, Open!

Open! Open! Open! Open! Open! Open! Open! Open! Open!

Come on... come on... Come on!

Huhh?!

Bullseye!

Well, it looks like my bait did the trick, doesn't it?!

Huh?!

That hurts my heart.

Yusuke, come on, we have to reel it in!

What're you, stupid? If we do that, the line'll just snap!

We'll let it play and wait until it tires out.

At this rate, we're gonna run out of line!

I know that. I'm gonna let it pull the boat. You think you can keep up with it?!

Nothing on earth is impossible for me! Aaauuhhhh!!!!

You don't need to row anymore. Just follow his lead and steer the boat now, okay?

Gladly. I think I had just about reached my limit.

Yeah, keep going. Use up all that strength of yours.

It's got amazing stamina, keeping this pace up. I can't believe how fast it is.

But it will eventually use up all its energy to resist. That's when the real fight begins.

This is it! It's finally showing signs of exhaustion.

[grunting]

Yusuke, you okay?

Stay outta my way! I don't need your help! This fight is between him and me!

Don't worry, I know that.

Here we go. This time. This time for sure.

[grunting]

Maybe it's time for us to step in.

No, don't help him!

Yusuke's gonna avenge his father with his own two hands! We can't take that away from him!

Oh, dear.

Guess we have no choice. You heard the man.

[grunting]

All right, a little more...

Give it up you damn fish!

Ugh!

He still has so much strength!

[struggling]

Not good!

[gasping]

Yusuke!

Damnnn yooooouuuuu!!!

Heh.

[grunting]

[panting]

You finally did it, Yusuke. You avenged your dad.

Yeah.

I still don't get it, though. Why hasn't the animal returned to its home already?

Mmm.

Easy there. I'll get it out.

This is--

A Demon Wind Shuriken from the Leaf.

Well, I guess there's no question, then.

Looks like it was a victim of the Third Great Ninja War after all.

If it's possible, we'd like to send the beast home.

Yeah sure, whatever you want. As far as I'm concerned, our feud was settled today.

No grudges on my end.

I can't take it anymore! Get me off this ship!

Get a hold of yourself.

But these waves are rather hard to take!

Then what do we do?

Get me off! Please!

It's a little out off our way, but there should be an island up ahead!

That's it, we'll stop there! Set a course, North by Northeast!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden, The Ninja of Benisu!

Naruto? What are you doing here?