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Mh! This is bad!

Something wrong?

How long until we reach the island?

There hasn't been any wind, so not for a while. But we're still okay.

Yeah, we'll be on time to meet the Tsuchikage's messenger.

Huh?!

That'll be too late!

What? Chojuro, what is it?

I'll go on ahead!

Please follow as soon as you can!

Hurblh. I give up!

Even on solid ground, everything feels wobbly!

Wow, you've been seasick this entire trip, haven't you?

All the way from start to finish.

Finish? Whaddaya mean?

After we restock our supplies, we're going to head straight on to the Land of Lightning.

Oh, I see.

A lot of things happened, but it seems that we'll accomplish our mission.

Wait, where's Naruto gone?

[slurp]

[gulp]

Ahhh!

Miso and pork broth is the best, but seafood broth's great too!

[Yamato] Damn it!

He always seems to dash off before you can stop him.

Well, we'll be staying here for the night, and it's a small island.

So I don't think there's any harm in it.

Oggh, So dizzy...

Hang in there.

Ngh...

[Akatsuchi] Hmmmm.

So from here on out, we'll be in the Land of Water.

I can't believe how tiny this island is.

You know...

We should stop walking, or the people we're here to meet won't find us.

So? That's their problem!

We got here early, didn't we? Let's go take a look around

Guy, are you feeling better at all? while we still can!

It's taking a while for you to perk up. I'm sorry, but I can't do that.

Lord Tsuchikage has appointed me as his official messenger.

You just invited yourself along.

Oh, don't be so disagreeable, Akatsuchi.

The Land of Water hasn't had diplomatic ties with anyone,

so we've never had a real chance to gather Intel about it.

Our nations are allied now, but we're still shinobi.

Who knows when the situation is going to change?

You the messengers from the Tsuchikage?

Huh?

Maybe. Who're you?

I'm the one...

Who'll kill you!

- Aah! Run! Run! - Get outta here!

Hm!

Watch out!

Hey, you know we're part of the Allied Shinobi Force, right?!

So back off!

Shut up and die, Stone ninja!

Just who are you people?!

Huh?

Ah! That's...!

Auuggh!

Akatsuchi!

[struggling]

Hey!

Why are the Stone and Mist fighting here?

Yeah, that's what I want to know!

These guys just attacked us right out of nowhere!

What is up with that!

Move it, Leaf ninja!

Nngh!

You know I can't do that.

But I'll stop you!

Out of the way!

Haugh!

What did you--

Even if you're from the Leaf, if you interfere--

[Chojuro] Please! Stop!

Huh?

[Kurotsuchi] Backup?

Don't interfere, Chojuro.

No. This ends now. It violates Lady Mizukage's will.

Per her orders,

I'm going to have to stop you right now!

I mean, if I can.

What?

They disappeared!

So, um... Is everybody all right?

What?!

Dggh!

Does it look like we're all right!?

You're... scaring me...

Talk! Why'd you Mist guys attack us like that?! Huh?!

[Naruto] Hey!

Eh?

This is no time to be arguing!

Rrrgh...

This is not good, not good at all!

We've gotta get him help!

You! Leaf underling! Help us out, here!

Huh?

I'm not an underling!

"Naruto's Vow"

[Kurotsuchi] What?!

What do you mean, there isn't a doctor on this island?!

I'm very sorry...

But this is an isolated place.

However...

there's a Medical Ninja on my team, and he's headed this way.

He'll be here shortly.

Hey.

I brought the towels like you asked.

I didn't ask for a report! Just wipe him down!

You're not a very smart underling, are you?

Why do you keep calling me an underling?!

Who else but a lowly messenger genin would be in a place like this?

Hurry up and get to work.

Huh?

Dagh!

[feverish groans]

Why's this my job?

Damn it!

Why'd it have to turn out like this? And who were they?!

I recently received a message from Lady Mizukage.

Several shinobi have suddenly dropped out of sight in the village.

They all oppose the alliance between our nations.

Their leader is a jonin named Ganryu.

[Kurotsuchi] Is he the one who injured Akatsuchi?

That's right.

He's the sole survivor of an incident known as the Tragedy of Yosuga Pass.

Okay, and what happened there?

I'm certain you're already aware of this, but there's a deep hostility between the Mist and Stone.

The Yosuga Pass incident is said to have started it.

Ten-odd years ago the Hidden Cloud went around collecting jutsu from each Nation.

They seized a highly confidential document from us.

That same day, a team from the Mist led by Ganryu was to meet with allies from the Stone in order to recover the document.

Stay alert. The Cloud is just up ahead.

Not to worry. We'll have help from the Stone from here on out.

That may be so, but still...

If this mission is a success,

we'll show everyone that there is true solidarity between the Stone and Mist.

And that way, we'll get a little bit closer to peace.

Yes, Suiren.

That's my wish.

And I hope with all my heart that it will come true someday.

Why?! Why do this?!

The Stone and Mist are supposed to be allies!

Hand it over.

Our mission is to bring that document back. And we will have it.

This is...

...unforgivable!

Heh heh heh heh heh.

Kill him.

[stabbing]

[horrified gasp]

Suiren no...

I wish I could've...

...seen peace.

Oh Suiren... And Junsai...

[sobs]

[Ganryu] Noooooo!!

"That way we'll get a little bit closer to peace."

Hmf.

Ganryu.

[Chojuro] He's never gotten over his hatred of the Hidden Stone.

It could be that hate is the reason why he just can't bring himself to accept this alliance.

Don't tell me that's why he attacked us.

I believe that he intends to get his revenge by assassinating you.

the messengers from the Hidden Stone Village.

...thereby destroying the alliance that he opposes.

[glass shatters]

There's no way I'm gonna stand by and let him get away with that!

Ah! Where are you going?

To get him before he can get me.

Please, don't do that! The Mist will handle this--

[punched] Huaagh!

Ooogh!

Hey!

[Kurotsuchi] You guys take care of Akatsuchi.

[feverish struggling]

[Tendo Pain] The shinobi world of ours is ruled by hatred... and hatred alone.

If I can't find the solution to this problem, perhaps I'll entrust you to find it instead, eh, Naruto?

What do you want, underling?

I understand that you're angry because your friend was hurt.

But, still, please don't go after Ganryu.

So I should just wait till he comes for me?

That's not what I mean! If you go, one of you will die.

Yeah and it ain't gonna be me!

That just isn't the answer.

So I can't allow the two of you to fight.

[in unison] I can't let you do it!

Just what in the hell are you talking about?

You think you can stop me?

Go ahead and try!

Damn, there's no end to this!

We won't let you go after him.

Why you!

Dagh! Even more?!

However many it takes, we will stop you!

For just an underling, you sure do have a nasty jutsu for stalling people.

I'm gonna go and settle this, all right? Go back and take care of your friend.

I don't want to.

And you shouldn't underestimate me.

Huh?

[gasp]

Ah! I've gotta hurry up!

One of the messengers has gotten away from Chojuro and is headed this way!

[chuckle] That's just perfect!

We can ambush them!

Right, Ganryu?

Listen. You guys just stay out of this.

- [gasps] - Huh? - What?

Return to the village. I'll handle it.

What?!

I can't believe that you're saying this!

He's right! It was the Hidden Stone Village that killed my father!

I want to be part of this!

-Yeah! -C'mon! -It's our fight too!

I want you to think about all those you've left behind.

Your anger and your hatred.

I will take every ounce of those feelings with me into battle!

But...

Yahhh!

Why are you interfering?

Why? Because I'm

Naruto Uzumaki of the Leaf.

You're the Nine Tails Jinchuriki?

I heard your story, and I know how you must feel.

But I'm here to stop you from making things worse.

[Naruto] My Master was killed by Pain. So I understand the bitterness you carry inside.

But no matter what reasons you have, you can't do this.

I heard that you killed Pain and got revenge for what he did.

You're wrong.

He merely used up all of his power and died.

Are you telling me you didn't want revenge?

Yes, of course I did.

When I saw him, standing there before me, I was consumed with hate.

I wanted to kill him so bad my whole body shook.

But then, I realized that wasn't gonna solve anything.

Why not?

Because it would just start a cycle of hatred.

And once it begins, the cycle would keep going on both sides.

The only thing revenge begets is death.

Yes, I see. But I've been fully aware of that for some time now.

Then why do it?

There's no other path to take,

in order to make their wish come true.

What wish? What are you talking about?

An act of revenge would threaten the stability of the alliance.

That will force the Five Kage to think more seriously.

...About the difficulty and risk involved in maintaining such an alliance.

And they'll also be forced to think about peace.

Peace?

A village always looks out for its own best interests.

Though some villages may form alliances, they easily break them if doing so suits their needs.

For the sake of their villages, shinobi have committed numerous acts of betrayal.

They've fought and killed each other time and time again.

Just how many shinobi do you think there are within the Five Great Nations

who harbor hatred towards shinobi from other lands?

I may have started it on this occasion. But this kind of thing happens all the time.

And not everyone can suppress their desire for revenge like you're able to.

An alliance formed only by the higher ranks will simply end up repeating the problems of the past.

No. That's not true.

Huh?

Because I'm going to make sure that I change the future.

[gasp]

How can you be so sure?

My master and my comrades entrusted me,

to find the answer to deal with hatred.

The answer to stop this cycle of revenge.

The answer to foster understanding between shinobi!

They've put all of their faith in me, So I'm going to find the answer!

I need your faith, too.

Even it takes a while.

I will bring us all a little closer to peace.

And then, that way, we'll get a little bit closer to peace.

[stunned trembling]

Suiren...

Ha! I found you, Ganryu!

[gasp]

[gasp]

Why did you?!

Are you crazy?! What were you thinking, jumping in front of him?!

Don't worry about me. 'Cause this is barely even a scratch.

Don't put on a tough act! I just full-force on you!

Doesn't matter.

Even if I am hurt, I just can't afford to die here.

I still have too much to do.

This could start an international incident!

And it's all my fault!

You gotta be kidding me!

Don't you dare die!

Relax wouldja! I was only resting because someone went and hit me with a sword!

Naruto Uzumaki.

I understand. And I'll put my trust in you, too.

Huh? Huh?

[Chojuro] Stop right there!

Huh?

I'm taking you into custody. And if you should try to resist me...

[clang]

Eh?

I have no intention at all of resisting you.

And please, tend to his wounds.

Hey, Mist guy! How's Akatsuchi?!

I left a Medical Ninja to treat him.

But his injuries aren't life-threatening.

Thank goodness.

And Ganryu.

I brought this.

The messenger you injured entrusted this to me.

[gasp] But this is...

He was returning the effects of those who died at Yosuga Pass.

Along with a formal apology for that incident.

That was the true purpose behind the messengers that were dispatched to the Mist by Lord Tsuchikage.

The Hidden Stone...

...has actually apologized?!

That stubborn old man said sorry?

This was done in order to strengthen the new alliance between the Mist and Stone.

I see.

So what now? What happens to him?

[Chojuro] He will either be executed or released.

He committed a serious offense. But he's prepared to face the consequences.

[Akatsuchi] I don't believe that it will come to that.

Hm?

I only got hurt because I took a wrong turn, stumbled, and fell.

Right, Kurotsuchi?

You're not doing this to make up for what happened to you in the past, are you?

Hm. I'm just going to have the Mist owe us one. That's all that's going on.

You know, Maybe the old geezer wasn't the only one who had a change of heart because of the Kazekage.

Kazekage...?

Hey, Mist guy! Don't forget you owe us one!

Oh! Right! Thank you very much!

And you, Leaf underling!

Huh?

Wait, is your wound still?

I'm sorry. I have comrades waiting. I'll see ya!

He could've at least introduced himself!

[Yamato] What did you get yourself into this time?!

Heh heh heh heh heh! You know, it's kinda embarrassing.

I took a wrong turn and just fell!

You what? You fell?! Where was this?

Is that really all you have to say about this, Aoba?!

Look, forget it!

We're leaving tomorrow, right? Let's just get everything ready and then go to bed early!

Actually, we've had a little change of plans.

The ship from the Land of Lightning is going to come and pick us up directly.

Really?!

It should be here any moment.

Oh! Here it comes now!

You mean that's...

[Naruto] This is it! The octopus is here to guide me! All right! Y'know?

[Killer Bee] "Y'know..."

I don't want to be rash, but will we clash or be a smash?

If I dare say, it'll be a no-go, whee! I'm a brat-hating outlaw! yeeeeeuhhh!

[Naruto] Just who is this shades-wearing meathead with the weird rhymes?

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: Land Ahoy! Is This the Island of Paradise?

This old man's the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?