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We've been waiting for you, Sasuke.

It had already been decided that the moment you abandoned the Hidden Leaf Village you would become our new leader.

I hope you can forgive the rudeness we displayed earlier.

(Sasuke) Like I care.

Let's go.

It begins now.

(Shikamaru) Naruto! Hey, Naruto!

What is it, Shikamaru?

Seems Sasuke has left the village. And he's headed for Orochimaru's.

[groan] No way! You gotta be kidding!

There's a strong possibility that Orochimaru's men are guarding Sasuke. Our mission is to bring him back.

Hold on a second!

I'll go get dressed!

Oh well, at least I got five and a dog.

Alright! C'mon! Follow me!

Wait.

[grunt]

I saved the most important thing for last.

For as long as I've known him, Sasuke and I haven't exactly been close... in fact I don't like him.

[gasp]

[gasp]

But all the same, Sasuke's a comrade he belongs to the Hidden Leaf Village.

I'd trade my life for his.

That's the way of our Village.

That may be. But to me, Sasuke is a close friend.

I don't say that just because the two of us were both in Squad Seven.

Even before that, I...

Sasuke...

..has been a friend of all of ours from way back in the day.

Yeah. After all, we were in the same class.

I know one thing, that Sasuke is talented. And I'm not going to let the enemy take him.

[chuckle] Thanks guys.

So let's go! We're gonna get him back for sure!

Okay, I'll explain the formation we're going to use.

Hang on, Sasuke!

We're all on our way to rescue you!

Lord Orochimaru gave us an important task to take care of when we reached this point.

I'm afraid you're going to have to die, just this once.

I must die, this once?

You will take one of these. Awakening pills.

And just what'll happen after that?

Not to worry Sasuke.

Why do you think that we're all here?

We'll cast a Barrier Ninjutsu to minimize the transition.

Instead of dying, you'll only be suspended in a state of half-death.

One thing's for sure, I can't afford to die. Not yet.

All right, then...

[pained groan]

Now!

[grunt]

[grunt]

Four Black Mists Formation!

And now! Black Seal!

There. That'll hold him for now.

[struggling]

You're weak, Sasuke.

Damn it! [grunt]

"Parting"

Sasuke!

[heavy breathing]

Are you gonna run off again?

Hopeless little knucklehead.

Just leave me alone.

Sasuke. [grunt]

[chuckle] Look at you. What's with the angry face?

But why?

Why're you doing this to us?

I don't get it. Why're you doing it?!

Why should you care what I do; it's my concern, not yours!

[grunt]

I have my own path to follow now. And neither you nor anyone else can steer me from it.

Is that right, huh?

I will tell you this much.

That my days of playing ninja with all you Hidden Leaf brats, are finished.

Choji...

Neji...

Kiba...

Shikamaru...

Bushy-Brow...

All of those guys risked their lives to try to save you!

Well, wasn't that nice of them.

(Naruto) Not so fast!

You gonna tell me your comrades risked their lives for nothing?!

Choji...

I'll handle 'em. This guy is mine.

Yeah but Choji, this is...

Shikamaru, just take everybody and get out of here!

What are you talking about!?

This isn't the kind of guy you can take on your own!

What did the five of us join together for? If we lose Sasuke. We'll be just what this guy says we are..

..a stupid idiot of a leader, and his band of rejects!

Yeah, okay. But you'd better catch up with us, Choji.

[grunt]

Alright. Let's move!

[chuckle] Once I finish you off here, kid, your friends are gonna be next!

Choji!

[pained groan]

Go already!

Neji...

(Neji) Go on you guys. I'll take care of him.

[whimper]

Huh?

Well, looks like this guy's stronger than that big guy we fought before.

Much stronger.

We're going to have to go one-on-one to have any chance for success.

Isn't that what you said?

Yeah. That's what we agreed.

If we all stay here we won't be able to catch up with Sasuke.

Naruto.

Sometimes your eyes are even better than mine.

Huh?

Wherever he is...

Sasuke is in the darkness.

Now go! I'll follow soon.

Hm.

[grunt] Let's do this thing.

When you catch up, make sure you bring Choji!

[bark]

Oh, no you don't!

[grunt]

Kiba...

Shikamaru...

Here, catch!

[grunt] Good work, Kiba! Okay, got it!

Don't worry, I'm coming!

Little punks.

Do they really think they'll get away with this?

You heard him, Shikamaru! It's time to pull out now!

You think it's that easy!

Man! He's fast.

Akamaru!

[bark, bark]

Once you've set the bombs, get moving! [jump grunt]

That's the last time you'll bark at me, you mutt!

[pained yelp]

[whimper]

Akamaru, no!

[whimper]

[grunt]

[scream]

Kiba! Akamaru!

No! Damn it!

You're mine now!

There's no other way.

I'll have to take care of this one. You take the coffin and carry on with the mission.

Shikamaru...

Just get going!

What?

Kimimaro.

You were taking too long, Tayuya.

Why have you come back here?

I understand much more now. The strength of my life force has increased since I escaped the prison of human flesh.

I've had a taste of Lord Orochimaru's magnificent dream.

Orochimaru...

This vessel, is an important part of his dream...

I've had just about enough of this nonsense!

I'm takin' Sasuke back now!

[pained yell]

[groan]

[grunt]

I'll just leave those two pieces of garbage to you.

Look, I've got this; you go after Kimimaro, all right?

Are you serious?!

Trust me. I'll take care of this.

Bushy-Brow...

The moment I've been waiting for.

It's come, at last.

The first step toward achieving Lord Orochimaru's design.

[grunt]

Sasuke...

Hey, Sasuke! What're you hanging out with these losers for?

C'mon! Let's go home now!

[chuckles]

[grunt] Talk to me!

What, have you gone deaf or something?!

Hey, wait! Sasuke!

It's no use.

Die!

Leaf Hurricane!

Who's this?

The rejuvenated Leaf Village's Handsome Devil.

Rock Lee!

Bushy Brow?

But- What about your injuries?

Do not worry about me, Naruto. Go get Sasuke!

Go on, get going. I can take care of things here.

Not so fast!

You gonna tell me your comrades risked their lives for nothing?!

Sasuke!!

Sasuke!!

Don't you have any idea at all about what being a comrade actually means?!

[grunt]

Wake up! Before it's too late!

Yeah.

I have woken up, don't you see?

That guy who dreamed of a happy future full of peace and friendship, he was the one who was asleep till now.

If I'd stayed with comrades like you I'd never would have gotten this strong.

Huh?

That's why I left the village.

Now I'm going to where Orochimaru is.

All he wants is to use your body like a new suit of clothing!

[struggling]

I couldn't care less what you want.

[grunt]

[pained groan]

I do not dream of the future any longer...

Only the past. That's where my dream lies.

Naruto... You can't possibly understand my dream of exacting revenge on my own kin.

Like me, you may be one of the few who can use Mangekyo Sharingan.

But there is a catch.

Take the life of your best friend. You must kill him.

Brother!

No matter what darkness may await me, if it means killing you, I will meet it head on.

And whatever happens, I will get that power.

[gasp]

Neji, it's just like you said. Sasuke is in depths of darkness right now...

He seriously wants to kill me! I can't believe it!

You finally get it, huh? Yeah, I'm going to kill you!

What am I to you now?

We were comrades, or did you forget that?!

Are you tellin' me that all the things we did together in Squad Seven, mean absolutely nothing to you now?

They weren't meaningless. One thing was worthwhile...

We became best friends.

Then why are we fighting?!

Because we're friends, there's far more meaning in destroying you.

Sorry, I can't understand that..

But I guess for some reason you want to destroy me, right, Sasuke?

Chidori!!

Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Rasengan!!

Sasuke actually came out and said that we're friends. And now, I'm gonna put it to the test with this Rasengan!

Damn it!

I don't believe it. He was able to counter my chidori at its full power.

That's it. There's no mistaking it now...

You're dead serious about this, aren't you.

You really mean to...

Sasuke...

...the truth is... you and I are friends!

Maybe I was the only one... who thought... who thought that we were friends...

The Mangekyo Sharingan.. I have to kill my closest friend...

[grunt]

What is? What's this red chakra?!

Sasukeeeee! I'm not letting Orochimaru take you away!

I'll break every single bone in your body if that's what it takes to stop you!

Enough of this! What in the heck are you?!

I'm your friend.

[struggling]

Snap out of it already!

If you don't come to your senses, then I'm just gonna hafta break all your bones and drag you back to the village!

Shut up for once.

What do you know about it? You never even had a family in the first place.

You were on your own right from the beginning! What makes you think you know anything about it, huh?

I'm suffering because I have those ties...

[grunt]

How on earth could you possibly understand what it feels like to lose all that?!

It's true. I have no idea what it's like.. having parents, or a brother.

But..

..when I'm with you... I wonder... if this is what it feels like to have a brother...

Why, Naruto.

Why would you go so far for me...

It's the first time...

That I've ever had a bond like this...

[gasp]

That's why I'll do anything I can to, to stop you.

A bond, huh?

You're right, Naruto. I felt it from the very beginning too.

Come on, Naruto!

If that's how it is, then I guess I have no other choice. I'll just have to sever that bond.

just like that, huh...

Then why bother with that headband anymore?

I'll admit it. You're definitely strong.

Huh?

It's because you know the pain that solitude brings. Just as I do.

Naruto, that pain makes you and I stronger.

Which means if I can just break that bond... I'll be able to achieve even greater strength!

It's time you and I had this out. As equals.

But you're still not gonna be able to lay even a single scratch on my forehead. I know that hasn't changed at least.

Fine. Guess there's no point in talkin' anymore...

Sasuke!

Enough. No more words. From here on out, we stick to fighting.

Come!

[attack yell]

Hurry!

[attack yell]

He's in really bad shape.

It's the Medical Corps!

Please, tend to him first!

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine; now just go look after the others, all right?

I wonder if Naruto was able to catch up to Sasuke.

Please, just let me make it in time.

I guess we're at the end.

The end of this fight.

Rasengan! Chidori!

Naruto...

I am...

...an avenger.

Kakashi-sensei?

You're awake.

Where's Sasuke?

He's gone.

I'm.. sorry, Sakura.

I've been waiting for you, Sasuke. I'm glad you've finally arrived.

I want more power.

Of course... Just follow me.

Itachi...

I will get my hands on that power. But not the way you want me to. I'm going to surpass you, but I'll do it my way!

(Naruto) I'll never give up on you, Sasuke. no matter what.

Whatever you may say, we are friends. Now and forever.

Madara's Akatsuki army of Reanimated Shinobi and White Zetsu troops numbers one hundred thousand.

Opposing them, the Allied Shinobi Forces, led by Gaara and comprised of shinobi from the Five Hidden Villages..

..as well as the samurai, numbers eighty thousand.

The Fourth Great Ninja War is about to begin.

Next Time on Naruto Shippuden: "For My Friend."

I want to protect my friend, Naruto!