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Long time no see, Ino-Shika-Cho brats.

If I remember correctly, you're Kakuzu...

We took the Kin. The Gold Shogi General is ours. And we know the moves.

Of Kaku the bishop. You're good, so we'll attack.

The brat who uses shadows. Your being here means only one thing, you must

have taken down Hidan.

Did he get his head chopped off again while he was praying?

Or since he's not here, does that mean he's still alive out there somewhere?

Who even cares if he's dead or alive?!

So I'm on defense with no rook, and my gold and silver generals taken?

And this one makes it five...

Wait, that's right.

If he's got five hearts now, we gotta stop him five times!

Yeah, you're right about that...

I think it's time to start the game in Kaku Mode.

(painful grunts)

Hmph! By the way...

We've got our own gold and silver pieces taken from your side, too. Don't you want to

know who they are?

Lady Tsunade's love, Dan Kato...

And also...

Your former teacher, son of the Third Hokage, Asuma Sarutobi!

(gasps)

Asuma Sensei!

So I guess you aren't the only ones who've managed to take your opponent's game pieces.

And there are still others yet remaining.

It's ironic, huh?

Why you- !

Choza!

Is the Four Flames Formation ready?!

You must hurry and shut me inside the barrier!

Before I use Ghost Transformation Jutsu!

I know, but it's not that simple, not with you as our opponent!

Huh?

Some weird black things are showing up!

Be careful!

(chuckle)

Now let's begin our counterattack!

We still owe you one. I hope you haven't forgotten, you stringy mess!

Sorry, but I don't remember anyone who can't make me money.

They say that money talks, even in hell. So tell me, is that

saying true for you, o dead one?

Masters!

Izumo, Kotetsu!

Shikamaru! Choji! Ino! Help us seal him away!

Hmph! All right!

Yeah!

Huh?

Izumo, Kotetsu, you two and Darui will take care of Kakuzu.

Kakuzu uses Earth Style. Darui uses Lightning Style. He's your anchor.

Shikamaru and the others will fight Asuma.

No way! It's far too harsh to ask them to do that! I mean, Master Asuma was their

teacher! That's just too cruel!

They were Asuma's subordinates, the former team Ten.

So they know more about Asuma than anyone else.

They have the best chance of winning.

Yeah, but...

I won't stand for any complaining! This is war! And it's one that we have to win!

But I...

I don't...

(fighting grunts)

Watch out!

Jump in, Choji! Or it's like I'm only fighting Shikamaru!

Yeah, but if I do that, I'm just going to hurt you, Ino.

I'm stronger than you guys think. Sorry, but I don't want to end up hurting either

one of you.

You really think you can fight better than us?

Then go ahead, just try to hurt us! Bring it on!

Come on, tough guy! If you think you're so strong, then prove it to me!

(sigh)

Damn it... This is such a drag.

Choji! Are you being gentle simply because these two are your friends?

Asuma Sensei, he just-

If that is the case, then you're completely in the wrong here.

Sparring with a tough partner will only help to make them stronger.

So you'd actually be doing them a favor by fighting hard.

Huh?

Don't you understand that? All right, then I'll show you. Come on.

You and I are going to spar right now. And if you're able to strike me even once,

then all of you will pass. What's more, you have a whole hour to land that blow.

But if you can't hit me, Choji...

Then not only will you be sent back to the Academy, but Ino and Shikamaru will, too!

(gasp)

Seriously?! That's not fair!

Think of me as your enemy and attack for your sake as well as theirs.

Transform your kindness into strength.

Choji!

Hey! Are you all right?!

Uh... Yeah.

What's the matter with you three? Engage Asuma! Now!

It won't help your friends by running away. Instead, you should be trying to

make yourself stronger so that the next mission goes perfectly

and everyone gets back safe!

The choice is simple you're either a leader or a coward!

Which are you?

I'm counting on you...Shikamaru.

Fine I'll do it!

Shikamaru, how?!

Ino? And what about you?

Choji!

Look around at your comrades!

(fighting screams)

That's right! Come and get it!

Choza!

Yeah, I know!

(fighting screams)

Choji, do you remember what Asuma Sensei told us? His last words?

Huh?

Choji...

You're a thoughtful, loyal friend, and a kind soul. In time, you'll become a

stronger shinobi than anyone else. So be more confident in yourself.

(growl)

Ino, you can be bossy, but you're also compassionate.

Choji and Shikamaru, they're both so awkward and clumsy. Watch over them.

Let's do this, you guys.

Yeah!

Uh-huh!

We're all counting on the three of you!

All right!

The kunai were just a distraction. This was their plan all along.

So did it work?

No, not yet!

Asuma! Sorry, I must stop you!

Nice plan, considering how fast you put it together. Keep on trapping me like that.

Right!

Once again! But this time, our aim is just to capture, not destroy.

Understood.

Damn it! Where's that Sealing Team?! What's keeping them?!

He's strong!

Damn it!

Fire Style! Burning Ash!

What is this?!

A smoke screen!

(screaming)

(gasp)

It's you three...

It took a while to find that sword, but it was important.

Now, where's Kakuzu?

I'll try this fan I picked up earlier...

(swinging grunt)

Hey, I'm pretty good with this thing!

You're not getting away!

Yeah! That was awesome! I got the lightning one!

This fan is phenomenal! But whose is it?

Oh, boy. It feels like it uses an enormous amount of chakra...

Well, I can't worry about that right now!

Did you two actually believe that I'd just stay put?!

Captain Darui, sir!

I got the orders from HQ! However...

(swinging grunt)

Captain, we should use Lightning Style, a single blow...

I'm sorry, I can't right now. I went overboard earlier...

Black Panther!

Laser Circus!

Double Black Panthers!

So I don't have enough chakra left. Can you two just give me a moment to recover?

Come on. We'll get him.

Right!

Sorry, guys. Can't be helped.

We're all prepared for the inevitable.

So, Sensei, I sure hope you're prepared for it as well.

Choji, Shikamaru, Ino. All of you have become fine shinobi.

(gasp)

Asuma, it's all thanks to you...

Show me what you've got, Ino-Shika-Cho!

We'll take him down in one shot!

A substitution Jutsu! Run!

Your movements are slow, Choji! Speed it up, man!

Here he comes!

Shikamaru! Weave Shadow Possession webs and then lead me over towards Choji!

I was already on it!

Shadow Possession Jutsu!

One more move!

Even if it's a bluff, since he knows about the Mind Transfer Jutsu, he'll ward it off.

And if he dodges the Shadow Possession, he'll be in Ino's blind spot.

And then..

Partial Expansion Jutsu!

Checkmate, Asuma!

Do it now, Choji!

Good!

What are you doing, Choji!

Snap out of it! We all prepared ourselves for this!

Choji!

I'm sorry...

This is way too much for me! I can't do it! I can't take our Sensei down! I just can't!

Choji!

(hit grunt)

Move it!

That's...!

(gasp)

Wind Style! Dust Storm Jutsu!

Damn! He dodged it!

Are you all right?

Yeah, but just barely.

But, why?! Why does it all have to end up like this?

It's too late to complain about it now! We agreed to take Asuma Sensei

down, remember?!

What's with the long face, Choji? I'm an enemy now, accept it!

You don't need to hold back. I'm already dead!

Yeah, I know... I know that, but still...

Even way back then, Sensei, you...

What is it, Choji? Do you want the three of you to be sent back to the Academy?!

I wonder if he can do this...

C'mon, fight me! Stop acting like such a coward!

(painful grunts)

That's not the way. It'll just backfire.

Huh?

This whole thing isn't about Choji being scared of fighting. It's more that the last thing he

wants is to hurt Asuma Sensei the way he's hurting right now.

He's kind, right down to his very core.

But as things stand now...

Yeah, it seems we have no choice...

Hey, Choji! Enough Already! Fight, fatso!

Mmm...

Shikamaru...

Did you just call me fatso?!

Uhh...

Yeah, that's right. I did call you fatso! Because Asuma Sensei does!

Hm?

Is that true? Sensei?

Uh... that's right.

Sure is! And he also said a fatso like you would never be able to land a punch against

him in a million years!

You're going overboard there, Ino.

(angry growl)

Even if you're my Sensei... Anyone who calls me that...

is gonna get it!

(fighting growl)

I'm sorry, Sensei...

But I can't do it. I can't bring myself to hit you!

Please, Sensei! Only send me back to the Academy, okay?

Please don't punish Shikamaru and Ino!

(crying)

I understand, Choji. We'll chalk this up as my loss.

No matter how angry you may become, you're still able to suppress that feeling and put

yourself into your opponent's shoes. You have true kindness within you, Choji.

I want you to keep nurturing that kindness. Because someday it'll become

your greatest strength.

But you know when you're sparring with someone, uh...

Yeah, I know, Sensei!

I don't want to beat people up like you or Shikamaru or Ino, you know, my friend's

from the village.

But if I'm ever up against anybody who wants to hurt my friends, then I'm

gonna fight them with everything I've got!

Even if those friends like Shikamaru and Ino, who really know better than to push

me. Keep calling me unpleasant names like "fatso."

(angry growl)

You know, Shikamaru and Ino, he does have a point. Choji's not really fat, he's just

...Pleasantly plump.

(giggle)

Asuma Sensei said that it's okay if this is the way I am!

That's enough, Choji. Listen up!

I know you're a truly kind person.

But right now, taking me down is the kindest thing you can do.

This is the time for you to transform your kindness into strength!

Now is the time, Choji!

Please! Stop me!

Snap out of it, fatso! Take me down!

(gasp)

Did you just call me "fatso?"

Well, did you?! Is that what you just said to me?!

You're wrong! I'm not fat!

I'm just pleasantly plump!

I thought it was just an oath, part of a ritual.

I thought I'd just change naturally when I got older. I thought that both my

my heart and my body would get stronger.

But now, I...

It's time to change!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: The Complete Ino-Shika-Cho Formation!

From a lowly caterpillar to a powerful butterfly. And take flight!