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I guess that's the limit for now.

(gasp)

That hole earlier...

That man...

...is a village guard!

(gasps)

(chuckle)

'Till next time.

(coughing)

He escaped...

But, Mr. Yamato, who was he?

I'll explain...

We're going to need reinforcements.

Whoa!

(giddy laughter)

Got it!

Here you go! On me!

Here's your change.

Wow mister! Thank you!

You guys are from the Tonika Village, aren't ya?

Huh?

Were you a guard or something?

Oh...

Yes. Well, I was, but I got fired.

It looks like you got hurt pretty bad, though. So what happened to you?

(uncomfortable gasp)

Eh...Oh, nothing.

Just an accident.

Huh?

Sensei!

Hey!

Sorry, sir!

Look, I caught some!

Check 'em all out!

Wow!

Yep, all thanks to my skills.

Of course, I was the one who chose the bait.

(annoyed grunt)

Oh. What! You didn't get a bite until you changed bait!

It's just some fish. I mean, I don't even like the way fish tastes!

Come on, Faz. Don't be so picky!

They're hard to eat, too.

I don't like the way they smell, either.

(annoyed grunt)

I bet my Mom would make something better.

Enough, Faz! Face it! Your mom is gone!

(crying)

Hmm...You used to hum that tune back in class, too.

She says that she can hear it sometimes.

She hears it?

Right now?

So do you know him, Shiseru?

The survivor from Tonika Village?

Yes, he and I were childhood friends.

We even lived together when we were kids.

I used to call him my "Big Brother." In fact I still do.

I haven't seen him for a while, though. He's put on a lot of weight on since we were kids.

Anyway, I'm just relieved that he still remains his old self.

He managed to protect five kids.

Wow, that's amazing.

What's the matter with you?

I don't know. But, man I feel so bloated!

(giggling)

(sigh)

Wait here a second. I'll see if he's around.

Hm?

Hm?

(shocked gasp)

Quick! Go!

Huh?

What's up?

Big Brother?

Sensei?

Why are we running away?

Because of the symbol those shinobi had on their headbands!

It's the same as the ones who attacked our village!

(shocked gasps)

Hey, hold up!

Please, just wait a second.

We don't mean you any harm.

Ahhhhh!

Come on!

Ahhhhh!

Leo!

It's dangerous!

But we have to get away!

C'mon, Sensei!

Mina...

Let's go!

Ahhh!

(shocked gasp)

Sensei!

Sensei! Hold tight!

Naruto!

On it!

Sorry, Mina.

(shocked gasp)

(strained grunt)

No way!

Big Brother?!

Boy, you guys are heavy!

I'm sorry I overreacted. I was just worried for the children.

I'm sorry, too!

's okay!

(chuckle)

I see you've already met Shiseru.

And my name's Dokku. I was their teacher when we all lived back in Tonika Village.

This is Leo.

Nice to meet ya!

You've got a lot of guts! You know that, kid?

Got that right!

This is Lando and Faz.

Uh, hi.,

Yeah, uh, hello.

This is Sora.

Pleasure to meet you.

Good to meet you, too.

And this is Leo's younger sister. Her name's Mina.

Hm?

Hey, isn't that vest kind of big for you, Mina?

Oh, that's actually mine, or it was. But she likes it so much and refuses to part with it, so...

I see. Well, put 'er there!

(scared gasp)

Huh?

Uh... Sorry about that.

What's wrong, Mina?

Treasure...

Why would Kabuto want something like that?

That really isn't much like him.

What exactly do you suppose happened there in the first place?

Years ago...

I was a scholar focused on conducting archeological research. In particular

during my scholarly career, I studied quite a bit about "The Hole." This contains the results of my research

on the ancient writings and legends about that place.

I believe that in many cases, that lore describes actual historical events.

The master of the Great Lake once created the "Ama no Hoko". but it's power was stolen by

something evil. This evil despised all of existence. And by using the power it had stolen,

it tried to destroy the world.

The power spread out across the entire world, and was on the verge of destroying it all...

When just by chance, one of the dead picked up a shard of the power.

It turned crimson and was enveloped in flames. It sought revenge against the evil one.

After a brutal seven-hour battle in purgatory, the one sheathed in flames finally emerged victorious.

To prevent another evil from stealing the power, the crimson one divided it into seven sounds and

sealed it away, to be unlocked only by the "Saezuri."

That is merely a brief summary.

Saezuri...

Do you believe that could be what Kabuto came to steal?

(affirmative groan)

If it actually exists, that is...

Ama no Hoko. What could it be?

This is merely speculation, but I believe it's something that surpasses human knowledge.

Well, without a doubt. That "Hole" feels like it's hiding a deep, dark secret.

However, even if he aspired to steal the treasure, that is no reason to kill all

the villagers! They were innocent!

Such a barbarous act is utterly unforgivable!

I agree completely.

Kabuto will be made to answer for his crimes, I assure you.

Thank you. I am counting on you.

Naruto.

(startled gasp)

Everyone's going to the outdoor bath.

Heh?! You mean we get to bathe together?

As if!

(awed gasps)

Wow!

Yeah! No wonder he's a legendary hero.

You know, if you guys train really hard, maybe you'll be able to do that, too!

Really?!

(focused humming)

Come on! Again!

It must be strange. Even in a rural place like this, you're famous! I have to admit, I thought you'd be

much more fierce and scary. But I'm shocked at how young and easy- going you are!

(embarrassed chuckle)

It's really amazing, though! Your body must be able to store immense amounts of power inside of it!

Hmph! Nah!

When I was young, just about your age, in fact, I didn't even have enough power to save one girl.

Shiseru! What's that?

You mean the scar?

I fell from a cliff a long, long time ago.

What?!

It was about fifty meters high, I guess.

Luckily, I fell onto a tree, and it broke my fall!

How did it happen?

It was all just a stupid accident because I was so careless.

Please, Shiseru, stop!

Brother kept warning me, too. But I just wouldn't listen.

Ahhh!

No!

Dokku really did that?

Yeah, he grabbed me just in time.

And held onto me for, it must have been almost an hour.

I hated exercise, so my arms were weak.

I was so frustrated and angry at myself.

(struggling grunts)

Ahhhh!

If I... If Shiseru had died back on that day.

I...

That whole mess. All of it was my fault start to finish.

None of the blame is his...

I hated myself for being weak, so to prove I wasn't, I became a guard. I did my best, but...

Well, I wasn't suited to it, at all!

(embarrassed laugh)

After that, we drifted apart. Even when I did go to see him, there was a wall between us.

And then before I knew it, we were just like two strangers.

But that night, if I'd only...

If only I could have...

I was so happy to see him after all this time, but...

If only I'd had more power.

If I were stronger.

Big Brother...

I bet he's over there beating himself up right now.

I wish that I could've saved more of them!

All the people that were dear to him. He lost so many of them.

(crying)

I can't do it!

It's impossible!

Sure is fun, though1

(chuckling)

Come on, Naruto! Tell us your secret!

Sure!

I noticed something was wrong in the village. It was just around bedtime.

All of a sudden, the whole village was engulfed in flames.

One of the shinobi attacked me, too.

(painful grunt)

He was so strong. I was certain it was all over.

Huh?

He just suddenly stopped moving. As if he were a puppet.

And his strings had been cut.

Must have been the Reanimation Jutsu. It's a Forbidden Jutsu.

It uses a sacrificial body as a vessel to contain a dead person's soul, which is forced

back into life. It was believed only the Second Hokage and Orochimaru knew how to use it.

And now it seems, under the Akatsuki's control, it's failed

The jutsu still hasn't been perfected.

Tell me, Dokku.

Do you know about this "Saezuri?"

You mean from the ancient writings?

We believe that's what Kabuto is seeking.

Do you know anything at

about the Saezuri? Anything that might help us?

You must take these and run!

You can do whatever you want with them. Throw them away, I don't care.

Just don't breathe a word of this to anyone!

No, I don't believe so.

I understand. A Security Unit's on the way. We'll be joining up with them tomorrow. And with their

help, we'll begin our pursuit.

However, since a sentry was captured...

To be on the safe side, I'm going to assign a guard to you.

Thank you very much.

Also...

About all the children that you rescued from Tonika Village.

Huh?

This village is willing to make arrangements with an institution to take them in. What would you

like to do?

They're all fast asleep.

(affirmative grunt)

The kids...

...actually laughed today...

It was the first time...

...since that night.

Kabuto...

The jutsu formula you came up with is so violent!

You didn't actually have to kill everyone in that village, you know.

But it was fun?

I suppose for you.

Hmph.

I've improved the jutsu technique by adjusting it to my chakra. It'll be easier to control now.

And also, I need to test situations involving intent and memory.

You still don't have enough?

Am I supposed to go looking for it?

Well, you certainly like putting me to work, don't you?

But that's fine by me. It's something to look forward to.

Naruto, of course.

I wish I could see them!

Mama! Papa!

I can't stand how much I miss them!

(crying)

Why are you so lonely?

Huh?

Look, you're not alone.

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Power- Episode 3."

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