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(clanging daggers)

My optic nerve's connected, now.

Fuu!

Wait!

Where are you going?!

We have both scrolls! Let's just get to the central tower!

No way! I don't want to! I still haven't made any friends, yet!

I just want to have a little more fun before this is all over!

Have you forgotten we're taking the Chunin Exams to

make a name for the Hidden Waterfall?!

We may not beat the ninety-seven-minute record set by the Kazekage when he

was a genin, but, if we just focus, we could still take first place!

Wahoo!

[gasping]

She's not listening!

[grunting]

Stay calm...

Yeah...

[grunting]

Fuu! The village chief would be disappointed if he saw you now!

Shibuki...?!

Yes! You know that bringing glory to the Hidden Waterfall is Lord Shibuki's

greatest wish!

[grunting]

Shibuki...

Please, consider how he'd feel about this!

Okay...! I get it, you guys. I guess I don't really have any choice...

Lord Shibuki's wishes always come first with Fuu.

I don't know why, but she obeys whenever his name is mentioned.

[grunting]

Uh! Fuu! Not again!

Uh!

Where are you-?!

I'm heading to the central tower, where else?!

Wrong way!

[gasping]

If he's using the Sand Eye, there's no danger to him physically...

But, unless Gaara changes his mind...

We can't let our guard down even for a moment.

Gaara...

Let's get dinner.

I agree. It's starting to get really late.

Not now. I'm okay.

All right.

He snubbed us!

Sure did.

[gasping]

[panting]

Hey! Where are we headed?!

The central tower, of course.

Wait, we don't have both scrolls, yet!

Use your head! The very earth beneath us is to our advantage!

Actually,... we don't have the "Earth" scroll. Just the "Heaven" one.

That's not what I meant, Yukata.

Right now, any team with both "Heaven" and "Earth" scrolls knows that they'll

be targeted.

Which means they'll quickly head straight for the central tower.

However, the whole area surrounding it has been filled with traps.

Except this eastern route.

What, seriously? The eastern route is clear?

That means everybody is going to be using that route, aren't they?

Yes, but... it also has natural but hidden quicksand pits.

[gasping]

Once you fall in, you can't get out. So we'll get there first, wait patiently, and

steal a scroll off one of the unlucky ones.

You're so smart!

It does sound a bit cowardly, though...

Do you want to pass the Chunin Exams or not? We can't let our pride get in

the way, right now!

Okay. Let's do it.

So... you're Houichi.

You're younger than I thought you'd be.

Yes, I can 'not deny that I am young.

However, since I was a child, I've studied the power of the Priest Bunpuku

to mold currents.

You said...

...Bunpuku?

Yes.

Gaara was chosen to become the Kazekage, but he still poses a threat to this

village.

Many fear what he could do. I believe that measures must be taken to control that fear.

The Chunin Exams is a perfect chance, to extract Shukaku the One Tail.

Ultimately,... this means that Gaara must die.

Yes.

First, we must make sure the Kazekage is alone, and lure him to the tower.

Now, I'll release the barrier that will obstruct long-range sensory

perception.

This place is called the Demon Desert in part because of its massive, deadly

sandstorms, which offer little hope of escape to those trapped in them.

That's why the Sand Investigative Unit uses long-range sensory

perception and keeps a close watch.

What's that?!

What could it be?

Whatever it is, it doesn't look good!

However, if long-range sensory perception fails... what would happen...?

By now, chaos must be breaking out at headquarters...

What?! A massive sandstorm's appeared all of a sudden!

Why hasn't it been detected until now?!

I didn't sense anything unusual occurring!

He's right. Me, either!

Could someone be trying to interfere with our long-range sensors...?

You mean like trying to block your perception with some kind of barrier?!

Who would do that?! And why?

Forget that for now and focus on the safety of the exam participants.

I thought that survival was supposed to be a part of the Chunin Exams.

This sandstorm is way too big for them to handle! There will be hell to pay if

they all die!

Damn it! What a hopeless bunch...

The Second Exam is on hold. We'll lead all the entrants into shelters.

I leave the Kazekage to all of you. I get the feeling he might go and take matters

into his own hands...

Make sure he doesn't set foot outside.

Right!

Are you ready?

Yes!

Teams One to Three are with me.

The rest, with me!

Let's go!

I can't believe we didn't detect a sandstorm of this magnitude!

If someone's interfering with us, who could it be?

I just hope nothing bad happens...

Yeah...

Me, too...

What in the world is going on?!

It is a sandstorm!

I kinda figured that! [coughing]

So this is what one of the Demon Desert's giant sandstorms is like. It's far

bigger than I thought it would be. Well, we can't stay here, that's for certain.

[struggling]

This is bad, guys...

Yeah, that's why I said we should just go straight to the central tower!

Huh? Watch out!

Huh? Oww!

Huh?!

[groaning]

What's the matter?

What?

Oh, uh, it's nothing.

A sandstorm? That gives us the home field advantage!

You really think now's the time to say that?!

This is a bad one. We haven't seen a storm this big in a long time.

I know! I hope all the entrants are okay...

Yeah, me too...

Lord Kazekage...!

He's fine. He's just sitting there.

Oh, good.

Yeah...

I can barely even see an inch in front of me!

It is just a little sand! The central tower is right up ahead. Let us overcome

this with gutsiness!

Byakugan!

This'll take a lot more than gutsiness to overcome...

Let's look around and find somewhere we can wait out the storm.

I can't even open my eyes!

Yeah, the sand stings!

[coughing] I... I can't breathe!

I can't... I can't do this!

Here!

This is a sand cloak!

[gasping]

The Second Exam has been postponed! Come on, let's get to the shelter.

Hey, don't just sit here and give in to a sandstorm like this!

Wind Scythe!

All right, now's your chance to get out of here!

Uh! [grunting]

Come on, hurry!

Are you still doing okay, Lee?!

Yes, it is just that my Hidden Leaf cloak is not much help against a

sandstorm as powerful as this one, I am very sorry to say!

All right, that's it...

Huh?

Eight Trigrams Palm! Rotation!

Now, Tenten!

Just leave it to me! I'm pretty sure I have something that'll block this sandstorm!

Come on, we need to get inside. We'll be able to ride out the storm in here.

Great!

I am amazed you had something like this handy.

Yeah, well, situations like these are about the only times I really feel useful.

That is for sure!

As expected.

You didn't have to agree with me so quickly, you know!

Uh!

I can't... walk any more...

Just hang in there! We're almost at the central tower!

Are you really sure about that, though? You keep saying that, but we're still not there!

Trust me! I'm sure!

[yelling]

[gasping]

You see? This is the hidden quicksand! I told you that I was right!

That's what you're worried about right now?!

[struggling]

Mikoshi!

[gasping]

Quick, grab on! We gotta pull Mikoshi out of there.

Okay!

[grunting]

[struggling]

I'm still sinking, you guys! Pull!

[struggling]

Very soon, now...

[grunting and groaning]

Yes! We've almost got him!

[struggling]

Quick! Grab my hand!

[screaming]

I can't stand this!

We'd better reach the central tower fast or we'll be swallowed up.

Keep moving, guys.

[screaming]

Huh?!

Huh?!

[quietly groaning]

Shibuki!

Everything will be okay! And, I will always protect you, Fuu.

[lightly gasping]

So, why?

Huh?

Why did you protect me, Shibuki?

Because you're very precious to me. Why else?

Huh?

That's why you have to protect those who are dear to you, too.

If people could just bond with each other more, then there wouldn't be any more

wars in this world.

So, the first thing you should do is make a hundred friends.

What is it, Fuu?

Huh?

The central tower's that way!

Uh-

Huh.

Hey, are you listening, Fuu?

[grunting]

Lord Shibuki will-!

Please, for Lord Shibuki's sake-!

I'm sure that Shibuki would be very pleased with what

I am planning on doing right now!

[gasping]

[struggling]

Uh!

[grunting]

All right, I've got you! Just stay still! Here goes!

Come on!

Uh?

Huh?

My name is Gaara, I'm the Kazekage of the Sand.

I'm Fuu from the Hidden Waterfall.

Why did you save them?

You're taking the Chunin Exams as well, aren't you?

Oh...

It's something that Shibuki, our village chief, taught me.

Um, Shibuki--?

Listen, Fuu... there might be people who don't understand you.

But, still... you must hold dear the people that surround you...

And, always do your best to help them.

If you do, then, someday...

Then, I'll get to have a hundred friends, right?

[gasping and chuckling] Yes...

He taught me that if I do stuff like this, then one day

I'll be sure to have a hundred friends.

I understand. So, that's why...

Hm?

As I observed your behavior, I was reminded of a certain man...

And now, I can see why that was.

What do you mean? What guy? Who is he?

He was a lot like you, actually. A long time ago

I was forced to face him in battle.

And, he taught me that we can learn to understand the pain, sorrow, and joy of others.

Wow, really?! He sounds exactly like the kind of guy that I'd like to meet and

become friends with!

[groaning]

[grunting]

Hey, question... what scroll do you guys have?

We just have the "Heaven" scroll...

[gasping]

Here, take this "Earth" scroll.

What?! Are you serious?! You're a real lifesaver!

We can't.

Sorry, we can't accept it.

But, why can't you? I have a new goal to pursue now, so I don't need it anymore!

It's simple. Lord Gaara has taught all of us many things...

To break down barriers, those we make for ourselves and that others make for

us... to overcome and win...

...to bring about the results we want to achieve.

Believe me, we want that scroll more than anything,

but if we let you just give it to us...

...we can't honestly claim that we fulfilled the conditions of the Second Exam.

We'll get one, all by ourselves, and using our own power.

Right. Got it!

Fuu!

I'll get in trouble if they catch me... Well, I guess that I'd better be on my way!

Good-bye! Good luck!

Thank you!

She's quite interesting... I'm sure that we'll meet again somewhere.

Lord Gaara... Prepare to die.

Lord Gaara! What is this?!

I am the one that they're after. There's no need for you to get involved in this.

When our Kazekage is threatened, it's our duty as Sand Shinobi to fight!

Go! I order you as Kazekage! You are to withdraw immediately!

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Targeted Tailed Beast"

And don't say a word of this to anyone!