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What a nice day...! But...

Damn that Jiraiya!

Why'd he write a story with an ending that leaves such a bad taste in your mouth?!

I need to find out what happens next...

I thought you might like a little something for tea... Or is this a bad time?

No, not at all, thank you for that!

I was actually just starting to feel a little bit hungry...

Oh good. Please eat. These are mugwort dumplings from Amaguriama.

There's just nothing like something sweet to wake up a tired mind!

[slurp]

Right! Onward!

Thanks to all your efforts, the mission was completely successful.

So, good job, guys. Or at least, that's what I'd like to say...

But that isn't actually the case, now, is it?

I have to apologize, sir.

After all, I'm the one who disobeyed orders first. Please punish me as you see fit.

No, Neji! It is not all your fault!

Yeah, he's right! If you wanna put it that way, then I was the first one!

But... we didn't have another choice at the time.

But still... breaking the rules is breaking the rules.

That's--

Hey, this isn't the place to argue.

There's no doubt they may have acted carelessly, Lord Fourth.

However... their cleverness saved us. That's an undeniable fact.

So please... go easy on them.

[sigh] Well, all right, since you put it like that...

Listen... we cannot overlook that you disobeyed orders...

But there are special circumstances on every mission.

Decisions must be made depending on the situation at hand, and you must make the best possible choice.

This time, every one of you joined together to make the

mission a success despite the difficulties that you were facing.

That accomplishment has to be factored into the evaluation.

Lord Fourth, do you mean that...

Yes. It seems to us none of you is truly at fault...

[excited reactions]

Yes! Woo-hoo! That's awesome!

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(Kiba) I really thought we were gonna get in serious trouble back there!

Guess Lord Hokage has a soft spot for family members.

Come on! Are you still stuck on that?

I refuse to acknowledge you.

Look, let it go already, would ya?

We got off easy, and it's all over now!

But Naruto, you really were amazing out there during that mission!

I'll say! I see you in a new light now!

That's right, Naruto! All your intense training paid off!

Well, yeah, I guess you're right about that!

Well, let's talk about it over some food!

(Sasuke) So ridiculous...

Hey, you're really gonna leave, Sasuke?

(Choji) Oh, just let him go. It's barbecue time!

What is up with that guy?!

(Tsunade) I said no visitors! You can't just push your way in, you know!

You're always overreacting, Tsunade!

The situation is completely under control!

Listen, I'm just worried, all right?

I'm sorry. My son is to blame for this.

Forget it! This is nothing! You don't need to worry about an injury like this one!

[painful grunt]

Even though he may still be a little bit clumsy right now,

I really can't get over how Naruto was able to control the Nine Tails Chakra...

Maybe he truly is the one that I've been searching for all along,

the foretold "Child of Prophecy."

C'mon, you really think he's that big of a deal?

[uneasy laugh]

Whether he is or not, we can't rest easy.

We still have that other issue to deal with.

Right... You mean Orochimaru.

Back when I went looking for him and discovered his hideout...

So I've found you at last, Orochimaru.

(Orochimaru) [chuckle] I can't believe you came all this way...

[gasp]

Your face... Orochimaru... what--?

Oh, this? I just obtained a new vessel.

Don't tell me that you hijacked someone else's body!

My goal is perpetual youth and longevity.

Everyone yearns be young, strong, and beautiful.

But this is just a temporary vessel.

In three years, when I'll be able to use this jutsu again, I'll find a body that's even more beautiful.

That's unlikely.

Your wicked scheme ends right here!

Earth Style! Dark Swamp!

[chuckle] Too bad, I've already seen through your tricks!

What are you talking about!?

[evil laugh]

He got away! But I'm not about to give up that easily!

If I look around, maybe I'll find some clues to his next move...

This is... I have to let Minato know right away.

Damn it! Summoning Jutsu!

Based on the scroll that I found there,

I have no doubt in the slightest that Orochimaru was involved in this recent incident...

But we don't know what to expect next...

In any event, we'll have to make sure that we stay vigilant.

Well, then, I'd better go do what I can on my side of things.

Excuse me.

It seems to me that Minato is just as busy as he ever was.

Well, the truth is that we can't say the Hidden Leaf Village is completely at peace now.

We may have quelled the coup d'état by the Uchiha Clan,

but we haven't gotten to the root of the problem yet.

But Minato intends to use this situation as an opportunity to confront them directly.

Oh?

[happy panting]

So disobeying orders got you involved in unnecessary trouble, is that it?

Nearly everybody in the Uchiha Clan is a respected member of the Leaf Police Force.

And this sets a bad example.

Yeah, but this one kid was being reckless!

Your inability to stop him only reveals your own incompetence!

Yeah...

(Fugaku) You must be aware that this is a crucial time for the Uchiha.

Your older brother would've handled all this far better than you have.

[sad sigh]

(Itachi) Excuse me.

I have returned, father.

Oh, good. I've been waiting, Itatchi.

Did I interrupt something?

(Fugaku) It's fine. Now, tell me what you have to report.

I'll leave you alone.

There's nothing quite like barbecue after a mission, that's for sure!

Damn Sasuke. He's always gotta act so stuck up...

Well, he could just be really busy, too...

Damn it, we can't let Naruto show us up again, Akamaru!

Let's make sure to train super hard from now on, all right?

[bark bark]

Still, this incident has left a bad taste in my mouth...

Uh-huh.

Yeah, who would've thought that things would end like that...

[massive explosion]

Those guys! They lied to us!

They said their test was over and that they needed to take all the villagers back to their homes!

I still can't believe that they blew up the entire village.

Yeah. And the kids that we helped rescue were there, too...

Could it be that they were erasing evidence or something?

If that's the case, they're even worse than I thought!

Well, one thing's for sure: they don't deserve to call themselves Team Jiraiya...

If I see them again, they'll pay!

That's right! We're gonna get those guys without a doubt! Right, Shikamaru?

Huh? Oh, yeah... sure.

My Father is absolutely right. If Naruto didn't act on his own...

[happy bark]

Shiro... Come to think of it...

(Sasuke) He did rescue you...

But still, it's different this time.

We were in the middle of an important mission.

We were just lucky that we were able to pull it off.

Even so, everyone's too easy on that kid!

So, did Father give you another lecture, Sasuke?

It's not like that's anything new.

Yes, I see. But consider this: it's because Father has such high hopes for you.

Also, our clan's in a precarious position right now.

We attempted a dangerous coup d'état... and forced the Hokage to accept our conditions.

We can't give him a reason to reverse that.

Ever since the rebellion by our ancestor Madara, our abilities have been feared,

and we were banished from the central government. So to change our situation...

But can we trust them to keep their promise?

Don't worry. That's why I've been assigned to watch the Hokage.

Brother...

In time, the two of us will sustain the Uchiha Clan.

To protect our future, I'll find out what the Fourth is thinking.

You do your best, too!

(Thinking) As expected, Itachi is amazing!

So I'm not about to let a guy like that outdo me!

I want you to teach me a new jutsu, sensei.

What a surprise! It's rare to see you so eager.

I need to get a whole lot stronger.

And to do that, I need to learn a definitive jutsu.

Well then, you're in luck! I have just the perfect one!

When combined with the perception of the Sharingan, it culminates in a penetrating technique of lightning speed.

I see... Chidori, huh?

Even though we just got back from a mission, Sasuke has been training really hard!

What are you talking about, Choji?

Not missing a moment to start training on a new jutsu is so like Sasuke!

You two guys really should be more like him!

What a drag...

Hey, is what you just said really true?

Is Sasuke actually trying to learn a new jutsu right now?

Yeah. He's with Kakashi Sensei at the training grounds.

What!? Damn it! Ugh!

He's getting a leg-up on me!

Hey, listen, don't get all worked up, all right?

After all, you just mastered an amazing new jutsu yourself.

Sorry, I'll see you guys later!

I told you, no visitors whatsoever!

Come on! Get out of the way, already!

Hey, what is all of this racket about?

Pervy Sage, I want you to train me. Will you?

And what has brought this on all of a sudden?

Eh, okay. I have to take it easy for a while anyway.

I'll watch over your training a while.

Yes! All right!

Jiraiya!

[grunt]

(Naruto) hey, Sasuke!

Yeah? What do you want?

I came here to tell you that I'm just about to start my training, too!

What?

You're pretty dense, huh?

I'm saying that you'll have no choice but to acknowledge me when I master a new jutsu before you!

Idiot.

What did you say!?

I don't consider you competition.

I have much higher goals to focus on.

I'm gonna make you eat those words one day!

I swear I will, no matter what!

All right, Naruto! Sorry to interrupt you!

[sigh] What's he so worked up about?

Who knows? Anyway, let's just continue the training.

You know... It's not like you to go out of your way to pick a fight.

Eh, who cares? It's only gotten me more fired up!

Oh, I see... That kid's the one that you don't want to lose to, is that it?

Just watch me, Sasuke! I'm gonna win!

I won't lose. And soon... I'm going to get Father to acknowledge me!

[building power yell]

You've gotta focus harder than ever now!

And pull out the Nine Tails chakra with more authority!

[attack yell]

[grunt]

Are you hurt?

No, I'm fine. It's nothing. Just let me continue.

[attack yell]

Whoa... Sasuke's training looks terrifying!

To be honest, I'm kinda scared!

You dummy! That's what makes it cool!

Aw, come on... Those guys are such a big drag.

(Third Hokage) Is this the report on the Uchiha incident?

I expected opposition from the Village's advisors but...

...I didn't think that there would be such an uproar from the other clans.

Everyone is full of fear. That clan has a history of betrayal,

and they tend to keep to themselves, so they're hard to trust.

Coupled with their keen abilities, that aloof demeanor only makes them appear more suspicious.

There are also lingering reservations because of the coup we prevented.

Maybe, but we can't go back on the promise we made.

Yes, I'm aware.

But the governing body can't ignore the voices of opposition,

not when they're this outspoken.

Well, we'll just have to keep trying to persuade them.

That's the gist of it. So can you give us just a little more time?

I beg your pardon. But I overheard.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to accomplish much more than this.

No... I'm actually surprised.

I thought you had just made an empty promise that you had no real intention of keeping.

You aren't the type to be fooled by something like that.

Besides, I want to prevent any calamity that may be within my power to affect.

[gasp]

When Master Jiraiya was on Mount Myoboku, he was given a prophecy.

That the future Shinobi World will be wrought with many calamities...

And that among Master Jiraiya's students... is a "Child of Prophecy" who is destined to cast the calamities away...

...in order to lead the whole shinobi world in a better direction.

Does that refer to Naruto?

I don't know. Jiraiya Sensei has trained many students.

I can be counted among them, too.

But... villages plagued with problems will be vulnerable to attacks and coups.

For my son and your younger brother, for the next generation...

I want to leave behind a peaceful village.

[panting]

It's really taking shape!

Better be! But I can't stop now!

Look, with the state you're in, we really should call it a day.

We can pick it back up tomorrow.

Carefree fools...

(Minato) Listen, Naruto.

This Rasengan is merely the foundation.

Wow!

So with a little more practice, it can evolve into new jutsu.

[scoff]

Father...!

Oh, it's just you.

I've been learning to use a new jutsu.

That so? Well, good for you.

He doesn't even care about it at all...

No, that's not it. At this level, my jutsu isn't worth my Father's time.

He's responsible for the whole Uchiha Clan...

(Sasuke) [attack yell[

[panting]

Not that I'm surprised, really... but I'm amazed at how quickly you picked it up.

It's 'cause I am an Uchiha.

(Thinking) This jutsu can definitely compete with that one.

But...

I will surpass him!

Kakashi, I wanna know... How far can I make this Chidori evolve?

[sigh] Normally, someone would just be happy to have gotten this far...

But, then, this is so like you.

So, what's the answer?

Frankly, Lightning Style consumes an enormous amount of chakra.

For someone like me who doesn't have a lot of chakra, this is the limit.

So it's impossible then?

I didn't say that... But taking it any further will be extremely difficult.

[grunt]

(Sakura) I brought some snacks. Wanna share them?

(Sasuke) You're annoying!

(Naruto) What do you think you're doing, Sasuke?! Apologize to Sakura!

(Sasuke) Don't you order me around. A loser has no right to talk...

(Naruto) I'm not a loser! I caught up to you, didn't I?

(Sasuke) You really think that you're equal to me? That's impossible.

(Naruto) Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Mutual Path."

(Naruto) All right, do you wanna put that to the test right now?