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(Ashura) My chakra's reacting very strongly.

(Kanna) What is that?

It's the same thing that was growing on all of those sick people.

I see! The Divine Tree's sap has seeped into the soil.

The sap acts like a fertilizer, making this area a lush oasis in the middle of such a barren region.

The power of the Divine Tree is what's making the land fertile?

Yeah...

So, then that means the Divine Tree's getting its power back?!

No, or at least it hasn't completely revived yet...

But... in time it probably will...

The real problem is...

Is what?

The villagers are becoming contaminated.

Contaminated?!

Yeah. The people and animals eat the produce that was grown on this land...

...which has accumulated the sap of the Divine Tree.

Wait... does that mean, if you eat the food here, you're gonna get sick?!

(Asura) Probably.

Blargh! But... I ate so much yesterday!

It'll be okay.

With my jutsu I can take care of a small amount...

But if you've eaten it for many years.

Hey, wait... since the Village Elder ordered this place to be kept under watch...

...does that mean he knows everything about what's been going on here?

So it would seem...

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I see, You went to the Divine Tree.

That's right.

Tell me, traveler, why is it that you insist on digging for our village's secrets?

Forgive me. I was sent here.

I was told to come by the Village of Ninshu.

Ninshu? What destroyed the land twenty years ago?

You are a pupil of that discipline?

Yes.

That tree is a remnant of the specter that almost destroyed our entire world.

That's why it's so powerful.

I've been ordered to do something about it.

Lord Elder, to be blunt, that tree is a narcotic.

The power of the Divine Tree is indeed making this land fruitful...

But... it's also making the villagers ill.

...At this rate...

Yes, Traveler, I am already aware of it.

But I cannot authorize that tree's destruction.

Why is that?

Several decades ago... that tree began to grow dramatically...

Prior to that, this land was arid and barren.

We had terrible droughts nearly every year.

I've lost count of how many starved to death.

Why don't you just try digging a well?

It was futile.

Futile?

We tried that ages ago.

One could dig for years, only to hit the solid bedrock that runs beneath this entire land.

If we cut down that tree now, what will happen to us?

I cannot tell the villagers that we'll return to those days of hunger and suffering.

Besides, even if I told them the truth, the villagers wouldn't believe me.

Traveler, please... don't get involved any further...

It would be best if you were to leave soon.

Kanna, what do you think?

Think about what?

In time, you'll become infected by the Divine Tree, as well.

I know. And?! We have no other choice!

Even if we wanted to leave, there's nowhere else for us to go!

We just have to endure and live with it!

All of you! Please, listen to me!

Do you know the truth behind the Divine Tree?

[gasp] Hey, Ashura...!

(Ashura) The Divine Tree is the ruins of a specter.

It's the cause of the illness afflicting those at the clinic.

And if you keep relying on its power you'll all fall victim to the same thing!

Ask yourself: are you okay with that?

Everyone! You don't have to listen to this guy!

The two of them came here from the Village of Ninshu!

Yeah! They ravaged the world, and now they want to try to take the Divine Tree away from us!

We can't let them do that!

Just leave! Get outta here!

What do you think would happen to us if the Divine Tree was gone, huh?!

Ashura, let's go!

[angry shouting]

Yeah you better run!

Yeah, good riddance!

Don't come back!

I certainly hope... Masters Indra and Ashura are okay.

Brother, to what kind of places did you send those two?

Simply put, two villages that were burdened with the same problem.

I want to see what choices they make, and how they resolve the problems.

Ah, yes, I understand.

But be honest, have you already decided which one'll succeed you?

No, I haven't.

Indra's abilities are extraordinary...

...but he's too quick to try to resolve everything by himself.

Ashura is truly kind to others ...

... but hesitates to take the lead.

If this journey that they've been sent on helps to them mature and learn to support each other

then I would have no complaints.

Gamamaru, have you had any new dreams?

Dreams about your sons' futures, you mean?

If I did, would you want me to tell you?

That'd be cheating. You must name your successor by yourself.

[cough]

Well, then... Guess it's time for me to be leaving.

Hold on... I hope you're not planning on visiting them, Gamamaru...

[grunt]

Please, do not interfere with this.

I won't!

[grunt]

I doubt that all of you will ever be able to reach a decision.

Come on, Ashura. Let's go, already!

Let's just head out and have a carefree journey, okay?

[groan] If you're really that concerned, just sneak over there and destroy the tree!

I mean, you do have the power to do that, don't you?

But if I do that, then all of the villagers will...

They'll suffer, sure! But everyone dies eventually!

You know... now that I think of it... Father didn't tell me to destroy the Divine Tree.

Huh?

Indra, Ashura. You are to go to those lands and fix whatever problems may have occurred there.

Wait, that's right! Father said to resolve the problem...!

Hey, hold on, now. I hope that you're not getting any crazy ideas.

To solve the problem, there's no other way but to dig a well.

What?! You heard that village elder! There's bedrock under here!

It'd take years!

Yes. But a little while back, Father told me.

The power of Ninshu that you have inherited. I'm afraid there's no handbook for its use.

It's up to you to decide the right way to employ it.

It's up to us.

I've decided! I'm going to do what I think is right!

Huh?

Even if it takes me years!

(Apprentice) Master Indra's returned!

[gasps]

(Villager) Ha! Leave it to Master Indra! I can't believe it! He's back already?

I'm glad to see that you're well.

Where's Ashura?

He's not back yet.

He isn't?

Don't tell me... Is he-?!

[blast]

[gasp] Ashura!

Oh, hey, Kanna!

What are you doing!?

What, can't you tell? I'm digging a well for your village.

[weary sigh]

Are you serious...?

Yeah. If you guys have water, then you won't have to rely on the Divine Tree.

It's impossible. The villagers have tried digging for water for years. But they've never found any...

Yeah, I already told him that. But once he gets an idea in his head, he won't listen.

It doesn't matter whether it's possible or not. Because I've decided to do it.

See you later, Kanna.

[blast]

Are you guys... idiots?

Well, I just might be, but he definitely is.

(Thinking) Even if it takes years, I'll make it happen!

I've returned, Father.

Yes. Welcome back. So how did it go?

I did exactly as I was told.

And were there any problems?

No. Peace has returned to the village.

Lord Hagoromo. Master Indra has returned first...

Which means the successor of Ninshu must be.

No... I'm not interested in how quickly things were resolved.

I'll wait for Ashura's return. And then I'll decide. Is that all right, Indra?

Yes.

(Zetsu) It's been awhile, Indra.

Oh? You're in a bad mood. Didn't you come to see me?

I'm aware of everything, you know.

You did exactly as Hagoromo wished. But he's still not satisfied.

The future Hagoromo envisions for Ninshu is not the future that you envision.

You've both improved.

No matter what may happen in the future, Indra, we'll always follow you.

I will remember the words that you've spoken.

Lord Hagoromo. It's been one year since Master Ashura set out on his journey.

And yet... he still hasn't returned.

Your students are starting to become restless. So perhaps you should decide on your successor.

Yes, I realize that.

No one would object if you were to choose Master Indra.

Why keep waiting for Master Ashura?

Please, don't be concerned. I'm certain Ashura will return very soon.

Lord Hagoromo! Sir!

Huh? What's going on?!

(Apprentice) Master Indra!

It's Master Ashura! He's returned!

Hey there, everyone!

(Apprentice) It's not just Master Ashura! There are so many with him!

(Villager) I recognize Taizo, but... who are the others?

So he's back at last...

(Gamamaru) You are quite astute about your sons.

[grunt] I think that this water pot has seen its last day...

My, my, that certainly did take a long time!

You know, that younger one of yours is very clumsy.

But his tenacity's really something!

I thought that I told you to mind your own business, Gamamaru.

That's what I did! The only thing I did was watch, that's all.

However... I want to let you in on something that happened...

It's about the village Indra went to...

Welcome back to the village.

Thank you. Are you well?

Yes. I'm glad you're well too, Master Ashura.

Please, go see Lord Hagoromo.

What?! Elder Brother wasn't...?!

So Father still hasn't?

(Futami) He's been waiting all this time for your return, Master Ashura.

Oh. I see.

Father, I've come home at last.

You've become dignified, Ashura.

We've all been waiting...

I know. Forgive me, Elder Brother.

With the level of power I possess, I needed a lot longer to resolve the problem in the village where I was sent.

And who are those people?

Oh! Right! They're all from that village.

They helped me resolve the problems there. And they've become valuable friends.

We heard so much about your village, and we all wanted to see it,

so we came with Master Ashura when he headed back here.

Welcome. It's good of you to come.

Ashura, tell me your story.

The village I went to relied on the Divine Tree for water.

So... I decided to dig a well.

Ashura! Are you really doing to do this?!

This is what I've decided to do!

[sigh]

[weary sigh]

What is it now?

Are they back to throw rocks at us or something?

Hold on.

Everyone, please...

We came to help.

It's for our village, so we want to do our part.

And if you can, do you think that you could teach us Ninshu, too?

[gasp]

Uh, yeah, sure!

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Everyone, wait! Please be quiet!

Huh?

Is something the matter, Ashura?

Can you hear it? You hear that sound...?

[crash]

It's water!

No way! What happened?

[cheering]

Incredible!

We did it!

You did it, Ashura!

We did it!

[small groan]

Mom...

Kanna...

[sob] Mom...!

We're finally free now from the curse that has burdened us for so long.

-I can't believe it! -Amazing!

I see... So the Ninshu that you spread has saved many people.

Yes!

I'll now announce the name of the successor to Ninshu.

The one who'll take over Ninshu is.

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(Hagoromo) A bond is something that can only be created after sharing hardships together.

It overflows with love and compassion.

As long as such bonds exist, Ninshu won't be used for evil.

However, power without bonds will bring great calamity upon the world.

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Successor."

From this moment onward, I entrust my power to you.

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