Original subtitles

Hey, Naruto and Hinata, congrats on getting married!

Huh?

Uh?

What're you doing, Sai? C'mon!

(Sakura) Have you recorded your message?

Oh, I just don't think I'll do a good job...

You were a member of Team 7! You gotta do it!

Naruto, Hinata, congratulations.

(Konohamaru) Don't be so stiff!

Deepest congratulations, Naruto and Hinata!

(Konohamaru) Uh, can you act a little more natural?

Like I told you before, I don't think I'll do a good job.

Oh, boy.

Naruto! And Hinata!

I hope that both of you will have a hot, hot, hot-blooded married life!

Uh, you're way too close!

When you yell it at them, it doesn't sound very congratulatory.

(Guy) Something's missing!

Hmm?

(Lee) Guy Sensei!

My dear Lee, you must consider whether your hot-blooded wish will translate...

through the lens and be conveyed one hundred percent to Naruto and Hinata.

What it really needs is something symbolic displayed on the screen.

Wait! The sunrise!

The sun surging over the horizon to mark the start of their life together!

Give your message with that in the background, and you'll increase the impact of your...

Listen, don't take them too seriously.

Hey, there Naruto and Hinata! Hope you're well! [chuckles]

What's up with that?

Yeah, I mean of course they're well!

Hey, enough with the wisecracks from the peanut gallery guys!

[grunts]

Tadah!

Naruto! Hinata! How're the two of ya doing?

Kiba! You can't just butt in like that!

Isn't there any friend of Big Brother Naruto...

who'll let me record a decent congratulations message?

Uh, Naruto, Hinata, my congratulations.

(Konohamaru) Iruka Sensei, you're too nervous, c'mon!

I'm sorry, but I'm just not good at this kind of thing.

Look, all you have to do is say what you're honestly feeling.

Hearing his mentor Iruka Sensei speak from the heart...

(Konohamaru) is sure to bring Big Brother Naruto to tears!

His mentor, huh? I don't know about that.

Quick! Say something deeply moving now!

Uh...

Um, let's see, something moving....

[groans]

My mind's a total blank all of a sudden! How about we try again later on?

Since Naruto's getting married...

Naruto, Hinata. No uh, Naruto! Hinata!

Congrats on your nuptials, and...

No, that sounds way too stiff.

(Sadoru) Iruka Sensei! Big trouble!

Look at what they did to the memorial statue! What do we do?

Stay calm.

Since you just recently became a teacher here Ms. Sadoru, I see how this would be upsetting.

But this is small!

Hey!

[screams/grunts]

(Iruka) Tsukune, Sansho, Mibuna. So this is your doing, is it?

How'd you even know that we were here?

Because I always know exactly what you three are thinking.

We're just playing hide-and-seek! Don't go treating us like we're criminals!

Don't lie to me! I bet you enjoyed seeing Sadoru Sensei having a hard time.

That's not true! You have no proof, so don't jump to conclusions!

I see. So this graffiti wasn't your guys doing, huh?

It's quite aesthetically pleasing, so I figured that you guys must be the ones behind it.

You know, you've got a pretty good eye! To tell you the truth, I'm really proud of it!

Shh!

[grunts]

Uh?

Make sure you get this completely cleaned up!

(Kids) Yes, sir.

Wow, you're amazing, Iruka!

Compared to the antics I had to put up with from Naruto, this stuff is practically adorable.

Wait, Naruto?

Hmm?

You mean, Naruto Uzumaki?

Huh?

That's right, he went here! Were you really his teacher?

Huh? Well, yeah. I was.

(Kids) No way!

Hmm?

You mean Naruto Uzumaki, the super-famous Naruto Uzumaki?

He's on a totally different level!

There's no way that a plain and boring teacher like you taught him!

A plain...and boring?

Oh, you're trying to inspire us by saying even Naruto Uzumaki was a bad kid...

so us bad kids should keep trying hard, right?

(Sansho) Fake and boring!

(Mibuna) Yeah, don't make stuff up!

I see. Well, all right then.

While you're at it, you can rake the yard and clean the toilets, too!

What? Come on! No fair!

(Iruka) I really was one of Naruto's teachers.

Even if I were to tell them that, none of the current students would believe me.

Naruto is like, well, like a super hero to them!

(Academy Official) Oh, there you are!

Hmm?

I've been looking for you, Iruka. Do you have a minute?

Uh, sure!

Me? Vice Principal?

Well, you've been here at the Academy for quite a long time...

and you're very popular among your colleagues, as well.

I'd say you're the perfect person for the job!

Well, I...

Hmm.

Lord Kakashi, I've brought you some tea.

Thanks, but can you drop the "lord' part, please?

Something wrong, sir? You seem a little bit depressed today.

And don't be so formal, either.

It's just weird.

[chuckles]

Anyway, the date for Naruto and Hinata's wedding has already been finalized, right?

(Kakashi) I'm trying to think of a way that everyone can attend.

Oh, I see.

If everyone goes to the ceremony, then we won't be able to assign any missions that day.

(Shizune) Not to mention handle any emergencies that might arise.

(Kakashi) Exactly. And their close circle of friends are all important jonin now.

So it'd be a real problem if all of them are unavailable.

Naruto, it's been a while. I hear you're getting married.

If I remember correctly, when Lady Tsunade was Hokage...

she had a rule for emergencies just like this one!

Huh?

"Rule one: when there is a marriage between shinobi the gift that each invitee...

intends to present will be assessed to determine who shall attend."

Does that mean?

What, really? That's gotta be a joke.

It does seems that way, but it's written right here.

Oh yeah, you're right.

But if we did that, we'd be eliminating people based on how large their gift is.

That may very well be so. But still, that's what the rule is!

No one would agree to something that basically puts a price tag on friendship.

If I do that, I'll be called the worst Hokage in history.

I understand, but as Hokage...

it's more important to fulfill the responsibility that's right in front of you.

[groans]

Welcome!

Ramen, please.

Make mine a super-size!

Huh? Iruka Sensei!

Hmm?

So did you think of a congratulatory message?

Oh, no. Sorry, I forgot.

Hmm?

(Ebisu) The Advancement Exam?

It was recommended I take it to become Vice Principal.

W- Wha?

Why only Iruka?

Does that mean I'm not among those being considered as a candidate?

No, that can't be right!

Uh, what's wrong, Ebisu Sensei?

Huh? There's nothing wrong! [nervous laughing]

Anyway. What a great opportunity!

Yeah.

Naruto's upcoming wedding will be even more joyful now that his mentor is being promoted!

That's true! And we'll have to call you Vice Principal Iruka-Sensei!

Oh, no, please don't! At this point, I haven't even decided if I'm going to take the test.

Really? But you wouldn't pass up a chance like this, would you?

Ebisu Sensei, you know, you look sorta happy.

I admit I'm grateful for the opportunity to be promoted. And besides...

(Tsukune) You mean Naruto Uzumaki, the super-famous Naruto Uzumaki?

(Mibuna) No way a plain and boring teacher like you taught him!

I know that I'm supposed to be striving to get ahead in my career.

But there's also a part of me that really wants to just continue teaching kids.

One on one.

Well, yeah, of course! That's because you undoubtedly shine in the classroom, Iruka! It's true!

I still think you seem a little too happy.

(Kakashi) So, what's going on?

Uh? Hmm?

Huh?

Oh! Lord Kakashi!

Could all of you just drop the "lord" part?

Jeeze, how long have you been there? I didn't notice you at all.

Well, all of you were going on about Iruka. So, I didn't want to interrupt.

Lord Kakashi, uh, I mean Kakashi, is something going on with you, too?

Oh, no. But what's up with you, Iruka?

He was just asked to take the Advancement Exam to become the Vice Principal!

Vice Principal? Oh, right, that position is open.

Honestly, I'm not entirely sure if I should take it.

Oh, really? You? Taking the Advancement Exam?

Now that would be quite difficult!

Uh.

Huh?

Well, I'd better get back to work now.

Thanks!

(Teuchi) Thanks for coming!

Hah! Hey Ayame, did you take Lord Kakashi's order?

Huh?

Wait!

(Ayame) When did he?

What was that all about?

Hmm?

(Ayame) Yeah, was he talking about Iruka taking the Advancement Exam?

(Konohamaru) Why'd he say it'd be difficult for him?

I get it!

It's clear to me that as the Hokage...

Lord Kakashi doesn't believe that Iruka is suitable to be the Vice Principal!

[gasps]

I'm certain that's what he meant.

(Ebisu) Oh, really? You? Taking the Advancement Exam?

Even if you do take it, with your skills and experience...

actually getting the promotion would still prove to be quite difficult.

[groans]

Now, now, don't misunderstand me! I'm not saying that!

I'm simply surmising what Lord Hokage must've meant!

(Ayame) For him to say that taking the exam would be difficult...

(Konohamaru)...is like saying that he already knows the outcome...

before Iruka Sensei even takes the exam!

All right, what's it gonna be, Iruka?

Are you gonna stand for that? Or give Naruto something else to celebrate on his wedding day?

Dad, don't pressure him like that!

What're you talking about? A second ago you...

I'm taking it!

Huh?

Huh?

I'm gonna take that exam and I'm gonna pass it!

Naruto's about to have one of the biggest days in his whole life...

and my gift to him will be my good news!

(Ayame) All right, Iruka!

(Teuchi) Well said!

(Konohamaru) You're the man, Iruka Sensei!

Hmph.

We got you!

[gasps]

Huh?

(Iruka) A prank like that one is old news.

[gasps]

But Naruto Uzumaki used to play tricks like this, and he went on to became the village hero.

(Iruka) So maybe there's a future "Naruto Uzumaki" among all of you.

Now listen up! I think anyone here can become a hero just like Naruto!

You simply have to believe in yourself and always try to do your best!

(Kids) Yes, sir!

Naruto Uzumaki, again?

[grunting]

(Iruka) What's the matter?

[groans]

Come on, put more spirit into it!

[drinking/slurping ramen]

Hmm?

Sadoru, just be confident and confront the students head on!

I'm sorry.

That's right. We're very sorry.

But I'll make certain that I teach them better so that this doesn't happen ever again.

(Iruka) So please, I hope you can forgive us!

(Sansho) I don't know, Tsukune.

I think smashing the statue is going too far.

Iruka Sensei's gonna get really mad about that.

Yeah, so what?

[gasps]

[grunting]

[gasps]

I figured that you guys were gonna try something like this.

I told you that I always know exactly what the three of you are thinking.

[grunting]

(Iruka) You know...

The pranks you pull are on such a small scale.

Why, to Naruto...

(Iruka) scrawling graffiti on the Hokages' Great Stone Faces was nothing.

He even took the Scroll of Sealing...

and wreaked a whole lot of havoc in the Village.

[gasps]

So you're saying that Naruto Uzumaki really was your student?

Shut up! Who cares about him!

I'm not him!

(Ebisu) So Iruka Sensei still...?

(Teuchi) Yeah. He's been gung-ho ever since.

Everyone says great things about him, and he was Naruto's teacher. He's a shoo in!

Uh, Ebisu Sensei, now it's like you're too depressed.

(Kakashi) I'm gonna go get a bite to eat.

(Shizune) Ramen again? Eating ramen every day isn't healthy, you know!

(Kakashi) Really? Well...

(Mibuna) You're really gonna do it?

Yeah, of course I am! Lord Hokage's gone, so this might be our only chance to do this.

I can pull off anything that Naruto Uzumaki did, and just as easily, too!

Let's go!

Count me out!

Me, too!

[gasps] Ugh, you guys are total wimps. [grunting]

Evening.

Oh! Welcome, Lord Hokage!

Really, could you please drop the "lord" stuff?

Uh? What's the matter, Ebisu? Why are you so spaced out?

We were just talking about whether Iruka Sensei will pass the Advancement Exam or not.

Huh? Iruka's actually planning on taking the exam?

Of course! And it's all thanks to you, Kakashi!

It's thanks to me? What did I do?

Oh, don't be humble!

Oh that smells delicious! It must be ramen.

Seems they didn't order potstickers though.

Wait, are you serious? Is that what happened?

(Kakashi) I really didn't mean it that way at all!

What did you mean, then?

It's just that, regarding the Advancement Exam...

Lord Kakashi!

How many times do I need to ask you to drop the "lord?"

Never mind that! We have a big problem!

What? The Scroll of Sealing has been stolen?

Yeah! No one has any idea where it is, and every shinobi is out searching for it right now.

Don't tell me.

[grunting]

[gasps] Iruka Sensei!

[heavy breathing] Uh!

Sansho! Mibuna! Where is Tsukune now?

I swear we tried to stop him, but he wouldn't listen to us!

I knew it.

Hmph.

[heavy breathing]

See?

That was totally easy!

And next, I'm gonna use this to mess up the Great Stone Faces!

(Iruka) Stop!

[gasps]

I knew that I'd find you here.

You're planning to use a Shadow Clone from the Scroll of Sealing...

and pull off a flashy prank, aren't you?

Well let me guess what you're planning: to say you know what I'm thinking?

No, I actually don't know what you're thinking.

[grunts] I don't even know what I'm doing anymore!

I keep comparing students to the ones I had in the past!

But doing that is preventing me from seeing into the heart...

of the precious student right in front of me!

[gasps] Iruka Sensei.

I get it now, Tsukune.

All you want is to be acknowledged, don't you?

And I didn't see that and just kept bragging about an old student.

How long have I been a teacher anyway?

I have been such a fool! I'm so sorry, Tsukune! Please forgive me!

So did you mean it?

Hmm?

You know, about what you said to us.

I think anyone here can become a hero just like Naruto!

(Iruka) You simply have to believe in yourself and always try to do your best!

Of course! I did mean it!

Okay then, I guess that I could give that whole "trying my best" idea a shot.

I'm very sorry about what my student did.

And I take full responsibility for it.

Oh, yeah? Do me a favor and confirm what's inside of there, will you?

Huh?

What is this? "To me, love is life. Love is absolutely everything, you see?!"

There's no way that I'd leave the real thing where it can be stolen so easily. Not again.

Good point.

And, Iruka? About that Advancement Exam.

Oh yeah. I know. You were right, Kakashi. Vice Principal's more than I can handle.

Huh? Oh no, when I said "difficult" all I really meant by that was...

(Kakashi) the Advancement Exam is going to be on the same day as Naruto's wedding!

Huh?

You were his mentor, Iruka. There's no way that you can miss his wedding.

Anyway, the situation got me thinking.

(Kakashi) I could schedule an extra day for the Advancement Exam.

I'd really like you to become the Vice Principal, Iruka.

And serve as a shining example to all the other Academy...

I'm sorry.

Hmm?

I've decided not to take the exam.

I got carried away about going to Naruto's wedding as the newly promoted Vice Principal...

and I forgot about all of my students who are right in front of my eyes.

I have failed them all as a teacher.

(Iruka) I have no right to go celebrate with Naruto.

Hmm.

I've gotta take care of my current students...

and cherish all of the things that are right in front of me.

Then and only then can I properly congratulate Naruto.

I think I understand. Cherish the things that are right in front you, huh.

It's more important to fulfill the responsibility that's right front of you.

Huh. Yes, you're right. Well, I've decided, too!

Huh? About what?

I assembled all of you here today...

in order to relay something to you as your Sixth Hokage.

Listen, I'm giving you a secret mission.

Each of you is to prepare a congratulatory gift for Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

Report back one week before the ceremony...

and make sure to have your gift at the ready when you do.

Really? A gift?

Oh, yeah! Great!

Man, what a drag.

Just leave it to Lord Hokage!

All right. That's about it.

But Kakashi, just what is this all about?

We're going to assess and rank each gift.

That way we can determine who'll attend the wedding ceremony...

and who'll be placed on duty for that day's missions.

In other words, we're going to sift and screen through the gifts.

What? Really? But isn't that like measuring their friendship? Like putting a price tag on it?

M-hm. But what's really important is what's right in front of me, isn't that true?

I'm prepared to be called the worst Hokage in the history of the Leaf for this.

The worst Hokage in the history of the Leaf?

And it's all thanks to you, Iruka!

[grunts]

Wha?

What?

(Rock Lee) Guy Sensei, what is a good wedding gift?

(Guy) Since it's for Naruto, Naruto, to, to...Toilet papah...pa!

(Rock Lee) Pa...pa...Oh! Passion fruits!

(Guy) Ts, ts...Tsunade's big chest, duh!

(Rock Lee) Duh, duh, dumb bells!

(Guy) Next time on Naruto Shippuden:

"Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 2: A Full-Powered Wedding Gift!"

(Tenten) Why are you playing a word chain game?