Connecting old words that have been used up
I just want to convey my simple thoughts
That day's faint wind blows away
at the castle ruins of yesterday
I'll laugh with you and live for the moment
Still that incident will continue to trouble you, right?
That's why it must be good bye
Leaving nothing behind, let us share what is left
In time, we'll realize that it was everything
And sadness will touch our cheeks, creating a river of tears
Trembling thoughts swept into a vortex and melting away
But thank goodness your injury wasn't serious.
Naruto was relieved, too...
The rumors were true...
That the survivor of the Village's honorable Uchiha Clan
was the most good for nothing kid...
Sasuke, you must be hungry. Is there something you want to eat?
I'll go buy something for you.
The Battle Begins. Naruto vs. Sasuke
To be honest, I really don't understand.
It seems there were opinions that,
with the final exam being suspended,
no one should pass this time around.
But I hear the late Third Hokage highly praised your match.
It seems he intended to recommend you for Chunin.
The lords of other lands who observed the fight
and the proctors were of the same opinion as well...
In that case, it's not in my place to say this or that about it.
From now on,
strive to perform in a manner that is worthy of that headband...
Congratulations! As of today, you're a Chunin!
- Wow... - Wow!
Even you who's never motivated look respectable.
It doesn't suit you.
Don't laugh, I say...
For the time being
let's have a toast to celebrate Shikamaru's promotion to Chunin!
Let's eat!
Oh! Choji!
Don't eat the meat before the toast!
But, it'd be a waste if it got burned, so...
There's a lot of meat. Eat up!
All right!
Right now, I have no interest in you...
Your target is Naruto, after all.
You'll end up in the hospital again, Choji.
Don't you know how to savor the taste?
Never mind!
Even if I eat a lot, I know how to savor properly.
Hey! Choji, that's the last piece of meat that I've been grilling
The last bite!
This is the conclusion and
will become the meat with the greatest value that should be savored!
I won't hand over this last bite to anyone!
What're you acting cool for, you idiot?!
Everyone makes fun of you because you're like this!
- You're just a fat - Ino!
That's a taboo word!
But really, Choji...
A meal isn't a battle.
Relax at a time like this at least. What a pain.
Vulgar... Dirty mouthed... Too lazy...
I wonder if these guys will be okay from here.
In particular...
Choji. With you it's nothing but food.
Do a little training sometime!
Choji...
You're lucky that your mind doesn't restrict what you eat...
I've got it rough with a diet.
Why do you have to diet, Ino?
Girls want to be seen as cute as possible by the one they like!
But that person might not always like a thin person.
In the first place, most boys don't like fat
Not that... They like thin girls.
And, vice versa.
You should be a little more conscious of your body, Choji.
You won't be popular.
Heh... She doesn't get it.
Men don't like thin women as much as women think.
More likely men who like chubby women are the most common.
And, vice versa... I'd say.
I bet she'd be twice as popular
if she were to gain a little more weight instead of dieting.
You sure are a funny guy, Shikamaru.
And you're smart, too.
Hmm?
I know it in my heart...
You're much more awesome than the likes of Sasuke or Nej
Well, I've never even thought about that. I'm me, so...
But you're the only one who became a Chunin
in the Chunin Exam this time...
But you might be better at fighting, right?
I might've given up if I'd gotten into one with you.
But earlier, Sensei told me that all I do is eat
and that I'm not progressing...
I'm me, I tell you. And you're you.
It's stupid talking about how which is.
Well, don't worry too much about what Asuma says...
You should live naturally and take things easy.
See you later! I'm going home.
My dad's starting to say some troublesome thing
like he's going to teach me a new Jutsu or something.
Shikamaru.
Hmm?
What?
Good luck with your training.
Yeah.
You're a good guy...Choji.
Hey, Sakura!
Naruto!
The time is right...
Head for the Leaf Village, now!
I see... You've made up your mind, huh?
Yes!
I'm carrying out fitness training to get ready for the surgery.
I want to return as soon as I can after the surgery, so...
Oww!
Ow ow...
Lee...
Yes?! What is it?
You won't die if you give up being a Shinobi.
Why are you so fixated on being a Shinobi?
My everything is proving that even I can become a fine Ninja...
You might die. Even if you succeed...
Even so...
I promise you!
That's my dream, so...
Why...do you snap this much at the mention of Hokage's name?
Unlike you...
I will be the heir to the name of Hokage, no matter what!
Because, Hokage is my dream!
In this village, promising children are being brought up.
Sarutobi Sensei... Sure enough, you were a wonderful Hokage.
The surgery is in the afternoon. Get ready!
Let's go, Lee! Are you prepared?!
Yes!
I got some apples... You like them, right?
Here, doesn't it look good?
Huh...? I wonder where I put the knife...
It's right in front of you, believe it.
It's so lame, you getting all scatterbrained just because you're in front of Sasuke.
I'd rather hear lame from anyone but you...
Naruto...
U zu ma ki!
Naruto 2K Barrage!
Knock it off already!
Summoning Jutsu!
I will...protect Sakura!
I I give up, believe it...
Sasuke... Thank you.
You rescued me from the Sand Ninja, right?
No...
The person who rescued you... was Naruto.
You are weak.
Why are you weak...?
It's because you don't have enough...
...hate.
Good. I peeled it nicely.
I'll cut it to make it easy to eat, and...
Here, Sasuke.
Ow! What happened?
S Sasuke?
Huh? What's going on?
Wh What?
Y You don't have to glare at me like that.
Hey, Naruto...
Wh What is it?
Fight me... Right now!
What?! Here you are, just treated by Old Lady Tsunade.
What're you saying?
Just fight!
Sasuke...
You think you saved me?
I don't care if she's the Fifth Hokage or whatever, but...
she should've just minded her own business!
What?!
You said you wanted to fight me, right?
I'm saying let's do it now!
Or have you chickened out?
S Sasuke. Hey... What's going on?!
Naruto, you say something too!
What's this all of a sudden?
This is perfect, believe it!
I was just thinking I wanted to fight you!
S Stop it, the both of you... Okay?
Come with me!
What's...this feeling? My lower belly feels tight...
I want to fight you, too.
And... I feel a thrill.
What's so funny?
Nothing's funny, believe it! I'm happy!
When I think I can finally beat you here!
Abducting Naruto is the No. 1 priority of our organization, Akatsuki.
What did you say? Don't talk foolish, you failure!
I'm not going to be a failure forever!
Right now, I have no interest in you...
You... A loser like you better not act all high and mighty!
Hah! It's unlike you to lose your cool and raise a fuss.
So uncharacteristic.
It couldn't be that you picked a fight and then got scared, could it, Sasuke?
Just bring it, now!
Put on your headband before that! I'll wait.
I don't need such a thing...
Just do it!
You wouldn't even be able... to put one knick on my forehead!
You're wrong!
I'm saying this is a testament to fighting on equal terms as a Leaf Shinobi!
And I'm saying stuff like that is acting high and mighty!
Do you think that we're equal?!
Yeah, I do! I've never once thought that I'm inferior to you!
You're an eyesore!
That's because you remain weak! Little Sasuke!
Naruto!
Sasuke!
Don't be getting carried away!
Naruto...
Enough already, believe it!
Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!
U zu ma ki!
Naruto Barrage!
The Tiger Seal!
Fire Style! Fire Ball Jutsu!
N -Naruto!
Wh What is that Jutsu?!
Damn it!
Chidori: One Thousand Birds!
S Stop...
I'll win no matter what!
Don't flatter yourself!
Stop it, both of you...
Stop it!
Once in a long while, once in a while
The remnants of a person broken by dreams
Look like a mountain
Clinging to the Divine, clinging to Buddha
The remnants of a person crying
Look like a mountain
Rendezvous with a happy dance circle
This is my victory pose, round and around (round around)
Shake shake shake Let's look
With a bye bye rhythm that never ends
Look like a mountain
After becoming a Three-Man Squad, though we had fights,
we carried out our missions together.
And yet, both Sasuke and Naruto have steadily gone on ahead
and only I've been left behind.
Say, Sasuke, I feel you at a distance even though you're this close.
No matter what, I can't see you, Sasuke.
Next time: "Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds"