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
Don't forget your objective...
Don't go!
Thank you...
Sasuke...
Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad!
It's already four o'clock in the morning...
That Fifth Hokage is a real slave driver.
She ought to retrieve the documents she forgot herself...
Huh... What's the matter?
Hey! Wake up!
You'll catch cold if you sleep in a place like this.
Thank you...
Huh!
Sasuke!
Good work...
Fifth Hokage! You were asleep just now, weren't you?
When you made us go to fetch the documents!
And only you got to sleep!
More importantly, Lady Hokage,
there's something I want to report to you.
What is it?
What did you just say?!
Is that true?!
Yes...
According to Sakura Haruno, it appears that there's no mistake...
Unbelievable... That they should already be on the move...
In addition to getting what I want...
This time, I will completely destroy Leaf Village.
So what that pervert wants...
is the Uchiha's powers, huh...
Izumo! Kotetsu!
There's somebody I want you to bring here!
Hurry up and eat, Shikamaru! Your Dad's mission starts today, too!
There's not that much time for morning training!
OK, OK.
One OK is enough!
Nag, nag, nag from early in the morning...
I wonder who it could be so early in the morning?
Hey... Dad...
What is it?
Why did you marry a hard edged woman like Mom?
Let's see now...
Even though Mom's like that, she smiles gently sometimes...
Maybe that's why...
Is that the only reason?
Shikamaru!
A messenger of the Fifth Hokage is here.
Sasuke Uchiha apparently slipped out of the village late last night.
And... there is almost no mistake
that he is headed for the Village Hidden in the Sound!
Slipped out?! Why...
Because he was enticed by that Orochimaru!
W W Wait a minute!
Why does Sasuke have to be enticed by a risky guy like that?!
The reason doesn't matter. In any case, there's no time.
You will perform your first mission as a Chunin...
So all I have to do is bring Sasuke back?
As long as there aren't any enemies around,
that shouldn't be too much of a hassle...
Yes... However, not only is time of the essence on this mission,
but it may turn into something quite difficult.
Huh?!
There is a strong possibility that
those under the control of Orochimaru are guiding Sasuke.
This is turning into a real pain in the neck.
That guy... I held him in high respect in so many different ways...
In that case, please give me a four man team
composed only of Jonin and Chunin.
I'm afraid I can't do that...
Huh! Why?!
You already know the answer to that...
Right now, only the barest minimum number of Jonin have been left behind
and the others have all left the village on missions.
Within the next 30 minutes,
I want you to gather all the Genin you consider the best, and leave this village!
It's a drag but...
I know the guy, so I just can't just let the matter go.
What shall be, shall be...
There's one guy I want to recommend.
What! You've gotta be kidding!
You are such a drag starting so early in the morning...
But why this guy?
That jerk!
Hey, just wait here!
I'll change my clothes immediately!
So, do you have your eye...
on any other guys besides me who are excellent?
Yeah...
Wake up! Hey!
You said excellent guys, right...
Can't be helped...
Potato chips?
They're barbecued meat flavor... you help out too!
Huh?!
Here he comes!
Even if it is just potato chips,
I won't let anybody else have the last piece, no matter who you are.
Choji and I have worked as a team for many years,
so coordinating with him is easiest for me.
I understand that,
but in this kind of situation, one would normally solicit Shino first!
Oh, shut up.
Fat chance!
Shino is on a special mission with his father.
Hey... don't tell me...
Right. He's in.
No way!
I see... Sounds interesting...
It looks like it was worth getting up early and going for a walk, doesn't it?
Shikamaru, what about the other guys?
I'd like to take my time to look for some, but we're pressed for time.
If we don't find anybody else by the time we leave the village,
it will be just us!
It appears that your operation was a success.
Yeah...
Is it okay for you to be released already?
I was told that I would be able to undertake light training soon.
I see...
It's a hassle, but the more people the better...
Damn... At a time like this, I...
Lee! Do what you need to do.
I'll climb these steps alone starting tomorrow!
Lee...
I'll be fine! You go!
We're at our time limit!
Well, I've assembled five people...
All right! Everybody, follow me!
Hey...
Hey, Naruto...
I'm supposed to be the squad leader. Though it sure is a drag...
You really think everything will be okay if things are left in your hands?
You don't seem very reliable...
What's up with you acting like the boss, Naruto?
Although being ordered about by some unmotivated guy like Shikamaru
doesn't sit right with me either...
But Shikamaru is already a Chunin!
We have to follow his orders.
What that means is that the elders of the village recognized him
as capable of being a leader.
Since that's the case, come up with some strategy and plan.
From what I heard, there are enemies
and there's a strong possibility that they're gonna ambush us.
For a start, as this is a rescue operation,
we will be in the position of pursuit.
In other words, the enemy can easily gain the initiative.
Therefore, I will decide on a deployment formation
that will respond quickly to any assault by the enemy.
If you ignore me and move of your own accord,
we will all die.
We will go in a single file formation.
First of all, the all-important spearhead will be...
Kiba, that's you!
You and Akamaru go on walks year round
and are therefore well versed in the terrain and geography of the Land of Fire.
And since your nose is very sensitive,
you can track Sasuke with your sense of smell and,
you can distinguish booby traps that carry the enemy's scent
which makes them easy to find...
And moreover, you and Akamaru as a pair will be extremely efficient
in compensating for the weakness of a single file formation to assault.
And... second in line will be me, the squad leader.
I can give orders as required in any situation
from my position directly behind Kiba
and can give orders to those behind me using only hand signals.
And in the middle... in the number three position is Naruto.
The middle position is the best for you,
since you're capable of executing quick moves
and are able to respond immediately to anything in front or behind.
You're the cornerstone... And you have Shadow Clone, too.
And fourth in line is Choji.
You. You don't have speed,
but your ability to strike is the best among the squad members.
Line leader Kiba, I, and Naruto will launch a surprise attack
and I'll use you to launch the deciding blow.
In other words, your role is to attack the routed enemy.
And then, on the tail end will be you, Neji...
You are assigned to the most difficult position of rear lookout.
You will use your Byakugan to constantly check
that there are no loopholes in the ranks.
Got it? Take a careful look at this.
Use this diagram to verify the radius of your assigned watch.
Kiba watches the front,
I'm responsible for a wide forward view,
Naruto watches left, Choji right, and Neji...
Using your Byakugan, you cover the entire area to the rear.
I want to familiarize myself with our current military potential.
Let me check all the Ninja equipment each of you currently has...
I will commit that to memory straight away.
Any questions?
Even though he just assembled his men a short while ago,
he's already created the best possible formation...
If not, I want to tell you the most important thing last.
Sasuke and I aren't close friends.
In fact, I don't particularly like him.
However, he is also a Shinobi belonging to the Village Hidden in the Leaves.
He is a comrade!
Therefore, I will put my life on the line to help him!
That's the way of the Leaf Village.
In this case, even I can't just sit back and be a sluggard.
Because I am responsible for your lives.
Wow... You're acting kind of like a Chunin, aren't you?!
Okay then, as soon as he's checked our Ninja tools, we'll depart.
Everybody, take out your Ninja tools.
Sasuke wouldn't fall victim to that kind of guy's enticement...
He's already a really powerful guy,
so he wouldn't need to do that kind of thing! I guarantee it!
Damn... Why, Sasuke... ?!
All right! Let's go!
Wait!
Sakura!
I heard the whole story from Lady Hokage.
I'm sorry, but I can't take you along on this mission.
Even you weren't able to convince Sasuke, right?
All that can be done now is for us to use force to convince him...
Sakura, your role in this has ended.
Which means, Sakura, that you and Sasuke?!
Sakura...
Naruto... This is a... once in a lifetime request...
Please bring... please bring Sasuke back.
I couldn't do it! I wasn't able to stop Sasuke!
At this point, the only person who would be able to stop Sasuke...
who would be able to save him...
is you... Naruto...
You like Sasuke so much, don't you, Sakura?
I understand to my very core
how painful it must be for you right now, Sakura.
Sakura, there's one thing I want to ask you.
Huh?
How do you feel about...Naruto?
Thwarting someone's love seems to have become natural to him.
He actually seems to be enjoying my suffering.
Naruto doesn't understand the least thing about me.
He's just annoying.
Naruto... thank you...
I'll bring Sasuke back without fail! I promise that on my life!
You always understood me...
You always helped me...
Naruto...
Hey, hey, Naruto!
You really think you're gonna be okay saying that kind of thing?!
Sure! I will not go back on my word.
That's my Way of the Ninja!
All right! Let's hurry up and go!
We've lost a little time... Let's hurry!
OK!
Naruto struck the pose of a nice guy as he said that...
It'll all be all right now.
I'm positive... I'm positive that it will all go well!
Master Sasuke... Around here will do, don't you think?
We've already exited the Village Hidden in the Leaves.
What is that?
To tell you the truth,
Orochimaru has given us one important task...
So... what is it?
It will be necessary for you to die once...
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
From here on up, there's more danger of traps and ambushes.
- Stay alert and use all your senses. - Roger that!
- Find the enemy before he gets you. - You can count on me!
- And any signs of the enemy - Right!
Say, are you listening?!
Not to worry. No matter who the enemy may be,
I'll thrash him with my new technique!
I'm a fool to even attempt to explain.
Next time: "Sound vs. Leaf"