1 00:00:12,473 --> 00:00:16,876 Hey boys, listen up! 2 00:00:16,944 --> 00:00:21,472 Humans aren't such a big deal 3 00:00:22,183 --> 00:00:26,313 Who needs tomorrow anyway, 4 00:00:26,387 --> 00:00:29,584 so don't hide your fists 5 00:00:31,525 --> 00:00:33,789 You're not old enough 6 00:00:33,861 --> 00:00:40,164 to sell your dreams away to uncertainty 7 00:00:41,102 --> 00:00:45,539 Hey boys, you're the only ones 8 00:00:45,606 --> 00:00:49,133 who can pull the trigger in your heart 9 00:00:50,578 --> 00:00:52,512 All the kids said 10 00:00:52,580 --> 00:00:55,515 We're living in this senseless, ridiculous, 11 00:00:55,583 --> 00:00:59,883 awesome world right at this moment, 12 00:01:00,087 --> 00:01:02,351 All the kids said 13 00:01:02,423 --> 00:01:08,225 Don't forget every truth or lie 14 00:01:09,630 --> 00:01:11,966 All the kids said 15 00:01:11,966 --> 00:01:14,298 We're way too young to die 16 00:01:14,368 --> 00:01:19,169 In this empty town lined with empty faces 17 00:01:19,240 --> 00:01:21,435 All the kids took off 18 00:01:21,509 --> 00:01:23,977 into this windless night 19 00:01:24,044 --> 00:01:27,411 Because they want to change something 20 00:01:43,230 --> 00:01:46,825 For a Friend! 21 00:01:48,135 --> 00:01:49,796 What did you say?! 22 00:01:50,070 --> 00:01:52,937 You mean to say that only rookies went after Sasuke?! 23 00:01:53,674 --> 00:01:55,574 It really couldn't be helped... 24 00:01:55,643 --> 00:01:58,441 the situation in the Village being how it is... 25 00:02:03,951 --> 00:02:05,350 And anyway... 26 00:02:05,586 --> 00:02:08,248 I've taken the minimally required measures. 27 00:02:13,494 --> 00:02:14,654 Hey, hey! 28 00:02:14,728 --> 00:02:17,492 Your mission has already been assigned! 29 00:02:17,565 --> 00:02:20,625 Uh, I'm gonna go do an errand and will be back shortly... 30 00:02:20,935 --> 00:02:22,994 Don't worry. 31 00:02:28,342 --> 00:02:29,309 Geez... 32 00:02:34,949 --> 00:02:36,348 Kakashi Sensei! 33 00:02:37,885 --> 00:02:39,352 Kakashi Sensei! 34 00:02:39,420 --> 00:02:44,448 It's already been two days since Sasuke left the village... 35 00:02:45,125 --> 00:02:47,753 And Naruto and the others who went in pursuit haven't come back either. 36 00:02:48,262 --> 00:02:49,991 And neither has Lee... 37 00:02:50,497 --> 00:02:53,591 I know. I've more or less heard the whole story. 38 00:02:54,668 --> 00:02:58,399 I... believe in Naruto! 39 00:02:59,406 --> 00:03:03,069 I believe him, but if something were to happen to Naruto and Sasuke... 40 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:09,747 Sakura, you don't need to worry about anything. 41 00:03:10,417 --> 00:03:12,214 Leave this to me. 42 00:03:29,303 --> 00:03:30,668 Summoning Jutsu! 43 00:03:42,750 --> 00:03:44,741 First of all, I want you guys to fan out in all directions 44 00:03:44,818 --> 00:03:47,184 in pursuit of Naruto and Sasuke's scent. 45 00:03:47,788 --> 00:03:50,052 Naruto and Sasuke you said? 46 00:03:50,924 --> 00:03:52,824 Did something happen to the two of them? 47 00:03:53,260 --> 00:03:56,889 I'll explain later... Right now, time is of essence. 48 00:03:57,798 --> 00:03:58,787 Okay. 49 00:03:59,600 --> 00:04:01,500 As soon as you confirm that you've detected the scent, 50 00:04:01,568 --> 00:04:03,593 call me and I'll be there immediately. 51 00:04:04,605 --> 00:04:06,038 All right! Scatter! 52 00:04:16,050 --> 00:04:20,510 Well, I guess since she saw them fight before her very eyes... 53 00:04:20,587 --> 00:04:23,181 it's useless to tell her not to worry. 54 00:04:29,630 --> 00:04:31,257 Stop! 55 00:04:35,402 --> 00:04:36,334 Damn... 56 00:04:36,770 --> 00:04:38,260 I can't stop... 57 00:04:58,025 --> 00:05:01,791 Sasuke... Stop with revenge. 58 00:05:01,895 --> 00:05:02,862 What?! 59 00:05:03,997 --> 00:05:06,363 Even if you were successful in carrying out your revenge, 60 00:05:06,433 --> 00:05:08,162 all that will come out of it is a sense of emptiness. 61 00:05:08,302 --> 00:05:09,496 Shut up! 62 00:05:09,570 --> 00:05:11,299 What do you know?! 63 00:05:11,605 --> 00:05:14,597 Don't say that so knowingly! 64 00:05:14,675 --> 00:05:16,905 Well...calm down. 65 00:05:17,511 --> 00:05:20,537 Neither you nor I could call ourselves lucky. 66 00:05:21,382 --> 00:05:22,781 Of that much I'm certain. 67 00:05:24,084 --> 00:05:26,382 But it could be worse. 68 00:05:27,621 --> 00:05:32,251 Both you and I have found precious comrades, right? 69 00:05:35,763 --> 00:05:38,493 We understand that all the more because we've lost them once. 70 00:05:38,732 --> 00:05:40,199 I taught you Chidori 71 00:05:40,267 --> 00:05:43,634 because you now have precious people. 72 00:05:45,172 --> 00:05:49,472 That power isn't something to be used against your comrades or for revenge. 73 00:05:49,910 --> 00:05:53,607 You know what that power should be used for. 74 00:05:54,415 --> 00:05:56,042 I'm gonna win no matter what! 75 00:05:56,116 --> 00:05:58,016 Don't get so carried away! 76 00:05:59,887 --> 00:06:01,354 I was too naïve... 77 00:06:02,856 --> 00:06:05,347 Watching them, they might actually be intent on killing each other... 78 00:06:16,904 --> 00:06:18,132 Kakashi Sensei... 79 00:06:24,211 --> 00:06:25,735 Please let me get there in time! 80 00:06:40,427 --> 00:06:41,985 I already said this earlier but... 81 00:06:44,264 --> 00:06:47,233 In truth, you were waiting for this too, weren't you? 82 00:06:48,869 --> 00:06:51,099 Neither Kakashi nor Sakura are present right now. 83 00:06:52,539 --> 00:06:55,667 So there's nobody here to stop us like that time before. 84 00:06:56,376 --> 00:06:57,536 You...! 85 00:07:00,180 --> 00:07:02,307 This time around we're gonna settle this for real! 86 00:07:04,485 --> 00:07:05,952 I will take you down! 87 00:07:15,829 --> 00:07:16,887 Chidori! 88 00:07:23,437 --> 00:07:25,064 You idiot... 89 00:07:26,540 --> 00:07:30,636 Same here! I'm gonna clobber you... 90 00:07:30,711 --> 00:07:33,373 and take you back home even if I have to drag you! 91 00:07:34,147 --> 00:07:36,012 Shadow Clone Jutsu! 92 00:07:49,530 --> 00:07:50,929 Rasengan! 93 00:08:32,539 --> 00:08:34,097 It wasn't meaningless... 94 00:08:34,975 --> 00:08:39,605 To me, you became my closest friend. 95 00:08:40,847 --> 00:08:45,784 Sasuke actually came out and said that...to me... 96 00:08:45,852 --> 00:08:50,050 And that's exactly the reason why I wanted to verify it using this Rasengan. 97 00:09:10,844 --> 00:09:12,175 Damn... 98 00:09:13,981 --> 00:09:15,676 Damn you! 99 00:09:36,803 --> 00:09:38,395 Damn... 100 00:09:38,472 --> 00:09:40,906 He was able to counter 101 00:09:40,974 --> 00:09:42,965 my full power of Chidori to that extent... 102 00:09:44,978 --> 00:09:46,240 That jutsu... 103 00:09:58,525 --> 00:09:59,685 Damn... 104 00:10:03,230 --> 00:10:06,393 Naruto, to what extent...! 105 00:10:09,169 --> 00:10:11,330 That loser... 106 00:10:18,879 --> 00:10:20,141 Naruto...! 107 00:10:29,022 --> 00:10:33,550 Well, your limit is two blows... that's about it. 108 00:10:36,496 --> 00:10:38,828 And if I try to use more than that... 109 00:10:39,366 --> 00:10:40,526 what will happen? 110 00:10:42,302 --> 00:10:44,634 The third blow won't initiate. 111 00:10:45,338 --> 00:10:46,566 Remember that well. 112 00:10:47,908 --> 00:10:50,468 If you try to initiate the Jutsu forcibly... 113 00:10:50,544 --> 00:10:52,978 not only will the Art not initiate properly, 114 00:10:53,046 --> 00:10:55,037 but your Chakra will become zero... 115 00:10:55,115 --> 00:10:57,447 In the worst case scenario it will cost you your life! 116 00:10:59,152 --> 00:11:02,815 Damn... I can't waste a blow... 117 00:11:03,457 --> 00:11:06,290 It wouldn't serve any purpose if we cancel each other like earlier. 118 00:11:13,533 --> 00:11:17,731 There's...no longer any mistake about this. 119 00:11:24,244 --> 00:11:27,680 You...really intended... 120 00:11:38,058 --> 00:11:39,992 You really intended to... 121 00:11:49,302 --> 00:11:50,667 Sasuke...! 122 00:11:55,909 --> 00:11:59,367 I will use numerous speedy techniques and Jutsu to create an opening. 123 00:12:02,015 --> 00:12:04,711 And then...I will make a hit with Chidori. 124 00:12:08,455 --> 00:12:09,945 Sasuke... 125 00:12:19,699 --> 00:12:21,997 Did you know, Naruto... 126 00:12:23,336 --> 00:12:27,830 Top class Ninja should be able to read each other's hearts 127 00:12:27,908 --> 00:12:30,536 simply by an exchange of fists. 128 00:12:34,214 --> 00:12:36,148 Even without saying anything... 129 00:12:42,789 --> 00:12:45,690 You're naïve, Naruto. 130 00:12:49,296 --> 00:12:50,422 How about it? 131 00:12:51,832 --> 00:12:55,165 Were you really able to read inside... 132 00:12:55,235 --> 00:12:57,294 this heart of mine? 133 00:13:00,040 --> 00:13:02,736 Fire Style. Phoenix Flower Jutsu! 134 00:13:23,396 --> 00:13:27,526 Sasuke... I knew that you were always alone. 135 00:13:29,736 --> 00:13:32,534 At first, I was relieved when I found out 136 00:13:32,606 --> 00:13:36,133 that there was a guy similar to myself. 137 00:13:40,380 --> 00:13:43,281 And it also made me happy... 138 00:13:44,217 --> 00:13:46,708 To tell the truth, I really wanted to approach you right away. 139 00:13:50,223 --> 00:13:55,058 But...I wasn't able to approach you... 140 00:13:57,697 --> 00:13:59,358 - Awesome... - You're incredible... 141 00:13:59,633 --> 00:14:01,567 You were always able to do everything. 142 00:14:02,769 --> 00:14:06,205 And moreover, you were always being praised by everyone. 143 00:14:19,185 --> 00:14:22,211 Because you and I were so different... 144 00:14:23,156 --> 00:14:26,956 Because I didn't want to admit it, I decided to call you my rival. 145 00:14:30,697 --> 00:14:32,289 I didn't want to lose to you... 146 00:14:33,366 --> 00:14:35,163 and I felt that even more strongly... 147 00:14:35,235 --> 00:14:37,601 because I was called a loser. 148 00:14:40,040 --> 00:14:42,565 Even when we were in the Squad Seven, 149 00:14:42,642 --> 00:14:44,974 I continued to feel the same way the whole time. 150 00:14:45,378 --> 00:14:47,437 I'm stubborn... 151 00:14:48,682 --> 00:14:51,583 And wasn't able to express what I really felt... 152 00:14:54,387 --> 00:14:58,585 What I really wanted was to become like you. 153 00:14:59,526 --> 00:15:06,022 You were what I aspired to...so... 154 00:15:07,500 --> 00:15:10,162 You are one of the ones I want to fight. 155 00:15:11,204 --> 00:15:15,334 I was really happy when you said that! 156 00:15:16,776 --> 00:15:21,975 Those were your first words... acknowledging me... 157 00:15:28,455 --> 00:15:30,889 You and I both knew, 158 00:15:30,957 --> 00:15:33,926 without us even having to have an exchange of fists! 159 00:15:35,195 --> 00:15:36,719 From that time on... 160 00:15:37,597 --> 00:15:39,292 Even without saying anything... 161 00:15:42,002 --> 00:15:43,560 The fact that... 162 00:15:44,104 --> 00:15:46,197 we are friends! 163 00:15:50,243 --> 00:15:51,801 It's not without meaning... 164 00:15:52,946 --> 00:15:54,709 To me you're... 165 00:15:57,083 --> 00:15:59,711 my closest friend. 166 00:16:00,687 --> 00:16:05,750 However...you're trying to take me down for real. 167 00:16:06,726 --> 00:16:08,091 Right now, I don't really know 168 00:16:08,161 --> 00:16:12,894 whether you really meant what you said earlier or not. 169 00:16:16,669 --> 00:16:19,797 Thinking that we were friends... 170 00:16:20,140 --> 00:16:21,835 That might have been... 171 00:16:23,410 --> 00:16:25,878 That might have been just me... 172 00:16:28,481 --> 00:16:30,278 It's too late now! 173 00:16:30,850 --> 00:16:32,147 Naruto! 174 00:16:40,393 --> 00:16:43,624 If that's the case...I'm... 175 00:16:47,934 --> 00:16:51,563 really lame, aren't I... 176 00:16:54,040 --> 00:16:55,405 Sasuke! 177 00:17:11,825 --> 00:17:12,883 But... 178 00:17:12,959 --> 00:17:14,551 It can't be helped, can it? 179 00:17:50,897 --> 00:17:53,195 I don't know why but... 180 00:17:56,569 --> 00:17:58,696 I don't know why... 181 00:17:59,439 --> 00:18:00,633 But I... 182 00:18:05,011 --> 00:18:06,342 I... 183 00:18:11,584 --> 00:18:13,279 don't want you... 184 00:18:16,623 --> 00:18:20,957 you to be taken away by someone like Orochimaru! 185 00:18:38,011 --> 00:18:41,037 You managed to divert it with your left hand, 186 00:18:41,481 --> 00:18:43,540 but it was meaningless. 187 00:18:46,920 --> 00:18:49,388 You won't be able to use any hand sign 188 00:18:49,455 --> 00:18:51,719 or that Jutsu earlier anymore. 189 00:18:58,698 --> 00:18:59,960 This is the end! 190 00:19:20,186 --> 00:19:21,585 Wh What's... 191 00:19:22,088 --> 00:19:23,817 that red Chakra...? 192 00:19:28,361 --> 00:19:30,659 Where does he get that kind of power from?! 193 00:20:12,372 --> 00:20:15,808 W What the heck...is this?! 194 00:20:18,978 --> 00:20:22,675 His shoulder injury is healing... 195 00:20:25,285 --> 00:20:26,582 That's unbelievable! 196 00:20:57,483 --> 00:21:04,389 Sasuke! I'm not gonna let Orochimaru take you away! 197 00:21:07,293 --> 00:21:08,885 I will stop you, 198 00:21:08,961 --> 00:21:14,263 even if I have to break every bone in your arms and legs! 199 00:21:24,777 --> 00:21:29,441 When I recalled the parts one by one, 200 00:21:29,515 --> 00:21:35,818 I felt as though I had understood everything 201 00:21:35,888 --> 00:21:46,389 Faded words which I kept so close to me 202 00:21:46,699 --> 00:21:56,165 Speechless nights, a hint of warmth, 203 00:21:57,910 --> 00:22:02,904 and this distant yearning for you 204 00:22:03,216 --> 00:22:12,215 I live, simply repeating this cycle 205 00:22:14,394 --> 00:22:23,928 Held in my two hands A droplet of time 206 00:22:25,371 --> 00:22:34,370 Softly clutching forgotten memories Lost words 207 00:22:43,256 --> 00:22:47,124 I'll keep these thoughts... 208 00:22:53,199 --> 00:22:55,292 Don't you talk stupid like that! 209 00:22:55,568 --> 00:22:59,265 I don't care what you're thinking anymore! 210 00:22:59,572 --> 00:23:02,268 I won't let you go to Orochimaru's place no matter what! 211 00:23:02,708 --> 00:23:07,304 I'm taking you back to the village even if I have to drag you there! 212 00:23:08,080 --> 00:23:10,742 Sasuke! You're my... 213 00:23:11,317 --> 00:23:15,686 Next episode: "A Plea From a Friend"