Dammit.
That Kakashi Sensei never fails to keep us waiting.
No kidding. I could've spent this time getting rid of my split ends.
Right! And I could've gone back for the underpants I forgot to wear.
Gross! That's a little too much info. Who wants to hear about that?
Would you two relax?
I am relaxed. Naruto's the only hyper one here.
Come on! Don't equate me with Naruto! Goddamit!
Sasuke, has your injury from the Land of Waves mission healed?
Yeah, plus today's mission is a B-ranking one.
No problem.
Yeah?
Don't sweat it. In a pinch, I'll save the day.
You're the one who got in my way in the last fight.
But I came through in the end.
Right, Sakura?
I wouldn't know.
I missed it.
Well, you couldn't see through the fog.
Kakashi Sensei!
You're late!
Yeah, sorry 'bout that.
But today I was...
trapped in the labyrinth of love.
That's... a lie!
We' ve got a missing person.
A man named Genmai of Inaho Village vanished in the hills.
You mean he got lost?
Not exactly.
I hear there are lots of bandits around there.
Might even be an abduction.
Big whoop.
I'm going to be a Hokage! I need a worthier challenge.
Don't be an ass!
That hurts y'know, Sakura.
Don't get cocky, then.
He speaks the truth, though.
He single-handed!y took care of Haku while I was unconscious.
But how?
Hey... what're you looking at?
On second thought… the guy's a numb skull, alright.
You'd better control yourself this time.
And just who made you boss?
I did. Things always end badly when you get excited.
Why you... Sasuke!
Stop it, Naruto! Chill out!
Put a lid on it, we're on the job here.
Tell that to Sasuke!
He simply spoke the truth.
Okay, we'll make this our reconnaissance point.
Yes, sir!
Okay! Let's do this quickly!
No, you guys wait here.
You've got to be kidding.
Think something's wrong?
Dunno.
I sensed something amiss but...
Help!
Somebody!
Hold your breath!
Close call, Mr. Genmai.
Thank you.
Why do you know my name?
I'm from the Hidden Leaf Village.
I've been asked to find you.
Where've you been?
I don't know. I can't remember.
You don't remember?
What's that?
Ouch!
Why'd you do that?
Show yourself!
You're with Kakashi, aren't you?
What if we are?
We were wondering if you’d like to play.
Ouch.
Sakura!
Let's see now...
If we finish too soon, we'll be disobeying orders.
I know! How about a game of "try to get her back"?
You're on!
You asked for it!
Dammit!
You'll have to play a little harder if you want her alive.
You bastards! Here I come!
Wait! Hold up, Naruto.
Why?
They're expecting that, We will wait for Kakashi.
No way! We’ve got to keep Sakura in our sights.
Damn knucklehead.
There's a few of them, he doesn't stand a chance.
Drat.
Where's Kakashi at a time like this?
Lightning Blade!
It'll take much more than an attack like this.
I didn't expect to find his body in a spell circle.
My only way out of here... is to help him.
But who is capable of wielding such power?
Why are they holding me up?
This looks bad.
Kakashi should have come along by now.
He must be in trouble.
I guess it's up to us.
You think they'll follow?
Of course.
Why are we going to such great lengths?
I don't get our Master's reasoning.
His thoughts aren't as easily read as ours.
Let's just follow orders and see.
I mean, here's our chance to be useful.
Uzumaki Naruto is here!
Fun and games are over!
What a strange ninja.
He stands in the open and even introduces himself.
Shut up and fight like a man!
You serious?
You're either supremely confident in your abilities...
or too stupid to know your limits.
I definitely agree with the latter.
Shut up!
Thanks to you…
we've lost the element of surprise.
You see?
I told you they'd follow us.
Leave this to us, Master Kajika.
Certainly.
Not so fast! Return Sakura!
She's the least of your worries.
They've vanished.
No, they're still around.
And coming.
Well, we can't just stand around here.
What, then?
We take it to them. Ready?
Uzumaki Naruto Ninja Scroll!
No, don't!
Sexy Jutsu!
Get a load of this, scoundrels.
Not enough? How about this?
Harem Jutsu!
Gotcha!
Drat!
Little punk.
Men.
Did you see that? I rock!
I'm going to kill him.
Stay on your guard.
Sorry we're late.
So you caught them.
So now what, Boss? Tie them up with her?
Sure.
They were no match for us.
I was hoping for more fun.
Got you!
Your feints need work.
A Water Clone, huh?
Damn you!
Eat this!
Naruto!
This guy's better than the ones we fought minutes ago.
Ready to play serious, Uchiha Sasuke?
Is it me he wants?
Stop beating around the bush, you pest.
What do you want?
I want to be useful to someone I respect.
Our Lord ordered me to go see what kind of strength you have.
Your "lord"?
Yes, "The Wonderful One".
Over here.
Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!
Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!
Fire Style doesn't match up against Water Style.
And his Taijutsu skills are superior.
My Sharingan can't respond quick enough.
What's more...
That last attack killed my arm.
At this rate, we'll be destroyed.
Seems your arm is useless.
Shall we say game over?
What?
Far from it!
I'll say when it's over.
Naruto!
Pesky little runt.
Forget it, Naruto!
You're no match for him!
I told you before.
To sit back and leave this to me.
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Persistent bugger.
Leaf Village Secret Finger Jutsu: A Thousand Years of Death!
Take that!
I'm gonna...
kill you!
You can count on that!
Die!
You…
Bad idea leaving it to you.
Two against one, eh?
Better make it worth my while, then.
He vanished again.
That silly technique of yours won't work on him.
Have any smoke bombs?
Smoke bombs?
A few.
Scatter them around.
Don't tell me you're trying to escape already.
Now I can't see a thing.
That's okay. His Ninjutsu and Taijutsu trump ours.
Without any cover, he can pick us off easily.
This evens the playing field a bit.
I don't see how.
My arm is useless.
I can't summon my power.
But I can still see chakra flows.
Work with me.
Together, we'll get Sakura back.
No argument there.
Let's go!
Not bad. You've still got some fight in you.
You missed! Take better aim!
Shut up. Your guidance is off.
Incoming ahead!
Whoa!
Keep moving. Every attack reveals our position.
I do know that already!
Well. well, it seems they plan to work together as one.
Fine.
Call that hiding?
We're sitting ducks!
The fog saved us back there.
Be thankful, knucklehead.
Listen, you…
Stay focused! Ahead of you!
Heeyah!
I didn't even have to move.
Did you hear that?
Yeah, shut up!
2 o'clock! Let 'em rip, sure shot.
Ooh, you make me so mad!
4 o'clock!
8 o'clock, clumsy!
Who're you calling clumsy?
Fat chance.
I'm growing a little tired of this.
Dammit!
Water Style: Ice Darts Jutsu!
I told you it was hopeless.
I guess that's it.
Game over.
Guess so.
Argh! You set me up!
Go, Naruto!
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
I'm not through.
That's enough. Naruto.
Had enough?
It ain't over yet.
Sorry but this match is ours.
He may be too stupid to know his limits...
but you talk up a pretty good game yourself.
You…
Better not move. It could kill you.
Well, your life did prove useful. Good work.
It's you!
What's going on?
Thanks for showing it all to me, Sasuke.
What's with this creepy chakra? It's not the same guy!
How do you know me?
What do you want?
I'd like to commend you for beating a stronger foe…
but if you need a friend to help you...
Forget about beating Itachi.
You know of Itachi?
He is strong.
Much stronger than you'll ever be.
What's your point?
How can you be content with this?
I'll take my revenge on him, one way or another.
That's the spirit! But time's up for today.
Who are you?
We'll meet again, don't worry.
Step back. Sasuke!
Sorry I'm late.
How's Sakura?
Unconscious, but she's fine.
We'd best let her and Naruto rest a little longer.
Yeah.
What happened?
I'm not really sure.
But he knew who I was.
Our rival was after Sasuke, then.
But I don't see a purpose.
You've returned.
So tell me... how was Uchiha Sasuke?
He responded well. He has a dark streak that he can't escape.
You could've abducted him.
You don't understand.
He must seek strength by his own, or it is meaningless.
I see. Then I can stay on schedule?
Yes, to give him his next test.
It's your choice, Sasuke.
If you seek greater strength, then come to me.
Where were you, daddy?
Forgive me, son.
I was completely helpless.
I feel so ashamed.
No, It's not your fault, Sakura.
Yeah, cheer up. We're all safe and we completed our mission.
I'm upset that he gave us such a hard time, though.
What do you expect? He was a rogue ninja from Hidden Mist Village wanted by the law.
His powers were superior to yours.
That's not it.
Sasuke?
My powers are still insufficient.
I'll need to report this to the Hokage and find out who's behind this.
Fumikomu ze akuseru!
Hit the gas!
Kakehiki wa naisa soudayo!
There's no need to finagle, oh yeah!
Yoru wo nukeru
We'll go all through the night.
Nejikomusa saigo ni
I'll complain at the end,
Sashihiki zero sa soudayo
the balance is zero, oh yeah!
Hibi wo kezuru
We'll whittle the days away...
Kokoro wo sotto
When you open your heart a little,
hiraite Gyutto hikiyose tara
and pull someone close to you,
Todoku yo kitto Tsutau yo motto sa
Your feelings will surely reach them deeper, yeah...
Iki isoide shiboritotte
Hurry it up! Wring it out!
Motsureru ashi dakedo mae yori zutto sou tooku e...
Though my legs are all tangled, they will surely take me far...
Ubaitotte tsukandatte
Even if I steal it and manage to grasp it,
Kimi janainara Imi wa nai no sa Dakara
If it isn't you, then what's the point?
Haruka kanata
So I'll go far into the distance...
Something's wrong?
No.
Infact, I was just remembering something frivolous.
Is that all?
Yes, don't worry.
Let's get going, then.