# E182 - Gaara’s Bond
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GR3VGWG46/gaaras-bond)
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This is quite a challenge.
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All the more reason why it'll become
a good puppet once I fully master it.
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I wondered why
you were cooped up in here.
**[00:17] ---**
New puppets?
**[00:19] ---**
Yeah... It's a bit complicated
to assemble.
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And I wasn't cooped up!
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Getting ready for war?
**[00:35] ---**
Sort of...
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You heard what happened
to the Leaf Village.
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At this point,
nothing would surprise me.
**[00:47] ---**
The Leaf Village belongs
to our alliance.
**[00:50] ---**
We can't shrug it off as
someone else's problem.
**[00:53] ---**
Nope. And rebuilding a village
that's been destroyed
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is no easy task.
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Above all, they must fill the void
created by an absent Hokage.
**[01:03] ---**
You're right.
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From a political and
psychological standpoint,
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being without their Hokage,
their leader and pillar,
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has got to hurt badly.
**[01:12] ---**
Damn, I screwed up.
**[01:14] ---**
Do you think they can
overcome the damage
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the Akatsuki caused without
a Hokage, Gaara?
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I don't know.
**[01:26] ---**
But...that village has him.
**[01:33] ---**
*I don't want to say this...*
**[01:36] ---**
*But you're nothing
but a frightening weapon to the village.*
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*It'll just be a struggle for you*
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*to join a regular unit at this point.*
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*The superiors don't think
well of you.*
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*And a majority of the village
is scared of you.*
**[02:03] ---**
*- But...
- I know that.*
**[02:06] ---**
*But I will be overcome with
an even greater suffering*
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*if I just wait around.*
**[02:14] ---**
*I just have to work hard and
carve out a future for myself.*
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*And I must not run away
from my path of solitude.*
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*If I do that, then someday...*
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*I can be like him.*
**[02:29] ---**
Huh?!
**[02:31] ---**
A joint mission with the Hidden Sand?!
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We can handle this without them!
**[02:37] ---**
Now don't say that.
**[02:39] ---**
There's trouble at the borderline
we share with the Sand Village.
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If a request went to one side,
the other side might be offended, right?
**[02:45] ---**
So wouldn't it be better if
the two allies cooperated
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and worked together
on this mission?
**[02:51] ---**
Besides, that makes it easier.
**[02:55] ---**
This alliance was formed right
after the attack on the Leaf Village.
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So there's bound to be problems
at the start.
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The first step is to build trust
in our relationship,
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and that's what this mission is.
**[03:08] ---**
Wow, Sasuke!
**[03:10] ---**
You are amazingly sharp!
**[03:12] ---**
It takes all the fun out if
you explain it so bluntly.
**[03:15] ---**
What? What?
What do you mean?
**[03:18] ---**
It's too deep for you to
ever understand!
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This is about nations
and villages and important people.
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Come on Sakura...
You don't have to sound so mean.
**[03:29] ---**
Anyway, it's a joint mission.
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So let's do our best to
get along with them.
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Okay, enough talking.
**[03:39] ---**
Let's head to the rendezvous point
with the Sand.
**[03:41] ---**
All right! Let's race to see
who gets there first!
**[03:45] ---**
Hey Naruto! No fair!
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I'm the first!
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You're so immature!
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Jeez...
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This should be our rendezvous point.
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Maybe we got here too early.
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They're late? What jerks!
**[04:06] ---**
Those guys in the Sand Village...
**[04:07] ---**
You can never tell
what they're thinking.
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They're sorta scary.
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If they expect to be friends
with the Leaf Village,
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they should be more prompt!
**[04:16] ---**
Sorry we're late.
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Ga...Ga...
**[04:23] ---**
Gaara?!
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*Of all people...*
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*He's the one we're doing
the joint mission with?*
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Oh... Don't worry, Gaara.
You're right on time.
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We got here a little early, that's all.
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No...
**[04:53] ---**
P-Pardon me!
**[04:54] ---**
I'm sorry!
**[04:58] ---**
We were a little late.
My apologies.
**[05:06] ---**
*He's lost much of that bloodthirsty look
and gotten mellower.*
**[05:13] ---**
*The Sand's...*
**[05:14] ---**
*Ultimate Defense!*
**[05:19] ---**
Ow ow ow!
**[05:21] ---**
Hey, what's the big idea, Naruto?!
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Oww...
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Just a way of greeting him.
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Throwing rocks can't hurt
No Brows anyway, right?
**[05:32] ---**
Huh? Where are the other two?
**[05:36] ---**
H-He made Lord Gaara use
his Ultimate Defense.
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How scary is that?!
**[05:43] ---**
*I guess he can't get accepted
that easily.*
**[05:46] ---**
Cripes, what's with them?
They're such wimps.
**[05:51] ---**
Say, why aren't make-up dude
and fan lady with you?
**[05:56] ---**
Oww!
**[05:57] ---**
You mean, Kankuro and Temari.
**[05:59] ---**
I'm currently enlisted under
the regular forces.
**[06:03] ---**
Let me introduce you to
my subordinates, Yaoki and Korobi.
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I'm Yaoki!
**[06:09] ---**
I'm Korobi!
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I'm Hatake Kakashi,
the one in charge of this mission.
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And this is Naruto, Sakura,
and Sasuke.
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What's up!
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Nice to meet you.
**[06:20] ---**
Oh, hello!
**[06:22] ---**
Pleased to meet you!
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They're still rookies.
Please be patient with them.
**[06:31] ---**
Now that we've joined up,
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Gaara's team will approach from
the western side of the mountain.
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My Team 7 will approach
from the east.
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And we'll simultaneously attack
the bandits who are based at the summit.
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The assault will commence at midnight.
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Does that sound okay?
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There's no need to wait that long.
**[06:51] ---**
We can take out those bandits
by ourselves!
**[06:55] ---**
The bandits are made up
of rogue ninja.
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Word has it that chunin-class ninja
are among them.
**[07:02] ---**
He's right, Naruto!
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You might end up
putting us all in danger!
**[07:08] ---**
Fine, I got it.
**[07:10] ---**
We'll go with your strategy.
**[07:17] ---**
There's something
I need to discuss with you.
**[07:23] ---**
Why's Gaara acting all secretive?
**[07:26] ---**
The two captains probably want
to go over details.
**[07:33] ---**
Captain? He's so full of himself!
**[07:39] ---**
Someone tracking you?
**[07:41] ---**
Yes... Hopefully there's no interference.
**[07:45] ---**
But I thought you should know.
**[07:50] ---**
You seem to have someone in mind.
**[07:54] ---**
The higher-ups of my village hate me.
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I may cause you trouble, but...
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That's fine with me.
**[08:06] ---**
This mission will
only be meaningful
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if the Leaf and Sand Villages
complete this mission and
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tighten our bonds.
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The more problems we face together,
the stronger our bond will become.
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All right. Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke!
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We're leaving now!
**[08:22] ---**
Yes!
**[08:23] ---**
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Don't be late this time, Gaara!
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We're leaving too.
**[08:35] ---**
Can you believe he volunteered
for the regular forces?
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It makes our mission
that much easier.
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The higher-ups will be very pleased.
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And our reputation will grow as well.
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Gaara of the Sand!
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We're taking your head!
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*- Leaf's History -
Gaara's Bond*
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I had heard rumors that
Lord Gaara had changed.
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However...
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The Ultimate Defense...of the Sand...
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It's a fact that countless ninja
have become victims of his wrath.
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I hope nothing goes wrong.
**[11:12] ---**
A foe?!
**[11:13] ---**
Is it the bandits?!
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No...
**[11:19] ---**
*Their target...is me.*
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*The superiors don't think well of you.*
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*And a majority of the village
is scared of you.*
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*I've decided to move forward.*
**[11:34] ---**
*I can't afford to be stuck
here like this!*
**[11:43] ---**
What's wrong, Kakashi Sensei?
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How long do you intend to tail us?
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Show yourself!
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Huh? What?
**[11:54] ---**
No wonder they call you
Kakashi of the Sharingan eye.
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I thought I had hid my presence.
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Please continue on your way.
**[12:05] ---**
We have no intention of interfering
with the missions of allied nations.
**[12:11] ---**
An ally nation?
**[12:13] ---**
Do you belong to the Sand Village?
**[12:15] ---**
Please think of us as...auditors.
**[12:20] ---**
Auditors?
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As in inspectors.
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They're probably here to observe
the outcome of this mission
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from behind the scene.
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And they need to wear masks
for that?
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I don't trust them.
**[12:32] ---**
Actually...
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They don't trust Gaara.
Isn't that it?
**[12:43] ---**
To the Sand Village,
Lord Gaara's power...
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Rather, *because*
we are the Sand Village,
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Lord Gaara's power poses
a serious threat to us.
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You have also seen
Lord Gaara's jutsu.
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Don't you agree that it is
a power that shouldn't exist?
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*They're even thinking of
eliminating Gaara.*
**[13:07] ---**
*So an assassination squad
has been dispatched.*
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It's not a bad proposition for
the Leaf Village either.
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After all, your neighboring village will
have one less powerful weapon.
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How cruel.
He's a ninja from your village.
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You understand, don't you?
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Lord Gaara is a serious threat
to both our villages
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and cannot continue to exist!
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*I am a dangerous tool to the village.*
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*I'm a past relic that they
would prefer to see disappear.*
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*Back then, that's what
I thought about myself.*
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*Rather, I couldn't help but believe it.*
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*And...*
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*that was the harshest thing to bear.*
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*The thought that my existence
didn't matter to the world.*
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*Then why do I exist?
What's the point of me living?*
**[14:05] ---**
Lord Gaara cannot continue to exist...
**[14:19] ---**
Don't let them go!
**[14:20] ---**
Surely there are those who
are sympathetic towards Gaara
**[14:22] ---**
among the Sand Village.
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You people were not able
to accept Gaara.
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And I can understand your point.
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But don't jump to the conclusion
that we feel the same way.
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He fell for it!
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- Huh?!
- Huh?!
**[14:49] ---**
Wh-What's going on?!
**[14:51] ---**
Why are the puppets...?!
**[14:53] ---**
Lord Gaara!
**[15:13] ---**
We'll be killed!
**[15:15] ---**
That's right!
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That guy is a killing machine
who thinks nothing of human lives!
**[15:20] ---**
He's a monster who enjoys killing!
**[15:24] ---**
L-Lord Gaara...
**[15:37] ---**
*Who would've thought
he would fall for our trap so easily?*
**[15:42] ---**
This makes our mission much easier.
**[15:46] ---**
Puppet Water Style:
Mystic Rain Dance Jutsu!
**[16:00] ---**
D-Did we get away?
**[16:01] ---**
Run?
**[16:03] ---**
From what?
**[16:04] ---**
Huh?
**[16:06] ---**
Back there, didn't Lord Gaara...
**[16:12] ---**
Did he tell us to get away?
**[16:18] ---**
Are you all right?!
**[16:21] ---**
Where's Gaara?
**[16:27] ---**
You guys, did you abandon
your friend?!
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Friend...
**[16:39] ---**
You and me...
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and Lord Gaara?
**[16:50] ---**
The rain your sand absorbed
is molded with our chakra.
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It had dampened your sand,
making it less cohesive.
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Your jutsu is sealed.
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Die!
**[17:05] ---**
What?!
**[17:08] ---**
Gaara!
**[17:09] ---**
We've come to rescue you!
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Naruto...Uzumaki!
**[17:21] ---**
That's just a Shadow Clone.
**[17:22] ---**
Don't get nervous!
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Only one of them is real!
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He's not alone!
**[17:27] ---**
We're not gonna run anymore!
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Lord Gaara is our friend!
**[17:35] ---**
Lord Gaara!
We're sorry we ran off without you!
**[17:39] ---**
We're going to fight too!
**[17:40] ---**
Alongside you, Lord Gaara!
**[17:44] ---**
Those two...
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Damn small fries.
**[17:52] ---**
The higher-ups have taken
my power lightly.
**[17:55] ---**
It'll take more than this to kill me.
**[18:13] ---**
This is more than enough
for you guys.
**[18:17] ---**
Show off.
**[18:24] ---**
What an unfortunate incident.
**[18:26] ---**
The ones we encountered
have been restrained.
**[18:30] ---**
I've caused you trouble. Forgive me.
**[18:34] ---**
These are the ones
who caused trouble.
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Don't!
**[18:39] ---**
I know perfectly well what they're like.
**[18:43] ---**
But...still...
**[18:47] ---**
they are my people
from the Sand Village.
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I see.
**[18:54] ---**
Well then...
Shall we get back to our mission?
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*This is where it all starts for me.*
**[19:04] ---**
*Starting with this small bond.*
**[19:11] ---**
*I, too, want to become
someone who is needed.*
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*Instead of a weapon that is feared.*
**[19:36] ---**
*And as the Kazekage of
the Hidden Sand Village.*
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You realized your dream.
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To forge a bond with
your people in the village
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and be accepted by them,
and to become the Kazekage.
**[19:51] ---**
He was the one who taught me
to deepen my bond with my people.
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Thanks to him,
I was able to regain my true self.
**[20:03] ---**
That village has him.
**[20:06] ---**
The one who cherishes a friend's bond
more than anyone I know.
**[20:10] ---**
Naruto Uzumaki...
**[20:15] ---**
Knowing him and the friends
he holds so dear
**[20:19] ---**
they'll overcome this disaster and
grow even stronger from it.
**[20:38] ---**
Tell me again.
**[20:40] ---**
Tell me what
you said back then...once more.
**[20:46] ---**
We're sorry we ran off without you.
**[20:48] ---**
Not that!
**[20:50] ---**
No.
**[20:52] ---**
What you said before that.
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- Oh!
- Huh?
**[20:58] ---**
- We're your friends!
- We're your friends!
**[22:36] ---**
What is the meaning of this?
**[22:37] ---**
After all this time,
you still haven't captured Naruto?!
**[22:41] ---**
I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade!
**[22:43] ---**
He's more troublesome
than we had expected.
**[22:45] ---**
The Medical Unit is not enough
to contain him!
**[22:48] ---**
If we're to consider
the danger he poses,
**[22:50] ---**
we must take whatever
means necessary!
**[22:53] ---**
Next time on Naruto Shippuden:
"Naruto: Outbreak"
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You won't escape this time, Naruto!
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Tune in again!