E236 - Friends You Can Count On

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[00:27] ---
    What's this?
[00:28] ---
    A bug. Here, of all places?
[00:31] ---
    You must be adventurous.
[00:34] ---
    Going all the way to
    the Land of Lightning.
[00:37] ---
    Speaking of bugs,
[00:39] ---
    why does this remind me
    of someone?
[00:41] ---
    Um… Let's see.
[02:17] ---
    "Friends You Can Count On"
    
    
[02:21] ---
    Hey, is it true that a war is starting?
[02:25] ---
    Yeah. My dad was saying we're going
    to pulverize the Akatsuki.
[02:30] ---
    It's true.
[02:31] ---
    A war that will decide the future
    of the shinobi world will begin.
[02:35] ---
    Will you be going to battle too,
    Shino Sensei?
[02:38] ---
    Yes.
[02:39] ---
    Are you scared, Sensei?
[02:41] ---
    Stupid! Sensei would never be scared.
[02:43] ---
    No, you're wrong.
[02:47] ---
    Are you scared?
[02:49] ---
    No way.
[02:50] ---
    But I'm confident that
    I will come back alive.
[02:54] ---
    Why?
[02:57] ---
    It's because I have friends
    that I trust.
[03:14] ---
    All right. If I can block both hands…
[03:19] ---
    So you two are the decoys
    and he's the main one!
[03:22] ---
    However…
[03:26] ---
    Fire Style! Fireball Jutsu.
[03:32] ---
    Those who specialize
    in long-distance jutsu
[03:35] ---
    tend to be weak in close combat.
[03:48] ---
    You're too weak.
[03:49] ---
    But I guess that's what you get
    with an insect master.
[03:58] ---
    Shino!
[03:59] ---
    Are you all right, Shino?
[04:11] ---
    You're too weak.
[04:13] ---
    But I guess that's what you get
    with an insect master.
[04:19] ---
    I see. He got away.
[04:23] ---
    I'm ashamed of myself.
[04:26] ---
    Don't worry about it.
[04:28] ---
    We received more intel afterwards.
[04:32] ---
    He's a jonin from
    the Village Hidden in the Waterfalls
[04:35] ---
    who went rogue and
    became a bandit.
[04:37] ---
    It just couldn't be helped if
    you were no match for him.
[04:41] ---
    I'll make the report to Lady Hokage.
[04:44] ---
    We're very sorry.
[04:46] ---
    Don't blame Shino.
[04:49] ---
    I know. But he's shut himself away
    in his house.
[04:55] ---
    That guy has so much pride.
[04:58] ---
    That's a problem.
[05:01] ---
    Listen. I want you to help him
    get back on his feet.
[05:05] ---
    How are we supposed to do that?
[05:07] ---
    He wouldn't listen to us.
[05:11] ---
    Well, this is an order.
[05:14] ---
    I want you to go to the hot springs
    on the south side of the village.
[05:18] ---
    Take Shino.
[05:33] ---
    What do you want?
[05:35] ---
    You're on to us.
[05:36] ---
    Shino, how is your wound?
[05:39] ---
    It's nothing to worry about.
    What do you want?
[05:41] ---
    What's wrong with us
    just coming to visit?
[05:44] ---
    Aren't we all on Squad 8?
[05:48] ---
    Don't worry about it.
[05:49] ---
    There's nothing wrong
    with losing once.
[05:53] ---
    Our enemy was a jonin,
    and we're not even chunin yet.
[05:58] ---
    It's a given that he's going
    to be better than us.
[06:00] ---
    Well, you have it in your head
    that you're strong,
[06:04] ---
    so I guess it came as a big shock.
[06:08] ---
    K-Kiba…
[06:09] ---
    Or are you depressed
    about something else?
[06:13] ---
    Don't tell me you're upset about
    Naruto's indifference towards you?
[06:18] ---
    Don't let it get to you.
[06:20] ---
    Unlike me, he can be pretty rude.
[06:25] ---
    Oh, I get it.
[06:27] ---
    The fact that you were
    the only one who didn't participate
[06:30] ---
    in the Sasuke retrieval mission
    is still weighing on you.
[06:33] ---
    You were on a different mission then,
    so it couldn't be helped.
[06:39] ---
    Get lost!
[06:40] ---
    Nope. We're heading out
    to a hot spring
[06:43] ---
    in the southern part of the village.
[06:46] ---
    Why?
[06:47] ---
    Your wound will heal faster there and…
[06:52] ---
    I have no intention of going.
[06:53] ---
    I figured you would say that.
[06:56] ---
    But you can't refuse.
    It's an order.
[07:07] ---
    Man, he's so hard to be around.
[07:10] ---
    He hasn't spoken a word to us.
[07:13] ---
    You're just as difficult
    to be around, Kiba.
[07:17] ---
    MORI-NO-YU
    HOT SPRING
[07:19] ---
    We're finally here.
[07:21] ---
    Let's just rest up today.
[07:31] ---
    All right, Akamaru,
    let's go take a soak.
[07:34] ---
    Yahoo!
[07:38] ---
    What? Are you coming too?
[07:40] ---
    Do you have a problem
    with that?
[07:41] ---
    N-No.
[07:43] ---
    I hope that when he's naked,
[07:46] ---
    he's not covered in insects…
[07:49] ---
    Gross!
[07:51] ---
    Aren't you coming in?
[07:55] ---
    Well I guess seeing is believing!
[07:57] ---
    I sure am!
[08:04] ---
    He's pretty normal.
[08:08] ---
    I think I stayed in too long.
[08:20] ---
    What the hell is that?!
[08:41] ---
    Can we train with you?
[08:48] ---
    What are you doing?
[08:50] ---
    Nothing.
[08:51] ---
    Why aren't you being up
    front with us?
[08:54] ---
    Don't hide it.
    You're practicing taijutsu, aren't you?
[08:57] ---
    Let's train together!
[08:59] ---
    Besides, that's why we came here.
[09:03] ---
    What are you up to?
[09:04] ---
    We're going to train with you
    and make you stronger.
[09:07] ---
    This is the only way to help a proud guy
    like you get back on his feet.
[09:15] ---
    And if we get some training in
    at the same time,
[09:18] ---
    we'll be killing two birds
    with one stone.
[09:21] ---
    You're concerned about
    being forced into close combat
[09:24] ---
    while manipulating your insects, right?
[09:28] ---
    That's why you're training in taijutsu.
[09:30] ---
    So that you won't lose
    when you're targeted.
[09:33] ---
    You're correct.
[09:34] ---
    So let's train together.
[09:36] ---
    Taijutsu training is more effective
    when you have a partner.
[09:41] ---
    I-I may not be that skilled in taijutsu,
    but I think I can help.
[09:53] ---
    I think the first thing is speed.
[09:56] ---
    If you can overwhelm your opponent
    with a lot of moves,
[09:59] ---
    you can prevent him
    from weaving signs.
[10:02] ---
    I have no objections.
[10:05] ---
    I'll begin.
[10:18] ---
    I'm going to pick up the speed.
[10:21] ---
    Hinata is serious about this.
[10:27] ---
    Hey, hey!
[10:28] ---
    Aren't you upset that Hinata
    got the better of you?
[10:31] ---
    No, I'm not.
[10:32] ---
    That's because I don't judge people.
[10:36] ---
    I can't get a rise out of this guy.
[10:38] ---
    Shino, think of me as
    that bandit shinobi.
[10:45] ---
    You're too weak.
[10:46] ---
    But I guess that's what you get
    with an insect master.
[10:53] ---
    You're starting to get the hang of it.
[11:06] ---
    Here!
[11:07] ---
    You're not always going to face
    a single opponent!
[11:10] ---
    Pay close attention to
    your surroundings.
[11:14] ---
    Beast Mimicry Ninja Art!
    All-Four Jutsu!
[11:20] ---
    Once you develop your speed and
    field of vision, next is visualization.
[11:24] ---
    What's "visualization"?
[11:28] ---
    Well, it's seeing through your opponent.
[11:33] ---
    Like knowing his weakness and
    not letting him get the advantage?
[11:38] ---
    Having a counterstrategy and always
    keeping it in mind when you fight?
[11:44] ---
    Yes, exactly!
[11:46] ---
    I see.
[11:47] ---
    When you have a lot of moves,
[11:49] ---
    you're only thinking about
    what's directly in front of you,
[11:51] ---
    and you lose focus of other things.
[11:55] ---
    But I don't need to worry.
    I have one more brain.
[12:00] ---
    Right, Akamaru?
[12:03] ---
    MORI-NO-YU
    HOT SPRINGS
[12:06] ---
    WOMEN
[12:10] ---
    W-What am I doing?
[12:14] ---
    I'm worried about
    the two next door!
[12:34] ---
    Shino is really focused.
[12:37] ---
    He's improving right before
    my very eyes.
[12:40] ---
    Such amazing progress.
[12:42] ---
    I've never sparred with Shino,
[12:45] ---
    but I didn't expect him to
    be this good in close combat.
[12:50] ---
    Still, I cannot lose!
[12:53] ---
    Now then.
    Let's go with the final test, Akamaru!
[12:59] ---
    Fang Over Fang!
[13:06] ---
    What's the big idea?
[13:07] ---
    You dodged that well.
[13:09] ---
    That was the final test.
[13:12] ---
    What?
[13:12] ---
    In ninjutsu, my Fang Over Fang
    ranks as the fastest.
[13:17] ---
    Dodging my Fang Over Fang from
    a blind spot is quite impressive.
[13:20] ---
    Your training is complete.
[13:24] ---
    And that means Squad 8
    has been revived.
[13:28] ---
    Right!
[13:35] ---
    No, I have no interest in being part
    of your three-man squad.
[13:49] ---
    Why not?!
[13:52] ---
    Because I have no right
    to be part of it.
[13:57] ---
    Without a doubt,
    I have grown stronger.
[13:59] ---
    However, I'm not confident enough
    to watch your backs.
[14:04] ---
    Shino.
[14:07] ---
    I'm sorry.
[14:11] ---
    Hey! How dare you say that to us!
[14:14] ---
    Hinata and I both did our best
    to help you get back on your feet!
[14:20] ---
    And believe me, I'm grateful.
[14:22] ---
    Don't give me that!
[14:26] ---
    Stop it, Kiba!
[14:27] ---
    I didn't think you were so pitiful.
[14:37] ---
    It's Kurenai's Sensei's
    messenger pigeon.
[14:48] ---
    Read this.
[14:51] ---
    Shino, that bandit is near!
[14:55] ---
    I'm going!
[14:56] ---
    Oh, but it says not to engage until
    Kurenai Sensei gets here!
[15:01] ---
    I know that!
[15:02] ---
    We won't fight him. Tracking is
    Squad 8's specialty!
[15:07] ---
    So I'm going. And this time,
    he's not going to get away!
[15:11] ---
    I'm coming with you!
[15:14] ---
    So long, Shino!
[15:24] ---
    Shino, why didn't you avoid
    Kiba's punch earlier?
[15:30] ---
    I know you can now.
[15:34] ---
    That's because…
[15:35] ---
    I still believe that Squad 8 can
    count on you to protect us, Shino.
[15:52] ---
    It's up ahead.
[15:55] ---
    Byakugan!
[16:01] ---
    Found him!
[16:03] ---
    Anyway, let's just track him!
[16:05] ---
    Right!
[16:09] ---
    They're here.
[16:14] ---
    This scent. He's on to us.
[16:17] ---
    Looks like he's not going to
    just let us track him.
[16:21] ---
    Here he comes!
[16:26] ---
    Fire Style! Red Spider!
[16:32] ---
    Damn it! The only way to go is up!
[16:37] ---
    Kiba! Look!
[16:39] ---
    We're surrounded.
[16:47] ---
    You guys again.
[16:49] ---
    You should know your place!
[16:53] ---
    Blue Joro Spider!
[16:58] ---
    I won't let you escape!
[17:00] ---
    Fire Style! Flame Hurricane!
[17:16] ---
    It's over.
[17:26] ---
    These are insects.
[17:29] ---
    – Shino!
    – Shino!
[17:30] ---
    You again!
[17:32] ---
    Blue Joro Spider!
[17:37] ---
    I can't move like this!
[17:38] ---
    I'll start with you first!
[17:41] ---
    – Shino!
    – Shino!
[17:42] ---
    I know your weakness.
[17:47] ---
    You're too weak.
[17:49] ---
    But I guess that's what you get
    with an insect master.
[17:55] ---
    What?!
[17:58] ---
    Well then!
[18:01] ---
    Ridiculous!
[18:03] ---
    I will not lose to you.
[18:05] ---
    That's because I'm not
    the same person I was back then.
[18:08] ---
    If close combat isn't
    going to work, then…
[18:12] ---
    What? I can't weave signs.
[18:14] ---
    Not yet! Not by a long shot!
[18:28] ---
    How dare you hurt my friends!
[18:31] ---
    How dare you insult me and my insects!
[18:35] ---
    Shino is so strong.
[18:37] ---
    Take that!
[18:38] ---
    Iron Tackle!
[18:45] ---
    Gentle Fist!
[18:49] ---
    Let's go, Akamaru!
[18:51] ---
    Let's finish him!
[19:14] ---
    Kurenai Sensei!
[19:16] ---
    I guess there's nothing
    for me to do here.
[19:19] ---
    Of course not!
[19:21] ---
    But it was mostly Shino's work.
[19:25] ---
    Well, yeah…
[19:28] ---
    Looks like Squad 8 has made
    a full recovery!
[19:31] ---
    Yup!
[19:32] ---
    Shino, I'd put my life in
    your hands any time.
[19:37] ---
    Me too.
[19:39] ---
    All right. That's because…
[19:42] ---
    You don't have to reason with us!
[19:50] ---
    I guess not.
[19:59] ---
    Since I made it all the way out here,
[20:00] ---
    I thought I should have a soak
    in the hot spring.
[20:03] ---
    It feels wonderful.
[20:05] ---
    Imagine, beating him by yourselves.
[20:08] ---
    You've really gotten strong.
[20:11] ---
    But I admit I nearly panicked when
    it was just you and Kiba.
[20:16] ---
    Kurenai Sensei, by any chance,
[20:18] ---
    were you watching us
    the whole time?
[20:21] ---
    What are you talking about?
[20:23] ---
    Don't tell me you knew that the ninja
    was hiding near this hot spring?
[20:28] ---
    That was just coincidence,
    sheer coincidence.
[20:34] ---
    Eww gross! Will you cut it out?!
[20:42] ---
    You'll understand one day too.
[20:44] ---
    There is no need to fear battle.
[20:46] ---
    That's because our friends
    always have our backs.
[20:51] ---
    – Right!
    – Okay! We understand!
[20:55] ---
    Who was that?
[20:57] ---
    I can't remember.
[22:37] ---
    Back in our academy days,
    
    
[22:39] ---
    all the girls admired and talked about
    that one strong and beautiful person.
    
    
[22:45] ---
    That's why I decided to
    
    
[22:47] ---
    become the legendary kunoichi,
    Lady Tsunade.
    
    
[22:50] ---
    That's the dream that
    I decided to chase after.
    
    
[22:54] ---
    Next time on Naruto Shippuden:
    "Ah, My Hero Lady Tsunade!"
    
    
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    This is a story from my past.
    
    
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    Tune in again!