# E236 - Friends You Can Count On
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GY09Q72VY/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?
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Don't let it get to you.
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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
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We're finally here.
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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?
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N-No.
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*I hope that when he's naked,*
**[07:46] ---**
*he's not covered in insects…*
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*Gross!*
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Aren't you coming in?
**[07:55] ---**
*Well I guess seeing is believing!*
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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?!
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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!
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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.
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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,
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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"?
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Well, it's seeing through your opponent.
**[11:33] ---**
Like knowing his weakness and
not letting him get the advantage?
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Having a counterstrategy and always
keeping it in mind when you fight?
**[11:44] ---**
Yes, exactly!
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I see.
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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
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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.*
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*Such amazing progress.*
**[12:42] ---**
*I've never sparred with Shino,*
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*but I didn't expect him to*
*be this good in close combat.*
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*Still, I cannot lose!*
**[12:53] ---**
Now then.
Let's go with the final test, Akamaru!
**[12:59] ---**
Fang Over Fang!
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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!
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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!
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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…
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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!
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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!
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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!