Naruto Shippūden (ナルト 疾風伝)

You're saying the Fourth Great Ninja War is about to start?

Even though we're talking about Madara Uchiha.

Can he really take on the Five Great Nations?

You need to wake up and face the facts! Madara Uchiha leads the Akatsuki!

Just one of them was able to destroy the Leaf Village!

Have you already forgotten that?!

I agree with Lady Tsunade. The Akatsuki already have the other Tailed Beasts, from

One-Tail to Seven-Tails.

If they intend to use them as military weapons, we must consider their strength to be far

greater than even Nagato's.

And if that's the case, the Five Great Nations-- no! The entire world is in danger of destruction!

We cannot delay action!

Very well... But where should we strike? Do you know where Madara is?

We do have a general idea of the location.

The Mitarashi Unit recently reported in, and they've confirmed spotting someone who fits.

the description of Madara Uchiha.

What? They have...?!

Right now they're working to gather more conclusive intel.

Nah, it doesn't rhyme. What a crime. There must be some phrase that'll earn some praise.

Without knowing the enemy's precise location...

The success of a surprise attack is doubtful, so first we must organize scouting parties.

Know you... to maximize their efforts, we'll need--

"Know you..." Eh. No originality.

But switch around the words... you get "you know."

Then all you got to do is add a little nuance... and make it... "You know it!"

You know it, you know it, now come on and show it.

Now I have a pretty clear picture of the Hidden Cloud's military strength...

Luckily, the Eight Tails is a fool.

Nah, this phrase just seems... to rub me the wrong way. Ya know?

No, it's not working.

Right now, we have very little intel on the enemy. So we must rely on the other four villages.

Are you serious? We're just supposed to sit here, empty-handed and depend on them?

I mean, are they even gonna share their data with us?

If they won't divulge it to us, then the Allied Shinobi Force is absolutely meaningless.

We're just gonna have to trust them.

We don't have any more time to waste now.

Because out there, right at this very moment...

Madara Uchiha is preparing for battle.

All right!

I'll have the Allied Shinobi Force meet here in three days! Send a summons to each village!

Very soon, I'll announce to the entire village the coming Fourth Great Ninja War.

The Fourth Great Ninja War?

You haven't heard this yet, Sakura... But Madara Uchiha has declared war.

This time, the Five Great Nations aren't battling each other but have joined forces for a

conflict unlike any seen before.

Then who-?

We face the Akatsuki.

The Akatsuki! We're really going to battle Sasuke.

When the fighting breaks out, many will wrestle with doubt and with fear.

It will be your job to keep a close watch on their mental state.

Circulate among the teams and report anything unusual. Do not hide anything, understood?

Yes, m'lady.

And one other thing: make sure you keep an eye on Naruto.

I cannot have him acting recklessly. In this war, Naruto is the Akatsuki's goal.

Hmm? Yes, Shizune?

Lady Tsunade, Naruto suddenly disappeared from Ichiraku Ramen just now.

What?!

Wait. You don't think the enemy could've--

It's impossible for Naruto to be kidnapped from this village! I want him found right now!

"The Five Kage's Decision"

See ya, Giant Gramps Sage!

All right, off you go!

Huh?! Oh, I'm back home.

Where'd you go?! First you disappear and then you just reappear again!

Stuff to do...

Wow! Naruto!

Huh?

Man, they said you were gone and everyone nearly went out of their minds!

They did? Seriously?

Yeah! Wow, I never thought I'd run into you, here!

Oh, that's right! Can I get your autograph?

And could you make it out to my kid, please? He's a real big fan!

Autograph...?

You're the hero of the Hidden Leaf! Naruto, the kid who makes miracles!

Can I please have your autograph, too?

What? Can't you do it?

No, it's not that; I'm just not used to this celebrity thing...

I've never given an autograph before.

Everyone's making a fuss over him lately as the miracle kid. What an about-face from not long

ago. Can't blame him for feeling the way he does.

Listen, guys, just let him eat his ramen before he signs anything, okay?

Oh! Sure!

Bring it on!

I finally get to eat real food!

Naruto!

Hey, Sakura, what's up?

We've been looking everywhere for you!

Oh, well, I got summoned suddenly and I-

Look, just come with me! Lady Tsunade and everyone else are worried sick about you!

Aw, come on, Sakura! Let me eat my ramen!

That can wait!

You saw the Great Lord Elder?

Yeah, he used a Reverse Summoning Jutsu.

And we went through all that trouble...

Lord Fukasaku could have at least let me know beforehand.

Yes, but still... it's a relief you're okay, Naruto.

Hey, I'm more than okay! I'm doing great!

I'm glad. But why did the Great Lord Elder summon you?

Giant Gramps Sage had something he wanted to tell me, a prophecy he had.

Like the one that he foretold to Jiraiya?

So what did the Great Lord Elder have to say to you?

Uhh-- Well, I--

What is it?

Well, I'm gonna go to some cool resort and meet an octopus there!

Huh!? You're gonna what?!

Uh...

And what's that supposed to mean, exactly...?

Well, uh this octopus is supposed to cooperate with me somehow...

Giant Gramps Sage didn't know all the details either. And...

He said that I'm gonna end up fighting Sasuke.

Fight Sasuke?

But I'm ready now. I've already prepared for it.

But, Naruto...

It's all right. Don't worry.

Let me handle Sasuke. This is my task.

It sure is quiet.

Yeah, I'll say.

So peaceful.

What? No, it's not! Not at all!

Uh?

Sure, the Village is being rebuilt after Pain's attack,

and Lady Tsunade's come out of her coma...

But as for Sasuke,... there's only talk that Naruto is gonna do something.

And there's gonna be a full-out war, isn't there?

What?! How'd you know that?!

I'm not stupid, you know. I can tell by watching the jonin prepare.

Hm.

I guess so.

It's true. War is right at our doorstep.

I kinda figured.

Yeah. This fight is something-

I mean, this is something unlike any other shinobi has ever experienced before.

Just imagine, to crush the Akatsuki, the Five Great Nations are joining forces for the first time.

It's the start of the Fourth Great Ninja War.

The Fourth Great Ninja War...

Man, aren't you scared, Shikamaru?

Yeah. You'd better believe I am.

Huh?

But this time, it doesn't matter how scared we are or how hard it'll be.

Our enemy, the Akatsuki, is made up of members so skilled that it took just one of them to destroy

the Hidden Leaf Village.

And the abilities of their leader, Madara, are completely shrouded in mystery.

And even worse than that, he has Seven Tailed Beasts.

If he unleashes all of them at once, who knows if even the Five Great Nations together can win.

Now, the entire ninja world is at stake.

So each and every shinobi will have to do their absolute best or we'll have no chance to win.

Choji, I'm counting on your strength, big time!

Uhhh...

Shikamaru, I hope I can do my best.

Man... it's hard to take this all in...

Are you okay...? You wanted to know what to expect from war.

Yes. I'm fine.

But nothing can prepare you for the real battlefield.

The wounded's cries, the smell of blood.

It's almost impossible not to be affected by it all.

But regardless, a Medical Ninja must maintain their composure, no matter what happens.

Everyone fights hard, counting on us to be there to save their lives if need be.

Yes, I know...

That's why I wanted to--

To know, I guess.