Along time ago, a powerful demon fox appeared with nine tails.
With its powerful tails, it could smash mountains and create tsunamis.
A group of Shinobi rose to defend their village from the attack.
We have to wait until the Fourth gets here!
We can't let it get any closer to the village!
One great ninja was able to seal the monster, in a life or death battle.
But died in the process.
This ninja was known as... The Fourth Hokage.
Hey, Naruto!
Why did you do such a thing?!
You're really gonna get it this time!
Shut up!
You know what your problem is?
You can't do the things I do!
But I can do this!
I'm great!
There's a problem, Third!
Hokage-sama!
What is it? Did Naruto do something again?
Yes. He climbed onto the Hokage Monument...
And he vandalized them with graffiti!
Wait!
Too easy.
Hey, Naruto!
What are you doing here Iruka-sensei?
The question is what are you doing here during class?
Now listen Naruto.
You failed the last graduation exam and the one before that.
This is no time to be goofing off you fool.
(Henge no Jutsu: Transformation Technique)
We will have a review test on the Henge no Jutsu!
Even those who already passed, will take it!
Whaaaat?!
Haruno Sakura, here I go.
Transform!
Okay.
I did it!
All right!
Sasuke-kun, did you see that?
Next, Uchiha Sasuke.
Yes.
O-Okay.
Next, Uzumaki Naruto.
This is troublesome.
And, it's all your fault.
Like I care.
Okay.
Naruto-kun, good luck.
Transform!
(Oiroke no Jutsu: Sexy Technique)
How was that? I call it the Oiroke no Jutsu!
You idiot! Stop making dumb techniques!
Damn it.
You're not going home, unless you clean all that up.
I don't care.
There's nobody home, anyway.
Naruto.
What is it this time?
What I meant was...
If you clean up all that mess, I'll buy you ramen tonight.
All right! I'll do my best!
Enter!
Uzumaki Naruto
Enter! Uzumaki Naruto.
Ramen Ichiraku
Naruto.
Why did you vandalize, those faces?
Don't you know, who the Hokage-sama's are?
Of course, I do!
I know they earned the title of Hokage, because they were the best ninja of their time, right?
Especially the Fourth, he was a hero, who saved the village from the demon fox.
Then, why did you...?
Because, I'll become Hokage myself one day.
And, I'll be the greatest Hokage of all time!
Then, everyone in the village will finally learn to accept me.
By the way, Sensei, I have a favor to ask.
You want another bowl?
No, can I borrow that Konoha forehead protector?
This?
No, no.
This is only worn by those, who have graduated from the Ninja Academy.
You'll get yours tomorrow.
Meany!
Is that why you took off your goggles?
One more bowl, please!
We're about to begin the graduation exam.
When your name is called, come to the classroom next door.
(Bunshin no Jutsu: Clone Technique)
This a test on the Bunshin no Jutsu.
That's my weakest technique!
But, but, I will do it!
Bunshin no Jutsu!
Fail!
Iruka-sensei.
His physical coordination, and stamina are excellent.
And, he did managed to come up with a clone.
Maybe, we can pass him.
Mizuki-sensei, all the others, created at least three clones.
But, Naruto created just one.
And, it's practically useless. I can't pass him.
I'm a ninja now.
You did well. That's my son.
Congratulations on your graduation. I'll cook something good tonight.
Hey, look at that one.
It's that boy. I hear he's the only one who failed.
Serves him right.
Imagine what would happen, if he became a ninja.
Because, he's really a...
Hey, we're not supposed to talk about that.
Iruka, we need to talk later.
Yes.
Iruka-sensei isn't trying to be mean to you.
Then, why only me?
Naruto-kun, he wants you to become strong, from the bottom of his heart.
Since, you both don't have parents.
But, I really wanted to graduate.
I guess, I have no choice.
I'll let you in on a big secret.
Secret?
Iruka.
What is it, Hokage-sama?
I know how you feel, but...
Naruto grew up, without knowing the love of a parent, like you.
Let me go!
Mom and dad, are still out there fighting!
Iruka-sensei, wake up!
What's the matter?
Come to Hokage-sama's place, immediately!
I seems that Naruto-kun...
Stole the Scroll of Seals!
The Scroll of Seals?!
Let's see...
(Tajuu Kage Bunshin: Multiple Shadow Clone)
The first technique is... Tajuu Kage Bunshin?
Scroll of Sealing
What?! Already a technique, I'm not good at?
Hokage-sama, we can't slide this as a prank!
The Scroll of Seals is a dangerous item that the First Hokage sealed!
Depending on its use...
It will be a major disaster, if it is taken out of the village!
Bring Naruto here at once.
Yes, sir!
Where did you go, Naruto?
I'll tell everyone in the village, about this, and kill Naruto.
Then, the Scroll of Seals will be mine!
Hey, you. Naruto!
You found me.
And, I've only learned one technique.
He's been practicing techniques, until he's become this exhausted?
Hey, hey! I'm gonna show you this amazing technique!
So, let me graduate, if I can do it!
I can graduate, if I can do a technique from this scroll, right?
Who told you that?
Mizuki-sensei did, he told me about this scroll, and this place.
Mizuki did?!
I'm impressed you found this place.
I see now, that's how it is.
Naruto.
Give me that scroll.
Hey, hey, what's going on here?
Naruto, don't give him that scroll, no matter what!
It is a dangerous object, that contains forbidden Ninjutsu. It was sealed.
Mizuki used you, in order to get a hold of it, for himself!
Naruto, Iruka is only afraid of you possessing that scroll.
What are you saying, Mizuki?! Don't let him fool you, Naruto!
I will tell you the truth.
I-Idiot! Don't!
A rule was created after an incident, that occurred 12 years ago.
A rule?
It's a rule, that everybody knows, but you, Naruto.
Except me?! What is that rule?
Stop it, Mizuki!
A rule that forbids anyone from revealing, that you are actually the monster fox.
In other words, you're the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, who killed Iruka's parents and destroyed our village!
Stop it!
Everyone has been deceiving you, all this time.
Didn't you find it strange?
Why everyone hated you so much?
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!
Naruto.
Nobody's gonna recognize you. Even Iruka hates you!
Iruka, Naruto grew up without the love of a parent.
Everyone avoids him like the plague, after what happened.
So, he had to pull all those pranks, to get everyone's attention.
It's the only way for him, to get someone to recognize, the value of his existence.
He pretends to be tough, but inside Naruto is really hurting.
Die, Naruto!
Naruto! Get down!
W-Why...?
Because, you and I are the same.
After, my parents died...
Nobody ever paid any attention to me, or recognized me.
I wasn't a good student in school.
I was the class clown, because, I wanted people to notice me.
I couldn't get anyone's attention by being a good student, so I acted like an idiot.
It was so hard.
Isn't that right, Naruto?
You felt so lonely, right? You were suffering inside, right?
I'm sorry, Naruto.
If I had been more responsible, maybe you wouldn't be suffering so much.
Don't make me laugh!
Iruka has always hated you, ever since you killed his parents!
He's just saying all that to get the Scroll of Seals back!
Naruto!
Narutoooooo!
Naruto is not the type of kid, who will change his mind.
He will take revenge against this village, using that scroll.
Didn't you see his eyes? Those are the eyes of the monster fox.
No... Naruto... isn't... like that at all!
All I want is to kill Naruto, and get the scroll.
I'll take care of you later!
I-I won't let you.
Well, well.
Mizuki told him the secret.
Naruto feels worse, than he's ever felt.
He might unleash the power, that has been sealed.
He also has the Scroll of Sealing.
There's a possibility, that he might actually release the Nine-Tailed fox spirit, sealed inside him.
If that happens...
I've found him!
Naruto!
Everything Mizuki said was a lie!
Hurry and give me the scroll! Mizuki is after it!
It can't be.
How... Naruto?
How...
Did you know, I wasn't Iruka?
Because, I'm Iruka.
I see.
What's in it for you, to protect the one who killed your parents?
I'm not gonna let a stupid idiot like you, get that scroll!
You're the idiot. Naruto is the same as me.
Same?
Anyone can do whatever he wants, once he has that scroll.
There is no way Naruto, the monster fox, won't take advantage of the power of that scroll!
You're right.
I knew it!
Iruka-sensei never really cared for me, at all!
...if he was the monster fox.
But Naruto is different!
He's.. he's an exceptional student, that I recognize.
He works very hard, he's single-minded, clumsy and at the same time no one recognizes him.
But, he knows the meaning of human suffering.
He is not a monster fox. He's Uzumaki Naruto of Konoha!
You are an idiot.
Iruka, I said I would kill you later, but I have changed my mind.
Die now!
I guess, this is the end.
Naruto!
You surprised me there, freak.
If you ever lay a hand on Iruka-sensei, I will kill you!
Shut up! I can take care of a kid like you, with a single blow!
Why don't you try then? I'll give you back a thousand-fold.
Why don't you try if you can, monster fox!
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!
Naruto! You've...
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu?
Those aren't just images, but actual clones. That's an advanced Ninjutsu.
What's this?
What's the matter? Come on!
Weren't you gonna get me with one blow? Here!
If you're not coming, I'll come to you.
I kinda got carried away.
Iruka-sensei, are you okay?
Yeah.
He's really something.
Maybe it's true.
Maybe he will surpass all the previous Hokages.
Naruto, come over here. I'd like to give you something.
Has anyone found Naruto yet?
No.
Damn, this isn't good.
There's no need to worry any more.
Hokage-sama!
He'll be back soon.
Sensei, how much longer?
All right, you may open your eyes.
Congratulations on... your graduation.
All right, let's celebrate. I'll treat you to ramen!
Iruka-sensei!
That hurts!
Naruto.
I was going to lecture you, about how it will get harder from here on, as a ninja.
Well, I guess I'll wait to tell you, until we get to the ramen shop...
♪ Cultivate your hunger before you idealize.
♪ Motivate your anger to make them all realize.
♪ Climbing the mountain, never coming down.
♪ Break into the contents, never falling down.
♪ My knee is still shaking, like I was twelve,
♪ Sneaking out of the classroom, by the back door.
♪ A man railed at me twice though, but I didn't care.
♪ Waiting is wasting for people like me.
♪ Don't try to live so wise.
♪ Don't cry 'cause you're so right.
♪ Don't dry with fakes or fears,
♪ 'Cause you will hate yourself in the end.
♪ Don't try to live so wise.
♪ Don't cry 'cause you're so right.
♪ Don't dry with fakes or fears,
♪ 'Cause you will hate yourself in the end.
♪ Don't try to live so wise.
♪ Don't cry 'cause you're so right.
♪ Don't dry....