Fly into the wavy and twisted sky, into your hands
The distance created between us became too big
because we were always together
Your honest reply, See you...
coming from that brash mouth makes it sadder
If you are in an unfamiliar town, crying
Then I want to deliver you a smile, even if I'm not by your side
Fly into the wavy and twisted sky, into your hands
I can feel it so close
Our two hearts
It could be that way...
Sure enough, Ichiraku ramen is the best for getting energized!
One more, Pops!
Coming right up!
Huh?
One more, you said, eh...?
Just when I thought you'd snuck out of your hospital room
and were doing some training...
You guys want some, too?
Pop, here's the tab.
Thanks for your business!
Jeez, I'm fine!
Naruto, even if it looks like you've healed on the surface, you're still battered.
It's not like that! I have to train and get stronger!
Yeah yeah, after you've healed completely.
Damn it! I have to keep my promise to Sakura without further delay!
Sakura... You're so pathetic.
Naruto...This is a... once in a lifetime request...
Please bring... please bring Sasuke back.
I couldn't do it! I wasn't able to stop Sasuke!
At this point, the only person who would be able to stop Sasuke...
who would be able to save him...
Is you...Naruto...
All I did...was cry... All I did was totally rely on Naruto.
I didn't do anything myself.
Naruto tried to bring back Sasuke even if it meant his life...
What can I do for Sasuke now... ?
I just have to put my life on the line and do it!
It's futile. The ropes are made of a maiden's black hair.
And the knot is a Shinobi reverse butterfly knot.
It won't be easily untied.
Give me a break.
I have to start training as soon as possible and get stronger.
Then do as the Medical Corps says and rest quietly.
Come in.
Oh...
Sorry, Sakura...
I'd like to get moving immediately if possible, but...
He has astonishing recuperative power, but overdoing it is a big no no.
I'm okay!
Be a little more patient!
Just wait a little longer! I'll keep my promise, no matter what!
No...
It's okay...
Up until now, I was totally reliant on you...
and I did nothing, so...
What's the matter, Sakura...?
Did something happen?!
No... I'm was relieved to see you doing well.
This time, I'll do my best.
Sakura...?
I heard you snuck out of the hospital.
Do you want to train that badly?
Pervy Sage...? My... apple!
Well well, things look like they're going smoothly.
Don't you worry. I'll train you hard right away.
I was thinking...
What?
There are many variables such as mission level,
or platoon's member structure...
But no matter how small a platoon might be,
I think it's important to assign one Medical Ninja to it...
I know that already...
I wrote exactly the same thing in a report long ago
regarding the survival rate and mission achievement rate of small platoons.
But it's not that easy to nurture Medical Ninja.
They require a different set of skills than that of fighting types Ninja...
The minute perfection of Chakra control,
the ability to assimilate a huge volume of specialized knowledge,
the brains to apply that in a broad way... patience...
And there is the most important thing
for Shinobi who are to develop into a Medical Ninja...
Well, I'm busy right now, so...
The most important thing... huh?
Enter!
I came here with a request!
What is it?
Please make me your apprentice!
You're very desperate, aren't you?
Sakura Haruno,
I heard from Kakashi that you have a brilliant mind as well as will power!
All right.
But in exchange, I'm not gonna be easy on you!
Yes, ma'am!
Right now, this is all I can do. I can't allow myself to fail!
What's up?
Going to all the trouble of coming to pick me up like this...
You're on your way to Kurenai Sensei's after this anyway, right... ?
Taking the time to converse once in a while...
that's also part of teamwork.
Let me hear about your mission.
It was pretty incredible...
But you wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you.
I don't want Akamaru to experience that kind of thing ever again.
And for that reason, I must polish my Jutsu all the more...
I want to hear about it in detail.
Because that's what teamwork is about.
Are you sulking
'cause you were the only one who was passed up?
You are sulking, aren't you?
There have to be more further up...
Until I can see it...
I can't believe you're doing that from the morning...
Neji, let's take a break.
Okay!
- Let's go, Hinata! - Okay!
Father, see you later.
Barbecued meat ? This early in the morning, huh ?
Just when he was looking good after losing some weight
when he was released from the hospital.
He made an amazing rebound, didn't he?
With that good an appetite,
there aren't any more worries about his health, are there?
When I'm done eating, help me with my training, okay?
Asuma Sensei!
Hey, are you an idiot or something
You're recuperating, you know!
L-Lee... Come on, let's take a short break...
What's the matter, Guy Sensei?
The prime of one's youth waits for no one, you know.
Maintaining the prime of one's youth is starting to get tough...
Thank you very much!
Do your best, guys...
I'll master the Shuriken Jutsu by the next time you're here!
M-Me too...
I want to become a Kunoichi just like you, Temari...
I'm honored.
I apologize for asking you to teach at the Academy...
since we're so short staffed right now.
You probably would've preferred to go sightseeing or something.
No problem. I'm doing this because I enjoy it.
Yeah... And we were also able to survey
the future potential of the Leaf's military power...
Well, be careful going home.
Okay...
If something happens again, I'll come to your rescue again.
Just let me know, crybaby.
You always say too much. That's why girls are...
Let's kick butt again today, Akamaru!
All right, everybody's here right?
You don't need to be so tense, Hinata...
Y-Yeah...
All right! Everybody stand ready!
I can't...lose to Naruto...!
Pervy Sage!
Oh, long time no see, Naruto.
Don't give me that "long time no see" shit, you jerk Sage!
You were talking all big about watching my training,
making me into your protégé and stuff!
Where were you traipsing around until now?!
Well, how can I put this? I was gathering information.
It was probably just information on naked ladies anyway, right?
You idiot!
Even I come through when it counts...
I was mainly after information on the Akatsuki.
Akatsuki!
With this I've been able to verify their actions.
And now as promised,
two years later when they'll move into high gear,
I will thoroughly train you.
I wonder if you're prepared?
I've been tired of waiting!
Well, I guess that's about it.
DOOR TEST
Umm, Sakura. Got a minute?
Ino?
Sure. What's up?
As, as it happens, I was thinking about it the while...
But it became totally clear to me on this mission!
Clear that I'd be no good at all at this rate!
Ino.
It's frustrating, but I was envious of you.
You, who everyone depended on.
So, please. I also want to become a Medical Ninja.
I know it'll be hard.
But I've got guts and I'll manage the studying, no matter what.
So could you ask Lady Tsunade for me?
- Sure. - Really?!
But prepare yourself.
Once that happens, you'll be my little sister protégé.
What's that...?
Naturally!
After all, I'll be your Medical Ninja superior, you know.
Man, I can't wait.
You'll be my lovable little sister protégé.
I'll train you nice and hard.
Just you watch! I'll pass you up right away!
Ha! Try it if you can! You Ino pig!
I'll do it! Billboard Brow!
Why?! Why is it?!
What are you talking about?!
Why was I the only one left out of the mission the other day?!
But you were with a different team then, right?
But everyone had taken part!
She's kind of in a rage.
It's hard being the only one left out of a mission.
Come to think of it,
it seems Naruto finally leaves for training.
I heard. It seems that Jiraiya is going to be his mentor.
Damn it! That guy's going to get strong again.
It looks like the village will get quiet for a while.
Viewed in that light, it's a little bit sad, isn't it?
No! This isn't the time to be getting sad!
I must work hard!
Several times more, several times more.
If I don't work hard hundreds of times more than Naruto,
I won't be able to face him the next time we meet.
Your guard is off!
We also must grow by that time.
It's because trying to improve by learning from others,
that is what's called friendship.
Good grief, we'd better not lose, Akamaru.
Same here!
Hey, you okay, Lee?!
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Lady Hinata, let's call it a day.
What? I'm still...
It's about time for his departure.
Oh!
You won't be able to see him for a while.
I see... It looks like you'll be on a long journey...
Yeah!
Listen up. Be sure to train and don't goof off.
Right! You can count on me!
It's about time to go, Naruto.
Right!
Okay! I'm off, Iruka Sensei!
I'll pay you back for the ramen once I've become a success.
Jeez...
Good luck, Naruto.
Keep your eyes on me.
What're you doing?! I'll leave you behind, Naruto.
Hey. H-Hey, wait up!
I also have to work hard in order to catch up with Naruto.
The key to the rusted heart's door
Will always be smiling right near by
Even if rains of spears were to fall, I will run through it
Because I want to find the joy without a shape
This big dream of mine that cannot be translated to words,
I will make it come true, even if it were to deepen my wounds
We stand here today because of what we believed through,
That is why I will continue running forward, never looking away
Even if I'm told that there is no bright future
I'll change it right away, lighting it with all my feeling
The wind is probably testing our hearts
In my heart, I gently grasped my hands
You are probably searching for the answer to your tears
Your dream is always waiting near by, with the answers in its hands
The Key to the rusted heart's door
Will always be smiling right near by