Naruto: Shippūden

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Naruto: Shippūden is an anime series and sequel to the Naruto anime series. The series corresponds with the second half of the Naruto manga created by Masashi Kishimoto known simply as Part II.

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[edit] Asuma Sarutobi

[To Ino] Don't let Sakura surpass you, either... in love or Ninjutsu.
[In a flashback] And this is where I stop being in charge. From now on, each of you will become captains and lead your own teams. Don't ever forget we were once "Team 10!"
[Last words] I just want one last smoke...
[To his father's (The Third Hokage) grave] I'm sorry for leaving konoha and doing all thoses things without much thought.
.....Now I'm glad I was born into the Sarutobi family.
[Facing the Third Hokage's grave] You were one heck of a dad.
Shikamaru can think 10 steps ahead and consider 200 possible moves in a second. But his real strength is his knack for choosing the best one.

[edit] Chiyo

I have too many regrets to die just yet.
And Sakura... do not risk your life for an old hag next time. Save what is important to you.
[To Naruto] I'm happy that someone like has you appeared in the world of shinobi that we foolish old people created. Everything I've ever done was a mistake. But now, at the end, it looks like I'll finally be able to do the right thing. The Sand Village and Konoha.. [Looks up at the sky] Their future will be much different than the way things were back in my day. [Looks back down] That strange power of yours that Kakashi mentioned.. That power will have a strong influence on the future. Become a Hokage like none before you.
Naruto... a request from an old woman. You are the only one who knows Gaara's pain... Gaara also knows your pain. Please, save Gaara...
I'm retired now, I can do whatever I want!
Haha, I tricked you! I was only pretending to be dead.
Don't treat me like a old lady!
It's been a long time... Since I've seen my grandson
Youth.. Is something that holds such possibilities.

[edit] Danzou

[To Sai] Don’t use a fake smile like that in front of me.
[Speaking of Sandaime Hokage] That old man was always afraid of getting into disputes and making decisions.
Emotion leads one to hate… and hate leads one to conflict and war.
The princess did become Hokage after all. With Katsuyu's techniques, she'll be able to prevent total annihilation... but there will still be some casualities. Those are a necessary sacrifice for us. In order for me to become Hokage.

[edit] Deidara

True art is an explosion!
I gotta say, this village's design is pretty artistic. Means it's really worth destroying.
"Thing"? Philistine! Some people wouldn't know true art if it bit them on the face.
Look at those fools. They have no appreciation for art. You have to feel art. And true art...is an EXPLOSION!"
[To Gaara] It'll be troublesome to be attacked from below. Plus... I'm tired of looking at your expressionless face!
[About Gaara] Snaring you alive was rough, but this is one more we can scratch off our list.
If an artist doesn't get high levels of inspiration, his sentiments are dulled...
That explosive power is my masterpiece
(about Naruto) There's no mistake. He's the Jinchuriki. The one who bursts in and starts barking. Itachi actually described him quite accurately.
[To Naruto] Better listen to your sensei, kid. [knocks on Gaara's face] This guy's been dead for a while, now.
[To Naruto] You're a odd Jinchuriki, aren't ya?
Like anything that is left for the future as a thing of eternal beauty... he got killed straight off!
Death by suffocation!! [Deidara throws his legs around Tobi's neck]
[About Sasuke] You were only able to kill Orochimaru thanks to Uchiha blood .... hmmm? You've just blessed with good genes... so quit acting so smug!
Art is something that blossoms for an instant before withering away. Art is beauty that last for just a moment. To me, the essence of art is... AN EXPLOSION!
[About Sasuke] Oh, such malice! I like these eyes of his, Tobi! Hmm!
Life's only beautiful because it's so fleeting, so transient.
[To Tobi] If I had to keep my patience with you in a bag, it’d be bursting at the seems! Say another word and I’ll make you wish you were never born!
[To Tobi after defeating the Three-Tailed Beast] You wouldn’t have gotten anywhere without the artistic contribution of my explosive clay… it’s my art that deserves the praise here, uhn!
[Last words] Drown yourself in awe and despair! Cry like a lost child! Because my art... IS AN EXPLOSION!!
UHN!
[Dragging Three-Tailed Beast] ...Hey Tobi, I said not to be overly talkative, but that's too quiet...a reply would be...(Sees Tobi asleep, glares and explodes clay beside Tobi) Hey asshole, time to wake the hell up! Hmm!

[edit] Gaara

(Referring to Deidara's clay bird) There are no Birds like that in the desert.
In order to escape a path of loneliness, I have no choice but to work hard and make my own path. If I do that, then someday... Someday... I can be like Naruto Uzumaki.
That's why, as a Shinobi of Sand, I'll aim to be the kazekage.
I want to work hard so that others will accept my existence. That's what I thought when I looked at Naruto.
Up until now, my bonds with others have only been ones of pain. But, seeing him fight so hard made me wonder what a bond really is. I think I understand a little now. Suffering, sadness... and joy. To be able to share it with another person...
Naruto Uzumaki... When I fought him, I feel that is what he taught me. He experienced the same type of suffering as I. And he taught me that you can change how you live your life.
Someday, I want my existence to be necessary to others.
We are in your debt once again, Naruto.

[edit] Hidan

My attacks are the slowest in Akatsuki and the least skilled, so I just can’t hit anything, seriously.
You now, this assignment we’ve been given really doesn’t mix well with my beliefs. Carnage is the key precept of the faith of Jashin… the dogma doesn’t let me leave someone half dead.
Everything is prepared! Get ready, this is gonna hurt!
Au revoir, fartheads!
How do you feel, knowing that you are fighting an immortal guy?
I know it's annoying, but it's my religion!
Jashin-sama, please watch over me, this time, I am really going to do it, I am going to tear their intestines out...
you... you little stuff, When I get out I am going to tear you to threads, and then burn you to ashes, and then grind you to dust!!
Attacking the vitals is such a waste, this pain is what is best, where do you want it next? Or should I just end it now?
you and your slow donkey. You LET that happen...
Kakuzu... Could you get me my body, pleeease?
DUDE! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THIS FREAKIN' HURTS?
Finally you'll taste that pain... the pain that will kill you!
[to Pein] Can't you freakin' wait a bit? It's just getting to the good part... seriously!
I should curse that leader next time!
Dude, the smell! Stay in there for five minutes and the stink sinks into your clothes!
WHAT THE?!
[Asking Kakuzu to bring his body over] Kakuzu-chan, pretty please? With sugar on top?
[To Asuma] You cut my goddamned head off! This's like, hyper-mega-ultra pain!
You can't just go around getting killed outta nowhere. Man, you suck!

[edit] Hinata Hyuga

[protecting Naruto from Pain]I'm here because I want to be. I'd always cry and give up right away... always getting it wrong... Until you, Naruto-kun, showed me the right path to follow. I chased you forever... always wishing that someday I would catch up, always dreaming that we would walk side by side. Always trying to make it to where you were. You changed me! Your smile saved me from who I was! I'm not afraid to protect you, even if I die doing so! Because... I love you, Naruto-kun...

[edit] Ino Yamanaka

[After Shikamaru tells her that "a weird guy"(Sai) attacked] A weird guy?... Hey, that's Naruto! Hey, Naruto! Long time no see!
[Thinking about lunch] I think I'll sit next to Sai!

[edit] Itachi Uchiha

[During a flashback] You can also activate the Mangekyou Sharingan as I did. But, there is one condition. You must kill... your closest friend.
[Referring to Naruto] He's definitely improved skills. But... it's still not enough.
The Hidden Mist Jutsu... Certainly a good choice to make using Genjutsu more difficult. But before my Sharingan, techniques like this are meaningless.
[Answering Kisame] Sasuke is not dead. And besides... The storm has passed.
Show yourself, Uzumaki Naruto...
[To Naruto] You’re already trapped in my illusion.
[To Naruto] …You’re such a child. You talk of nothing but pipe dreams… there are times when a ninja must make painful choices.
[About Naruto to Deidara and Sasori] …He'll be the one who bursts in and starts barking.
[To Sasuke] Did you get a little taller?
What does your Sharingan see?
[To Sasuke] You see me... dead? Well then... [Itachi appears behind him] Let's see how good your eyesight is.
...Every human being relies on and is bounded by his knowledge and experience to live. This is what we call "reality". However, knowledge and experience are ambiguous, thus reality can become illusion. Is it not possible to think that, all human beings are living in their assumptions?
The Mangekyou Sharingan has a very unique characteristic... From the day you awaken it, your eyes begin a slow decent into darkness. The more you use them, the quicker the process moves... Eventually, the kaleidoscope will lose its light.
You were my spare! For decades, the Uchihas killed their friends to obtain the Mangekyo Sharingan... and killed their siblings to make its power permanent! Our clan was tainted because they couldn't stop flaunting their power! Your fate was trenched in blood since the day you were born an Uchiha! Now face me, my little brother! Once I kill you, I'll be transformed... I'll be freed from this wretched clan's destiny!
I'm sorry, Sasuke... This is my reality. The light will not leave my world.
[To Sasuke] During my Tsukuyomi, you saw an illusion of me ripping your eyes out of their sockets... I will make that “dream” a reality.
Sasuke... Are you finally out of techniques? If you've got any more moves up your sleeve... I suggest you stop trying to use them... Now the real fight begins.
[To Sasuke] Your eyes belong to me now... I'll take them slowly... I want to savor this.
[Before dying] My eyes... my...
[Last words, to Sasuke] I'm sorry, Sasuke... There won't be a next time.
[During a flashback] As a hurdle you must overcome, I'll always be there for you. Even if you hate me...that's what being a big brother is.

[edit] Jiraiya

You don't understand a woman's heart at all...
Looks like you've trained another 'Tsunade'.
It's time to unveil my latest masterpiece novel! It's been a good three years since I released the famous novel "Make Out Paradise"! This is the greatest creation from my soul! It will make you lose track of time, forget to breathe, and even forget who you are! It's "Make Out Tactics"!
[About Naruto] I have to admit, I've come to think of him as my own grandson...
I can’t believe flat little Tsunade grew such massive boobs and became Hokage! Times sure do change… even you, beautiful as you were, are a 50 year-old bag now. It saddens me to think how your love for those you have lost to death stays inside those jugs of yours… if that’s the case, they’ll probably get even bigger.
Now my job is to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I will gladly put my life on the line, and I’ll be smiling the whole time. It’s about the only cool thing old farts like me can do.
Getting dumped always makes a man stronger. And if he hasn’t experienced it enough to be able to laugh and joke about it, or at least use it as material, he can’t fulfill his duties as a man.
Men aren’t meant to pursue happiness.
Why do all of you have the Rinnegan?
[To Pain] Are you Nagato ..or Yahiko?
(sigh) ...You never change, do you Tsunade?
Flooded with anger, I cry tears of blood! The hermit of the legendary sennin! The toad demon of the mysterious Myoboku Montain! The great Jiraiyaaaaaah!
You can never overestimate your opponent enough, no matter who he is. I taught you that a long time ago, Nagato…
[After he believes he has defeated Pain] Nagato... you have made a mistake in your role [reflects on teaching him] Instead of guiding the world with pain, you should overcome the pain with your strength. That is what I hoped you would accomplish [Reflects on the Toad Sage predicting his training the "destined child"] Though only for a little while... I believed in you. Farewell...
[Final thoughts] I guess it's finally time to put down my pen... Oops.. right... I need a title for the next book... let's see... ah, got it... "The Tale of Uzumaki Naruto". Perfect.
The true measure of a shinobi is not how he lives but how he dies. It's not what they do in life, but what they did before dying that proves their worth...
The most important thing of a shinobi to have is the spirit and the guts to never give up.
Never give up thats the choice I had to make! Naruto... You're the "Destined Child"... I know it. The rest is up to you!
The student's ninja way should be the master's too. Right Naruto?
[In a flashback] I believe that someday the day will come when people truly understand one another!!
[In a flashback] Being hurt inevitably breeds feelings of hatred towards your attacker. But when we hurt others, we have to deal with their hatred for us, and out own feelings of guilt. But knowing what it feels like to be hurt is exactly why we try to be kind to others. That’s what makes us human.
[In a letter] Tsunade, a person grows up when he's able to overcome hardships. Protection is important, but there are some things that a person must learn on his own.
[reflecting on his life] A tale is only as good as its final events, the plot twist. And mistakes are an important part of the plot too! I lived my life believing my lessons are what honed me. In return... I swore to accomplish a deed so great it would obliterate all my past failures... and die a splendid shinobi!

[edit] Jugo

You're being reckless, Suigetsu.
Someone’s here… boy or girl? A guy… if it’s a guy, I’ll kill him. Jackpot! You’re dead!
Kill… I wanna kill… someone… anyone…
Kimimaro said Sasuke was like his reincarnation... and sacrificed himself to protect him. [to Sasuke] I want to see what kind of shinobi you really are.
[To Sasuke] I can't let you die. You're all I have left to remember Kimimaro.

[edit] Kabuto Yakushi

All I fell prey to was Orochimaru-sama’s magnificent way of thinking.
You should know what it's like, Naruto-kun, the pain of not having a true identity. Are you Uzumaki Naruto? Are you the Nine-tails? Did you not wonder "What am I? Who am I?" when others stared at you with cold, hate-filled eyes?
With Orochimaru-sama now integrated into this body, I plan on finding a new me. One stronger than Orochimaru-sama himself!
Not having things in proper order annoys me to no end...
[To Sasuke] Which one... are you?
[To Sasuke] As always, you forget to mind your mouth in front of Lord Orochimaru...
[To Naruto] But you.. You chose to believe in your own power. That you are Uzumaki Naruto. With great persistence, you overcame the gazes directed at the nine-tails, and that's why you came to know your identity, gaining friends along with that realization.

[edit] Kakashi Hatake

Hey! My bad, my bad! Actually, on my way here, I saw an old woman who needed help...
Back then, we had Sasuke with us... [Naruto and Sakura each go through a flashback of before Sasuke left Konoha, then fall to the ground in sadness.] Sasuke's name is a taboo among these two.
My, you guys have certainly become stronger.
[Holds up the bells he used during Team 7's first practice mission] Well, I'm going to see how much you two have improved. You haven't given up on Sasuke, right?
You've matured, Naruto. But... it looks like you're as impatient as ever. I haven't even said start yet.
What insane strength. The Fifth has been teaching Sakura more than just medical ninjutsu...
Naruto has a mysterious power... even without saying much he can become friends with anyone quickly.
...Can't say I'm used to hearing you whine... this isn't like you at all. What happened to the Uzumaki Naruto I used to know?
[to Naruto] You're the only shinobi able to surpass the Yondaime Hokage. That's what I believe.
[to Kakuzu] You got matched with the wrong guy. Now it ends!
The next generation will always surpass the previous one. It’s one of the neverending cycles in life.
[to Naruto] The bigger the jutsu, the bigger the risk it places on the user. Keep that in mind.
[on leaving Naruto behind to help Shikamaru] What do you mean... I'm not of any use any more as far as he's concerned.
While I'd like to act cool and say, "You go on ahead", I won't be able to hold him off by myself.
[After Pain asks where Naruto is] That's a stupid question.
Obito... Looks like this is as long as I'll be able to be your eyes. ...I wasn't able to protect Rin. I broke my promise to you... Forgive me. Obito... Rin... Sensei... I'll... Be there soon.
[After barely dodging Naruto's 'A Thousand Years of Pain'] That would have been the end for me, it more ways than one.
[On Naruto] Jutsu that were beyond the Fourth Hokage are well within his command. I guess it's time to pass the torch... he has surpassed me.
[Thinking] Can you sense it? You are always before his eyes... inspiring him. You make him strong, you do know that... don't you, Sasuke?
[About Naruto and Sakura] I miss the cute students who'd react to every little thing I say.
[On Kankuro] Making a success from a failure.. You are indeed a shinobi of the sand.

[edit] Kakuzu

The only thing you can count on is money.
[To Hidan] I paired with you because you said that religion would be a good source of money… I have to manage Akatsuki’s finances, why don’t you try wearing my shoes for a moment?
Another 35 million of ryou. Excellent.
Even in Hell, money takes precedence.
It was over the moment you thought you had my abilities figured out. See, unlike my partner, I actually think. Even if you analyze every aspect of the battle, things don't always go as you plan.
There is just too much of a difference in battle experience between you and me. Looking at your forehead protector reminds me of the very first Konoha shinobi I fought... Shodai Hokage, that is!
Kakashi... I'm going to replace the heart you took out with yours!
[To Shikamaru] You're pretty clever, unlike this idiot of a partner...

[edit] Kankuro

(An elder talks down on Gaara) Say that to my face! I dare you!
Gaara will never harm the villagers. No matter what.
It doesn't matter whether you're a Chunin or not.
Elder Chiyo used that technique...

[edit] Karin

I sense a whole lot of Chakra nearby!
[To Suigetsu] What the hell are you, a kappa? Get up off your ass and stop drinking all that water!
[Thinking] YES!!! I finally have Sasuke-kun all to myself!
Come on! Bite me, Sasuke! Hurry!

[edit] Kiba Inuzuka

You've really grown, Naruto.
My nose has become stronger than any ninja hound's.
[on the mission to retrieve Sasuke] You weren't with us last time, Shino! You'd better work twice as hard!
You can't hide from my nose, loser!

[edit] Killerbee

The sun’s killer on my eyes. Is it noon already? Fucking damn it!
[To Sasuke] I’m in a good mood. I was just able to write an awesome rhyme, thank you.
Now you’re gonna feel my hooks.
I float… like a butterfly. And sting like a bee! ‘Cause I’m the Eight-tailed Beast.
In order to break the illusion, I need a partner who can disturb my chakra and snap me out of it. My partner is the beast inside me. Illusions won’t work on a host who can control their beast.
When I transform into my true form, a beast you must meet, yeah. Cower before the power of the beast.
The only one who gets to interrupt me is me.

[edit] Kisame Hoshigaki

[Speaking to Itachi, who is standing in the rain looking at the sky] Look, I'm not sure what you're thinking, and given how ruthless you are, it's strange to say this... But from here, it looks like you're crying.
[mistakenly believing that Sasuke is dead] It's certainly a shame about your little brother. You're now the sole member of the Uchiha clan.
[to Gai] You really have a talent of getting on people's nerves. I suppose I'll toy with you until you remember.
I take back what I said. You have the brain of an insect, not a beast.
The ability to turn a gloomy organization cheerful, Tobi was a skilled man at that.
Sasuke, if you would please continue on by yourself... Itachi would prefer that the rest of us stay here.
I will enjoy shaving a few layers off you.

[edit] Konan

[after hearing of Naruto's strength] Spare us your words of fear and warning. They are wasted on us. Pain has never yet lost a battle.
The sky cries again… Pain… you…
[to Jiraiya] I must kill you. That is the will of god.
[On Naruto] Such a strange child, to have changed Nagato completely.
You try to find meaning in death.. But there's only pain and hatred that you don't know what to do with it.

[edit] Konohamaru

I'm going to be the Seventh Hokage in the future!
(Tsunade enters, expecting Team Gai) All right! An "S" Rank Mission!
(While crying at Asuma's funeral and Naruto calming him) Uncle Asuma!
I am a Genin of the Sarutobi clan, named after this village! I am Konohamaru Sarutobi, and don't you forget it!!!

[edit] Kurenai Yuhi

Asuma...

[edit] Kushina Uzumaki

Naruto...It's a beautiful name.

[edit] Manda

[last words, to Sasuke] I... You used... Me... You... Brat... Those eyes... With those eyes... I... was manipulated... How dare you... how dare you...

[edit] Might Guy

One thing's for sure... (referring to Kisame clone) I have no clue who he was...
[fighting his double] As expected of myself...
Oh, I'm just fine! I'm a really fast healer! Hahahah-- [hits his head on a tree branch]
[after Guy and Lee race back to Konoha] "My dear Lee you did not come in second place, you came in third, I was carrying Kakashi so he came in second... you are a pretty lucky guy Kakashi"

[edit] Minato Namikaze

Each chapter really seems like a page out of your own life, Sensei. It almost reads like an autobiography.
We want to raise our child to be a shinobi like the one in your book! That's why we've decided to name him after the main character in your book.
You're a man of true skill... An example we should all follow. I can't think of a finer shinobi than you.
The way the protagonist refused to give up, even at the end... that was really cool. He's just like you, Sensei.
[appearing in Naruto's mind after the release of the eighth tail] I prayed I'd never see your face again, demon fox. But... but even in these circumstances, meetng my grown-up son is something of a pleasure. We'll call it even.
Trying to save the things we love breeds war. As long as love exists, there will be hatred, and ninjas will be continue being used by that hatred. As long as the ninja system exists, the hatred will create another creature like Pain.
[To Nine-tailed fox] Saying your going to rip me to shreds isn't going to make me come closer to you.

[edit] Naruto Uzumaki

This brings back memories! This place hasn't changed at all! Everyone, Naruto Uzumaki has returned!
[to Konohamaru about the sexy jutsu] Konohamaru, sorry, but I'm not a kid anymore. From now on, you shouldn't use that jutsu either. [Sakura starts thinking he has grown up] Such a jutsu is now mediocre, Konohamaru! Behold! The new Super Hottie Jutsu I've been developing!
Ero-sennin was merciless! He worked me so hard, the forehead protector you gave me fell apart. And all my clothes got so ratty, I had to get a new outfit.
There's no need to hide it...The Kyuubi is sealed inside of me. [Clutches heart] Gaara and I are the same... We both have monsters locked inside us. That's what those guys are after. I... HATE IT! They just see us as monsters! As means to an end! He was just like I was and he fought all on his own a lot longer than I did. He's been targeted by Akatsuki! We're the same, again! And despite that... Why does everything bad always have to happen to him?! It's always him! That's why... That's why I can't waste a second! This time, I want to save him as fast as I can!
Where are you? Where are you? Sasuke!
If so, then why...? Why didn't you kill me then?! Isn't that your way of breaking bonds?! Sasuke!
Can someone who can't even save one of his friends become Hokage? What do you think, Sasuke?
[Yelling at Chiyo] If you Sand Shinobi hadn't put that monster in him, none of this would be happening! You have no idea what kind of pain he went through... The suffering and torment he experienced. You have no right to judge us... To brand us and think you're better.
[To Sai] That's it! I will never accept you; Not as a friend, not as a comrade, and not as a member of Team Seven!
I couldn't save Sasuke... I couldn't save Gaara... I've trained for three years and nothing's changed!
[To Sai] Haven't you ever heard of the word "Friend?"
[To Orochimaru] In my presence, don’t you dare talk of Sasuke as though he belongs to you!!
Everything here is so nostalgic. Hm? [Looks at the mountain encarved with the faces of the Hokages] They added Granny Tsunade's old mug to the mountain!
Fights aren’t decided ‘til the very end, and we’re just getting started!!
Just how long does Kakashi-sensei plan on making us wait?!
You aren't going to fight while reading a book this time, Kakashi-sensei?
[To Itachi] Sasuke is like a brother to me... More of one than you ever were to him!
[Seeing Deidara sitting on dead Gaara] YOU ! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!
I meant "wind" is the only thing that can keep a "fire" from dying away and turn it into an even bigger power.
[On attacking Kakuzu with his new technique] It's true that teamwork is important ... and I know that, but I want to cross this dangerous bridge myself. If I can't get to the other side, I'll stay a kid forever. [Sasuke's face appears in his mind] Please don't take that bridge away.
[Attacks Tobi] Get out of our way!
[Threatning Deidara after Gaara's death] I'll kick the crud out of you!
Way back, I used to hate Sasuke... But once I got used to being with him I realized he's really a lot of fun... to be around...he's the person that, more than anyone but he love sasuke else, accepted me and my existence. Sasuke is my friend... and he represents bonds that I waited so long to receive, so that's why... still that's not much reason... no if it means facing someone like Orochimaru... If my arms get ripped off, I'll just kick him to death. If my legs get ripped off, I'll just bite him to death. If my head gets ripped off, I'll just stare him to death, and if my eyes get ripped out I'll just curse him to death. Even if it means getting torn into pieces, I'm going to take Sasuke back from Orochimaru no matter what!
[To Zetsu] YO, ALOE VERA! WHERE IS SASUKE!?
[To Tsunade] If Jiraiya was the Hokage instead of you, he never would have gone on this mission.
I won’t bend my words. That’s what being a ninja means to me.
[To Tsunade] There’s no need for Konoha’s Hokage to deal with the likes of these guys. You just go enjoy a nice cup of tea or something…
[After seeing Sakura's immense strength] I've gotta stop acting stupid in front of Sakura. I'm gonna get killed!

If my arms get ripped off, I'll just kick him to death! If my legs get ripped off, I'll just bite him to death! If my head gets ripped off, I'll just stare him to death! If my eyes get ripped off, I'll just curse him to death! And if he gouges out my eyes, I'll curse him from beyond the grave!
[To Pain] Peace... Justice... Screw you... you're insane! What about my master?! My sensei!! My friends!! My home?! After everything you've done, you still act like it's for peace?
[Explaining what it means to connect heart-to-heart] Huh?! W-well.. My feelings are understood by someone else.. And that person's feelings reach me as well.

[edit] Neji Hyuga

[About Guy] He recovers so fast, it's kind of annoying.
That's baggy.
I never once thought of becoming a Jonin as my final goal!
[repeating Team Guy's goal] Stronger than I was yesterday!
[Rock Lee wants Neji to hop on his back so he can "train"] Oh! No.

[edit] Nine-tailed demon fox

Naruto. Let's show them our power.
Why are you hesitating? You need my power, right? Well, who do you want to kill?
[to Sasuke] With that vision of yours, and chakra more ominous than my own...You're the splitting image of Madara Uchiha from the Elder days.
[to Sasuke] Since this'll probably be our last meeting, let me say this: Don't kill Naruto. If you do... you will live to regret it...

[edit] Orochimaru

[To Naruto] I wonder who has become stronger? You... Or my Sasuke?
[To Naruto in his Four-Tailed state] How are you going to fight me now, with that huge mass of chakra restricting your movements?
My, my, what an amusing conversation. You wouldn’t mind if I were to join in myself, would you?
My oh my… you sure have become quite the Jinchuuriki, Naruto-kun…
[To Yamato] I should think Konoha would be a bit more appreciative… wouldn’t you agree, dearest guinea pig of mine?
This body’s indeed showing an adverse reaction… it really is a shame, but playtime’s over.
[To Sai] When addressing your elders, etiquette requires you show yourself properly.
They (Konoha children) all died in a storm of thrashing and spasming. Just as I was preparing to clean up the mess of record my findings, someone stumbled upon one of my other experiments, and I was forced to leave the village. That, of course, meant my labs had to be abandoned. I assumed all sixty children were dead. I had no idea one actually survived!
What’s this chakra type… I haven’t seen an elementally recomposed type like this before!
[Referring to Sasuke] People used to call me a genius, but at that age, even I was nothing compared to him.
[In a flashback] All this kids orphaned by the war have nothing but pain and suffering waiting for them. It’d be much more merciful to just kill them now.

[edit] Pain/Nagato

Religion, ideology, resources, land, spite, love or just "because." No matter how pathetic the reason, it's enough to start war. War will never cease to exist, reasons can be thought up after the fact. Human nature pursues strife.
(to Hidan after his comment about Konaha being heathens) Konoha is not godless. They place their previous generation as gods and act with the "will of fire" as their driving ideology. Although, you could say that such things are justification for one to fight.
Countries have scaled back the villages, and many shinobi have lost their place of being. Shinobi exist for battle... yet this peace is the "reward" they receive for putting their lives on the line for their country.
Someone has disturbed my rain's fall... And judging by their chakra, it's someone dangerous.
Too many people have died here… their pain is what helped me grow up.
Even the most ignorant, innocent child will eventually grow up as they learn what true pain is. It affects what they say, what they think… and they become real people.
[To Jiraiya] Sensei, you’re still just a normal person… but I, living in the centre of an infinite universe of Pain, have grown from a person, into something more. I’ve grown from a person… into a GOD.
I’m going to put an end to this pathetic world and its endless wars. It will be an act of a god.
Our world is still in its infancy… but the hand of god has come to guide it down the path to maturity.
Everything is meaningless in the face of overwhelming power.
Pain... that's a name to refer to all six of us.
You can still see Yahiko within me? How funny... I suppose that only his teacher would reconize what's left of him. But make no mistake: Yahiko is dead. The man standing before you is Pain, and no one else
(referring to Jiraiya, after defeating him) If it hadn't been for our secret we would have never won... I can give you no higher praise than that, my former teacher.
(upon slaughtering several Leaf Village guards on the outskirts of town) This is nothing... Compared to the pain the world will suffer.
[To Iruka] Where is the Nine-Tailed Fox's host...? Spit it out. If you don't, I'll kill you.
[To Tsunade] I want you to feel pain, to think about pain, to accept pain, to know pain. Those who do not know true pain can never know true peace!
...I will give the world more pain.
You Leaf Ninja aren't the only ones allowed to speak of harmony, especially after you did to my village what I did to yours.
Through justice, I will bring peace.
[stabbing Hinata in front of a helpless Naruto] I believe it was like this for me... watching my parents die before my eyes as you watched Leaf shinobi die before yours. It is precisely because we love that we sacrifice... and hate.
[To Naruto] My pain is greater than yours.
War brings pain and injury and death to both sides.
[To Naruto] War brings death.. And wounds and pain to both sides. There's nothing harder to accept than the deaths of those you love.. So you believe they could never die.. Especially those who haven't known war.. Like your generation.
Dying like trash.. Never ending hatred.. Pain that never heals. That.. is war. Naruto.. This is what you must face. The book.. And you.. It's like someone set this all up. Or maybe.. This is the Hand of the real God.
"[To Naruto]" I couldn't believe in what Jiraiya believed in. Or in the man himself... but you chose a different path. In you I can see a different future... I will believe in you... Uzumaki Naruto... Gedo Rinne Tensei no Jutsu
"[To Naruto]" So... should just wait here and wait for you to bring peace to the world?!
"[To Naruto]" There is no such thing as real peace! It's impossible as long as we live in this accursed world!
"[To Naruto]" We studied under the same master... I told you that before that we should therefore be able to understand each other. I was joking then, but... you're an odd kid... you remind me of myself when I was younger...
Konan... it's enough... I have a new choice... a choice I'd given up on

[edit] Rock Lee

Stronger than I was yesterday!
(seeing Guy carrying Kakashi, piggy-back) I see! It's training!
(seeing Guy carrying Kakashi, piggy-back, looks to Neji) Neji...
Sorry I'm late! Tenten was slowing me down.
[seeing Sora, Naruto, Choji and Kiba fighting] A meeting where men are expressing their feelings of friendship through fist-fighting?! Why didn't anyone tell me about this?!

[edit] Sakura Haruno

So, Naruto? Have I changed? Am I more... womanly?
[Talking about her training with Tsunade] Granted, I thought I was going to die, but thanks to that, I've become stronger mentally.
[to Naruto about Tsunade] You idiot! You've no idea how scary she is!!!
Naruto. You've met him, haven't you? Itachi Uchiha.
[to Sasori] I have a lot of questions for you.
[to Sasori] I’ll get you!! Even if you blow off my arms and legs, if you take in your poison and it paralyzes me, I’ll get you, I swear it!! No matter how much you resist, no matter what you do! I’ll beat you half to death, and make you talk about Orochimaru!!
[to Sai] If you forgive Naruto, that's fine... (punches him) However, I could care less if you forgive me!
Usually, when you paint a good picture, you give it a name.
I can only do the dumbest of things for Naruto.
[to Sai about his picture book] You carry that because it is the only thing left that proves you really do exist, am I not right…? You have yet to truly get rid of your emotions, despite what you say… Even for us shinobi, abandoning our emotions completely is impossible.
[to Ino about Sai] Don't let his boyish good looks fool you... I've met insects with more social grace than him.
The things that are most important aren't written in books. You have to learn them by experiencing them yourself.

[edit] Sai

The manual said that the first way to appeal to someone is with a smiling face. I've practiced but I'm still unable to make this facial expressions.
You're... pretty weak for a guy. Do you even have a penis?
A smile is the best way to get oneself out of a tight spot, even if it is a fake one. Surprisingly enough, everyone takes it at face value. I read that in a book.
[to Naruto, who is mentally comparing Sai's appearance to Sasuke's] Please stop staring at me like that, or I'll have to smack you.
[to Naruto in a hot springs] Well gee... You actually do have one after all.
I’ve drawn hundreds, maybe thousands of pictures so far… none of them have titles.
[to Naruto] Please don’t lay the blame on others for your own minimal amount of ability.
I have none of what you’d call “emotions”.
[To Sakura after being told to nickname people after comes to mind]] Thanks for the advice... homely.
[thinking] If I use female's true characteristics, they get scary. So I should do the opposite instead. [to Ino] Nice to meet you ... um, Ms. Beautiful.
[talking to Sakura] I like ugly girls like you.
[About Sasuke] He betrayed the Leaf and ran off to serve Orochimaru... I don't want to be lumped together with a cockroach along the same lines... as Orochimaru.
[to Naruto] Oh, geez… You two are so alike… you and my brother, I mean. He was loud, impatient, unrefined, and his peni... Well, it doesn't really matter. But still... Yeah... Just like you, he took on anything he did with everything he had. Watching you somehow brings back memories of...
[to Sasuke] I'm here... to take you back to the Leaf Village. Although my original intention was to assassinate you.
[Sees Naruto clones training simultaneously] Naruto? [Begins to read] When your friends are working unusually hard on the job or doing their hobbies, it's nice to casually bring them a snack or drink. [Looks back at the hundreds of training Naruto clones] Working unusually hard.. Seems normal to me. [Takes out an apple originally intended for Naruto and takes a bite]

[edit] Sasori

[to Deidara] You're late! I told you I don't like to wait!
[to Kankuro] I don't like wait and I don't like to keep others waiting. So let me make this quick and sweet.
[to Kankuro] The spider needs to be swifter than the fly.
[to Deidara] Art is something that lasts for all posterity. Art is eternal.
[to Chiyo while revealing his Hiruko body] If you insist on defying me, you give me no choice...How about I add you and the little girl to my collection, Grandmother!

[About his Human Puppet-making method] First I'll empty out everything about them from the bodies...Then I’ll treat it so that it doesn’t decay before stocking it up with the rest of my collection.

[Finally revealed] It’s been a long time… since I’ve used myself.
Women like to do useless things, don't they...
Even connected by blood ties as we are, I won't feel a thing if Grandma Chiyo here dies. My heart... is just like this body. Of all the hundreds and thousands I've killed so far, she's just another one of them. It's that simple.
The strength of a puppeteer is measured by the amount of puppets they use.
[To Sakura] Give it up… this body feels no pain. If all you do is hit me, your fist is all that will hurt.
I am a puppet but… an incomplete puppet with the “core” of my real body… not human… not puppet…
What's the point of something that disappears as soon as its born?
True beauty lies in things that last forever, never rotting or fading.
Traps are made so that people will fall into them.

[edit] Sasuke Uchiha

[After Sai tells him Naruto thinks of him as a brother] The only brother I have... I want to kill.
Revenge means everything to me. As long as I can have my revenge, I could care less what happens to me, or the whole world for that matter. For both Orochimaru and me, right now, killing Itachi would be impossible. But if I am able to accomplish my goals, through nothing more than offering Orochimaru this body of mine… than he can have my life, and my afterlife for that matter.
It's not that I didn't cut those bonds. I didn't want to give him the pleasure of seeing me obtain power by following his ways. I merely spared your life on a whim.
Come to think of it, isn't it your dream to become Hokage? If you have time to chase after me, you should be training. Isn't that right, Naruto? That's why this time, at my whim, you'll lose your life.
Now I can see it. So this was the source of your power? Who would've thought that something like this was inside of you?
[To Orochimaru] I have nothing more to learn from you.
[As he attacks Orochimaru] It looks like I'll be able to be cold hearted, even in front of you!
What's your purpose? To unravel the logic of this world or whatever. You've continued to play around with people like toys for such a stupid and selfish reason. [reflects on Itachi's reason for massacring his clan to measure his power] You make me sick.
[To Orochimaru] A snake that crawled on the earth, dreaming of soaring through the sky... knowing full well it was impossible. Still, hoping beyond hope, it kept its eye on a baby bird that it nurtured in its own nest... little realizing that actually... [activates his curse mark's second level and grows wings] That snake is prey because that bird is a hawk... ready to take to the sky!
Orochimaru was already in a weakened state... That's all there is to the story.
You know nothing about me. [Sasuke proceeds to attack Itachi from behind with Chidori] How much hate has filled and enveloped my heart, how much stronger I've grown because of it... You know nothing.
[To Itachi] What I see with my Sharingan is very clear to me... I see you... Dead.
[To Itachi] I said this is the end, you murderous traitor. But before I kill you, I have one last question.
[To Itachi] You can use your eyes as much as you want. But with my hatred… I’ll turn the illusion into reality! And that reality… is your death!
[Remembering the night the Uchiha clan was killed] I was so young... My only explanation was that it was all a horrible nightmare. I wanted to believe it wasn't real; That I was just trapped in someone's cruel genjutsu... But it did happen! That was reality! My "eyes" are wide open now! My Sharingan sees right through your genjutsu!
[To Itachi] It's time to reproduce what I saw... the vision of your death.
Disappear with the thunder…
[To Orochimaru after he reprimands him for not killing the sound ninja] They're not the ones I want to kill.
What Itachi wanted to see and what I will see are two vastly different things. I can't do what he wanted...I'll revive the Uchiha my own way.
We have left "Snake" behind. From now on, our team will remobilize under the name "Hawk". As "Hawk" we have only one goal. We will crush Konoha.
If, as you said, the reason why Itachi couldn't kill me... was because my life was more precious than the village, then I feel similarly, that Itachi's life is more precious than Konoha. That's all.
Saying I should follow in Itachi's footsteps is nothing but pretty words. It's nonsense meant for those who don't know hatred.
If anyone wants to deny my way of living, I'll kill everyone they ever cared about! Maybe then they'll understand... A little of my hatred.

[edit] Shikamaru Nara

Every jutsu has some kind of risk, or restriction on its use
[Smoking Asuma's last cigarette] ...I knew... I'd hate smoking... The smoke... gets in my eyes....
Just leaving things be, living without sticking to what we believe in is just... we just don't want to live like that 'cuz it's a pain the ass.
Kagemane no Jutsu... successful!
[To Hidan] That doesn't scare me at all. Between you and me, what we believe in is different. What I believe in is the "will of fire." But your god isn't some stupid Jashin-sama or anything. Right now, it's me. And I'll give you judgment!
I was always... complaining and avoiding my responsibilites. Because of my behavior, I'd mess up, and Asuma would have to cover me. He was a strange teacher who was, at times difficult to grasp. But he was the coolest adult there ever was. From here on, it's my turn.
[To Naruto] Someday you’ll be the one to treat others to ramen. And you’ll be called master Naruto. We can’t stay kids forever. Like Asuma and Jiraiya… I wanna be as cool as them.
[using Shogi as a metaphor for ninja life] The unborn children who'll grow up to be the next generation of leaf ninja... They're the king.
[To Kurenai] When you have that kid, I'll have to protect it. So I've gotta grow up to be a cool adult too!
We already know that the Akatsuki don't follow the laws of nature, physics or logic.

[edit] Shino Aburame

[After Naruto fails to recognize him] Even if it's been a while, you should at least remember the faces of your friends. The reason being that if you don't... it's painful to the person who called you out.
[thinking after seeing Tobi] So this is Akatsuki?
I'll finish this. Why? Not only am I part of the mission, but I must make up for not being there last time, as well.

[edit] Shizune

Naruto-kun and Sakura are doing great!
Tsunade-sama, you do realize that by sending Naruto on this mission, you're putting him at risk, right?

[edit] Suigetsu Hozuki

[On Manda's death] Using time-space Justu to escape is cool, and all, but... what in the world just happened?
[Pointing at Sasuke's head with his hand in a "gun" gesture] Let's make our relationship clear, okay? Just because you defeated Orochimaru doesn't make you superior to me. We were all after him... sooner or later someone was going to kill him... You were a favorite and could stay by Orochimaru and weren't locked up. In this situation... I've got the upper hand.
Haha... Never would've guessed a bunch of stupid animals could sense chakra... Then again, "stupid animal" describes Karin pretty well, so I guess it makes sense.
[Speaking of Sasuke’s Sharingan] Jeez… that eye’s even handier than before… he’ll be even more of a pain now.
[as Sasuke tells him not to kill the curse mark test subjects] You really are of Konoha. You shoulda killed that last guy too... you're soft.

[edit] Temari

I don't believe in omens... But I have a bad feeling about this.
(Naruto's dedication to rescue Gaara) Naruto... Thank you.
(to Naruto) You are a strange person. You have the power to change people.

[edit] Tenten

I was stronger than I was yesterday!
You're in no position to continue!
Guy-Sensei! Hurry up! You're too slow!
Lee you got to do better
Neji, are you alright?

[edit] Tsunade

[Watching Team Kakashi go on their mission] Growth.. is a mysterious thing, isn't it?
[Thinking about Dan and Nawaki] There are times when death is hard to accept. But if you don't get over it, there's no future.
[Referring to Naruto and Gaara] The only one who can understand a Jinchuuriki... Is another Jinchuuriki.
If Naruto and the fate of Konoha fall because of me... I'll take full responsibility!
I will protect the village, no matter what... I swear by the name of Hokage!
[Mug suddenly cracks] That's a bad sign. [Quickly takes out lotto ticket] I won! And it's the grand prize, to boot! This is the worst possible omen.
And yet, truth is still stranger than fiction.
Bah, you men are all alike. Without women around, there'd be no one to reject your advances and toughen you up.
[To her advisers] Do you know what Jiraiya and Sarutobi and Chiyo of Sunagakure had that you don't?.. Faith.

[edit] Tobi/Madara Uchiha

I'm new to the bunch! Pleased to meet ya!
Found it! I found it, Zetsu-san! So, can I become a member of Akatsuki now? There is an opening now, after all.
[To Deidara, when he threatens to decide how to kill him] What's to decide? You'd just blow me up!
Like this Zetsu-san?
They're strong, aren't they? No wonder you got beat up, Deidara-senpai.
Senpai! Senpai! Look! Look! [Points at piggy bank inside dango store as Deidara looks] That's exactly like your artwork, isn't it? Could it be that your works of art are.. A cheap rip-off?

I look forward to watching you develop, Sasuke… Will you remain a snake? Or shed your serpentine scales and become a hawk?
Whooooah! Didn't see that coming! NOT! Just as I predicted...
[To Pain about Naruto] You capture him. As the leader, failure will not be accepted.
Soon… soon, all our goals will be achieved. And when they are, everything will be as it should.
I'll play with you children some other time.
I know everything there is to know about Itachi. Of course, he died without realizing just how much.
[To Sasuke] You know so much about your brother and at the same time, you know nothing.
[To Sasuke after revealing the truth about Itachi] You couldn’t see through Itachi at all. You couldn’t see through his illusion.
Good feeling, Sharingan's power was shown well, his eyes will surpass Itachi's eyes. The time is ripe. You can bet he's prepared himself as it won't be long now.
The Sharingan's true power... My power... Madara Uchiha's power!
[thinking about Sasuke] When one loves… there is the risk of hate.
Tobi is a good boy!

[edit] Yamato

It's an honor to be working in Kakashi-senpai's place.
Teamwork and cooperation are the most important things in a team.
[To Naruto, Sakura and Sai while making "ghoul eyes"] The three of you probably don't know me very well, either... While I do prefer to interact with people in a gentle manner, I'm also not at all opposed to establishing my dominance in a reign of terror.
It’s not what you do for Naruto that’s important… it’s how strongly you feel about him that counts. Sakura… I can tell just by looking at you… the truth is, you-
I’ll pass on saying "I won’t let you guys get hurt!" with a smile. You’re no longer apprentice ninja who need to be protected. You’re shinobi who’ll sooner or later have to pass Kakashi and sustain Konoha on your shoulders. It’s one thing to be compassionate and another to be indulgent.
Naruto and Sakura, with you two here I had hoped not to have to resort to any of my cruder methods… but, unfortunately, it’s time I get serious.
[To Naruto] If you want to save Sasuke, do it with your own power. Not with Kyubi’s eyes, but your own. That is, if you truly want to see Sasuke and if you really want to protect Sakura…
[To Naruto and Sai] Ahh... It's nice to enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs, right guys? [both ignore him, so he makes his "ghoul eyes"] I said "RIGHT GUYS...?"
Actually, just watch... you're about to see a completely new Naruto!

[edit] Zetsu

[black side] Tobi is a good boy.
[white side] When you are sad and alone... [black side] All you can count on is yourself.
[white side to the black side in references to Pain fight with Jiraiya] What took you so long? [black side] He was fighting Jiraiya after all
[white side to black side on Orochimaru] Always with the barfing stuff and the coming out of snake mouths... he grosses me out. [black side] The snake connection is no coincidence; he's as persistent as a king cobra.
[white side, to the black side] Yeah, well, Sasuke just ate a Tsukiyomi. He won't be able to move anymore, you'll be snacking on him in no time.
[black side] The Sharingan is just another tool that some ninja can use. A tool is only as powerful as the shinobi who uses it. An expert with a stone can still beat a novice with a shuriken. All he needs is more skill and more power.
[black side] Itachi...He is dead!? Unbelievable!

[edit] Dialogue

Konohamaru: How was that? A real drool of a ninjutsu, wasn't it?

Naruto: Hehehe... [turns serious] Konohamaru, sorry, but I'm not a kid anymore. From now on, you shouldn't use that jutsu either.

Sakura: [smiling sadly and thinking] ...So... Naruto hasn't just matured in appearance... This makes me feel a little sad. You really have become amazing... Naruto. I'm sure you've come back with a lot of great new jutsu too, right...

Naruto: [with a comically exaggerated look of excitement on his face] Such a jutsu is now mediocre, Konohamaru! Behold! The new Super Hottie Jutsu I've been developing! Here we goooo!

Sakura: [smiling] Aha, new ninjutsu, you say, Super Hotti... [punches Naruto] Super Hottie Jutsu? YOU IDIOT!!!

Iruka: Hey Naruto, long time no see.

Naruto: Iruka sensei, guess what! I beat Kakashi!!!

Iruka: That's pretty impressive. But you've still got a long way to go before you're ready to beat me.

Naruto:: Ichiraku's ramen is the best.

Ichiraku: Isn't it?

Naruto: But something's not right.

Ichiraku: Naruto, here I thought I'd treat you to some ramen since it's been so long and you're going to complain about it?

Naruto: No, that's not what I meant! I don't have any problem with the ramen!

Naruto: Then, what?

Ichiraku: I wanted the next time Iruka-sensei treated me to ramen to be when I became a Chunin.

Deidara': Don't be impatient! We'll deal with our old friend Orochimaru in time. We have only three years in which to prepare, and we all know what we need to do to be ready, right?"

Sasori: Are you sure that one bag you brought with you is enough? Your opponent is a Jinchuriki.

Deidara': My jutsu is a masterpiece. And I'm also carrying my specialty. After all, my opponent is the One-Tailed Shukaku.

(During a flashback)

Kankuro: Gaara, give it up. I don't want to say this... The village only thinks of you as a weapon of terror. You'll have a really hard time if you leave us and join a regular squad. The higher-ups don't think much of you. And most of the villagers are still terrified of you.

Gaara: I know that. But doing nothing will cause more fear and suffering. In order to escape a path of loneliness, I have no choice but to work hard and make my own path. If I do that, then someday... Someday... I can be like him. That's why I will become Kazekage as a Shinobi of Sand. So I can live a life connected to my village.

Kankuro: Gaara...

Gaara: I want to work hard so that others will accept my existence. That's what I thought when I looked at Naruto Uzumaki. Up until now, my bonds with others have only been ones of pain. But, seeing him fight so hard made me wonder what a bond really is. I think I understand a little now. Suffering, sadness... and joy. To be able to share it with another person...Naruto Uzumaki... When I fought him, I feel that is what he taught me. He knows the same suffering as I do. And he taught me that you can change how you live your life. Someday, I want my existence to be necessary to others.

Sakura: Naruto, what did we just say?! Stick together-

Naruto: I CAN'T TAKE THIS!! I know why they're after Gaara and me. Sakura, you know why, too, don't you? (no response) There's no need to it...The Kyuubi is sealed inside of me. (Temari acts surprised, Kakashi acknowledges his sorrow and Sakura is surprised to remember he is the same boy the entire village shunned during childhood)

Villagers: -Hey, isn't that the one? -How disgusting! Let's leave!

Naruto: Gaara and I are the same... We both have monsters locked inside us. That's what those guys are after. I... HATE IT! They just see us as monsters! As means to an end!

Gaara: (memory) "A demon huh? My demon is as real as yours is. I was born a monster.

Naruto: He was just like I was. (Temari understands) And he fought all on his own a lot longer than I did. (Temari sulks)

Sakura: (feeling uttermost compassion and sympathy) Naruto...

Gaara: (memory) To them, I'm just a relic from the past that they want to erase. Then why should I continue to exist? I thought about it, but couldn't find an answer. But, one needs a reason to live. Otherwise, it's the same as being dead.

Naruto: He's been targeted by Akatsuki! We're the same, again! And despite that... Why does everything bad always have to happen to him?! It's always him! That's why... That's why I can't waste a second! This time, I want to save him as fast as I can!

Temari: (sulking in sympathy for Naruto and Gaara. A tear falls to her face, coming from Naruto's eyes. She realizes he truly understands the torment her brother suffered) Naruto, I... Thank you...

Deidara: I merely take on contracts to blow things up... with my art, that is, h'm!

Sasori: Your art?

[Deidara holds up a clay spider]

Deidara: Behold! Aren't you impressed? The product pursuing refined linework matched with two-dimensional deformation! H'm! Now this is art! But my art doesn't end here! None of my works are static! When they have physical form, they're little more than models, h'm! But this explodes! And with that explosion, its essence is propelled to greatness, at that moment of becoming the true work of art I intended! And in that fleeting moment of grandeur that I see true art! H'm! Art is an explosion!!

Sasori: Darn, he's annoying...

Kisame: Is he done now...?

Itachi: Who knows...

Guy: That sword...!

Kisame: So you've finally remember at last?

Guy: ...It's your sword, right??!

Sasori: Itachi, this Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, what is he like?

Pain: Go on, tell him.

Itachi: He's the one who bursts in and starts barking.

Sasori: What do you mean?

Deidara: Doesn't he have any identifying characteristics, other than barking?

Deidara: What's taking them? I wish they would just hurry up and get in here, hmm... Sasori, my man? I thought you didn't like to wait.

Sasori: You're right...I hate it!

Deidara: Finally. Well then, which one of you is the Jinchruriki?

Naruto: You monsters! You'll pay for this!

Sasori: The one who bursts in and starts barking...He must be the Jinchuriki.

Deidara: Sasori my man, I think you're correct.

[Gai is running off while giving an exhausted Kakashi a piggy-back ride]

Naruto: [thinks] Something about that... is just sick.

Sakura: [thinks] Two grown men playing piggy-back... it looks worse than I thought.

Tenten: [thinks] Oh god... spare me.

Lee: [thinks] I see... it's training!

Gai: Now it'll be a lot faster! Ahahaha! All of you, see if you can keep up!!

Sakura: [thinks]: They look even worse when they start moving.

[Lee bends over to offer Neji a ride]

Lee: Neji...

Neji: No!

Tobi: I found it! I found it, Zetsu! [Tobi takes Sasori's ring and admires it] This means I can become an Akatsuki member now, right? You have a vacant place, after all. [Tobi flips the ring into the air]

Zetsu (one side): Idiot. It's not that simple.

Zetsu (other side): It will be fine. Tobi's a good boy. [Tobi fails to catch the ring as it returns and it falls into a crack in the ground]

[Tobi finds Deidara's severed hand in the woods and figures he died in an explosion. Deidara appears soon, alive]

Tobi: My, my, my! You really cut it close, huh, Deidara? But you're okay... Not!

Deidara: Tobi, hit him three times and even Buddha will get mad. I dare you to say something else. I'll give you my favorite form of death!

Tobi: Death by explosion?

Zetsu (black): There's the third time...

Deidara: [locking his legs around Tobi's neck in a chokehold] Death by suffocation, h'm!

Sai: Sorry about before. I wanted to test the abilities of my new teammate.

Naruto: You didn't have to go that far...

Sai: Thanks to our little encounter, I learned you're a pretty useless guy with questionable "equipment".

[Sakura holds Naruto back as he tries to attack Sai]

Naruto: What was that, you?

Sakura: He's our teammate now, don't start fights with him![to Sai] And you, you're really being a jerk.

Sai: Oh, really?

Sakura: If you keep acting like that, everyone will hate you.

Sai: Oh? But I really like ugly girls like you.

[Yamato holds Sakura back as she tries to attack Sai]

Sakura: What was that, you?

Yamato: Remember what you just said to Naruto!

Naruto: The third member of our team, Team Kakashi... is Sasuke! As for this guy, he's here to take up space while Sasuke is gone. I refuse to accept someone like him as a team member!

Sai: Actually, I'd prefer it if things stayed that way. Sasuke betrayed Konoha and, despite the weakling that he is, ran off to serve Orochimaru only to gain power. He's worthless trash, like Orochimaru, so I hardly want to be associated with him.

Naruto: You... [Sakura stops him from saying anything]

Sakura: The captain is right. Teamwork is important. As for Naruto... Sai... since he doesn't know you all that, he probably did say a bit much. I apologize for him. Please forgive Naruto.

Naruto: S-Sakura-chan...

Yamato: Sigh... I'm glad at least one of you is somewhat tolerable.

Sai: That's all right, I'm not offended as all.

Sakura: [smiling] Really? That's good. [Sakura punches Sai and sends him flying] As for me... I don't want your forgiveness.

Deidara: You forget I helped you out! You didn't do it alone! If you're a member of Akatsuki, being cool means not being such a big mouth. In a word, cool equals art. Anyway, in the passionate instant when you begin to feel the cool feelings of art-- [Tobi interrupts]

Tobi: Senpai, you seem to be the big mouth right now... Hahaha! [Deidara gives him an 'evil' look and begins to attack him with explosives] ...I said I was joking! Ahhhh!! Owwww!!

Deidara: Now, Tobi! Don't get too cocky! The Three-Tails wasn't in a Jinchuuriki, so it's weak. It didn't have enough smarts to control it's own strength. [Tobi just lies there, silent] ...Hey, Tobi. I didn't mean you had to take it literally. At least say something... [Deidara discovers Tobi has actually fallen asleep, and after another 'evil look', he once again attacks him with explosives]

Tobi: NOOOO!!

Deidara: YOU IMBECILE! HOW'S THAT FOR A WAKE-UP CALL?!

Naruto: If I can't look both ways at the same time, all I have to do is split into two and look right while my clone looks left!

Kakashi: And that would mean you got that idea from my clone stunt a moment ago. [thinks] Although it's only an approach available to Naruto with his chakra and shadow clones... I of course, wouldn't be able to do it, but even for the Fourth, it would've been impossible. Naruto really is something. [to Naruto] I must say, you do live up to your title of "most unpredictable ninja". Naruto, how should I put it... I think I'm starting... to fall in love with you!

[Naruto's jutsu fizzles and his clones fade as he reacts, shocked]

[Kakuzu has been defeated by Naruto's Wind Release: Spiraling Shuriken]

Kakuzu: For me... to be beaten by kids like you...

Kakashi Well to someone who fought the First Hokage, we do look like kids. However, you look like a crazy old man. Thus, here you lie in the dirt and now your time to die has come. From one generation to the next, the following one will continue to surpass the previous.

[Kakashi finishes off Kakuzu]]

Deidara: No doubt about it. My art's gonna finish you off this time.

[Deidara chuckles, but Sasuke just stares at him with his Sharingan]

Deidara: ...That's what pisses me off about you! You and your accursed brother!

[Sasuke continues to stare at Deidara]

Deidara: Stop acting cool! Those eyes!! Those darned cocky eyes of yours! It drives me insane! Eyes that reject... That disdain my art! I refuse to be looked at by them anymore! Eyes that show no wonder... No appreciation... Eyes that ignore my creations!!

Sasuke: [after a pause] I couldn't care less about all that. Now tell me where Itachi is!

[Sasuke's Sharingan fades back into his normal eyes, and he still stares at Deidara]

Deidara: Even without his Sharingan... he still takes me lightly...

[Deidara rips his shirt off revealing a mouth on his chest that he feeds explosive clay]

Deidara: Behold... My masterpiece! Self destruction!!

Sasuke: [thinking] He's insane!!

Deidara: Death will transform me into a work of art! An explosion unlike any of the others... One that will leave scars in the earth like nothing else... A creation worthy of praise unlike anything before it! [thinking] Sorry, Tobi... [To Sasuke] And you... will die! The blast will cover more than 10 kilometers! You'll never get away, hmmm! Now show me your fear! Drown yourself in the awe... and despair! Cry like a lost child! Because my art... IS AN EXPLOSION!!

[A massive explosion occurs]

Tsunade: You're dealing with someone who's strong enough to keep Akatsuki in line. We have no idea of his power... And now you're gonna waltz right onto his turf.

Jiraiya: Yep... I guess I should get moving.

Tsunade: Come back alive... If I lose you, too... I...

Jiraiya: Are you gonna cry for me?! Haha, I'm honored! I don't suppose I'll get as many tears as Dan did, though, ha ha ha!

Tsunade: ...

Jiraiya: Alright, how about we put your gambling skills to use? Put everything you've got on me dying. You always pick the losing bet. And in return, I'll come back alive and well.

Itachi: I see you learned a little about fighting the Sharingan... You must know what to do when you're alone. Why aren't you running?

Naruto: Pfft! Because with me, my numbers can be anywhere from 1 to 1,000! And I can't afford to run this time. I've gotta capture you so I can find Sasuke!

Itachi: [after a long pause] ...What is it about my brother that makes you care about him so much?

Naruto: Because he's like a brother to me... More of a brother to me than he ever was to you!

Jiraiya: [finishing recalling Nagato, Konan and Yahiko's childhood] Any time there was trouble, whoever opposed your side would wind up dead. A few years after I left, I started hearing your names come up occasionally.

Konan: You have no idea what happened to us after you left, sensei.

Jiraiya: You're absolutely right, I don't. But there's no doubt in my mind that what Akatsuki's doing is wrong!

Pain: [arriving on-scene] That's YOUR opinion... Jiraiya-sensei.

Jiraiya: You've changed a lot, but those eyes... so you're Pain... Eh, Nagato? I guess you didn't grow up like I thought you would. What HAPPENED to you three?

Nagato: [coldly] You don't need to know. You're just an outsider, remember?

Tsunade: Minato Namikaze... The resemblance is undeniable...

Jiraiya: Minato had talent you only see once a decade at best. He was a genius... No one like him has been born in a while. He was such a nice kid, yet his guts and desire to succeed are the fiercest I've ever seen. And in the blink of an eye, he was our fourth Hokage. I never had kids, so I don't know what it's like... But if he were my son, I'd have bragged about him all the time.

Tsunade: Haha... Hearing you say that makes me think of how different they are, too. If I had to choose, I'd say he's much more similar to his mother.

Jiraiya: .....A female ninja of the former whirlpool country...

Tsunade: Yeah... His personality and ninjutsu style are exactly like Uzumaki Kushina's.

Jiraiya: That was her name! I remember that red hair, the constant jabbering and her tomboyish demeanor. She was just like one of the boys!

Tsunade: Kushina became so beautiful as she grew up... but Naruto does look a lot like his father.

Jiraiya: That's why I say I see him in Naruto. I have to admit I've come to think of him as my own grandson...

Minato: I thought it was great! Each chapter really seems like a page out of your own life, Sensei. It almost reads like an autobiography.

Jiraiya: Yeah, but... It didn't sell at all. Maybe I should try and sex up the sequel a little... That's my real forte, after all.

Minato: The way the protagonist refused to give up, even at the end... that was really cool. He's just like you, Sensei.

Jiraiya: Heheh... You think so?

Minato: Actually, I was thinking...

Jiraiya: Hm?

Minato: We want to raise our child to be a shinobi like the one in your book! That's why we've decided to name him after the main character in your book. What do you think?

Jiraiya: A-Are you sure about this? It's just a random name I came with while I was eating some ramen-

Kushina: (enters the room) Naruto... It's a beautiful name. (she rubs her pregnant stomach gently)

Jiraiya: Kushina... Hahaha... Hoo boy... If I name him, that makes me his Godfather, right? Are you sure you want that on your heads?

Minato: Absolutely! You're a man of true skill... An example we should all follow. I can't think of a finer shinobi than you.

Sasuke: Just who is Madara?

Itachi: A man whose eyes tamed the Nine-Tails and controlled it like a pet [Itachi activates his Mangekyou Sharingan]... My accomplice, and my teacher [Itachi proceeds to move towards Sasuke]... The only person in history to learn the Sharingan's final secret... An invincible immortal. That is who Madara Uchiha is.

Zetsu(white side): Sasuke won. Itachi Uchihais dead [everyone has shocked looks on their faces].

Tobi: Whoa, didn't see that coming... NOT. Just as I predicted.

Sakura: S-Sasuke... killed Itachi?

Zetsu(white side): Sasuke collapsed like, a second later, though... What do you say? He's probably fading fast.

Naruto: YO ALOE VERA! WHERE THE HELL IS SASUKE!?

Zetsu(white side): "Aloe vera"...?

Zetsu(black side): Just ignore him.

[Kakashi looks at Tobi and sees his Sharingan]

Tobi: [with Sharingan active] I'll play with you children some other time.

Madara: I know everything there is to know about Itachi. Of course, he died without realizing just how much...

Sasuke: [gripping the sheets tightly] Enough! I don't care anymore! Just go away and never come near me again!!

Madara: I think you should-- no, you HAVE to question me. It's your mission... Your duty! [Sasuke continues to lean forward, sick with shock] ...You need to know about him... This man who risked everything to protect the shinobi world... The Leaf Village... And most of all, his little brother... You need to know about Itachi Uchiha's life.

Iruka: Naruto... I heard about Master Jiraiya.

Naruto: [wiping his tears] ...I wanted him to keep watching me... I wanted him to be there when I became Hokage. To have him see me do more than just screw up... Heh...

Iruka: Master Jiraiya had nothing but praise for you. He'd brag constantly about you, how you were practically his grandson. How you were a man who'd inherited his spirit. He never doubted for a minute that you'd grow up to be a wonderful Hokage... Master Jiraiya will always be watching over you. In fact, I'm sure he's looking down on you now, wherever he is. But if you just sit around sulking, he won't be able to brag about you. Don't stop being the person who earned all that praise. Be yourself... And cheer up! You're Master Jiraiya's prize pupil- the man who he acknowledged as being the best.

Naruto: [clearly reassured] ...Thanks... Iruka-sensei.

Sai: Why do you go so far for him? Why are you trying so hard to bring him back, willing to risk your life by going up against Orochimaru to do it? Why? You haven’t been ordered to do this.

Naruto: Sasuke is my friend. Someone who I was finally able to form a bond with.

Sai: A… bond? But still, against Orochimaru, you…

Naruto: I don’t care who I have to fight! If he rips my arms off, I’ll kick him to death. If he rips my legs off, I’ll bite him to death! If he rips my head off, I’ll stare him to death! And if he gouges out my eyes, I’ll curse him beyond the grave! Even if I’m torn to shreds, I’m taking Sasuke back from Orochimaru!

[Flashback to Naruto's time with Jiraiya]

Jiraiya: I'm always thinking I want to do something about this hatred, but I'm not sure how to go about it yet. But I believe... that eventually the day will come when all people will understand one another and live in harmony!

Naruto: Wow, that's kinda deep.

Jiraiya: Well then, if I can't find the solution, I shall pass the quest on to you!

Naruto: Yessir! Can't refuse your orders, pervy sage!

Jiraiya: Nwa ha ha!

Naruto: What's so funny?

Jiraiya: I feel redeemed by your smiling face.

Naruto: Heh heh.

Jiraiya: I'm glad I made you my apprentice.

Naruto: R-really?

Jiraiya: But I haven't given up yet, you know! I plan to change the world with my books!

Naruto: With those books that don't sell?

Jiraiya: Fool! They'll be best sellers before you know it! And when that day comes, I won't autograph your copies even if you beg me to!

Naruto: No thanks! Don't want your autograph anyway! [thinking in the present] 'Cause you gave me something much more valuable.

Pain: I've wanted to talk with you.

Tsunade: [remembers Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan as children] You're... That kid...

Pain: Looks like you remember me.

ANBU agent: Do you know him?

Tsunade: A little...

ANBU agent: Who is he?