Naruto Shippūden (ナルト 疾風伝)

Ninja Network News!

Good evening. I'm Mabui of the Cloud.

I'm Shikaku Nara.

And today we'll be bringing you the latest updates & breaking news from the various battlefronts via satellite.

But first, here are some highlights from the battles that continue to rage on the frontlines:

On the desert front, the stand off continues between Gaara's 4th Company & the reanimated Kage.

On the coastal front, Darui & his 1st Company sustained heavy losses when the enemy summoned a giant humanoid.

But they eliminated most of the enemy force.

The Third Company under Kakashi is sealing away the Ninja Swordsmen one after another.

The Company has split into smaller units and expanded their range to take down the remaining enemies.

Mifune's Fifth Company has joined up with the Commando Unit.

Deidara's escape was unexpected, but they were successful in recapturing him.

Next, we have news about White Zetsu.

His jutsu, with which he mimics not only someone's appearance but also their charkra-

-has created chaos within the Allied Forces.

However, thanks to the keen observations of Sakura Haruno, a shinobi with the Medical Unit...

Our genius strategist, Shikaku, has been able to draw up a strategy to counter thst jutsu.

I'm, uh, refining the strategy now... please be patient just a little longer...

Meanwhile, at the front, Sakura has just begun a press conference...

The purpose of which is to get the word out about White Zetsu.

I understand you received a love letter, but rejected it right away? Is that true?

Uh, that's not what this is about...

Is that the only declaration of love you've received?

Please, if we could just focus....

You reportedly said that you're already in love with someone, so who is it you're in love with?

What the hell does that have to do with this press conference!?

Wow, okay. Well, we were supposed to run the "Kosuke Kills" segment in this time slot...

But we've received an update just now.

According to this latest news bulletin, the key figures in the Fourth Great Ninja War:

Killer Bee the Eight Tails, and Naruto the Nine Tails, have managed to persuade Lady Tsunade and Lord Raikage...

...and at long last, they are headed towards the battle feild.

I'm amazed Naruto and Bee convinced those two.

The satellite link with Naruto and Bee is ready.

We'll find out if they're both excited about joining the war effort.

Can you hear me, Naruto? Are you there?

What just happened? Did we lose the connection?

I wonder if the equiptment could be malfunctioning.

I'm not certain. Wait, what was that? Okay.

Well, it seems we're connected now.

Let's try this again, are you there, Naruto?

So, do I just talk into this while I'm running? Argh!

Hold on, stay put so the camera can focus, and I'll plant a kiss on ya, like this! Mmmmmm!

Hey! Outta my way!

What in the world are those two doing!?

Don't they know we're still on the air!?

If Kisame's intel is correct, Naruto now has the same ability as Mito Uzumaki,

the wife of the First Hokage, to sense the enemy.

Naruto will have no choice, he'll have to battle White Zetsu.

It's all going according to plan...

Today, the Senju's Will of Fire shall be extinguished.

The 2 Kage who block their path and refuse to let them by are:

Lord Raikage and Lady Tsunade!

Demanding that they let him pass Naruto makes his move...

The indomitable Killer Bee is quick to react, as he jumps in to assist.

Then, shockingly, Lady Tsunade ...steps in to let them pass! Causing Lord Raikage to bellow out a roar of disapproval!

But then, the two suns inside of Naruto soften his heart...

The lights of brotherly and parental love burn so bright, that they make the Raikage squint!

And so, he relents and lets Naruto and Killer Bee go...

In an intense touching moment between men, Lady Tsunade and Lord Raikage agree to support Naruto's decision!

Oh, wait, sorry! Lady Tsunade isn't a man.

I really don't know what to say, I just can't believe it!

To think that Lord Raikage could be persuaded like that...

Hmm.

Well, honestly I'm not that surprised.

There's just something about Naruto that somehow makes the impossible seem possible.

But, we might be playing right into our enemy's hands with this move...

Consider the enemy's use of White Zetsu's Transformation Jutsu.

It almost seems deliberately chosen to try to lure Naruto out...

You're right. It surely could be a trap...

However, we have no choice but to leave this in Naruto's hands.

No one may approach Lady Shizune's tent right now!

Anyone making a move toward it will be considered an enemy! So just stay put!

Everyone, stay put! You must not move!

Sakura, come here for a minute please. Take a look at this genetic profile data!

You got something?

It's even more like Captain Yamato's than it was at the Five Kage Summit.

In other words, by now, it's almost completely identical to the First Hokage's genetic profile.

So it has to be true...

What are you talking about?

How are all these white things related to the First Hokage?

All these white Zetsu creatures are essentially clones of the First Hokage.

Or, rather, since there are so many of them, they must be like plants.

Harvested and cultivated from the First Hokage's cells in order to make mobile botanical clones.

They even use a weak version of Wood Style!

I still don't get it.

But even if I don't, what you're saying is that I'm supposed to guard you against plants, is that right?

Well then, how about you two just use some termites.

Looking at this data, I think Captain Yamato is being used to make these clones stronger! I'm sure of it!

I'll notify HQ immediately!

I'm back. Those white beings impersonating our troops are causing havoc among them!

Perhaps it's too big a coincidence, but I think it's perfect timing to let Naruto go.

I agree.

Sorry to jump in, but we've received a report from the medical team.

It's data on those white beings.

Let me see that!

Unbelievable! Madara and Orochimaru's obsession with the First Hokage has created this?!

Botanical Ninja created from Grandfather's body.

This is proof that Madara has posession of the First Hokage's cells!

He's cultivated them and developed a way to replicate them, which means he's probably used them on himself, too.

It's no wonder that he's lived so long.

Well, do we have any idea of how to destroy him, then?

No, the opposite.

Now we have no idea what will defeat him.

I'm afraid it appears that Madara really is ...immortal!

An immortal leader, his army of mobile plants and reanimated zombies...

There isn't a single normal human being among them!

We must notify Naruto and Bee immediately about this Transformation Jutsu.

Naruto, Lord Bee, please listen!

I am speaking telepathically to you both at the same time.

Now, listen to me, I've got intel for you on the enemy's battle strategy.

Pay close attention.

Oh. So that's what's up with all the weird fuzzy things that I've been sensing...

Well, I guess that I've got no choice but to step up.

Yes, but remember Madara needs the Tailed Beasts that you and Lord Bee host in order for his project Tsuki no Me to work.

That means you two are still his main targets.

I know, but trust me, he won't capture me!

Then don't even think about negotiating with him. You can't reason with him, Naruto.

Madara is different than Nagato, he has no interest in peace whatsoever!

He's a truly evil man who covets the whole world.

To control others, you must possess the ability to manipulate the darkness in their souls.

Nagato just happened to be easily influenced, that's all.

Never compare yourself to Nagato!

His methods were different than mine, but he truly wanted peace!

But you... you're different!

No doubt.

That's really your goal? To validate the existance of the Uchiha?

Then why collect the Tailed Beasts? What's your true purpose, really?

Just what do you want?!

Well, if I wanted anything it would be, to be a complete form.

And he's gonna control everyone everywhere using genjutsu, isn't that right? That's what this project Tsuki no Me's all about?

Yes. So make sure that you don't hold back.

A while ago I talked to Madara in the Land of Iron. He told me all about the Uchiha Clan's destiny.

I know that he understands all about hatred. He used Nagato and he's the one who's manipulating Sasuke's hatred, too.

I know how evil he is!

He doesn't act upon hatred, he simply takes advantage of hatred.

He's different from other enemies you've faced. Be careful.