Naruto Shippuden

Hmm…

What a dilemma…

What's the matter, Lord Kakashi?

Please, drop the "lord"!

Anyway, remember the mission I assigned everyone?

Do I really have to assess each thing?

Of course!

Oink oink.

The honey wine's really great,

it's perfect for a special occasion.

You can tell Team 8 went all out for this.

And these gift certificates for a dinner

and the hot springs vacation is very thoughtful!

I wasn't expecting this from Choji and Shikamaru.

They outdid themselves.

You can really see the girls' personal tastes

reflected in their choices.

That's just cute… but take a look at this.

NARUTO AND HINATA WEDDING GIFT MIGHT GUY ROCK LEE That's just cute… but take a look at this.

It's unbelievable, right?

Oh, and Konohamaru hasn't even turned in a report.

I-It turned out well, though.

Now they can be the ones on duty on the day of the reception.

True, if I'm to assess the gifts and make my selections,

these three should be the candidates.

But it this really all right?

The Outcome of the Secret Mission

Kakashi Sensei?

Oh?! Hinata! It's been awhile!

What's up?

I'm meeting up with Sakura and the girls. It's been so long.

Your last ladies' get-together as a single woman, huh?

How are your wedding plans going?

I take it Naruto's doing okay?

Huh? Oh, yes.

He's doing really well!

Where are you headed, Kakashi Sensei?

I'm going to take a quick nap.

Oh… I'm sorry to have bothered you.

Please excuse me!

Oh…

Hmm…

What's the matter, Iruka Sensei?

Was the ramen bad?

No, no! The ramen was delicious!

It's not that…

I knew you'd be here, Iruka Sensei!

K-Konohamaru!

This has gone on too long.

I really need to get your congratulatory message!

Otherwise, I can't turn in this video as my wedding gift!

I'm so sorry!

So, is that what you're agonizing about?

Yes, I can't think of what to say.

Well, you're agonizing too much!

Get ready, I'm gonna record you now!

H-Hey, wait!

Get it together, Iruka Sensei!

Konohamaru's right, Iruka Sensei.

How can anyone not know what to say in a congratulatory message?

You're Naruto's teacher, aren't you?!

That's the reason why!

– That's the reason? – That's the reason?

Back when Lord Kazekage came to Ichiraku…

I'm going to honor Naruto not as the Kazekage,

but as his friend.

When I heard that,

I began to wonder in what role should I celebrate him?

What do you mean?

What else? You're his teacher.

Without a doubt, you may all see me as his "teacher."

That's right! So, hurry up and let me record you,

or I can't finish it!

Yeah…

But I kind of feel like it shouldn't be coming from

the point of view of a teacher to his pupil.

I don't even know if it's right to do this as his teacher, or not…

But I feel Naruto's a little different

than my other students.

And that's why I can't proceed as a teacher.

And yet, I don't think you can call us "friends"

in the way Lord Kakashi described.

Anyway, the more I think about it,

the more unsure I become about my message for Naruto.

That's for sure…

You and Naruto being friends doesn't feel quite right.

Anyways, I'm gonna charge you for that bowl…

And? And?

Are all the preparations for the reception finished?

Yes, most of it.

Anyways,

I'm so surprised the first one out of our group to get married

are you and Naruto!

How is Naruto lately?

Is he helping you at all?

Of course!

More than Naruto,

it's my father who keeps telling me what I should do.

It's true about the father of the bride being a pain.

I guess planning a wedding is a huge task.

Of course it is!

Even with us… Kakashi Sensei gave us that…

Ah!

Hey, Sakura!

What's the big idea—!

Even with us, Kakashi Sensei gave us that mission…

Damn it!

– Oh! – Oh!

– Ah! Ah! – Ah! Ah!

What about Kakashi Sensei?

– Huh?! – Huh?!

– Er…um… – Er…um…

He's going through a lot trying to wrap up all the missions

before the wedding.

That's all.

Yeah!

And unlike us, you already have Naruto, so you're lucky.

That's all. Yeah, that's right!

Well, I guess so.

So? So? Are you going to wear a kimono?

You're gonna look so pretty as a bride!

Yeah, yeah!

Hey, Hinata!

Long time no see!

Kiba, Shino!

Have you been doing all right?

Yeah! You two seem great as well!

Of course, since we'll soon be celebrating your wedding soon.

It's because…

How's Naruto doing?! We rarely see him these days.

I guess he's busy getting ready for the big day.

Yes.

Naruto's busy with his missions,

but he's been helping a lot with the reception.

He's really dependable.

Oh, yeah?

Well, we're completing a huge mission

and we're gonna make you happy…

Kiba!

Huh?

Oh!

Make me what?

Anyways…

What he means is you and Naruto will definitely make a happy home!

We're looking forward to the reception!

Oh, thank you.

MISSION REPORTS

Lady Tsunade!

It's been a while, Shizune! How have you been?

Great, thank you!

How has your wagering been going lately?

There's Naruto and Hinata's upcoming wedding,

so I'm not spending excessively.

That is a wise decision.

Anyway, what did you want to discuss?

Yes… Actually, it's about Lord Kakashi…

Kakashi? What's the matter with Lord Sixth?

I have no choice…

I don't have footage of Iruka Sensei,

but I'll report this as my wedding gift for the time being.

Wedding gift items?!

Yes, in addition to shinobi gathering for the reception,

there's the standing rule

to assess the gifts everyone will be presenting

in order to determine who will be attending the wedding, correct?

I remember that rule…

Lord Kakashi has been in a dilemma about

how he will judge and who he will eliminate.

When you think about it,

having anyone not being able to attend,

will make Naruto and Hinata very sad.

And yet, someone still has to go on missions and be on guard that day.

He's worrying about that?!

Damn it.

This is really bad!

Everyone's acting a little weird.

Hey! I'm not lying!

Our gifts will be judged to determine

who can attend the reception?

What's the meaning of this?

I don't get it at all!

Please stop! I'm not to blame for this!

This is the worst!

Well…it's like this…

Most shinobi of the village

WEDDING RECEPTION RECEPTION HALL will attend Naruto and Hinata's reception.

THE VILLAGE HIDDEN IN THE LEAVES That said, it doesn't mean that we won't have missions on that day.

THE VILLAGE HIDDEN IN THE LEAVES We'll need people on duty.

Plus, we'll have important guests.

And it'll be crucial to have sufficient security

for the reception.

That's right.

Many of Naruto and Hinata's friends are top-ranked jonin.

So, what does that mean?

We'll have to draw lots to see who can attend the wedding?!

No way! If that's the case,

we won't be able to truly celebrate with the couple!

I didn't think our wedding would cause so much trouble…

It seems this is troubling Kakashi Sensei as well.