Naruto Shippuden

Bugs are super gross!

There are bugs here too!

Bugs! Everywhere!

Good job.

What happened to the ones who haven't returned?

What's up with these bugs?

Chase 'em away, Tsukune! I can't stand bugs.

But these aren't ordinary bugs!

Cut it out, you guys.

It's because those insects are my friends.

– These bugs are your friends? – These bugs are your friends?

What's up with this old guy?

Those kids!

This period is for extracurricular work.

Where did they go?

– Wow! Amazing! – Wow! Amazing!

Cool!

I've never seen an Insect User before!

They'd be a huge hit at a party!

No way… The party would be crawling with bugs.

It seems you don't like insects.

However, if you keep living with them,

you become quite attached to them.

Y-You're right… They're kinda cute.

I wanna try too!

Do you think you want to become an Insect User?

Not gonna happen. This guy wants to become the future Hokage.

The Hokage?

I wanna surpass Naruto Uzumaki as a shinobi.

I see. Well, if you want to surpass Naruto,

you'll have to become the Hokage.

You think so too?

Then I guess while I'm at it, I'll become the Hokage too.

I know someone else who wants to become the Hokage.

But kid, you're the top contender.

It's because I don't know anyone who says he'll become the Hokage

as an afterthought.

Right? See I'm the top contender!

You just talk big!

Shut up! You just watch me ten years from now!

Are you aiming to become the Hokage too?

No, I never gave it a thought.

So, you wanted to become an Insect User?

Yeah…that's right.

What's necessary to realize a dream?

I want to take that first step as soon as I can!

The first step in realizing your dream is…

Hey, what time is it?

Uh-oh! We forgot about class!

You'd better hurry back. And do your best to surpass Naruto.

Yeah! I'm gonna reach my dream, just like you Big Bro!

See ya!

Dream…huh?

The Last Mission

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You're late, Shino!

So? How'd it go?

It seems just about everyone's gotten their wedding gift.

Oh yeah? I guess we'd better decide soon too.

Hey, Shino…

Kakashi Sensei said this was a mission, right?

I understand why Kakashi Sensei and the others are putting it that way.

But to me, this is a serious mission.

It's our final mission as Team 8.

Team 8's final mission…

Once Hinata gets married,

we won't get to work together like the way we used to, right?

Yes…

That's true…

And I have to get serious

if I intend on becoming the next Hokage.

I can't keep relying on you.

Yeah, let's keep it that way.

What do you mean by that?!

Sorry.

In any case, this is for Hinata, our last mission as Team 8…

Right?

Right.

The question is… what do we get them?

– Hmm… – Hmm…

A gift for Hinata, huh?

It's gonna be from us to Hinata and Naruto.

What would make them happy?

Akakiba!

Akakiba and Kibamaru!

You're mixing up the names…

Give me a break, Mirai…

Rather than hot tea, I feel like relaxing with some shochu.

Oh, that's right.

Speaking of alcohol, have you heard about this story?

Back in the day, the Senju Clan had a custom of

giving honey wine as a wedding gift.

Long ago, the Senju Clan who lived in the forest

discovered an unusual liquid that was produced by chance

from rainwater that collected in beehives.

And that was the start of honey wine.

It was a nourishing, yet rare wine.

And since the olden days,

it's been served only during auspicious occasions.

Honey wine could be used as a medicinal tonic

as well as for cooking.

Hinata would find some good uses for it.

She may appreciate something like this!

And it conveys the wish that Hinata and Naruto

spend their days in sweetness.

That's a cheesy joke.

Hinata wouldn't find it funny!

It's strange seeing you two so lively without Hinata…

But I guess you'll get used to it.

Anyway, where do we find this honey wine?

SORAKU I heard there's a place called Soraku.

And it seems the beekeeper who lives there makes honey wine.

Finding people is your specialty, right?

Okay, it's decided.

Let's go find this beekeeper.

Bye bye, Kibamaru! Akakiba!

It's Team 8's final mission!

Let's go, guys!

Our last mission, huh?

What a desolate place…

And it's pretty depressing too.

Sorry, it's so depressing, meow.

Judging from your headbands, you're Hidden Leaf shinobi, meow?

You reek of dogs, you reek of bugs, and you're a real dog.

Damn it, what a sorry bunch, meow.

A ninja cat?!

We're looking for a beekeeper who lives in a place called Soraku.

We're not sketchy guys.

Meow, you're totally sketchy, meow!

I've got nothing to tell you, meow.

So that means you know where this beekeeper is, right?

Okay, how about we catch it and get the info out of it?

Let's do it, Akamaru!

Dumb humans, meow!

H-Hey!

Insect Summoning Jutsu!

Saved!

You're gonna mess around with us?!

Fine, then…

Tadah!

Here.

What is this?!

This is catnip.

It's very similar to silver vine.

Well?

Can't ignore it, can you?

Damn it…

My pride would never forgive me

if I got caught by someone who reeks like a dog.

Hey!

Don't steal it! You damn cat!

Momo!

Who are you guys?

How dare you chase after my Momo!

Must be that ninja cat's master.

Be careful, Kiba, Akamaru!

Oh…her name's Momo?

Fancy that… My dog's name is Akamaru.

K-Kiba?

By any chance, was my cat rude to you?

I'm so sorry.

No, no… She's a cute ninja cat.

Just a minute ago, you called me a "damn cat."

My name is Tamaki.

I'm Kiba…

This is my ninja hound, Akamaru.

You're a ninja hound user?!

Amazing!

Oh, it's nothing.

Although…I'm on the inside track to become the next Hokage.

The next Lord Hokage?!

What's really amazing!

Nah…

But what is an important person like you

doing in a place like this?

Actually…

Actually…we're looking for a beekeeper who lives in Soraku.

Would you like me to guide you part of the way?

You know him?

That would be great!

Right, Shino?

He lives in the bamboo grove beyond here.

You probably won't be able to find him.

Even cats get lost in this grove, meow.

We're shinobi!

We won't get lost.

Well then, be careful.

Yeah! Thanks!

Yes, I know.

Intruders…

First, I'll track him with my nose.

And if I find him, send in your insects.

That girl might be talking about us.

Are you in love with her?

Huh?! Are you crazy?!

It's nothing like that!