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"The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke" (オマエと戦いたい!ついに激突 サスケVSナルト, Omae to Tatakaitai! Tsui ni Gekitotsu Sasuke tai Naruto) is episode 107 of the original Naruto anime.

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Due to the injuries he received from the Land of Tea, Sasuke is stuck in the hospital recovering. Meanwhile, Shikamaru gets promoted to chūnin by Tsunade. Later on, Tsunade starts the surgery on Rock Lee. Angry that Naruto has continued to get stronger while he is still not strong enough to defeat his brother Itachi, Sasuke challenges Naruto to a fight when he and Sakura come to visit him. Naruto accepts, and the two head to the roof. After exchanging a series of attacks, Naruto forms his Rasengan as Sasuke prepares his Chidori. The two then rush towards each other, with Sakura screaming for them to stop.

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"you gay bruh."

-Mizuki, to Naruto

I'd be gay for Sasuke if I was a boy too

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''A massive red fox, with nine tails lashing out in every direction, on the night of a full moon. The fox is looking around, growling.]'' 12 years ago, a Nine-Tailed Fox suddenly appeared. Its tails lashed out smashing mountains and sending tidal waves crashing to the shores. (The Fox jumps, its tails hitting the ground, destroying trees and bringing up dust) The Ninja rose up to defend their villages.''[The scene changes to a group of Ninja’s on\ the ground. Some down exhausted. Some knocked out. Some attacking.]''

Ninja #1: Hold the attack and wait for the fourth Hokage! (Jumps off)

Ninja #2: (Looks up) It’s getting closer! Don’t let it near the village!

(A gigantic toad appears. On top of the toads head, is a Ninja)

Narrator: One Shinobi faced the Nine-Tailed Fox in mortal combat. (Close up of the toad, moving up to the top of its head. Its tongue comes out) He sacrificed his life to capture the beast, and seal it in a human body. (The Ninja gets into a stance, and from his hands, he produces a bright blue light.) This Ninja, was known as the Fourth Hokage. (The bright light fans out, covering everything. The screen goes white.)

[Opening Credit]

''[The scene opens up on a newborn baby crying, with a black mark on his stomach. Then it goes to a young boy, Naruto, running and carrying a bucket of paint, laughing. Behind him, are two Ninja’s chasing him.]''

Ninja: Naruto! Come back here! When I get my hands on you...!

Ninja: You crossed the line this time, Naruto!

(With Naruto still laughing, they race off, blinking in and out of sight, bouncing off walls of houses. Then Naruto comes down, holding the paint bucket.)

Naruto: (Laughing) Give it up. (Shows the stone faces drawn on with different coloured paints.) You’re just bent, because you didn’t have the guts to do what I do. Do ya!? Losers! Wanabees! You’ll never catch me! (Laughs)

[The scene changes to an old man, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting down, in front of a canvas]

Ninja #1: Lord Hokage! It’s an emergency!

Hiruzen: (Turns away from his writing) I hope you’re not bothering me with some trivia, and don’t tell me its Naruto again.

Ninja #2: It is Naruto again! He climbed onto the great stone faces.

Ninja #1: He put graffiti all over the Hokage.

''[Hiruzen sighs, smoke coming out from his mouth. The scene changes back to Naruto, who’s still running from the 2 Ninja’s, flickering in and out of sight. Naruto lands on the street, then takes off. The 2 Ninja’s land in the same spot, and take off as well]''

Ninja: Naruto!

Ninja: Hold on!

[Naruto, who was standing up against the fence in that spot, drops the sheet that hid him, and laughs, hand behind his head]

Naruto: That was too easy...!

[A Ninja suddenly appears behind Naruto; Iruka Umino]

Iruka: (In Naruto’s ear) Oh yeah, Naruto!?

''[Naruto jumps up, crying out, shocked. He lands on his butt facing Iruka]''

Naruto: Where’d you come from, Iruka Sensei!? What are you doing here?

Iruka: (Points at Naruto) No, what are you doing here? You’re supposed to be in class.

''[Scene changes to a building. The Academy. Naruto’s sitting on the floor in front of Iruka, tied up in front of the class]''

Iruka: (Arms folded) I’m at the end of my rope, Naruto. You failed the graduation test last time, and the time before that. Tomorrow you’ve got another chance, and you’re messing up again! (Naruto humps, looking away. Iruka, angry, points at the class) Fine! Because you missed it, Naruto, everyone will review the Transformation Jutsu!

''[The class lets out a groan, then the scene changes to the class all lined up. Sakura Haruno is up)''

Sakura: Alright, Sakura here. Let’s do it. Transform! (Smoke comes up around her, then disappears, revealing her transformation into Iruka.)

Iruka: Transformed into me. Good.

Sakura: (Transforms back, excited) Yes! I did it! Yes!

Inner Sakura: Yeah, I kicked butt!!

Sakura: Yes!

Sakura: (Turns) Sasuke, did you see that? (Walks down the line)

Iruka: Next. Sasuke Uchiha.

[Sasuke steps forward then transforms into Iruka]

Iruka: Uh, good.

[Sasuke transforms back, then walks off]

Iruka: Next. Naruto Uzumaki.

''[Naruto’s standing there with his arms crossed, not happy. On either side of him is Shikamaru Nara and Ino Yamanaka.]''

Shikamaru: This is a total waste of time, Naruto.

Ino: We always pay for your screw ups.

Naruto: Like I care.

''[Naruto steps forward. Hinata Hyūga is down in the line, blushing, and pressing her fingers together]''

Hinata: (Thinking) Naruto. Do your best.

Naruto: ''(Puts his hands together) Transform! (Smoke goes up around Naruto, then goes down a little, revealing a naked girl, the smoke covering certain spots, and blows a kiss)''

Iruka: Huh!? (Staring, shocked, knocked back)

[Naruto transforms back, laughing and pointing at Iruka]

Naruto: Gotcha! That’s my Sexy Jutsu!

Iruka: (Yelling) Cut the stupid tricks! This is your last warning!

''[The scene changes to the village, then to the stone faces that Naruto had desecrated. Naruto is down in front of one, scrubbing away]''

Naruto: This sucks. Loser.

Iruka:(Arms crossed, sitting on top of the stone faces) You’re not going home till you’ve cleaned off every single drop of paint.

Naruto: (Stops scrubbing, looks up) So what? It’s not like there’s anyone waiting at home for me. (Goes back to scrubbing)

Iruka: (Iruka looks down at Naruto) Naruto?

Naruto: (Looks up, eyes narrow and a pout on his face) What do you want now, Sensei?

Iruka: Well, I was just thinking. Maybe after you clean this all up I can take you out for some ramen. The good stuff. What do you think? (Looks down at Naruto)

Naruto: (Has a huge smile on his face. Beyond happy with that) Now that’s some serious motivation! I’ll have this clean in no time!

[Title Card: ]

''[The scene changes to the ramen shop. It’s night time. Naruto and Iruka are sitting down. Naruto slurps up a bunch of ramen]''

Iruka: Naruto?

Naruto: (Mouthful of noodles.) Mmmm...

Iruka: Why would you do that to the Hokage faces? I mean, you know who the Hokage are, don’t you?

Naruto: Course I do. (Slurps more ramen. Then finishes the whole bowl, letting out a sigh afterwards.) Everybody knows. They were the greatest Shinobi of their time, right? The best of the best. Undefeated Ninja champs. (Naruto pictures the stone face of the Fourth Hokage, that he’d painted on)  And the Fourth Hokage’s the one who saved the village from the Nine-Tailed Fox. He was the most amazing.

Iruka: Then why did you...?

Naruto: Cause I’m going to be greater than any of them. Me. Naruto. The next Hokage! (Points his chopsticks) A Ninja legend! Then everyone will have to stop disrespecting me, and look up to me. Believe it! (pause. Iruka sucks up the noodle hanging out of the corner of his mouth.) Uh, by the way, I kinda wanna ask a little favour, Sensei.

Iruka: You want another bowl?

Naruto: (Shakes his head) Uh-uh. I... want to try on your headband. Come on, Please!? (Bows his head; begging)

Iruka: Uh... (Motions to his headband) Oh this? No way. You can only wear the Leaf Headband when you finally graduate from the academy and become a Ninja. You’ve gotta pass the test tomorrow.

Naruto: That is so uncool! (Pouts)

[The scene moves to outside the ramen shop]

Iruka: (Laughs) Hey? Is that why you took off your goggles?

Naruto: Ugh...! I want another bowl!

[Iruka laughs]

''[The scene changes to the next day, at the Academy. Iruka stands at the front of the class.]''

Iruka: We will now start the final exam. When your name is called, proceed to the testing room. The final test will be on... The Clone Jutsu.

Naruto: (Hands to his head; Thinking) Ugh! That’s my worst technique! Great. I’m never gonna pass!

''[On the table sits a bunch of leaf headbands. Naruto walks up, gets into a stance.]''

Naruto: (Thinking) Alright. Get it together, Naruto. You can do this. (Puts his fingers together) Believe it. (Wind picks up around Naruto. Out loud) Clone Jutsu!

''[The smoke disappears, revealing Naruto, and he looks over to his right. Lying belly down on the floor, with its tongue out, is a Clone of Naruto. It’s a little... pathetic. Naruto laughs nervously. Iruka has one of those looks on his face]''

Iruka: You fail!! (Naruto flips out) Hmm...

Mizuki: Iruka Sensei? (Iruka looks at him) He’s off, but his moves weren’t bad and he did hang in there and replicate. This is his third try, so you know he really wants to become a Ninja. We could cut him a break. (Naruto looks hopeful) And pass him.

Iruka: Mizuki Sensei. The other students created at least three effective replications. But Naruto could only create one. (Shot goes to Naruto’s clone) And look at it. It’s pitiful. (Naruto is shaking with anger) I can’t pass him.

(The scene changes to outside the Academy. Kids are bunched up, wearing their leaf headbands, happy)

Kid: You see that? They called me first.

Kid: I passed with flying colours.

[Naruto is sitting off to the side, on a swing in the shade of the tree, looking over depressed]

Father; (Off camera) I’m proud of you son. We all are.

Mother: (Off camera) Congratulations. I’m going to make you all of your favourites tonight. We’ll have a feast!

Ibara: There, you see him?

Tsubaki: It’s that boy. I heard he’s the only one who failed.

Ibara: Hmph! Well it serves him right.

Tsubaki: Just imagine what would happen if he became a Ninja. (Naruto pulls his goggles down to cover his face.) I mean, he’s the boy who...

Ibara: Shh... We’re not allowed to talk about that.

''[There’s a noise beside Naruto, and he looks over. There is Mizuki. Over near the students, Iruka is with the third Hokage, Hiruzen, and they are watching Naruto and Mizuki.]''

Hiruzen: Iruka. There is something we need to talk about.

''[The shot returns to the swing, but Naruto and Mizuki are gone. The swing stops swinging.]''

[It’s sunset, and Naruto is sitting on the ledge with Mizuki.]

Mizuki: Iruka Sensei is tough. But, he’s not against you.

Naruto: Then why? Why only me?

Mizuki: He wants you to be strong. With all his heart. But that will never happen if he goes easy on you. He’s like you, you know. No parents. No family.

Naruto: (Sad. Glum)  But... This time I really wanted to graduate.

Mizuki: (Chuckles quietly) Then I guess I’ll have to tell you.

Naruto: (Looks at him) Huh?

Mizuki: It’s a secret. But I’m gonna let you in on it.

Naruto: (Eyes wide, thinking) A secret?

''[The scene changes to Iruka laying down on his bed, the moon outside his window is full. Thinking back]''

Hiruzen: Iruka.

Iruka: What is it, Lord Hokage?

Hiruzen: I know how you feel. You grew up just like Naruto. Without knowing the love of a Mother and Father. The warmth of a family.

[Iruka remembers back to the night the Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the village]

Ninja: It’s getting closer! Don’t let it near the village!

[A young Iruka is being carried away]

Young Iruka: Let me go! My Mom and Dad are still fighting back there! Ah!!!

''[The scene changes to a close up of the Nine-Tailed Foxes eye. Then it goes back to Iruka in his room]''

Mizuki: Iruka Sensei. Wake up!

[Mizuki’s outside Iruka’s door. Iruka opens the door]

Iruka: What? What is it?

Mizuki: You need to come to Lord Hokage’s right away. It’s Naruto. He stole the Sacred Scroll.

Iruka: (Shocked) You mean the Scroll of Sealing? No!

[The scene changes to Naruto sitting down in the woods, near an old hut, reading the scroll.]

Naruto: Let’s see... The first one is... Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu. (Puts a hand to his head, frustrated) Ah! Not this again. It’s my worst Jutsu!

[A bunch of Ninja are grouped together in front of Hiruzen)

Bekkō: Lord Hokage! This is not just a prank. This is a serious crime!

Iwana: The scroll contains secrets that were sealed by the first Hokage. Secrets known only to our village.

[Iruka and Mizuki run up, joining the group]

Yajirobee: If it falls into the wrong hands, they could destroy our entire way of life.

Hiruzen: Alright. Bring Naruto here at once!

All Ninja’s: Sir!

''[All Ninja’s disappear with a rush of wind in front of Hiruzen. The scene changes to the village. Iruka stops on a building, panting and looking around.]''

Iruka: (Thinking) Where would he go?

[The scene changes to another part of the village, where Mizuki is running]

Mizuki: (Thinking) Now that I told everyone what Naruto did, I can eliminate him. They’ll be glad he’s gone. (Smiling evilly) And of course I keep the scroll for myself.

''[The scene returns back to the forest. Naruto is in front of the small hut, sitting on the ground panting. Iruka walks up to him, and Naruto looks up.]''

Iruka: It’s all over. (laughs)

''[Naruto scratches his head, and laughs back. Iruka straightens up, confused]''

Iruka: Huh?

Naruto: Got me already? Not bad. You’re quick, Sensei. I only had time to learn one technique.

Iruka: (Thinking) He’s been out here practicing. I can tell how hard he’s been working.

Naruto: (Happy) Listen, Iruka Sensei! I’m going to show you this amazing Jutsu and you’re going to let me graduate and everything will be okay. That’s the way it works, right? Anyone who learns Jutsu from this scroll passes.

Iruka: Huh? Where’d you get that idea?

Naruto: Mizuki Sensei told me about it. Believe it. (Turns to show the scroll on his back) He told me where to find the scroll... (Turns back to Iruka) ... And this place... (Naruto stops, noticing Iruka’s shocked face)

Iruka: (Thinking) Huuh? Mizuki?

[Iruka senses the incoming attack, and looks over his shoulder at the incoming Kunai.]

Iruka: Look out!

''[Iruka pushes Naruto back, taking the Kunai. It pushes Iruka back to the wall of the hut. Kunai are in the wall, some pinning Iruka there, and there’s one in his leg.]''

Mizuki: I see you’ve found our little hide away.

Iruka: (Looks up) So that’s the way it is, huh? I should’ve known.

[Mizuki is in the tree]

Mizuki: Naruto! Give me the scroll, now!

Naruto: Wait a minute... (looks over at Iruka, then back at Mizuki) What’s going on here? (Looks back at Iruka)

Iruka: (Panting, pulls out the Kunai in his leg and throws it aside.) Naruto! Don’t let Mizuki get the scroll! (Mizuki is standing, looking down) It contains forbidden Jutsu, that could put this village in grave danger. Mizuki used you to get the scroll for himself. For his own power.

''[Naruto is standing now. He looks up at Mizuki, angry]''

Mizuki: Naruto. (Holds out his hand) Iruka’s just trying to scare you cause he doesn’t want you to have the scroll.

Naruto: Huh? (Looks at Iruka)

Iruka: Stop lying, Mizuki. (Looks at Naruto) Don’t let him trick you, Naruto.

Mizuki: (Laughs) Oh, I’ll tell  you who’s really lying.

Iruka: No, Mizuki!

Mizuki: They’ve been lying to you your whole life, Naruto. Since the decree 12 years ago.

Naruto: What decree?

Mizuki: Everyone knows except you. Iruka’s trying to hide it from you now. He’d do anything to shut me up.

Naruto: (looking up at Mizuki, wide eyed) What is this decree? Why does everyone else know about it?

Iruka: Don’t tell him! It’s forbidden!

Mizuki: The decree is, no one can tell you the Nine-Tailed Fox is inside you! (Naruto stares, shocked) The Fox spirit that killed Iruka’s parents and destroyed our village has taken over your body. You are the Nine-Tailed Fox!

Iruka: (Yelling) Stop it!

Mizuki: They’ve all been sneaking around, hiding things from you your whole life. Didn’t you think it was strange how they treated you? Like dirt. Like they hated you for just being alive.

Naruto: (Tears in his eyes) No...! (Naruto’s hands are out at his sides, and wind has come up around him) No, no, no, no!

Iruka: Naruto...

Mizuki: That’s why you’ll never be accepted in this village. Even your beloved Sensei hates your guts!

''[Iruka bends over in pain, hands above the wound in his leg. He remembers what Hiruzen said to him earlier]''

Hiruzen: Iruka. Naruto never had a Mother or Father to care for him. He’s shut out of everything and doesn’t know why. Most people won’t even look at him. How would you feel if everywhere you went, people turned their backs on you? (Shows the desecrated stone faces) That’s why he gets in trouble. So people would notice him. It may not show, but he’s always thinking about the family he doesn’t have. He’s hurting inside.

''[Back to the forest. Mizuki is spinning a Shuriken above his head]''

Mizuki: Die, Naruto! (Throws the Shuriken)

[Naruto falls back, then starts to crawl away]

Iruka: Naruto! Get Down!

''[Naruto does, covering his head with his hands. Then, Naruto looks up. Iruka is above him, the Shuriken sticking out of his back. Iruka coughs a little, in pain. Naruto, with drops of blood on his cheek, looks up at Iruka shocked. So does Mizuki.]''

Naruto: W-Why?

Iruka: Because we’re the same. (Iruka remembers back to when he was a kid, with no parents) When I lost my parents, no one seemed to care. They didn’t have time for me. They just forgot I was there. (You see a young Iruka, trying to cross water on a rope, but he’s acting stupid, losing his balance. The other kids are laughing) My grades dropped. I became the class clown. (Young Iruka falls into the water, then he comes back up) I just wanted them to see me... (The young Iruka laughs, scratching his head, and the rest of the kids laugh) ... And know my name. My school wasn’t good enough to get the attention, so I did crazy things (Young Iruka sitting in the corner of a room, by himself) And then I had to pay for it. It was hard. (Back to the forest. Naruto is looking up at Iruka. Tears fall down onto Naruto’s cheek) I know that’s how you feel, Naruto. (Iruka is crying) You feel lonely and it hurts inside. And I could’ve been there for you more. (Naruto sits up a little) I let you down. I’m sorry. No one should have to suffer that much. No one should be alone like that. (Naruto’s lip trembles)

Mizuki: (chuckles) Don’t make me laugh! Iruka always hated you. He was orphaned because the Nine-Tailed Fox killed his parents. And that beast is now inside you. He’d say anything to get the scroll from you.

[Naruto gets up, and runs]

Iruka: Naruto! (Reaches out) Naruto!!

Mizuki: (Jumps down, laughing) You know once he makes up his mind, nothing can change it. (Iruka’s hand drops. Naruto is still running) He’s going to use the scroll to take revenge on the village. (Stands up straight) You saw that look in his eye, didn’t you? Those are the eyes of a beast.

Iruka: (Pulls the Shuriken out of his back. Begins to stand) No. Naruto... (Begins to turn) Isn’t like that! (Throws the Shuriken)

Mizuki: (Dodges the Shuriken easily. It goes up into the trees) You’re a joke. As soon as I eliminate Naruto and get the scroll, I’ll be back for you. (Mizuki jumps away)

Iruka: (Thinking) I won’t let you.

''[Back in the village. Hiruzen is sitting down, looking at a crystal ball]''

Hiruzen: This is not good. Mizuki has a big mouth. (Naruto can be seen running through the trees in the crystal ball) He made Naruto feel so bad. Worse than he’s ever felt. It could unleash the power inside of him. If Naruto keeps tampering with the scroll, the seal that locks the Fox spirit inside of him could be broken, and the beast could come out. If that happens, I fear for us all.

''[Back to the forest. Iruka is running after Naruto, through the trees. Naruto is still running. Iruka comes up behind him]''

Iruka: Naruto! (Naruto looks at him) Everything Mizuki said was a lie. Give me the scroll. Hurry! (Iruka comes up in front of Naruto) He’s coming after you to take it away.

''[Naruto stops on a branch, then jumps, right into Iruka, sending Iruka flying back. Naruto lands on his feet, and slides to a stop. He’s panting, hard]''

Iruka: (On his hands and knees) It can’t be... (Naruto takes the scroll off his back, and backs up to a tree, sliding down to the ground) How did you know, Naruto? (Iruka looks over his shoulder)

Mizuki: (Smoke goes up around him, then disappears, revealing Mizuki.) ... That it was me, and not Iruka?

[Naruto chuckles, then smoke goes up around him, revealing Iruka, and beside him is a small log]

Iruka: Because I’m Iruka.

Mizuki: (Stands up) You’re a fool. (Naruto is revealed, sitting behind a tree off to the side, holding the scroll.) Why are you protecting that freak? He’s the one who wiped out your family.

Iruka: I don’t care what you say, cause you’re not getting your hands on that scroll.

[Naruto leans forward, angry]

Mizuki: As if you could stop me. Don’t you get it? Naruto is just like me.

Iruka: How’s that?

Mizuki: He wants the scroll for his own power, and his own vengeance. That’s how beasts are. He’ll pour all his rage into the scroll and destroy everything.

Iruka: You’re right...

Naruto: (Gasps, shocked, then hugs the scroll.(Thinking) So it’s true. Iruka Sensei never believed in me. He thinks I’m some beast. Some kind of freak!

Iruka: That is how beasts are. (Naruto’s eyes widen) But that’s not who Naruto is. (Naruto’s eyes are still wide) He’s nothing like that. Naruto’s one of a kind. Works hard. Puts his whole heart into it. Sure he messes up sometimes, and everyone jumps on him... But his suffering only makes him stronger. That’s what separates him from being a beast. So you’re wrong. He’s nothing like the Nine-Tailed Fox. He’s Naruto Uzumaki, of the village hidden in the leaves. (Naruto is crying)

Mizuki: (Reaches around to his last Shuriken on his back) Hmph! You really believe that dribble? (Pulls the Shuriken off his back) Iruka, I was going to save you for later but I changed my mind. (Spins the Shuriken) You’re finished! (Mizuki runs at Iruka)

Iruka: (Thinking) So this is it...?

''[Naruto suddenly jumps in between them, and head butts Mizuki in the stomach, sending him flying backwards. Iruka’s eyes widen. Naruto skids to a stop, standing the scroll up beside him]''

Iruka: (Thinking) Naruto?

[Naruto stands up straight]

Mizuki: (Looks back at Naruto) Not bad, for a little punk.

Naruto: (Staring at Mizuki, half of his face shadowed) If you ever lay a hand on my Sensei... I’ll kill you!

(Mizuki: (Standing) Such big words. I can completely destroy you with a single move!

Naruto: (In his stance; 2 fingers crossed over his other 2 fingers, to form a “+” in front of his face) Take your best shot, fool. I’ll give it back to you a thousand fold!

Mizuki: Let’s see you try! Show me what you can do, Nine-Tailed Fox!

[Iruka watches, shocked, mouth slightly opened]

Naruto: Shadow Clone Jutsu!

''[There’s a poof sound, and Iruka’s eyes widen. Surrounding them are hundreds of Naruto clones. In the trees and on the ground]''

Iruka: (thinking) Naruto... Those aren’t just Illusions. (Iruka sits up, smiling) They’re solid clones! He’s mastered an extremely advanced Jutsu.

''[Mizuki looks around confused and overwhelmed. All of the clones are calling out “over here” and ‘come on”]''

Mizuki: Huh? (Stumbles around) What is this? (Mizuki falls back, and moves back) No...

Naruto Clone: If you’re not coming...

Naruto Clone: Then we’re gonna come after you!

''[Mizuki looks around, then screams, the camera moving up to the forest above. You can hear punching from below/ The scene moves back down to Mizuki beaten on the ground, with Naruto standing above him, rubbing his head and laughing. The scroll is on the ground next to him.]''

Naruto: Sorry. I kinda got carried away. (Drops his hand. Looks at Iruka) You okay, Iruka Sensei?

Iruka: (Lets out a breath) Yeah... (Thinking) He’s amazing. He wants to surpass all the Hokage... And I’m starting to believe he might do it. (Lets out another breath) Naruto. Come here a minute. I’ve got something I want to give you.

''[The scene changes to the village. All the Ninja are together, complaining about not being able to find Naruto.]''

Ninja #1: You’re telling me no one can find Naruto?

Ninja #2: Not a clue...

Ninja #3: This is bad news. We’re gonna have to smoke him out or something...

[Hiruzen walks up, pipe in his mouth]

Hiruzen:  There’s no longer any need to worry.

[Everyone looks over]

Ninja: Lord Hokage...?

Hiruzen: The scrolls safe. Naruto will be back soon.

[The scene opens on nothing but black]

Naruto: Sensei? How much longer?

''[You see a slit open up on the screen. It’s bright, and then it goes black again.]''

Iruka: Okay. You can open your eyes now.

''[Naruto opens his eyes. Iruka’s standing there, smiling, holding in his hands Naruto’s goggles. Iruka’s missing his headband. The sun shine’s brighter, revealing them both standing.]''

Iruka: Congratulations. You graduate. Naruto’s standing there, shocked. On his head, is Iruka’s Leaf headband) And to celebrate, I have a surprise. We’re going out for Ramen tonight.

''[Naruto’s lips are trembling. He’s Quiet]''

Iruka: (Opens his eyes) Huh?

Naruto: Iruka Sensei! (Naruto jumps at him, hugging him, and Iruka falls back down)

Iruka: (Laughing) Ah! That hurts!

''[Naruto laughs, and Iruka is patting his back, saying, “Oh come on”. They start playing around]''

Iruka: (Thinking) Naruto. This is only the beginning. The road gets tougher now that you’re a Ninja. But if I told you that, I guess it would ruin the moment. So I’ll tell you later. Over 500 bowls of Ramen.

[End Credits]