What is your dream job?
A baseball player? A soccer player?
Maybe an actor?
You can be a ninja!
The most popular job in the Hidden Leaf is, of course...
Not a ninja?!
I'm afraid so.
It was always the number one dream job of all the Leaf kids,
but lately it hasn't been as popular.
What's the reason?
That despite of all the hard work required learn ninjutsu,
it's not a very stable career.
Then what are the popular choices nowadays?
Civil service and full-time salaried corporate jobs.
Ninja
Rock Lee
I guess the times are changing.
Stability
Lady Tsunade's very concerned,
and has been trying to think of ways to spark interest in the children.
Here goes!
One, two, three.
You failed to hide your wrinkles with makeup.
Lose three turns!
It looks like she's worried about something else!
Have no fear!
If I just teach the kids it's possible to be a first-rate ninja without ninjutsu,
that should change their minds!
I see! They might sympathize with you.
But how exactly should I make the case?
I'll go talk to Guy Sensei!
I'm sure Guy Sensei will know what to say to them.
Guy Sensei!
We have ninjutsu. That's really all we need.
I'll Restore the Popularity of Ninjas!
He said that?
I'm sure he was implying that ninjutsu is what makes us ninjas.
I guess ninjutsu is what Guy Sensei really cares about.
But...
If you want to be a real ninja without using ninjutsu,
follow me and endure whatever hardships come!
Got it, Lee?
Yes, Guy Sensei!
Endure, Lee, endure!
Yes, Guy Sensei...
That was your hardship?!
What have I been working so hard for?
Lee...
Wind Style Jutsu!
How troublesome...
Who wants to be a ninja now?
Me!
It's true. Naruto and the gang's ninjutsu are super-popular.
It's not like you to be so wishy-washy.
That's right.
Either give up entirely or learn some ninjutsu, but make a choice!
Fair enough...
I'll do my best!
Naruto and Shikamaru are going to assist with my ninjutsu training!
It's troublesome, but we couldn't say no.
Don't worry, Bushy-Brows, we're here to help!
You could've picked a better demonstration...
I'm throbbing with excitement!
Trembling, trembling!
I'll attack, you counter with ninjutsu.
Understood.
Here I go!
No way. You used the Replacement Jutsu?!
Lee, where are you?!
Over here.
Where?!
Over here.
Here.
Over here.
That's Neji, not you!
Exactly!
Replacement Jutsu.
That's not a jutsu! It's just ventriloquism!
Why is it always me...
You didn't agree to it?!
What an awesome combination!
Quiet, you!
Does my voice... sound... a little slow?
You're actually really good, but knock it off!
Stop with the silly gags and use some real ninjutsu!
All right, I'll have to use the Summoning Jutsu.
You can do that?!
Summoning Jutsu!
That's Neji again!
I know it's for Lee,
but how do I keep getting roped into this stuff?
Still, it's the only way.
Bushy-Brows, when did you learn to summon?
Oh, come on.
Round two!
Break through!
In this costume?
Only one way...
Eight Trigrams Rotation!
It's more powerful than I thought.
I won't hold back, either!
Flying Weapons, Bladestorm Riot!
I'll counter with the Rasengan!
Lee, you can use the Rasengan?
Naruto taught me the secret.
You have to squeeze the chakra out of your body into the palm of your hand.
Here goes!
He squeezed out his chakra!
That's not chakra!
Rasengan!
No, no, that's not a Rasengan at all!
Hi-ya!
N-N-No!
My eyes, my eyes!
What destructive force...
So troublesome...
And stinky!
I've got my confidence back.
This technique is definitely the key!
You can't... Seriously, you can't...
What's this?
Summoning Jutsu!
And...
Rasengan!
I did it.
Now I'm a ninjutsu user, too!
Lee...
Guy Sensei!
You're trying to use ninjutsu, but why?
Well...
I overheard you.
We've got ninjutsu. That's really all we need.
So I started training and worked really hard!
You fool!
Why...
Lee, I don't know what tricks you used,
but you don't need half-baked ninjutsu!
Then what were you talking about with Yamato Sensei?
Ah, we were brainstorming ideas to make ninjas popular with the kids again.
Ninjutsu girls. That's really all we need.
We have ninjutsu.
Ninjutsu girls.
I wanted to start a trend with a "Ninjutsu Girls" talent troupe.
What?
What's your dream, Lee?
To become a first-rate ninja even though you can't use ninjutsu.
Right...
And developing you into such a ninja...
...is my dream!
Guy Sensei...
Guy Sensei!
I completely misunderstood you!
It's okay, Lee! Don't say anything more!
Sensei!
Lee!
We've got trouble!
A bunch of ninjas from other villages are attacking!
Let's roll, Lee.
It's time to prove the worth of our ninja way!
Yes, Sensei!
What is that?
Dunno...
Cry, scream!
Hey, jerks!
Don't think you can just walk outta here after what you've done!
More of you...
Leaf ninjas!
Take 'em all out!
Right!
Rasengan!
Shadow Pull Jutsu!
Eight Trigrams, Sixty-four Strikes!
Bladestorm Riot!
Let's go, too, Lee.
Yes!
Leaf Super Great Twister!
Cool!
I wanna be a ninja!
Me, too!
We did it, Lee.
Yeah!
Lady Tsunade,
I think we can trust all of them to fix our problem.
Me, too.
Thus, Lee and the gang began the formidable task...
...of restoring the popularity of ninjas.
Of course, it goes without saying...
...that the debut of the "Leaf Village 48,"
Guy's entertainment troupe off ninjutsu girls,
made things with the village children much, much worse.
When the rainy season ends,
a brutal summer follows!
Morning training's finally done.
It's so hot.
How about somen noodles for lunch, Guy Sensei?
Guy Sensei?
You're not very energetic today.
I'm fine. I just missed breakfast.
That's no good!
If you're hungry, you can't eat salmon roe.
Plate number twenty...
Should I have chicken or roe?
I say roe!
Bingo!
The roe!
Let me at it―
Gold Plate
950 yen
Aw, man, it's too expensive!
Sorry, roe, I can't afford you!
It's "If you're hungry, you can’t beat your foes!"
And this is really "If you're broke, you can't eat gold plate sushi!"
Let's have your favorite curry. That'll perk you up!
That... sounds lovely...
Guy Sensei...
Guy Sensei, snap out of it!
Guy Sensei!
Death!
He's being admitted?
Yes.
He's exhausted.
Don't worry. It's probably just heat exhaustion.
I see.
See, even Lady Tsunade says he'll be okay.
He'll be fine after resting for a couple of days.
You think?
Sure, it's Guy Sensei!
You're right!
However...
It's been three days and he still looks awful.
Well, of course. He hasn't eaten a bite!
I'm not eating this watery gruel!
BLEH
Men need food that packs a punch to get well.
That's such a backwards way of thinking!
Although you're the epitome of packing a punch...
I bet if I ate my favorite curry I'd make a full recovery...
Are you crazy?
Your stomach's been weakened, too.
Spicy food like curry will just make you worse!
Now, please eat!
She's right, Guy Sensei.
You'll never get better if you don't eat!
Why are you eating his food?!
If I eat that I'll get worse...
Guy Sensei's condition is making his stubborness worse.
I'll say.
Guy Sensei, I figured you'd be bored stuck in here,
so I bought you a book.
Oh, Lee, that's so thoughtful.
Fluffy
Kitchen
The hot-blooded man's cooking mag!
It's summer!!
CURRY
I figured you'd like it.
I want curry...
It's making things worse!
Let's change the subject.
Guy Sensei, get better so we can have fun on our summer vacation!
How about the beach?
The beach sounds nice.
Hooray, Okinawa!
I'd like to go to the mountains.
This is tough!
Hooray, Switzerland!
Yes, the mountains would be nice, too.
And if you can't decide, we can go camping and enjoy them both!
A campfire and fireworks! What a great trip!
Kumbaya, my lord, kumbaya...
And of course, on a camping trip, you make curry for dinner!
Oh no!
Lee, you idiot!
That does it! Everyone out!
The patient can't handle any more trauma!
Sorry...
Lee, Lee...
Yes?
Bring me some curry, and don't get caught by the staff.
What? I can't.
This is training, understand?
It's been so long. Maybe it's not just heat exhaustion.
What could it be?
Might Guy's the big problem.
We really should just cut it off.
But what will he want to do?
I don't think we should tell him.
There's not much left for him...
Oh no!
Did you hear them?
The doctor said they should cut it off!
He must've meant surgery.
And Lady Tsunade said there's not much left.
Back then...
Bring me some curry, and don't get caught by the staff.
That might have been his last request!
It can't be!
Lee...
As Guy Sensei's pupil, I will move heaven and earth to save him!
I have no choice but to get him his curry!
Will you two help me?
It's Shizune.
Calm down. She'll get suspicious.
G-G-Good day, ma'am.
We've got a package here for Might Guy.
Oh, go right in.
Curry
That smell...
I-It's not me!
We're not trying to sneak in any curry!
Yes, yes, it's curry.
We failed.
Clearly
Curry
Clearly
Curry
Obviously
Rice
Obviously
Rice
Okay, it's time for a nice yummy shot!
Not in a million years!
This is harder than I thought.
They've beefed up security, too.
I feel like a criminal.
Criminal...
That's the ticket!
Afternoon, is this Might Guy's room?
Here are our badges.
Police Police
The police?
Might Guy's a person of interest in the "Apple Killer" case.
We need to question him.
But―
But nothing, we're going through!
It was you, wasn't it?!
Stop, he's a sick man!
Don't be so rough on him!
Yes.
The lady's right.
Roake!
Shiromedeka, there's no need to beat a confession out of him.
I apologize.
Detective Roakely, a.k.a. Roake the Extractor!
I can't believe I'm going to see him in action!
Watch closely, Tsukkomideka!
Sorry, pal, these kids today get too worked up.
I've got a twenty-year-old son at home myself.
He's always getting into fights, no idea who he takes after.
But we always talk it out over a meal.
A good, hearty meal will open anyone's heart.
You must be hungry, huh?
Can't talk on an empty stomach.
Nurse, I'm sure he's on a restricted diet because of his illness,
but I want to do this quickly.
Can you look away for a moment!
Uh, sure...
Perfect!
Even Shizune can't object in this situation!
Now for the curry...
Here, eat this!
Why'd you bring katsudon?!
I got carried away with the plan!
I thought katsudon fit the scene better!
You idiot! You brainless dunce!
We're out of options.
We have to break through!
What're you doing?!
You're not getting through!
Fall in, everyone!
Yes, ma'am!
Freeze!
Curry Wave!
Eight Trigrams, Sixty-four Strikes!
Flying Weapons, Bladestorm Riot!
Go! Leave them to us!
But―
Get that curry to Guy Sensei!
Y-Yes!
Hang on, guys...
I promise...
I will deliver the curry and come back for you!
Guy Sensei!
I brought you some curry!
Who're you, sonny?
You're not Guy Sensei!
N-No...
Lee!
Oh, Mr. Might?
We discharged him this afternoon.
He ate a good meal and got better straight away.
He seemed happy. He ran home, shouting about pigging out on curry.
But I thought he didn't have much time left―
I'll explain.
When you've got a mop of black hair
and don't wear hats, you get heatstroke.
So I thought we should give him a haircut.
We really should just cut it off.
But what will he want to do?
I don't think we should tell him.
There's not much left for him...
Oh, makes sense.
Moving on...
You three.
You wanna spend a few days in the hospital, too?!
CRASH!
We're sorry!
So good.
You three get well soon!
Have a safe and healthy summer, everyone!
The Pool's Finally Open! The Super Happy ♥ Orochi-Pool Park!
Next week is "The Pool's finally Open!"
and "The Super Happy Orochi-Pool Park!"
Brings back bad memories...
That was a bad day for you.
When you went back to the locker room,
someone had mistakenly taken your underwear.
So it was you!