We're still in the dog days of summer,
so how does a nice refreshing fireworks show sound?
A fireworks show?
Yes, it's part of the festival.
We want each team to create their own unique fireworks...
...by incorporating chakra and fire-style jutsu with firework making techniques.
We're doing it as a contest to see which team...
...can design the most spectacular display.
Lee, your inability to use ninjutsu will put you at a huge disadvantage.
But this is just another trial to overcome.
You must win, no matter what!
Yes, sir!
Boom! The Shinobi Fireworks Show!
Leaf Village Fireworks Show Sponsored by the Hokage
Everyone's really pushing themselves...
It's gonna be tough to beat all of them.
What's the best way to win?
We need a firework that'll leave everyone speechless,
or we have no chance of winning.
Leave them speechless...
What about this?
A sparkler?
Striking a pose and letting the sparks fly
would definitely do the trick, I think.
It'll leave them speechless, but out of boredom.
All right.
What if I strap a bunch of fireworks to my body,
and become a living spinner?
That'll shock 'em!
The only one who'll get shocked is you, I guarantee it.
Fine.
I'll become a human rocket and launch myself into the sky.
That'll blow everyone away!
You'll blow everyone up, and yourself with them!
Boom!
This is really tough.
Lee!
Sakura, you look beautiful in your yukata!
Why thank you!
S-Sakura, what kind of fireworks do you like?
Um, Lee...
The kind that really knocks your socks off, right?
What are we wearing?!
Or the really extravagant ones?
Why am I doing this, too?!
Oops, I lit it.
Idiot! Put it out!
With what?
Kakashi Sensei!
It's okay to have fun, but fire is not a toy.
Fire Safety
You folks out there in TV land be careful around fireworks, too!
Are you entering the contest, too, Sensei?
No way. I'm just here in case of any fire emergencies.
Just shout if you need me.
I want to make a firework that'll really amaze the audience,
but can't seem to get it right.
Fancy fireworks are fun, too,
but I think I like the simpler ones best.
Well, let's all do our best!
Simple, huh?
Okay.
We'll go with a simple "human firework in deep space!"
How is that simple?
Hey, what's going on here?
And here we go!
It's time for the Leaf Village Fireworks Show!
Leading off is Team Seven!
Send 'em up!
He threw it!
Whoa!
Team Seven uses a wind-style jutsu to make a giant windmill firework.
Color commentator Lady Tsunade, what's your take?
It looks like a giant roulette wheel.
You heard her, folks.
Man, that's awesome.
Great job, Naruto!
I could do that.
Leaf Whirlwind!
You don't need to spin, too!
S-Sakura's—
Uh oh, Naruto gets blasted by his own arsenal!
What did you think of the windmill?
It looked like the chrysanthemum card in hanafuda.
You heard her, folks.
They only got halfway through their set,
but it's going to be hard to outdo Naruto's fireworks.
I know.
Neji...
Forget it!
Next up, Team Eight!
Backed by the Hyuga clan's wealth,
Team Eight has constructed a large array of extravagant fireworks!
What say you, Lady Tsunade?
Reminds me of when someone else hits the jackpot on a slot machine.
You heard her, folks.
This is awesome, Hinata!
N-Naruto's watching, g-gotta do my best!
We can't beat such expensive fireworks!
What now, Lee?
I'm on it.
I'll throw in an extra shot for free!
This isn't the shopping network!
What would we do with more of these?!
Are you two still at it?
Lady Hinata!
N-N-N-N...
Not again!
Lady Hinata!
Oh my!
It looks like Hinata's heart lit off the rest of the fireworks early!
What's your take, Lady Tsunade?
You've gotta have that fire in your heart...
...before you get into a do-or-die gamble!
You heard her, folks...
We'll need something even fancier to beat them,
but we don't have that kind of money.
It's cool, Tenten.
We've still got time.
Let's do a fund raiser.
Are you selling yakisoba?
We've got more than that.
Okonomiyaki, takoyaki, chocolate bananas!
Too much variety!
This is supposed to be serious contest,
no one's gonna stop to eat!
Although you do have a customer.
Stop eating!
Time for Team Ten's turn!
How troublesome.
Ooh!
Shikamaru's Shadow Pull gives us a masterful display of timed fireworks!
What do you think, Lady Tsunade?
It's a like a masterful display of cheating.
Can we please get away from the gambling analogies?!
Shikamaru's group is cool, too!
That does it...
I'll go myself!
Time for the finale, Choji!
What're you eating?!
Takoyaki.
Do you have to do that right now?!
I'm hungry.
Uh oh!
Choji has accidentally eaten a firework!
Don't come over here!
What next?
I've been waiting for this chance!
That's...
Orochimaru!
I'll use the confusion to light my giant black snake!
Shoot, I can't move well in this outfit...
Naruto!
He's down for the count!
Then Guy Sensei...
The heat from the takoyaki KO-ed him!
Looks like it's up to me.
Ah, yes. The airhead setup man.
A-Airhead...
I'm not an airhead!
Where are you going?!
Fine, I'll handle you!
Oh...
The president of punchlines?
Punchlines...
It's not like I enjoy it!
I don't know what I'm doing with my life!
Not you, too!
Neji and Tenten are finished...
Prepare yourselves.
That's right!
I need to wake Kakashi Sensei!
Sakura.
You're lit!
Kakashi Sensei!
What?!
Kakashi Sensei, we need a water jutsu please...
O-Okay...
The fireworks show was stopped due to Orochimaru's disruption.
It's too bad they had to cancel the show.
Yes.
Well, I had to use my best firework to wake Kakashi Sensei.
I wish I could've seen what you came up with.
Actually, I have some left.
They're just boring old sparklers,
but how about lighting them with me?
Yeah, when all's said and done, I like the simple ones best.
Sakura...
Why?!
I'll throw in an extra shot for free!
An extra shot...
And so Lee's feelings, and Lee himself, were scattered across the heavens.
Sakura!
Lee!
Enjoy fireworks safely, everyone!
The season of love.
Maybe it's this season, when the sun shines so bright...
You're impressive as always.
I'll have to use my special move that only works in the summer!
Huh? A move that utilizes the summer?
My summertime special move, the "Summer Wrap!"
Summer wraps are dresses!
That one was too hard for the kids in the audience!
Say something, Tenten!
Bang! Tenten's Acting Weird!
Something's wrong.
Tenten's not her usual energetic self lately.
You think something happened?
I'm worried, too. We really need to snap her out of this.
We'll lose our main straight man.
Straight man...
That's it!
I know a way to get Tenten back to normal!
Boy, it's hot.
On days like this...
...you really crave something too cold.
Leave it to me!
Family Restaurant
Leaf
It's been five years since we started dating...
We used to go to all kinds of places, but lately...
It's just whatever restaurant we're closest to.
Pass the sauce.
Um...
Maybe... we should break up...
If that's what you want, then sure.
No way...
Jeez.
There's a surprising amount of relationships...
...that have gone cold in the world.
Nice, Lee!
Tenten's the number one straight man on our show.
Any second, she'll...
That's the wrong kind of cold!
And Tenten will be back to normal!
Come on, Tenten! Let us have it!
Something's definitely wrong!
We've really gotta do something!
Yeah, but what?
This is serious. It's gonna be hard to ask what's wrong.
Still, let's give it a shot.
Rock Lee Papa Neji Mama Tenko
Yum!
Mother, you cook the best veggies in Japan!
Oh, you...
S-So, how's school going?
Making lots of friends?
If there's anything on your mind, you can always talk to your father.
Daddy may not look like much,
but everyone at work comes to me with their troubles!
I-Isn't that nice, Tenko?
Tenko, wait!
Your father...
We're doomed.
We're just digging ourselves deeper!
Bushy-Brows, Neji, what's wrong?
Naruto!
Tenten's feeling down, huh?
How long has she been acting this way?
I'd say...
Since the fireworks show, I think.
Hmm...
Ah ha!
I bet she wanted to light more fireworks!
Fireworks?
Now that you mention it,
it's always a little sad when the show's over.
We know the problem, now let's fix it!
Tenten!
Since the fireworks show got shut down halfway through,
I thought we could light some off tonight.
You'll join us, right?
We bought all different kinds.
Sparklers, spinners...
Everything from the big blasts to black snakes!
And of course, rockets!
When did you－
Why me, too?!
So it wasn't the fireworks?
Nope.
Maybe we're forgetting something important.
Whatcha doing?
Choji, did we forget anything important on the day of the fireworks show?
Important...
You forgot to eat a chocolate-covered banana!
Or something.
Chocolate-covered banana...
That must be it. Tenten must not have eaten one!
Yes! Women love treats, especially sweet things!
Let's hurry!
We prepared a chocolate fountain for you, Tenten!
We've got plenty to dip! Fruit, sponge cake...
And rice and spaghetti for higher-quality carbs!
Anyways, let's eat 'til we're covered in chocolate!
We're finished.
Yeah... I'm out of ideas.
I give up, too.
Hey, why don't you ask Shikamaru?
Shikamaru?
Right!
Shikamaru's IQ is over 200,
he might know what to do!
You guys are so dumb.
She turned down chocolate,
she just sighed at fireworks,
and you still don't know?
There's only one thing that'll put a woman in that kind of funk.
What is it?
Love, my friend. Love.
L-L-L-Love?!
Tenten's in—
He's right, that depressed attitude is just...
...what you'd expect of someone worried about love!
Any clues?
Maybe she reunited with someone recently?
I think I know...
So that's it...
Tenten's...
Neji, follow me!
We have to help her!
What're you talking about, Lee?
Hey!
Why so serious?
Lady Tsunade...
What's wrong?
You look troubled.
Yeah, a little...
Tell me all about it.
You'll feel better if you get it off your chest.
Lady Tsunade... I...
Huh?
He called you the president of punchlines?
Yes.
During the fireworks show...
Oh...
The president of punchlines?
President...
It's not like I enjoy it.
I don't know what I'm doing with my life!
Ever since...
Hey, it's the punchline girl!
Let us have it!
Where's your paper fan?
Maybe I do only do punchlines,
but everyone's constantly setting me up.
It's not like I'm really that into it.
And now I'm worried about what I've been doing with my life.
Don't sweat it, you're fine the way you are.
Also, Lee and Neji are worried sick about you.
Lee and Neji...
Your reactions are what make everyone so lively.
Understand?
Yes! Thank you so much!
Speak of the devils.
Lee, Neji...
I'm sorry you guys were worried about me.
No, we should be apologizing.
We finally realized you've been worried about romance.
In hindsight, the signs you were sending were obvious.
What...? What?
Given who he is, I don't blame you for being upset.
It's a forbidden of love, after all.
But we steeled ourselves and went to see him!
Whoa, whoa, went to see who?
Orochimaru, who else?
Tenten's in love with you!
Please, at least meet with her!
You've gotta be kidding me! Forget it!
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
Yeah, so cheer up, okay, Tenten?
Are your brains broken?!
How stupid are you two?!
How can you say that?!
Here, listen to your own hearts!
Tenten, there really is no show without you.
Tenten, I'm so glad you're not upset anymore!
Now, next week is "Summer means Seashell Styles!"
Summer means Seashell Styles! Watermelon Wars!
and "Watermelon Wars!"
What does "Seashell Styles" even mean?
Even for a summer theme it makes no sense.
Yeah, that's a weird one, huh?
No girls in this anime have watermelons, either—
Shut up!
That's not what the title means!
Oh, Tenten, your punchlines are even more intense now...