Come on, Deidara!
Let's stop messing around and go already!
I'm not messing around.
Look this delicate yet bold creation.
It's almost too artistic. Hmm.
But it's just gonna explode, right?
You dunce!
Destruction is eternal beauty.
In other words, art—
Did I just peek into eternity?
No!
This piece of garbage...
Leaf Diary
I will defend the Leaf from disaster!
Actually, this could prove to be interesting, hmm.
Autumn Shinobi Safety Lessons!
Lady Tsunade,
lately there's been an increase in ninjutsu accidents...
...caused by neglect and carelessness.
I'll need to think of a way to address this.
Why don't we start a safety awareness campaign?
You think that'd be enough to change anything?
And on top of that,
a performance where we...
Psst psst psst.
Hmm...
We didn't have to disguise ourselves and come all the way to the Leaf.
To us, the Leaf Village is one giant eyesore.
Laying a few threats down on them fits with our agenda.
You're sure it's not because you have a grudge against them?
Say hello to Deidara and Tobi.
Members of Akatsuki, the evil organization...
...bent on terrorizing the world.
Get the lead out!
What's that light?
Hey, what're you doing?!
Move it!
Stop!
What was that for?!
I think you already know.
No way. Did they figure out who I am?
You were going ten kilometers over the speed limit!
What?!
Don't play dumb.
My eyes can't be tricked!
Wow, the Byakugan can detect speed?
What is this?
You're so oblivious! How could you fall for a speed trap?
That other guy even flashed his lights to warn us!
You should've stopped me!
Wait, what?
When a passing car flashes his lights,
he's warning you there's a cop ahead.
Speed Limit
Stare...
But it's rare that anyone gets stopped around here
Speed Limit Strictly Enforced
We've had a lot of reckless ninjutsu drivers out here lately,
so we're cracking down hard.
What on earth is a reckless ninjutsu driver?
Are people sleepwalking, or blocking mountain passes...
on the weekends or something?
We appreciate your cooperation.
May we see your license, please?
L-Lic...
License?
Hurry up, or they'll get suspicious!
Don't tell me you don't have one.
Er, I, uh...
Looks like I'll have to handle this.
Juggling?
That's amazing!
I'm a 3rd degree ninja performer!
Six Paths Ninjutsu Performance Academy 3rd Degree - Sir Tobi
This is my certificate.
This actually exists?
I'm also a 2nd degree space-time ninjutsu user,
a promoter for Make-Out Tactics,
and a military sommelier.
You're quite a go-getter.
In today's economy,
it's helpful to have lots of qualifications.
Hey, hold it!
Those aren't even close to being drivers' licenses.
Oh please, this was never about drivers' licenses.
Precisely.
This is a driving test designed to measure...
...your techniques to weasel your way out of a ticket.
There wasn't any real technique involved, other than smooth talking.
Byakugan!
Next you'll need to take a sobriety test.
At least this one seems straightforward.
They're just checking to see if I've been drinking alcohol, hmm.
Please blow in here.
Fine.
Please don't interrupt!
There's no need for that.
My compatriot here would never turn to the bottle.
He's a true artist!
Tobi, are you...
I truly love his art.
It's not just raw strength, it's got real impact!
And, also—
Yes, yes, exactly.
It's a select few ninjas who can
elevate ninjutsu to the level of true art. Hmm.
Deidara, you're so cool!
All things with form are destined to crumble.
But a violent explosion burns itself into the memory for all eternity!
It's the ultimate art—
Nope, you fail.
Way over the legal limit.
You're completely drunk off your own talent.
He's drunk?
He's always like this.
Mmhmm.
Who's side are you on?!
What's the point of all this?
Being drunk makes you weave all over the road like a wild snake.
Like Orochimaru!
You don't have to work that traitor in just because you said "snake!"
Enough of this. Let us in the village already!
We've tested them pretty thoroughly.
They're good, right, Lee?
I'm afraid not.
There's more?
One last check.
Something you absolutely cannot be without.
What?
Brakes!
More of this nonsense?
Deidara, leave this part to me.
I'm just your everyday, ordinary office lady.
Totally average. Nothing special about me.
Well, maybe one thing where no one else can best me.
And that's my undying admiration for Mr. Daraday.
My love...
Oh, come off it.
A homely dame like Tobiko's not even on my radar!
What's the matter?
What's got a strong-willed girl like you crying her eyes out?
I've made my choice.
The works!
I will be pretty!
I didn't even recognize you, Tobiko!
Are you going to get him to ask you out,
or take the initiative yourself?
It doesn't matter, Zetsy.
But you've always wanted Mr. Daraday—
Yes, but...
Mr. Daraday's... just a playboy.
He stepped on the brakes?!
Spectacular braking!
You can stop yourself when things get risky!
That's a vital ability for a shinobi to have—
I don't think that's true!
Now it's your turn.
Let's see it!
M-Me?
Brakes, huh?
The rules are simple.
Step on it, and stop as close to the edge of the cliff as you can.
I'm no chicken either, Dean!
Let's rumble, Toby!
Go!
Any closer and I'll...
He didn't even touch the brakes!
Anyone scared enough to hit the brakes
will never be a true artist! Hmm.
What's the meaning of this?!
Quiet!
Delay us any more and I'll blow the lot of you to kingdom come!
Uh oh, he snapped.
This guy seems really dangerous.
That thing's got a ton of chakra crammed into it.
It could blow at any time.
Blow...
Wait, are you—
Lee, we've got big trouble!
It's time for the show and the actors haven't arrived!
Don't worry.
Hurry everyone!
Autumn Safety Presentation
We're starting a bit late, but please enjoy the show!
I think they mistook us for the actors.
I should be thanking them.
We're gonna give 'em a sample of one of my creations.
Art...
...is a blast!
You fools!
As you can see,
if I catch anyone doing something unsafe, like reckless ninjutsu driving,
I'll beat the daylights outta them.
That is all!
I bet the stage show really drove home the dangers of reckless driving,
and made everyone more safety conscious.
I think it drove home the danger of Lady Tsunade more...
Regardless, we should far fewer accidents now.
And those two actors...
They were so realistic.
Excuse us, we're the stage show actors.
We got caught in a speed trap on the way here...
Huh? The show's already over.
Huh?
I told you we shouldn't have gone...
Freakin' Leaf Village...
Ow...
And so, unbeknownst to everyone,
Lee and his pals saved the village from disaster.
Thanks to the safety campaign,
accidents are way down,
and Lady Tsunade couldn't be happier.
I was thinking I'd hold a festival,
as a reward for everyone.
A Fall Festival?
I was thinking we'd do it western style and really cut loose!
What do you think?
If I detonate this inside the village, it'll cause mass destruction.
You still want to attack the Leaf?
Of course!
I'm going out like this.
They might not even take this as a threat.
Leaf Halloween Festival
They're having a Halloween festival, apparently.
What's a Halloween?
Well, it's a scary holiday where witches, monsters, and ghosts...
...come out to frighten people in the night.
Frighten them, eh?
More specifically, people put on scary costumes,
say "Trick or Treat" and get candy,
Halloween Party
and rock out at parties.
Sounds pretty weird.
It's an American Obon.
An American Obon?
Oh, now I'm definitely in.
You are?
Pumpkin
I'll sneak my newest masterpiece onto the center stage,
and teach them what real terror is all about! Hmm!
I could try to stop him, but he won't listen...
Huh?
Deidara's Art is Always a Blast!
I can't wait to see the looks of horror on their faces.
Lady Tsunade herself put us in charge of the Halloween festivities!
Let's all work extra hard!
Them...
So they're in charge of the festival?
What can we do for Halloween?
I'm not really familiar with it.
Plus we don't have much time.
Well, Halloween is... you know!
I know?
There's um... pumpkins, and stuff.
Pumpkins... They are in season now.
Then we'll decorate with pumpkin jam and soup,
lanterns, roasted squash, citrons...
You idiots! It's not the winter solstice.
Hey, aren't you the actor from the safe driving performance?
No, remember the real ones came later?
Wait, then who are you?
I'm, uh—
I've got it, you're none other than...
a wandering artist, correct?
Artist...
I see.
He's got strange clothes,
and his partner had a flair for the dramatic, too.
He must be some kind of workaholic,
that's why he still went onstage the other day.
A workaholic?!
Lady Tsunade must want him to liven up the Halloween festivities.
Y-Yeah, pretty much.
You're a lifesaver!
We're complete newbies!
Please teach us all about Halloween!
This took a turn for the weird.
Halloween Festival
But if they don't have their little festival,
it'll ruin my plans.
Halloween is a scary holiday where witches, monsters, and ghosts...
...come out to frighten people in the night.
I'm still not getting it.
Could you elaborate, please?
Okay...
People put on scary costumes!
First, you'll need scary costumes!
For example:
You ready?
Ta-da!
Nothing's scarier than the minions of Hell, right?
I'd say you're just plain adorable.
That's not frightening enough, Tenten.
People should be shocked into silence by someone who would entreat with Hell.
What?
No, no.
You've gone so far beyond that you look almost holy!
Mere child’s play, you two.
This is the face...
...of true abject terror!
What is...?
A man who's gone far beyond just a demon living in Hell.
Nothing can top this.
I have no idea what that could mean, but the costumes gr—
Rejected!
You've gone far beyond what the censors will allow!
Next is, uh...
Trick or treat!
We go take candy!
I refuse.
What?
Pestering people is no better than stealing.
The children of this village will feel the same way.
Don't be such a wet blanket.
It's part of the festival!
So we need to create an environment where candy will be given willingly.
Matches! Anyone need matches?
I can at least warm myself up.
What delicious looking candy!
Kindly old Granny Guy...
Granny, the yummy candies have faded away...
I think I'm going to, too...
Candy?!
I'll give you whatever you want, take it all!
Let's go with that.
Well done.
You approve of this?!
All that's left is to rock out at a party, I think...
Leave everything to me.
Well, we've had a lovely evening so far.
Now, someone wants to thank the founders of the feast!
Dad, Mom...
Thank you for raising me right.
I hope I'll be as happy... as you...
Why me?
This is a great party.
No it's not! No one's rocking out!
We need to let loose a bit more, like this.
I'm not sure that's the problem.
Something tells me this isn't very Halloween-y.
It's very haphazard.
It's supposed to be a scary night, isn't it?
This isn't scaring me at all.
Are you sure this is right?
You haven't just been saying random things this whole time, have you?
Here I am being nice and trying to help...
Do whatever you want!
We can't give up!
If we let our youthful passion explode, I'm sure something good will come of it!
Explode...
Did you say explode?
Our young power will make a colossal blast.
But what do we do?
There's a clue in there somewhere.
Scary costumes, trick or treating, rocking out...
The one thing linking them together...
It's an American Obon.
Let's do it!
We'll rock out at a Halloween party all night long!
There's not much time, do exactly as I say!
We're celebrating the dead,
set up tombstones and polish them till they glow!
Cows! Horses! We offer up sacrifices!
Hemp Reeds
Flying Weapons, Needle Storm!
Light a fire to welcome the spirits back from the great beyond!
And dance your butts off to appease their wrath!
Wait, is this...
What the heck, it's the wrong season for the Bon dance!
Yes, the Bon dance is a ritual done in honor of the dead.
If Halloween is like a foreign Obon...
This should be just what we need.
Halloween Party
It's all thanks to you, Mr. Artist.
No, you guys did a good job.
Deidara!
You big goof. How could you forget something this important?
Oh, it's your partner...
That's...
I came all this way to bring it to you.
Let's finish the job and get outta here!
What's that?
In the end, I guess it's my fate to be destroyed.
But I won't let you all suffer the same!
D-Deidara?
Farewell.
What a blast!
Mr. Artist!
It turns out Lady Tsunade didn't send for them after all.
She just thought up the whole Halloween idea on the spot.
Then who were they?
I feel like I've seen those outfits before...
We'll meet them again someday.
And so, the evil organization, Akatsuki, made its presence felt in the Hidden Leaf,
thanks to its members Deidara and Tobi.
They got quite a reward, too.
Appealing to my emotions... Well played, Leaf Village.
I want a new partner...
Next week is "Steam Doesn't Stick to DVDs!"
Steam Doesn't Stick to DVDs! October 27th Was Orochimaru's Birthday...
and "October 27th Was Orochimaru's Birthday..."
Orochimaru...
His character's really been ruined by this anime, huh?
It's the fate of all who end up in gag animes.
I feel bad for him, too, but there's no way around it.
Definitely don't wanna end up like him.
I'm sure I'll be fine, but you watch yourself, Tobi.
You were pretty ruined by the end of this episode.
Just accept it.