Chapter 30 - TOME 10 PART 21; ULTIMATE NINJA HEROES 3 (AP) KR)NKR)N; HOLLY CHEATSHEET

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA HEROES 3 AP) KR)NKR)N

CHAPTER 2 SURVIVAL TRAINING

The Wind blows the Cherry Blossoms. The Scarecrow stands in the Field.

CHAPTER 3 GAARA IS KIDNAPPED

AP) KR)NKR)N (HOLLY CHEATSHEET) Premonition Of Disaster(Eyes Of The Crow). The Demigod whom I love sinks in the Mud. The Scorpion(Venomous Supply Chain) lurks in hiding. The Wind blows the Cherry Blossoms towards the Deserted Land and the Scarecrow(An Automaton of a Smart Farm) defends the Field.

CHAPTER 4 JOURNEY TOWARDS THE LAND OF RIVERS

AP) KR)NKR))N (HOLLY CHEATSHEET) Eternity tells the Wind, the Cherry Blossoms and the Scarecrow that the Mud(Decay) and the Scorpion(Venomous Supply Chain) carried the Demigod whom I Love towards the Land Of Rivers(Purity). One who is like the Thunder informs the Mighty Rock, the Screws and the Dots to offer support to the Wind, the Cherry Blossoms and the Scarecrow. Their journey leads them to a Misty Forest Land filled with Precipitation. The Leaves Of The Forest are plunged into a State Of Mystery. A Befuddled Dot confronts the Mysterious Mist that has plunged the Leaves into Mystery. The Mighty Rock confronts the same Mist.

CHAPTER 5 JINCHUURIKI

AP) KR)NKR)N (HOLLY CHEATSHEET)

Eternity(Baki) rallies the Wind(Naruto), Cherry Blossoms(Sakura) and Scarecrow(Kakashi) to rescue the Demigod Whom I Love(Gaara). A Thousand Generations(Chiyo) reveal that the Scorpion/Sasori(Venomous Supply Chain) is actually her Grandson. The Cherry Blossoms express concern for the Wind. A Thousand Generations reveal that the Wind and the Demigod whom I Love bear the Power(and burden) Of Human Sacrifice. This reveals why the Wind is so concerned about the Demigod whom I Love. The Wind and Demigod whom I Love are the Vessels Of The Tailed Beasts(All Zoological Life). While the Demigod whom I Love is the Vessel of all T(h)ree Climbing(Ascending) Mammals(Pro(cyon)ids), the Wind is the Vessel of all Ca(nine)s(Can(i)dae/Nin(e)(Sec(u)ret(e)) Choirs Of Angelic Beings). Apparently, Procyonids and Canines share a very unique relationship. While their Vessels, the Wind and the Demigod whom I Love are very close comrades, their subordinates can't stand each other. Regardless, both families are renowned for their cunning. As Thousand Generations Of The Wind, Cherry Blossoms and Scarecrow journey, they encounter a Weasel they must dispatch. Unfortunately for them, the Weasel escapes their clutches by playing Possum.

CHAPTER 6 FIVE SEAL BARRIER

AP) KR)NKR)N (HOLLY CHEATSHEET)

Mankind(Team Guy) meets The Scarecrows/Team Kakashi(a terrible frightful flight) at the hideout of the Blood Moon(Akatsuki). The Blood Moon erects a Five (Seal Barrier/Naval Blockade) with the word 'Forbid(den)(Pride Prevention/Ego Check)' imprinted on the Sealing Tags in Five Locations. The Tags need to be removed at exactly the same time to erase the Barrier(Mankind needs to perform a Five Cycle Relay Race). When Mankind attempts to remove the Tags, they are confronted with Four Phases Of The Moon(The Phases Of Man(Guy)(Geo-Stationary Orbit/Revolution), The Dot(Tenten) and The Screw(Neji)(Antithesis And Synthesis/Pinwheel/Rotation) and The Rock(Lee)(Nutrition, Polarity, Gravity and Magnetism) and reflecting Four Faces Of Mankind. Once these conditions are fulfilled, the Cherry Blossoms(Sakura) reveal the Path to the Blood Moon's Hideout.

CHAPTER 7; DEFEATING SASORI

AP) KR)NKR)N (HOLLY CHEATSHEET)

The Scarecrows enter the Hideout Of The Blood Moon. There they encounter the Demigod Whom I Love, in the Mud and the Scorpion/Venomous Supply Chain. The Wind is agitated by the sight of the Demigod Whom I Love sinking in the Mud. The Mud tries to lure the Wind and capture it. The Scorpion/Venomous Supply Chain cautions the Mud not to push its luck since each Blood Moon Phase is entitled to one Vessel Of A Particular Family Of Zoological Life. The Mud carries the Demigod whom I Love away. The Wind is in Hot Pursuit. A Thousand Generations Of Cherry Blossoms confront the Scorpion/Venomous Supply Chain that has hidden itself within the God Of Fishermen. The Venomous Supply Chain reveals itself and a Puppet of the Fourth Wind's Shadow. It further reveals that it has made Puppets Of The Matrilineal and Patrilineal lines Of the Deserted Land's inhabitants. Finally it reveals the Scorpion Puppet which is itself the Venomous Supply Chain. A Thousand Generations Of Cherry Blossoms confront the Scorpion/Venomous Supply Chain. The Thousand Generations attempt to distract the Scorpion/Venomous Supply Chain so that the Cherry Blossoms can escape but the Cherry Blossoms reveal that they have been shaped by One Who Is Like The Thunder and thus possess an unbending Spirit. The Scorpion/Venomous Supply Chain is defeated and reveals that it had hoped to kill the Supply Chain Snake King. The Cherry Blossoms ask of the Supply Chain Snake King's location but is infected by Venom from the Venomous Supply Chain. At the brink of Death, the Thousand Generations utilize a Reanimation Jutsu to revive the Cherry Blossoms. Amused by this, the Venomous Supply Chain informs the Cherry Blossoms to head to The Bridge Of All That Exists, there he has a Spy gathering info on the Supply Chain Snake King.

CHAPTER 8; RESCUING GAARA

AP) KR)NKR)N(HOLLY CHEATSHEET)

The Wind pursues the Mud, overcomes the Mud with the help of the Scarecrow and retrieves the Demigod whom I Love. The Mud escapes. The Scarecrows carry the Demigod Whom I Love to the Cherry Blossoms who reveal that Medical Secret Techniques are not enough to revive the Demigod whom I Love. A Thousand Generations utilize a Reanimation Technique at the expense of their own lives. As a result of their Valor and Effort, the Demigod Whom I Love is revived.

CHAPTER 9; MEETING SAI

AP) KR)NKR)N (HOLLY CHEATSHEET)

The Wind decides to consume a Ram Of Flames(Ramen). He comes across a Bamboo Stem(Shino) that is concealed. He fails to recognize the Bamboo Stem which is an ally. Irritated by this, the Bamboo Stem chooses to obstruct the Wind. As resilient as the Bamboo Stem is, the Wind is stronger. The Wind also encounters the Sunflower(Hinata) and the Fang(Kiba). The Three exchange pleasantries which further irritates the Bamboo Stem because the Wind recognizes the other two instantly. The Wind decides to breeze through the Hidden Leaf and encounters the Deer(Shikamaru) and a Path Of Butterflies(Chouji). As he enjoys the sights he is alerted to the presence of a hostile stranger. The Wind, Deer and Path Of Butterflies join forces to subdue the hostile stranger. The hostile stranger mocks the Wind and tells the Wind to meet him at the Flame Shadow's(Hokage) dwelling. A Wild Boar(Ino) arrives and informs the Deer and Path Of Butterflies that the Truth Of The Next Day(Asuma) awaits them impatiently. The Wind meanwhile heads to the dwelling of the Shadow Of Fire where he encounters the Cherry Blossoms and the One who is like Thunder(Tsunade). The One who is like Thunder informs the Wind that the hostile stranger revealed to be A Disaster(Sai) is going to work in Great Harmony(Yamato) with the Wind. The Cherry Blossoms reveal that the Scorpion(Venomous Supply Chain) planted a Spy in the Supply Chain Snake King's Hole. The Spy is supposed to meet the Venomous Supply Chain at the Bridge where All That Exists dwells, in the Land Of Hidden Grass. When the Wind learns that this might be a Helpful(Sasuke) Lead, he gets fired up.

CHAPTER 10; THE SIMULATION

The Wind notes that there is an unusually Great Harmony between the Disaster and the Support. In other words, the Disaster is a Blessing in disguise. The Disaster threatens to hit the Wind which irritates the Wind very much. The Wind is reminded of the lesson of Great Harmony taught to him by the Scarecrow. The Wind tries to evict the Disaster and claims that it can never act as Support. The Disaster calls Support a Traitor who aligned with Supply Chain Snake King and compares the act Of Support to a treacherous Cockroach. Great Harmony tells the Wind to consider his mission a Cross he must bear. The Team heads towards the Bridge of All That Exists. The Wind, the Disaster and Cherry Blossoms are required to carry out a Simulation Of Great Harmony in order to test their abilities. The Wind is irritated that the Disaster is unable to harmonize with it. The Wind asks the Disaster if it understands Comradery. The Disaster tries to provide a literal explanation to which the Wind informs the Disaster that it should have provided more Support. The Disaster claims that if it had supported the Wind it would have endangered itself and tells the Wind not to blame others for its own failures. It further asks whether Support would have covered the Wind's back when it usually results in a backstab. The Wind declares that it is willing to be in Great Harmony with the Disaster if that is what it takes to save Support.

CHAPTER 11; JOURNEY TO TENCHI BRIDGE

The Disaster asks the Cherry Blossoms why the Wind is so aligned with the concept of Support. The Cherry Blossoms explain that Support and Wind are like Brothers. The Cherry Blossoms tells the Disaster that if it has someone important to it, it would understand the Wind's feelings. The Disaster informs the Cherry Blossoms that it does not understand the Wind's feelings. It tells the Cherry Blossoms that it once had someone it called an Older Brother but when that person died, it felt no empathy. As a matter of fact the Disaster says that it has no understanding of the concept of Emotion.

CHAPTER 12; NARUTO'S RAMPAGE

Arriving at the Bridge Of All That Exists, the Wind, the Cherry Blossoms and the Disaster conceal themselves by adopting the concept of a Greatly Harmonious Supply Chain. A Helmet approaches revealing itself to be the Eyes of the Blood Moon. The Greatly Harmonious Supply Chain asks for the location of the Supply Chain Snake King as well as the location of Support. The Helmet tells the Greatly Harmonious Supply Chain that the Supply Chain Snake King never stays in one location for too long. He further informs the Greatly Harmonious Supply Chain that the Supply Chain Snake King is currently in the territory of the Black Tortoise with Support. At that moment, the Supply Chain Snake King appears. The Helmet suggests that he can distract Supply Chain Snake King with the help of the Greatly Harmonious Supply Chain. The Greatly Harmonious Supply Chain sees this as an opportunity to escape but the Helmet breaks the Great Harmony that had been sustaining the Supply Chain. The Helmet reveals that the Supply Chain Snake King broke the Mind Control Technique placed upon it by the Venomous Supply Chain. The Supply Chain Snake King recognizes Great Harmony when it sees it since it exhibits the characteristics of a Harmonious Forest. The Supply Chain Snake King reveals that he once conducted experiments to unravel the secrets of the First Flame Shadow's Forest Ecosystem Ability. Supply Chain Snake King further exposes the Wind, Cherry Blossoms and Disaster concealed by Great Harmony. The Wind demands that the Supply Chain Snake King returns Support. The Helmet tells the Wind that Support came to the Supply Chain Snake King of its own volition. The Wind becomes agitated and transforms into a Storm. Supply Chain Snake King is amused and claims that the Wind is now exhibiting the True Power Of Human Sacrifice and suggests pitting Support against the Wind. The Wind tells the Supply Chain Snake King that Support is not the same as Subordination. The Wind rampages as a Storm. The Cherry Blossoms attempt to restore Great Harmony to the Wind.

CHAPTER 13; PURSUING SAI'S TRAIL

The Disaster joins forces with the Supply Chain Snake King and the Helmet. To prove his loyalty, he hands the Supply Chain Snake King a list containing the names of all members of the Flame Shadow's Shadow Organization. The Great Harmony reveals that he was keeping an eye on the Disaster and tells the Wind and the Cherry Blossoms all that transpired during the battle. It is revealed that the Disaster is working under the orders of a superior who wishes to harmonize with the Supply Chain Snake King and is probably planning the 2nd Destruction Of The Hidden Leaf. The Wind wonders what the Disaster is thinking. The Cherry Blossoms tell the Wind that there is no time to worry about thoughts of Disaster and that they should hurry. The Great Harmony reveals the location of the Supply Chain Snake King's lair. The Wind realizes that they are getting close to the Disaster and the Support. The Wind comes face to face with the Disaster who reveals that once the Supply Chain King's harmony with the Superior Of The Disaster comes to fruition, the Hidden Leaf will be destroyed and a new one would take its place. The Disaster reveals that Support is within the Supply Chain Snake King's lair. The Wind decides to prove his harmony with Support by confronting the Disaster. The Disaster is moved and decides to harmonize with the Wind in order to witness the Wind's harmony with Support.

CHAPTER 14; PURSUING SASUKE'S TRAIL

The Helmet criticizes the Disaster for losing his fight against the Wind after being taken in by Supply Chain Snake King. The Wind tells the Helmet not to interfere. The Helmet tells the Wind that Support is no longer the Wind's ally and that those who spend their lives chasing ideals usually end up with nothing. The Disaster tells the Helmet that if there is Harmony between the Wind and Support, it might trigger Magnetism. He further says that he is curious about the Harmony that exists between the Wind, the Cherry Blossoms and Support. The Helmet tells the Wind that he is oblivious to the true nature of Support and should thus expect Magnetic Repulsion instead of Attraction. He tells the Wind that the time of its Awakening has arrived. The Wind remains as hard as Adamantium and says the Helmet's words don't change a thing. The Wind however appears impressed by the actions of the Disaster. The Disaster develops a hunchback and says that by staying with the Wind, it might learn a bit about itself if it witnesses Support carry the Wind just like the hunchback it has developed. The Team runs into Support. Support asks why they have come all this way and the Wind tells Support that they've come to take him back even if they are not in Harmony. Support tells the Wind that he is attempting to substitute the Scarecrow with Harmony, and substitute Support with the Disaster. The Disaster tells Support that he wishes to witness the Harmony between the Wind and Support. Support tells the Disaster that they are very naïve and that Harmony was a force of confusion that kept him from his true purpose and to deal with that he broke the Harmony between the Wind and Support. The Wind tells Support that he is deluding himself and that Harmony still exists between the Wind and Support. The Wind further tells Support that the Harmony between the Wind and Support was like laying a thousand blocks to build a strong tower and that to destroy that tower would need an equivalent amount of effort and time. Support tells the Wind that even though it took a lot of time and effort to build that tower, it can be destroyed in a single instant. The Wind and the Disaster establish a cautious harmony realizing that Support is indeed very dangerous. The Wind says if Support will not harmonize with the Wind willingly, he will drag Support and make him produce a lot of Sound and Restrained Movement. Though the Wind harmonizes with the Disaster, Support appears unfazed and they realize that Support is just toying with them. The Wind acknowledges the effort that has brought it to this point and declares its determination to not give up on Support. The Cherry Blossoms also promise not to give up. Support says it appears the Cherry Blossoms are next in line for some serious punishment. The Cherry Blossoms say they are in Great Harmony with the Wind and that the Wind should not forget the promise it made to the Cherry Blossoms. The Wind decides to harmonize with the Cherry Blossoms. They realize that Support doesn't appear to be giving much effort to the battle though they are exhausting their full strength. Just as Support is about to finish them off, Supply Chain Snake King arrives and tells Support that it is time to move to the next hideout and that Support needn't waste his energy on the Wind and the Cherry Blossoms. Supply Chain Snake King tells the Wind whether it has sunk in that Support will never be in Harmony with the Wind. Supply Chain Snake King tells the Wind to grow up and that the World is full of pain, strife and dreams that never come true. The Wind and Cherry Blossoms are depressed because of their failure to harmonize with Support. The Cherry Blossoms tell the Wind that crying won't bring Support back and that they should strive for even Greater Harmony. The Disaster tells the Wind and Cherry Blossoms that it is willing to harmonize with them as well. The Disaster paints a portrait of itself in harmony with the Wind and Cherry Blossoms.

CHAPTER 15; DISCOVERING CHAKRA NATURE

The Wind is eager for its next mission however the Great Harmony tells it that one who is like Thunder instructs the Wind to rest. The Great Harmony tells the Wind, Cherry Blossoms and the Disaster to visit the Scarecrow who is testing out his strength in the Forest. The Disaster tries to be in formation with the Wind and Cherry Blossoms. The Wind tells the Disaster not to stress itself out but rather to be in tune with Nature. They head towards the Scarecrow. The Scarecrow appears to have completely recovered. The Scarecrow greets the Disaster and tells the Wind that the Great Harmony told the Scarecrow everything about their encounter with Support. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that it has been thinking of ways to make the Wind stronger and that if the Wind passes its trial it might even surpass the Scarecrow. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that they would be working to develop an Ultimate Secret Technique for the Wind. The Wind is very excited but the Scarecrow tells it to take each step at a time. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that to become stronger it needs to understand its own Nature of Harmony. The Wind is curious about what its Nature is about. The Great Harmony informs the Wind that everything has one of Five Natures, Fire, Water, Earth, Wind and Lightning. The Wind battles in tune with the Scarecrow and discovers that its Nature is Wind which can rip and sever anything in its path. The Wind is excited. The Great Harmony tells the Wind that it will take hard work to master its Nature. The First Step for the Wind is to cut a Leaf utilizing the principle of a Harmonious Conflict. Meanwhile, an ominous pair invade the Land Of Fire. The Rook asks the Bishop whether they will find the Power Of Human Sacrifice in the Land Of Fire. The Bishop tells the Rook to follow it. The Rook is driven by a desire for Battle. The Bishop acknowledges the Rook's fighting prowess but tells it not to get carried away lest its actions come back to bite it.

CHAPTER 16; AKATSUKI INFILTRATE THE LAND OF FIRE

The Wind finally succeeds in cutting a Leaf in Half utilizing the Principle Of Harmonious Conflict. The Truth Of The Future arrives and the Scarecrow informs the Wind that the Truth of The Future also possesses the Wind Nature. The Truth Of The Future tells the Wind to imagine splitting its energy into two halves and refusing it in order to refine it and focus it. Meanwhile, Appearing Clouds and Light Steel inform the One who is like Thunder that their Mission was a success. At that moment, The Necessary Sound Of Poetry materializes and informs the One who is like Thunder that two Blood Moon subordinates have been spotted in the Land Of Fire and that they are headed towards the Hidden Leaf. The Deer plays a game of Chess with the Truth Of The Future. The Deer wins and notes that the Truth Of The Future utilized the 'Climbing Silver Strategy' which allowed it to utilize Advanced Forces to penetrate enemy lines. The Deer notes that this strategy is uncharacteristic of the Truth Of The Future. The Truth Of The Future tells the Deer that at times Sacrifices are necessary to keep the King away from a Stronger Opponent. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Deer that it finally realizes how important the King is. The Deer tells the Truth Of Tomorrow that losing the King brings the battle to a close and the one who loses its King loses the battle. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Deer to imagine the Forest as a Chessboard and asks it who it thinks the King is. The Deer guesses that it is the Shadow Of Fire. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Deer that it once thought that was the case but in reality that is the wrong answer. The Deer asks who it is. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Deer that it will find out when the Time is right. At that moment, Clouds Appear and tell the Truth Of Tomorrow that the one who is like Thunder has a mission for it to accomplish. The One who is like Thunder informs the Truth Of The Future of the Blood Moon's invasion. The One Who Is like Thunder tells the Truth Of Tomorrow to take the Deer, the Appearing Clouds and the Light Steel and put a Stop to the Blood Moon's Assault. They are required to capture the Blood Moon subordinates alive and to eliminate them if things get too difficult.

CHAPTER 17; CONFRONTING HIDAN AND KAKUZU

The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Appearing Clouds and the Light Steel that they are approaching the location where the Rook and Bishop were last seen. He tells them to prepare themselves. The Deer recalls the affection shared between the Truth Of Tomorrow and the Crimson. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Deer to keep its guard up. The Rook begins to get exasperated with the journey. The Bishop tells it to keep moving. The Rook asks whether they will find the Power Of Human Sacrifice in the Forest. The Bishop tells the Rook that it is not a certainty but rather a high probability. The Truth Of Tomorrow and the Deer launch a Bush Attack against the Rook and Bishop but fail to inflict damage. The Rook is irritated that the attack damaged its defense. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Rook and Bishop that they have been sent by One Who Is Like Thunder to capture or kill them. The Rook is amused and asks the Bishop whether he heard the threat. The Bishop remarks that the Truth Of Tomorrow and the Deer obviously don't know their place. The Rook decides to deal with them. The Bishop warns it that if it acts like a Fowl, it will be defeated. The Truth Of Tomorrow tells the Deer to become his backup and tells the Appearing Clouds and the Light Steel to stick to the Deer. Despite the attacks of Tomorrow's Truth, the Rook is uninjured. The Rook decides to use Tomorrow's Truth and the Deer for a ritual. Tomorrow's Truth considers this a bad omen. The Rook tells Tomorrow's Truth and the Deer to battle it once more. The Truth Of Tomorrow realizes that the Deer is exhausted and decides to fight alone. He tells the Appearing Clouds to call for backup. Tomorrow's Truth decides to use a Time Buying Technique till backup arrives. The Appearing Clouds tells him that he cannot handle the Rook and the Bishop alone. The Rook tells Tomorrow's Truth that he is acting in Stasis and should Speed Up Time. In spite of the Truth Of Tomorrow's victory, the Rook uses a Reversal Technique to place all the damage inflicted on it upon Tomorrow's Truth. The Rook then turns its attention to the Deer. At that moment, the Path Of Butterflies and the Wild Boar show up to reinforce the Deer. They tell the Deer to rest but the Deer tells them that they need to work together to defeat the Rook so that they can heal Tomorrow's Truth. The Bishop decides to join the battle.

CHAPTER 18; ASUMA'S DEATH

The Rook tells the Deer and the Path Of Butterflies that struggling will only complicate the situation. The Path Of Butterflies realize that their attacks are futile. The Bishop decides to end things once and for all. At that moment, the Rook and Bishop get a transmission from their Superior. The Rook in exasperation threatens to curse his Superior. The Rook and Bishop depart. The Deer asks the Wild Boar whether Tomorrow's Truth will survive. Tomorrow's Truth tells them that his wound is fatal and begins to utter his final words. The Deer tells the Path Of Butterflies and Wild Boar to listen to the final words of Tomorrow's Truth. Tomorrow's Truth tells the Wild Boar that it is headstrong but a dependable ally. Tomorrow's Truth tells the Wild Boar that the Path Of Butterflies and the Deer are awkward and clumsy. He tells the Wild Boar to watch over them. He then tells the Path Of Butterflies that they are loyal friends and kind Souls and in time they will become Stronger Warriors than anyone else. He tells the Path Of Butterflies to have more confidence in themselves. He tells the Deer that the Deer with its razor sharp mind is an excellent Warrior worthy to become the Flame Shadow but that the Deer would most likely attempt to avoid that role. He tells the Deer that he has never once beaten the Deer in a game of Chess. Then he speaks about the King and whispers to the Deer who the King is. He says his final farewells to the ones he loves and they mourn his passing. The Deer says there was a lot he still wanted to learn from Tomorrow's Truth.

CHAPTER 19; TEAM KAKASHI LEARNS OF ASUMA'S DEATH

The Wind begins to acclimatize to its new ultimate secret technique. It is then told to attempt to be in Great Harmony with the Scarecrow (An Automaton Of A Smart Farm). The Scarecrow tells the Wind that the Wind's Great Harmony with the Scarecrow is almost complete. At that moment, Clouds Appear and announce to the Wind and Scarecrow the passing of The Truth Of Tomorrow. The Rook and the Bishop decide to resume their search for the Tailed Beast (Zoological Life). The Rook tells the Bishop that he is lousy at convers(at)ion and the Bishop in turn tells the Rook that he talks without thinking.

Meanwhile, the Wild Boar, the Deer and the Path Of Butterflies attempt to hail and marvel at a flaming egg on ((ave) (en)ge) the passing of Tomorrow's Truth and defeat the Rook and the Bishop. The One who Is Like Thunder tries to stop them since they do not have the Elemental Compass(ion) but are Herbivores(Have the Strength Of T(h)rees). The Scarecrow tells the One Who is Like Thunder that he will act as the Elemental Compass(ion) of the Deer, Wild Boar and Path Of Butterflies. The Deer is grateful. The Deer tells the Scarecrow that the Rook and the Bishop had a Strange Body (that goes without saying cos that's what a Rook is).

PLAY.STATION: Lolz. (The gods really know how to crack a good one!)

CHAPTER 20: DEFEATING HIDAN

The Rook asks whether they are close to the Forest. The Bishop says they are almost at their destination. The Rook tells the Bishop that they should hurry and find the Power Of Human Sacrifice. At that moment, the Deer shows up. The Rook tells the Deer that he remembers him and asks whether the Deer has come to hail and marvel at an egg (ave(en)ge) on the Truth Of Tomorrow's passing. He tells the Deer that it has a broken leg. The Bishop tells the Rook to be careful because the Deer appears to be up to something. The Rook tells the Bishop that the Deer is no threat. The Bishop tells the Rook not to act like a Fowl or else he will be roasted like one. The Rook tells the Bishop that he sounds like a torn Bibliotheque. The Deer utters a silent prayer to the Truth Of Tomorrow. The Deer separates the Rook from the Bishop. He tells the Rook that the Wild Boar and the Path Of Butterflies will take care of the Bishop and that no one is coming to save the Rook. The Rook says he doesn't need any help and that he is more than enough to handle the Deer. The Bishop notes that if the Deer managed to separate him from the Rook, then the Deer cannot be bad. He asks the Path Of Butterflies, the Scarecrow and the Wild Boar whether they are his opponents. The Scarecrow attends the Sacrament Of Confirmation. The Bishop tells the Scarecrow that in teaming up with the Wild Boar and the Path Of Butterflies, it has emulated the Trinity and has thus with the two others in conjunction with the Bishop become a Mirror Of God. The Bishop tells the Scarecrow that the Crowns placed on the heads of it and its allies by God reminds him of the First Forest's Secret Warrior he ever fought. Their first Flame Shadow. The Scarecrow is shocked and the Wild Boar wonders how old the Bishop actually is. The Bishop tells them that though he would love to talk of the Ancient Days, the present time isn't one of Mercy. The Scarecrow tells the Wild Boar and the Path Of Butterflies that they should be careful because the Bishop is high handed. The Bishop tells the three that they are pretty good. The Wild Boar wonders how the Bishop could move after their Trinitarian Team Attack. The Scarecrow wonders whether the Bishop is immortal. The Bishop tells the Scarecrow that he has five hearts and that they can't defeat him unless they crush all five. The Scarecrow is in shock. The Bishop asks them whether they know why he is telling them all this. He tells them that their knowledge of this does not make the slightest difference. He tells them that the gap between the Bishop and the Scarecrow, Path Of Butterflies and the Wild Boar is so overwhelming that nothing can bridge it. The Scarecrow, Path Of Butterflies and the Wild Boar have used too much energy. The Bishop tells them that the convers(at)ion is complete and that it is time for them to leave the Mortal Coil. At that moment the Wind arrives and tells the Bishop not to fast too much. The Wind apologizes for visiting the afterlife. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that its time is good. The Bishop recognizes the Wind as the Vessel Of The Nin(e) Tails(All Ca(nines) Can(i)dae Sec(u)ret(e)e) Nine Choirs Of Heavenly Beings). The Bishop says the Wind arriving has (saved him from the trouble) of seeking out the Power Of Human Sacrifice. The Wind tells the Bishop that now he has to be(at)ify him.

Meanwhile, the Rook asks the Deer whether it thinks it is a match for him. He tells the Deer that a hundred Deers could inhabit the Rook. The Deer tells the Rook that he doesn't need a hundred. It has itself and the will of Tomorrow's Truth and that's plenty. The Deer tells the Rook that it caused the passing of Tomorrow's Truth and it will never forget that. The Rook tells the Deer that all its nonsensical talk will not create mass and it will only end up as a sacrifice. The Deer utters repeated prayers to expel the Shadows with a Light and restrain them. It succeeds in trapping the Rook. The Rook wonders whether the Deer baited it like a Fisherman's Hook during the fight. The Deer tells the Rook that there is a Bomb Of A Bibliotheque in the pit its foundations have been raised on. The Rook says it won't perish but it will one day drag itself out of the pit and hail and marvel at the flaming egg. (Ave(en)ge). The Deer tells the Rook that the Forest is special and that only Deer are allowed within it and that they will keep watch over the Rook for all Eternity. The Rook tells the Deer that there is such a thing as an Eye For An Eye and a Tooth for a Tooth and one day the Deer will face the Ultimate Justice of the evil god. The Deer tells the Rook that its threat doesn't scare it. It tells the Rook that they believe in different things. The Deer says it believes in the Will Of Fire. The Truth Of Tomorrow praises the Deer and tells the Deer that it succeeds its Will of Fire. With that the Deer sets the Rook ablaze.

CHAPTER 21; DEFEATING KAKUZU

The Wind decides to try out its new Ultimate Secret Technique. The Wild Boar tells the Wind that it is too dangerous to fight the Bishop alone. The Path Of Butterflies suggest that they should attack together. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that fighting the Bishop is like one person fighting five people. It tells the Wind that it doesn't need to cross that bridge. The Wind tells the Scarecrow that it knows Teamwork it important but that it wants to cross the bridge alone because if it doesn't make it to the other side, it will remain a Wisp forever. He tells the Scarecrow not to take the bridge down. The Scarecrow consults the Great Harmony which tells it that the Wind is a different person now. The Scarecrow tells the Wind to go ahead. The Bishop is surprised to see the Wind come alone and says the Wind doesn't understand the mess it has gotten itself into. The Bishop calculates the Pros and Cons and decides that this might actually be to his advantage. The Wind tells the Bishop to stop mumbling to himself and that they should settle things. The Wind triumphs by filling a Spiral Galaxy with Air/Life/Spirit. The Path Of Butterflies is shocked. The Wild Boar can barely recognize the Wind. The Scarecrow admits that the Wind's Attacks were so rapid that even his ability to share vision couldn't imitate it. It admits that the Wind has become stronger and may even surpass the Scarecrow. It says that obstacles only make the Wind stronger and asks Support if he can feel it. The Scarecrow says it's almost time for the Wind to fuse with Flame and become a Storm. The Deer speaks with the Crimson and asks it if it should be walking. The Crimson tells the Deer that the Deer has lost its Chess Partner and that it knows that the Deer was Tomorrow's Truth's Favorite Student and must therefore miss Tomorrow's Truth. The Deer tells the Crimson that Tomorrow's Truth taught it a lot in spite of all the complaints the Deer used to voice. It tells the Crimson that though Tomorrow's Truth was an Odd Teacher, it was actually the Coolest and that when the Crimson has an offspring, the Deer would nurture it as well. The Crimson thanks the Deer. The Deer recalls the question that Tomorrow's Truth asked it concerning who the King would be if the Forest were a Chessboard. The Deer finally realizes that the Seedlings of the Forest are the King since they are the Future Of The Forest and thus preserve it. Meanwhile the Blood Moon plans its next move.

CHAPTER 22; MEETING TSUKINO

The Wind recovers its strength after utilizing the Wind Style Galactic Spiral Shooting Star Technique. It thanks the Cherry Blossoms for restoring its strength. The Cherry Blossoms admits that she was scared to see the Wind lose strength. At that moment the Scarecrow(Nice timing) shows up and tries to tell the Wind to exercise caution with its Wind Style Galactic Spiral Shooting Star Technique. The Wind tells the Scarecrow that it knows its body better than anyone. It reaffirms its desire to transform into a Storm by becoming the Flame Shadow. It seems to believe that it can be reckless since there is no limit to regeneration but the Cherry Blossoms tell it that it is not its body that needs curing but rather its odd mind. The Disaster shows up at that moment and appears amused since the Cherry Blossoms seems to act like the elder sibling of the Wind. The Wind reflects on the Disaster's words. The Scarecrow notes how seriously the Wind takes this. The Wind remembers an older element he met while training. The Cherry Blossoms ask it whether that was during the time the Wind left the Forest with the Young Thunder. The Wind admits that the Young Thunder and itself were causing Thunderstorms from place to place until the Young Thunder decided it had some business to take care off and left the Wind to hone its strength alone. The Wind happened upon the Village Of The Secret Moon. It met One Who Belongs to the Moon in that Village.

THE WIND'S MEMORIES

The Wind complains that the Young Thunder seems to only care about itself. The Wind wonders how the One Who Belongs to The Moon could possibly help it raise its abilities if it is friends with the Young Thunder. Its expectations seem to be equated to a Valley instead of a Mountain. At that moment, the Wind happens upon the One Who belongs to the Moon. The One Who Belongs to the Moon judges the Wind by its seemingly youthful appearance and seems to think that equates to the Wind's strength. The Wind asks whether the One Who Belongs to the Moon knows it. The One Who Belongs to the Moon calls the Wind by name and introduces herself. The One who Belongs to the Moon calls the Wind high spirited. The Wind asks the One Who Belongs to the Moon whether she would be helping with its Training and wonders what sort of Techniques she would teach it. The One Who Belongs to the Moon feigns ignorance and teases the Wind. The One Who Belongs to the Moon calls the Wind naïve and seems to enjoy playing mind games with the Wind. The Wind is irritated. The One Who Belongs to the Moon suggests a truce. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tries to save the issue by treating the Wind to Food to get rid of any ill feelings. The Wind is excited. The One Who Belongs To The Moon notes that the Wind is like a Totem Pole with Two Faces. She invites the Wind to the Land Of The Moon. The Wind notes that the One Who Belongs to the Moon is gradually achieving a balanced temperature.

THE PRESENT

The Wind tells the Scarecrow and Cherry Blossoms that the One Who Belongs to the Moon was like the Oceans. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that he recalls that the One Who Belongs to the Moon was good at Hemming. The Wind tells the Scarecrow that the One Who Belongs to the Moon was confident of her abilities in Hemming. The Cherry Blossoms ask the Scarecrow if he knows the One Who Belongs to the Moon. The Scarecrow tells the Cherry Blossoms that the One Who Belongs to the Moon is a well renowned Feminine Secret Warrior, a genius at Hemming and Unknotting. The Wind admits how stunned he was to learn of the abilities of the One Who Belongs to The Moon.

THE WIND'S MEMORIES

The Wind is frustrated with the difficulty involved in Hemming and Unknotting. The One Who Belongs to The Moon tells the Wind it is currently not mature enough to pull off a Hem or an Unknotting. The Wind replies saying that no Secret Warrior gives up easily. The One Who belongs to the Moon appears impressed. The Wind asks for hints. At that moment, the father of the One Who Belongs to The Moon appears. The One Who Belongs to The Moon appears concerned but her father assures her of his health. He introduces himself to the Wind as the Father Of The Ones Who Belong To The Moon. The Wind is impressed but the Father Of The Ones Who Belong to the Moon is humble. The Wind recognizes the importance of the One Who Belongs to the Moon but she doesn't seem to acknowledge her importance. She asks her father if he needs something and he tells her to handle a request. Apparently, bandits are lurking near the Land Of The Moon and need to be dealt with. The Wind volunteers in exchange for learning some techniques from the One Who Belongs to The Moon. The Father Of The Ones Who Belong to the Moon acknowledge a strong light in the Wind. The Wind chases the Bandits away. He is congratulated by the Father Of The Ones Who Belong to the Moon. He asks to learn Hemming. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells the Wind that she never promised to teach it Hemming though she did promise to teach it a lesson. The Wind is appalled by this apparent trickery. The Wind is appalled by its wasted effort. The Father Of The One Who Belongs to the Moon advises her against picking on the Wind. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells her father that the Wind can neither Hem nor Unknot. Her father asks her to teach the Wind some of the Land Of The Moon's Legends. The Wind tells the One Who belong to the Moon that they have pulled a fast on it. The Father Of The Ones Who belong to the Moon tell the Wind to listen to the Legend as it will be to the Wind's Benefit.

THE LEGEND…

In a Time Of War, a Wanderer from afar did happen upon the Village Of The Moon. Great were the Judgements he endured to drive off the destruction that placed the Moon in such peril. He had a noble heart and spirit bound by none. So was revealed our heroic savior. His name rang with the pureness of his soul. Like unto a gentle breeze.

THE WIND'S MEMORIES

The Wind asks for the meaning of the legend. The Father Of The Ones who belong to the Moon tell the Wind that once when the Land Of Moon was at war, a stranger from an unknown land came and put a stop to the War. The Ones Who Belong to the Moon know not the name of their savior or whether he really existed but the people of the Moon never forgot about it and pass down the lore and that is why they are hospitable to strangers. The Father Of The Ones Who Belong To The Moon asks whether the Wind thinks the tale interesting. The Wind is eager to see just how far the hospitality stretches. The Father Of The Ones who belong to the Moon tell the Wind that is should be enough to have the One Who Belongs to the Moon look after it since she is going to be the next Village Chief. The Wind is impressed but the One Who belongs to the Moon appears burdened. She tells the Wind that the Land Of Moon has a hereditary system where roles are passed down through bloodlines. The Wind is surprised that One so important could act so filial but the One Who Belongs to the Moon seems to see his words as proof of her unworthiness.

CHAPTER 23; THE BURDEN OF TSUKINO'S RESPONSIBILITIES

The One Who Belongs To The Moon decides to take the Wind on a little trip. The Wind asks the destination to which she replies that she doesn't want to spoil the surprise. They arrive in a field of Lunar Flowers. The Wind is amazed to see the field of vast Lunar Flowers. The One Who Belongs To The Moon tells the Wind that they are New Moon Flowers that only grow on the Moon. Together, they pick the Flowers. The Wind asks for the uses of the Flowers. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells the Wind that she is going to brew some medicine for the Father Of Those Who Belong to the Moon. The Wind asks for the reason behind the need of the Flowers. The One Who Belongs To The Moon tells the Wind that the Father Of Those Who Belong To The Moon has an incurable illness and may not have much time left. The Wind is surprised because the Father Of Those Who Belong to the Moon looks very healthy. The One Who Belongs To The Moon tells the Wind that the Father Of Those Who Belong to the Moon is putting on a brave face and actually has difficulty moving. The One Who Belongs To The Moon seems to be worried that once her father dies, she will succeed him as the Mother Of Those Who Belong To The Moon. She appears to dread the future. The Wind is surprised by her concerns. She tells the Wind that becoming Chief is like Enslavement to her since the Land Of The Moon has a lot of traditions, lore and unwritten laws that must be protected. The One Who Belongs To The Moon does not see these things as important enough to merit her becoming the Mother Of Those Who Belong to the Moon just to enforce these things and sees them as binding. She comes to herself and tells the Wind that she was being like Ventilation. The Wind tells the One Who Belongs to the Moon that rules and codes are necessary to help people live together in harmony. It tells the One Who Belongs to the Moon that as a Secret Warrior, it has a lot of rules and codes to follow but those do not necessarily have to act as binding and that the One Who Belongs to the Moon needs to be a little flexible. The One Who Belongs to the Moon gets the message perfectly but appears to be hesitant. She thanks the Wind for its concern. The Wind tells the One who belongs to the Moon that it is not really concerned. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells the Wind to be like the Earth regardless of the passage of time. She tells the Wind to be true to its nature as Freedom and not to lose its burning will in essence telling the Wind to transform into a Storm. Then they make a toast with Rice Wine (well, you know the Ancient Saying about a certain Centaur, a pinch of Salt and a poisonous lake). The Wind promises to keep this vow. The Wind tells the Cherry Blossoms that the Moon taught him lots of things and every day with her was like an explosion that made the time appear very short. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells the Wind not to forget anything as it prepares to leave the land of the Moon. She asks the Wind why it is acting like a full calabash. The Wind asks the One Who Belongs to the Moon whether the legend she told it was the only reason for her treating it like the Oceans. The Wind says though they have not known each other for long, the One Who belongs to the Moon has been very Oceanic towards it. The One Who Belongs to the Moon asks the Wind whether a friendship can be equated to a two dimensional line. She tells the Wind that friendships extend even past the fourth dimension. The One Who Belongs to the Moon sees herself as a Mother who nurtures relationships even past the Fourth Dimension. She tells the Wind that that is not the only reason for her treating it like the Oceans though. She admits that she sees the Wind as her little brother. The Wind tells her to give it a break and to utilize the Subtraction Operator since it would be tough for the Wind to be the little brother of the One Who Belongs to the Moon. Together, they head towards the Young Thunder. The One Who Belongs to the Moon greets the Young Thunder.

CHAPTER 24; THE 'LEAF' ANBU ATTACKS

The Young Thunder thanks the One Who Belongs To The Moon. The Wind recalls that the One Who Belongs to the Moon didn't teach him Hemming. The One Who Belongs to the Moon presents the Wind with a Perfume called 'Scent Of The Moon' which possesses the ability to dispel illusions and hypnotism. This perfume is made from the Petals Of Moon Flowers whereas the Leaves of The Moon Flower possess medicinal traits. This is a Tool for Unknotting. The One Belonging to the Moon teases the Wind as having a 'Spotty' Memory. The Wind argues that it doesn't have a bad Memory. The Wind promises to cherish it. The One Who Belongs To The Moon tells the Wind she poured her Heart and Soul into it. (Talk about a Fragrant Offering To The Gods). The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells the Wind to remember its promise to be true to itself. The Wind tells the One Who Belongs to the Wind that it is as Straight as an Arrow(talk about kamaitachi) and never breaks its word. The Scarecrow tells the Wind that the One Who Belongs to The Moon was appointed Chief Of The Land Of The Moon and that the Father Of The Ones Who Belong To The Moon passed away. Forest folk attended the Requiem.

The One Who Is Like The Thunder decides to get some rest but just at that moment the Necessary Sound Of Poetry materializes and informs The One Who Is Like The Thunder that mysterious Secret Warriors have appeared near the Forest and are invading it. The One Who Is Like The Thunder asks about the Patrol Unit and is informed that the Patrol Unit is engaging the invaders but are surrounded and cut off. The One Who Is Like The Thunder asks about the identity of the invaders but is told that the invaders have concealed their identities. The One Who Is Like The Thunder tells the Necessary Sound Of Poetry to organize three Squads. One Squad for Defense, another for intel and the third to backup the Patrol/Offensive Unit. The Seventh Team is sent to reinforce the Patrol Unit that has been cut off. The Scarecrow tells the Team to be on their guard. The Team runs into the invaders. The Scarecrow utilizes its ability to share vision and observes that the flow of the bodily and spiritual energy within the invaders isn't normal. The Scarecrow tells the Team to knock out the invaders and head quickly to the Patrol Unit before they are too late. As the Seventh Team advances, the Disaster feels a strange presence. They come across a female secret warrior in the midst of the defeated patrol unit. She utilizes the Hemming Skill Living Jammer jamming the ability of the Seventh Team to utilize techniques. The Scarecrow is amazed at her skill. The Team attacks. The Team breaks the Jammer Technique. At that moment, the mastermind behind the invasion appears and introduces the invaders as the 'Leaf' Shadow Organization, his name is The Refined Heart. Their ambition is to purge the World Of The Forest. They claim they have been persecuted by the Forest and have come for vengeance. The Wind tells the 'Leaf' Shadow Organization to spill their guts. At that moment, the Deep Meaning arrives with the White Robe and tells the Wind that there is no reason for The Refined Heart to listen to the Wind. The Refined Heart asks the Deep Meaning and the White Robe what they have accomplished. The Deep Meaning tells the Refined Heart that he came up empty. The White Robe however reveals that he knows the approximate location to which the Refined Heart says all is going according to his plan. The Deep Meaning reveals that the end of the Forest is close. The Refined Heart gloats that their ambitions shall finally bear fruit.

CHAPTER 25; FOREST FIRE

The 7th Team returns to the One Who Is Like Thunder and reports that they encountered the enemy's leader and a few of his inner circle. The Scarecrow reports that they call themselves the Leaf Shadow Organization and the one pulling the strings is the Refined Heart. The Wind asks for more info. The One Who Is Like Thunder reports that the Leaf Shadow Organization were a Research Team in the Forest and the Refined Heart was a member. The Wind wonders why he would attack the Forest if his allegiance is to the Forest. The One Who Is Like Thunder explains that things started to go wrong when Supply Chain Snake King left the Research Team. She reports that long ago, Supply Chain Snake King was developing a forbidden technique in the Forest but his activities were discovered by the Third Flame Shadow and he left the Forest and though Supply Chain Snake King left, the vestiges of his forbidden technique remained and the Refined Heart decided to acquire these for himself. The One Who Is Like Thunder tells the Team that the Refined Heart stole some of the forbidden techniques in secret and leading his Leaf Shadow Organization, he continued his research hoping to seize control of the Forest. According to the One Who Is Like The Thunder, the Third Shadow Flame realized the plans of the Refined Heart and ordered the organization to disband. For this reason, the Leaf Shadow Organization hate the Forest and are hungry for vengeance. The One Who Is Like The Thunder surmises that if the goal of the Leaf Shadow Organization is the destruction of the Forest, they should shift to defense. The Scarecrow wonders how the Leaf Shadow Organization could have survived when the Weasel supposedly dealt with them.

MEMORY…

The Refined Heart can't believe that the Weasel actually repelled every one of its Forbidden Techniques and unbelievably pursued it this far. The Weasel tells the Refined Heart that its techniques are irrelevant and it cannot deceive it. The Weasel decides to end the Refined Heart. The Refined Heart asks why the Weasel denies its Research since if it succeeds it will enforce the Forest. The Weasel tells the Refined Heart to save its Ram(blings) for the Cells. The Weasel decides to arrest the Refined Heart (talk about a Heart Attack) under the authority of the Third Shadow Flame. The Refined Heart tells the Weasel that it will never take it alive and skips a beat right over a cliff and into a ra(vine). A Shadow Organization Member congratulates the Weasel but the Weasel tells him the celebration is premature since the body of the Refined Heart was not recovered.

PRESENT…

The Precipitation caused by Mist in a Forest asks the Weasel where it is going and hopes it is not Moonlighting. The Weasel leaves to resolve unfinished business from the past.

Meanwhile, the 7th Team Patrol the outskirts of the Forest. The Wind claims it is weary and didn't get enough sleep. It seems to have trouble getting the female shadow warrior who attacked the Patrol Unit out of its mind. It suggests that it would be easy to take out the enemy's base. The Cherry Blossoms tell the Wind that they don't even know the location of the enemy's base. At that moment the Leaf Shadow Organization reinvades. The Wind says though it knows not enough about them, they are in for a world of hurt. Just as the Wind gloats that the enemy can't touch the Forest and the Cherry Blossoms in assuming that this is the full strength of the enemy claims they can hold them off, the Refined Heart notes their stubbornness and says that they shall not be allowed to ruin its calculations. The Deep Meaning decides that it is its turn to act. The Refined Heart tells the Deep Meaning to use the Fire Rat (talk about a double threat. Not only do they have to deal with a Wildfire, but an infiltration into their ranks as well). The Deep Meaning utilizes its technique; Forbidden Summoning Jutsu; The Fire Rat Cometh setting the Forest ablaze. The Necessary Sound Of Poetry informs the One Who Is Like Thunder that their forces are faring well (talk about triggering a disastrous flag). The One Who Is Like Thunder wonders why the enemy didn't attack with much force when they know how strong the Forest Is (another disastrous flag triggered).

At that moment Clouds appear and inform the One Who Is Like Thunder that there was a mysterious summoning deep in the Woods and part of the Forest is ablaze and at the rate the flames are spreading, they are bound to reach the Village. The Forest shifts its strategy from Defense (a bad move) to Fire Suppression. (Ok, let's see how that works out). The Wind begins to realize (about time too) that fighting the enemy is like trying to whack a mole (literally). At that moment, there is Great Harmony between the Wind and Cherry Blossoms which reveal the Fire Rat.

CHAPTER 26: ITACHI'S ADVICE

The Fang and the Sunflower have a hard time dealing with the Fire Rat. The Deep Meaning acknowledges their persistence but tells them to give up. The Fang tells the Deep Meaning to stop playing around. At that moment, the Wind and the Cherry Blossoms arrive. The Deep Meaning tells them that reinforcement is a waste of time. (And why is that? Obviously because you can't beat a scheming enemy with more numbers). The Deep Meaning tells them that his plan worked. The Cherry Blossoms ask the Deep Meaning what it meant. The Deep Meaning mocks them saying do they really think he would be dumb enough to trigger the Boss Defeat Flag by telling them his plan? The Wind says the Deep Meaning is really getting under his skin (Wrong answer, he is actually getting into your head!) The Deep Meaning summons Mud Golems Of The Wind and Cherry Blossoms (talk about facing a creepy reflection). The Fang volunteers to help just as the Sunflower warns them of the threat. The Wind and Fang defeat the Golems and the Fang boasts about their victory (talk about a Chainmail Of Disastrous Flags). The Deep Meaning admits that he is impressed and the Wind tells him that it's the Deep Meaning's turn. The Deep Meaning says he doesn't know about that. At that moment, the Sound Of Chaos comes from the Forest. The Deep Meaning criticizes them asking what's the point of a Defense System if they leave themselves open (and he's right, what's the point of numbers if you're only going to let the enemy use the Division Operator). The Cherry Blossoms realizes that the Deep Meaning is a Decoy and the Deep Meaning tells the Cherry Blossoms that she is correct. He tells them to return to the Forest before Disaster strikes it. The Cherry Blossoms is exhausted. The Wind notices a strange presence. The Weasel appears. The Wind wonders the reason behind this unexpected visit. The Cherry Blossoms conclude that the Weasel has come for the Wind. The Weasel denies this fact and claims it has just come on business. The Weasel tells the Wind that it knows the Wind is fighting the Refined Heart and should quit while it can. The Wind asks for info. The Weasel tells the Wind that the Refined Heart is more than the Wind can handle and won't be defeated so easily. The Wind says they won't know until they actually try. The Weasel tells the Wind that Courage is not the same as recklessness. The Wind asks the Weasel who it is calling reckless. The Weasel tells the Wind that it appears the Wind won't listen and decides to put the Wind to sleep. The Weasel asks the Wind the reason behind its resistance. The Wind tells the Weasel that all its talk of them not having a chance is nonsense talk. The Weasel tells them it's the truth. The Wind asks the Weasel how it can know that without even trying and says it can't give up without a fight. The Weasel asks the Wind if it won't rethink this. The Wind swears to protect the Forest. The Weasel tells the Wind that it intends to see how well the Wind can resist and tells the Wind not to let the enemy get near the Hemmed Hall.

CHAPTER 27; RACING TOWARDS THE SEALED HALL

The Scarecrow appears before the Wind and Cherry Blossoms. The Wind tells the Scarecrow about their encounter with the Weasel. The Scarecrow wonders what this Omen signifies. The Scarecrow notes a relation between the actions of the Weasel and the appearance of the Refined Heart. He asks about the Weasel's words. The Cherry Blossoms tell the Scarecrow that the Weasel warned them against letting the Refined Heart near the Hemming Hall. According to the Scarecrow, the Hemming Hall is an S-Rank Secret Facility for storing Forbidden Techniques and the like. Apparently, the Hemming Hall is so dangerous it has a Matrix Of Hems on it and is supposedly impenetrable. The Scarecrow also notes that if the Refined Heart knows about the Hemming Hall and has the ability to dispel the Hems… (I wonder about that).

Meanwhile, the Forest is in Turmoil. The enemy feigns Great Harmony but the Wind, Cherry Blossoms and Scarecrow see through the enemy's False Harmony. The Scarecrow notes that the enemy's feigned Great Harmony is almost flawless implying that one of the enemy must have a (form)i(dable) mastery of jutsu.

Meanwhile, the Refined Heart and the White Robe (also known as the User Interface Hack) arrive at the Hemming Hall. The Refined Heart orders the Masked Female Secret Warrior to destroy the Hems. She utilizes the Hidden Technique; Severing Scissors. He orders the Female Secret Warrior to keep watch while the White Robe follows the Refined Heart to find the Seeds.

CHAPTER 28; SAVING TSUKINO FROM THE JIBAKUGAN

The Wind, Cherry Blossoms and Scarecrow arrive at the Hemmed Hall. The Scarecrow notices that the Hem has been silenced. The Wind Claims that time is on their side. They run into the Masked Female Secret Warrior. The Wind senses an uncanny resemblance to the One Who belongs to the Moon. The Scarecrow orders the Wind and Cherry Blossoms to shut down the Female Secret Warrior and get into the Hemmed Hall. The Female Secret Warrior uses the Hemming Technique Living Jammer. After defeating the Female Secret Warrior, the Hemming Technique Living Jammer is silenced. The Mask of The Female Secret Warrior cracks revealing the One Who Belongs To The Moon. The Wind appears shaken. The Cherry Blossoms ask why the Wind is so concerned. The Wind calls the One Who Belongs to the Moon by name and the Cherry Blossoms begin to comprehend the situation. The Wind tries to negotiate with the One Who Belongs to the Moon. A Stranger tells the Wind that the Senses Of The One Who Belong to the Moon have been dulled. The Stranger is revealed to be the Refined Heart. The Scarecrow asks the Refined Heart what he did to the One Who Belongs to the Moon. The Refined Heart mocks the Scarecrow. The Scarecrow uses comparison to deduce that something is off with the One Who Belongs to the Moon. It claims that the Refined Heart must have hypnotized the One who Belongs to the Moon. At that moment, the One Who Is Like The Thunder arrives with the Appearing Of The Clouds and the Light Steel. The Scarecrow reveals that the enemy is within the Hemming Hall. The Refined Heart greets the One Who Is Like Thunder and reveals his true face. The One Who Is Like Thunder realizes his identity. The One Who Is Like Thunder asks the Refined Heart to reveal its plans. The Refined Heart reveals that his purpose is to realize his ambitions, finish his research and wipe the Forest out. He reveals that this is nothing less than the 'Leaf' Shadow Organization's dream and the Forest's Nightmare. He reveals the Spirit Of The Heart which was Sealed by the Forest and tells them that it will soon awaken. The Scarecrow tells the Refined Heart that if he thinks the Revival Of The Heart's Spirit will be easy, he is as mistaken as a wound. The Refined Heart reveals that with the power of the Leaf Shadow (Organ)ization, it will be. The Refined Heart tells her that he did not in fact hypnotize the One Who Belongs to the Moon but rather used a technique that hold the target's mind in a tight grip and is stronger than hypnotism. To top it off, it is irresistible. He demands obedience, worship and the following of the commandments like good little guinea pigs. He reveals that many seasons of experiments nestled in the Dark Side Of The Moon have granted him special power and eyes. He tells them, they will soon know the taste of unlimited suffering, unlimited restraint. The One Who Is Like Thunder wonders what that is. At that moment, they are warned to shut their eyes as the Refined Heart activates the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Wind wonders what the Refined Heart is up to. The Young Thunder arrives at an opportune time. The Refined Heart asks whether the Young Thunder has come to interfere. The Young Thunder reveals that the time has been long. The Refined Heart notes that the Young Thunder reacted quickly to the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction and notes that the Young Thunder has done its homework. The Young Thunder reveals that it has been a few years since the Refined Heart evaded the Weasel and that it has kept itself busy while in concealment. The Refined Heart tells the Young Thunder that its knowledge of the Refined Heart is irrelevant and cannot stop it. He also reveals that his plan is entering the Final Stages. The One Who Is Like Thunder calls the Refined Heart a Kook and asks whether it thinks it can escape. The Refined Heart asks the One Who is Like Thunder that it knoweth not a kook when it sees one for it takes a kook to know a kook. Then he asks whether the One Who Is Like Thunder thinks everyone evaded the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Refined Heart orders the Restrained Spirits to obey its order and destroy the Forest. The Appearing Clouds and Light Steel are forced into submission. He successfully causes infighting amongst the comrades of the Forest. The Young Thunder and Scarecrow join forces to stop the Appearing Clouds and Light Steel. The Young Thunder realizes that she cannot heal the two while they are in a frenzy and orders the Scarecrow to incapacitate them.

Meanwhile, the Deep Meaning confronts the Screw and Dots. The Refined Heart appears and tells the Deep Meaning that he has the Seeds so they should leave. The Deep Meaning wishes to toy with the Forest some more but is incapacitated at that moment. The Wind appears and orders the Refined Heart to let the One Who Belongs to the Moon free. The Refined Heart asks why someone from the Forest concerns himself with the affairs of other lands. The Wind reveals that the One Who Belongs To The Moon is like the Oceans and is as such important to the Wind. The Refined Heart sets them against each other and asks the Wind whether it can hurt someone important to it. He tells them to fight one another and to be empathetic to the pain of one another. The One Who Belongs to the Moon activates the Living Jammer. The Wind defeats the One Who Belongs to the Moon and tries to restrain her. The One Who Belongs to the Moon assaults the Wind just as it is immobilized. As she stabs the Wind, her Throwing Knife breaks open the vial containing the Scent Of The Moon. The Screw observes the Bodily and Spiritual Energy Of The One Who Belongs to the Moon and notes that her disturbed energy is stabilizing. He reveals that the One Who Belongs to the Moon appears to be reacting to the Scent Of The Moon. The Wind recalls the New Moon Flowers and Scent Of The Moon and realizes that the Scent Of The Moon can be used for Unknotting. The One Who Belongs To The Moon struggles with herself and eventually recognizes the Wind.

CHAPTER 29; THE DEMON SHINKI AWAKENS

The One Who Is Like The Thunder is informed by the One Who Belongs to the Moon that the Refined Heart concealed itself in the Land Of The Moon after fleeing the forest and plotted his vengeance. Apparently the Leaf Shadow Organization concealed its true nature. This caused the Land Of The Moon to lower their guard. The One Who Belongs to the Moon tells the One Who Is Like Thunder that the Leaf Shadow Organization were researching forbidden techniques in secret. The Young Thunder also reveals his ignorance about the whole situation. When the One Who Belongs to the Moon realized their true motives, she attempted to interrogate the Refined Heart however…

The Wind asks why the Leaf Shadow Organization went to the Land Of The Moon. The Young Thunder and the One Who Belongs to the Moon reveal that they took advantage of the Land Of Moon's Legends and hospitality towards strangers. The One Who Is Like Thunder reveals that even if they liberate the Land Of Moon, two problems remain, The Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction and The Spirit Of The Heart. The Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction supposedly controls people by exploiting any weakness or despair in their souls. The One Who Belongs to the Moon reveals that no one in the Land of The Moon could resist. The Wind asks why the Refined Heart used the One Who Belongs To The Moon when she isn't weak. The One Who Belongs to the Moon reveals that her disinterest in becoming the Chief Of The Land of The Moon, her detest for the hereditary system and the customs of the Land Of The Moon were exploited. Apparently, this darkness in her soul was what the Refined Heart exploited. The Young Thunder reveals that everyone harbours such weaknesses and it is no shock that she was unable to resist. The One Who is Like Thunder suggests that they need to find a way to silence the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Wind suggests using the Scent Of The Moon (Good job! Now you're thinking, nothing like the good ol' Reflectga Spell to solve this issue). The One Who Belongs to the Moon reveals that the Scent Of The Moon takes a long time to prepare, time they don't have (hey hey, the Moon is all about time don'tcha know?).

The Young Thunder reveals he investigated the Refined Heart but found no way to dispel the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Scarecrow suggests that the simplest thing to do is defeat the caster of the Technique. (Anticlimactic, talk about another game of whack a mole! You guys just don't get what it takes to kill a Hydra do you?) The Wind sees this solution as the simplest.

The One Who Is Like Thunder tells them that the Spirit Of The Heart is going to make that goal difficult. The Spirit Of The Heart apparently was a Seed the Leaf Shadow Organization stole. Apparently it is an artificial plant demon that the Leaf Shadow Organization were secretly trying to make (are these guys actually the bad guys?). Apparently, just when they were about to succeed the Third Flame Shadow shut them down and stored the Spirit of The Heart in the Hemmed Hall. (Talk about nearly sabotaging your Fate. Good thing it was stored and not destroyed). The Wind asks whether the Spirit Of The Heart is really dangerous. (Oh, the punchline is they don't get its significance but can deduce its degree of danger from the Leaf Shadow Organization's obsession with it). The One Who Is Like Thunder assembles a Com(bat) Group. (Good job! Another way to beat the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction is to learn to sense your surroundings like a Bat! Aww Bats, Bats, Bats, Fruit Bats, Vampire Bats and all other Bats).

The One Who Belongs to the Moon decides to go with the 7th Team. The Cherry Blossoms are concerned for her health, she admits that she can't fight but might be useful as a guide (Good job! Excellent Students!) The Scarecrow says he should probably stop her but they don't have time to spare (Just buy time, seriously buy time. You know how to buy time right? Avoid Byakko, head towards Seiryuu!).

Meanwhile battles break out all over the place. All of this is to cause the Team to lose time by heading towards Byakko instead of Seiryuu where they can buy time.

Meanwhile(again) the Refined Heart stands before the Spirit Of The Heart. He reveals that ever since the Formation Of The Leaf Shadow Organization, they have conducted many experiments…everything is just as the Refined Heart predicted. (Eiii! On top of having the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction, this guy is a horseman!) He asks the Spirit Of The Heart to use his body as a Host (Oh my goodness! Typical alchemy+Horseman Jutsu!) and show itself to the World. (Is this guy trying to invoke the Parousel or was it Parasol Protocol?)

They arrive at the Land Of The Moon, weakness envelopes their body. The Scarecrow shares vision and reveals that their bodily and spiritual energies are returning to the dust. They see that the Moon Village has basically been transformed into a Nega Mana Tree. Apparently its using its roots (Sank)fa! For those who don't get it…go back to the beginning) to suck chakra from everything on the ground (rocking trouble) and grow. Apparently all life on the Surface will die if this continues (aah, thank the gods I live under the Earth and not on the Surface. If you live in airspace too, you're safe). The Chakra is being siphoned along the branches (hah, even the enemy's stupidity makes sense. This is the essence of Divine(The Vine!) Drink some Wine!) to the top level of the Moon Village. They decide to end this trouble by defeating the Refined Heart who acts as the Central Nervous System) Of The Spirit Of The Heart. (How do you come up with such ideas, you don't know killing the Head will kill the Body too).

CHAPTER 30; DEFEATING DOSHIN

As the Team ascends the Land Of Moon's Tower, they fall prey to an illusion cast by the Deep Meaning. The Wind tells the Deep Meaning to attack instead of wasting Time. The Deep Meaning tells them they are too late and that the Spirit Of The Heart is already awake. The Wind expresses its determination not to give up. The Deep Meaning tells the Wind that it is slow and asks it whether it understands the concept of giving up. The Disaster shows it the literal interpretation of the term. This irritates the Deep Meaning who doesn't seem to understand how they can be so shallow and mouth off. The Disaster claims it wasn't its intention. The Deep Meaning tells them they are ticking it off and decides to fight them. It creates Mud Imitations of the Cherry Blossoms and Disaster, of the Great Harmony and Fang, of the Rock and the Deer. This begins to cause it (fat)igue. The Wind tells the Deep Meaning not to treat them like Light and that it can wipe out all the imitations in the beating of a heart. The Deep Meaning can't understand why the Wind doesn't seem intimidated and is not writhing. The Scarecrow tells the Wind and Cherry Blossoms to fight as a Team. The Deep Meaning creates more imitations. The Scarecrow tells them to go ahead while he and the Disaster hold the Deep Meaning off. The Deep Meaning's exhaustion begins to get the better of it but it refuses to rest (Hah…stubbornness). It creates imitations of the Wind and Path Of Butterflies and the Mighty Sunflower further amplifying its exhaustion. The Scarecrow tells the Deep Meaning that it got lost in its technique and misjudged its bodily and spiritual energy. At this point, it is defeated by the Scarecrow. Meanwhile the Wind's Team runs into an injured child. The Wind tells the Cherry Blossoms to look after the Child.

CHAPTER 31; NARUTO VS THE DEMON SHINKI

The Wind and the One Who Belongs to the Moon head towards the Refined Heart. The One Who Belongs To The Moon begins to struggle with herself. The Wind finds this odd. She apparently blames herself for the misfortunes that have befallen the land of the Moon. She seems to think her weakness and doubts as a leader brought this upon the Land Of The Moon. She seems to have been weighed down by so many things. The Wind tries to console her and tells her that everyone has their own weight to deal with. (You just need to lose weight and the first step is to accept your weight and learn from your weight). The Wind tells the One Who Belongs To The Moon that she has the weight of a Village Chief (another word for weight=worth/value) and the Wind has the Code Of The Ninja (The Log Of The Decades). The Wind tells the One Who Belongs to the Moon that though she refers to her weight as a chain (the purpose of a chain is to restrict movement), it doesn't see it that way. The One Who Belongs to the Moon asks the Reason behind that. The Wind tells the One who Belongs to the Moon that being a Secret Warrior allowed him to meet a lot (talk about drawing lots around a robin) of people. The Wind says he experienced a lot of stuff and had a lot of farewells (wishes at a well eh? Omoshirou ze). The Wind comes to the conclusion that chains though they can be maliciously used to restrict movement can also be used to bind people and elements together. The Wind reminds the One Who Belongs to the Moon of her words that a strong relationship forged ((iron)ically like a chain) will hold and it is important for her to foster those relationships. The Wind tells the One Who Belongs To The Moon that it is time to face the Refined Heart and save everyone.

The Refined Heart tells them they arrived sooner than expected. The Refined Heart has fused with the Spirit Of The Heart in what is (ironically a Tree/talk about Godslayers). The Refined Heart tells the Wind and the One Who Belongs to the Moon that it has ceased to be the Refined Heart but has been Reborn (by the Hitman) into a new Ace For Men. He is now, the Spirit Of The Heart. (Talk about the cost of a Pen). The Wind (who does not seem to get it or feigns not knowing what this means) asks what the Refined Heart is up to? The Refined Heart tells the Wind that with this power, it will destroy the Forest, Absorb its Bodily and Spiritual Energies and watch everyone suffer. (The Wine From The Vine Becoming A Bowl Of Wrath!) The Wind doesn't think so. The One Who Belongs to the Moon declares her intention to stop the Refined Heart's plan. The Refined Heart notes that the Eye Of Mutually Assured Destruction acting on the One Who Belongs to the Moon has been silenced. The Wind declares its desire to take down the Refined Heart. The Refined Heart laughs (the joke is they don't get the punchline). The Refined Heart tells the Wind that it wouldn't even be able to touch it and tells the Wind there are more important things for it to do than fight. The Wind still doesn't get the joke. (Well unfortunately, the joke shall not be explained). The Refined Heart tells the Wind that it shall become a guinea pig through the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Wind boasts that it is not scared of the Eyes and as long as it doesn't look into the Eyes it will be fine (Another Disastrous Flag triggered). The Wind is hit by the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Wind is Mind Controlled into destroying the One Who Belongs To The Moon. The Wind's will is overpowered but then he recalls his promise to the One Who Belongs to the Moon to remain true to himself. The Wind hesitates just as he is about to strike and throws his blade away. The Refined Heart attempts to impose its will on the Wind but the Wind refuses (talk about the gods looking into your Heart). The Wind speaks of its promise not to lose its soul and its determination to keep its promise. The Wind's strong will repels the Mind Control and the Wind decides to clean the Clock Of The Refined Heart(he finally gets it). The Wind battles the Refined Heart. The Refined Heart points out the Forest's naivety and compares it to the naivety of the Weasel all those years ago. He tells the Wind that the Wind shouldn't have let up its attack. The Refined Heart Regenerates thanks to the Spirit Of The Heart and tells the Wind its attacks are meaningless. The Refined Heart next speaks a line that implies that the Wind's opposition is in fact in favour of the plans of the Refined Heart.

CHAPTER 32; SAVING THE HIDDEN MOON VILLAGE

The Refined Heart declares that the end is in sight and everything is according to its plan. Just as the Wind is about to collapse from exhaustion, Support arrives unexpectedly and asks the Wind if this is all the power it can muster. Support tells the Refined Heart that it is silencing the technique of the Refined Heart and that the Refined Heart is finished (I wonder about that). The Refined Heart tells Support that Support will fight, it will feel pain, even if it resists all it wants (hence reducing the efficiency of the Electrical Circuit), the Result will be the same as the Wind's. Support tells the Refined Heart that it shouldn't think Support is the same as anyone stupid enough to die here. (If you want to survive, look to Wisdom). The Wind recovers its drive. The Wind grits its teeth, clenches its fists (endures the fatigue) and shows its spirit. Suddenly, the mathematical equations of the Refined Heart start to register anomalies. The Refined Heart activates the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction however the Wind and Support repel it. The Wind tells the Refined Heart that the Wind's Heart shall not be shackled by anyone. The Refined Heart talks about how his equations, experiments and plans were flawless without the slightest chance of an error. (That is exactly the flaw of a perfect system, it takes a single variable taken out of context to compromise it). The Refined Heart attempts to recover after the battle but the One Who Belongs to the Moon uses the Hemming Technique to seal its bodily and spiritual energy. The Refined Heart is defeated, the Wind collapses, the Weasel who was observing secretly leaves, Support Leaves and the surrender of the Leaf Shadow Organization is reported by the Necessary Sound Of Poetry to the One Who Is Like Thunder. The One Who Is Like Thunder instructs the Necessary Sound Of Poetry to take good care of those who surrendered since they are victims. The Disaster and the Cherry Blossoms arrive to find the Wind resting in the laps of the One Who Belongs To The Moon. The One Who Belongs To The Moon realizes the significance of her Land's Legends. The One Who Belongs To The Moon returns to her Land, is celebrated as a Leader, resolves to uphold Tradition.

CHAPTER 33; DEFEATING OROCHIMARU, RECRUITING SUIGETSU AND KARIN

Support defeats a huge number of opponents. Supply Chain Snake King asks him why he did not finish them off and tells him that only an emotionless heart can defeat the Weasel. Support replies saying he will be ready when the time comes. Supply Chain Snake King admits that watching Support makes him feel miserable because Support surpasses even the genius of Supply Chain Snake King. Supply Chain Snake King looks eagerly to the near future when he shall possess Support.

The Helmet asks about Support's wellbeing. Unfortunately for Supply Chain Snake King, its body has reached its limit. The Helmet realizes that Supply Chain Snake King is seriously debilitated and decides to administer Rank 10 Medicine. Just as the Helmet leaves, Support shows up. Supply Chain Snake King has been expecting Support however Support bares his blade at Supply Chain Snake King. Support tells Supply Chain Snake King that it is no longer of any use and there is nothing Support can learn from it. Supply Chain Snake King tells Support he knew this day would come. Support tells Supply Chain Snake King that before it, Support can become Heartless. Supply Chain Snake King tells Support that he has a highly developed nervous system for a dedicated nursling fan(disciple). Support replies that if he hadn't been a patient nursling Supply Chain Snake King would have had no chance at him and that Support was Supply Chain Snake King's backup plan for failing to get his hands on the Weasel. Support tells Supply Chain Snake King that in the presence of an Apostle, even mild brilliance such as Supply Chain Snake King's pales in comparison. Supply Chain Snake King calls that big talk. Support tells Supply Chain Snake King that he is weaker than Support. Supply Chain Snake King replies saying that Support has performed an inaccurate analysis of his ability but that is good since it intends to take over Support's body. Support defeats Supply Chain Snake King. Supply Chain Snake King can't believe that he an immortal has been defeated. Support tells Supply Chain Snake King that a snake that slithers on the ground can only dream of flying through the air, it wanted it so badly that it went after the fledgling in the nest but wound up as prey instead to the eyes of a hawk soaring high above in the sky. Supply Chain Snake King says he won't meet his demise in a place like this. It will know the world and transform into All For One.

At that moment, the Moon Reflected In The Water/Pit Of The Stomach shows up and says Supply Chain Snake King must be dead if Support is here. The Moon Reflected In The Water/Pit Of The Stomach reveals that he intended to take down Supply Chain Snake King himself. Support tells the Moon Reflected In The Water/Pit Of The Stomach to join forces with him. The Moon Reflected in the Water tells Support that he is trying to utilize Time's Property of Order on it and tells Support to prove its Superiority and in so doing clarify(reveal like Light) the relationship between Support and The Moon Reflected On Water. Support defeats the Moon Reflected On The Water. The Moon Reflected On The Water/Pit Of The Stomach realizes what's up and admits that he has always heard that Support was strong but now he knows it wasn't a lie and decides to follow Support. Support tells the Moon Reflected On The Water that he has two others in mind he intends to recruit, the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood from the South and the Saharan Desert Wind from the North. The Moon Reflected in the Water admits that he has a poor affinity for those two. Support tells the Moon Reflected in the Water that it doesn't have to be friendly but it must cooperate. Support decides to recruit the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood first.

They arrive in the South where they encounter the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood deduces that if Support is here, then the rumors of Supply Chain Snake King's demise are true. She asks what brings Support to the South. Support tells her to come with him for he needs her. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood tells Support that she is under orders to monitor the South. Support tells her that Supply Chain Snake King is already gone. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood asks about the prisoners. Support tells the Moon Reflected in the Water to free all the prisoners. This takes away the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood's reason to act as a watchdog for the prisoners. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood decides to follow Support and admits she was tired of guarding the place anyway.

CHAPTER 34; HEADING TO THE NORTH HIDEOUT

The Group decides to head North to recruit the Saharan Desert Wind. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood cautions against the idea since the Saharan Desert Wind isn't friendly. The Moon Reflected in the Water admits that he fought the Saharan Desert Wind once and that it used an interesting ability a strong but difficult to read ability. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood says the Saharan Desert Wind came to Supply Chain Snake King of its own volition with the intent of suppressing its homicidal impulses. The Moon Reflected on the Water is amused and says the Saharan Desert Wind is addicted to violence to which the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood replies saying that the Saharan Desert Wind usually has that unusual impulse under control but when they hit their limit, the Saharan Desert Wind loses control and morphs into a horrible monster. Supply Chain Snake King supposedly found this ability enticing and invented an enzyme using the Saharan Desert Wind's bodily fluids to replicate the condition in other Secret Warriors and that is how the Curse Mark was born. Support tells the two that it is time to make a beeline to the North Hideout.

Meanwhile, at the Northern Hideout, there is a Prison Riot as a result of Supply Chain Snake King's demise. Support says these are just sparks which you brush off.

CHAPTER 35: RECRUITING JUGO

The Team arrives at the deepest level of the Northern Hideout where they encounter the Saharan Desert Wind on a rampage. The Saharan Desert Wind asks whether they are there to have him pay them a Pound Of A Sandstorm. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood tells it that Support wishes to talk to it. Support tells the Saharan Desert Wind to follow it since it needs the Saharan Desert Wind's help. The Saharan Desert Wind tells Support that it is wasting its time and that Support can't hold it back since it intends to destroy anything it wants to. The Moon Reflected in the Water tells Support that the Saharan Desert Wind is not easy to reason with. (Haah, it is very rare to find Power getting along with Wisdom). The Moon Reflected in the Water tells Support that it will handle the Saharan Desert Wind. (Talk about an attempt to infuse Power with Wisdom). The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood decides to lend a hand. The Moon Reflected in the Water admits that the Saharan Desert Wind is very strong. The Saharan Desert Wind congratulates them on a job well done and admits that the battle is fun. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood panics and says that the Saharan Desert Wind hasn't calmed down. The Moon Reflected in the Water asks Support what they are going to do. Support decides to intervene. The Saharan Desert Wind is excited after witnessing Support's extra-sensory perception. Support, the Moon Reflected in the Water and the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood battle the Saharan Desert Wind and triumph. The Saharan Desert Wind snaps out of its berserker mode and asks what Support wants with it. Support asks the Saharan Desert Wind to come with it. The Saharan Desert Wind cautions Support telling it that it might never know when the Saharan Desert Wind would go out of control and suggests that it is best for the Saharan Desert Wind to stay where it is. Support tells the Saharan Desert Wind that it will act as a Suppressor for the Saharan Desert Wind. The Saharan Desert Wind tells Support that the only one who can stop it is the Unrivalled Self. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood tells the Moon Reflected in the Water that the Unrivalled Self was Supply Chain Snake King's favorite and is the only person the Saharan Desert Wind trusts. Support tells the Saharan Desert Wind that the Unrivalled Self died for the sake of Support and no longer exists. This brings the Saharan Desert Wind to the realization of who Support is. The Saharan Desert Wind tells Support that the Unrivalled Self said that Support would replace him as the Vessel and is like the reincarnation of the Unrivalled Self. The Saharan Desert Wind decides to follow Support saying that if Support is the reincarnation of the Unrivalled Self, it would like to see what the nature of Support is.

With that Support's Squad is assembled. Support tells them that its goal is to defeat the Weasel of the Blood Moon. Support tells them that from now on their team will be referred to as 'The Serpent' and all four of them will move as one. 'The Serpent' according to Support has only one target, the Weasel.

Meanwhile the Members of the Blood Moon assemble. Pain informs them of the demise of Supply Chain Snake King and tells them that this was Support's doing. Pain tells them of Support's assembling of a squad. Pain cautions the Precipitation caused by Mist on Forest Leaves and the Weasel to be careful since 'The Serpent' might be after them. The Mud muses about 'The Serpent's' Composition namely Support, the Moon Reflected On The Water and the Bipolar Saharan Desert Wind and looks forward to getting a crack at them.

CHAPTER 36; DEFEATING DEIDARA

Support tells his Squad to gather info on the Weasel. They disperse. Support senses a presence. Support demands that the Masked Presence reveal itself. The Mud and the Flying Kite appear before Support. Support recognizes them as members of the Blood Moon. The Mud is surprised by Support's youthful appearance and can't believe someone as young as Support defeated Supply Chain Snake King. The Mud recognizes the ability to share Vision in Support's Eyes and realizes that Support is the little brother of the Weasel. The Mud credits Support's ability to defeat Supply Chain Snake King to the Blood of a Disciple that flows in Support's Veins and reduces Support's abilities to the privilege of a good hereditary bloodline. Support demands that they tell him everything they know about the Weasel. Support acknowledges that the Mud is tough. The Black Kite panics saying that Support moves too fast and they are no match for Support. The Mud refuses to admit defeat claiming that its abilities are flawless. The Black Kite asks the Mud whether they are still going to fight Support and the Mud says he has to completely crush Support or he won't be satisfied. Support tells the Mud that any further fighting would be pointless therefore the Mud should spill its guts concerning the Weasel. The Mud tells Support that it doesn't really think it has won and demands that Support should quit playing around. It tells Support that Support won't be so relaxed for long and will be defeated by the Mud's Art. The Mud tells Support to be honored since it is going to show Support all of its finest Art. The Mud is shocked by Support's victory. Support demands the location of the Weasel. The Mud tells Support that Support is equally desperate. The Mud decides to use detonating clay and advises Support to start fearing for its life. When Support doesn't react, the Mud gets irritated and tells Support to stop acting so cool and tells Support that his calm stare is really pissing it off. The Mud tells Support that it is looking at its art and there is not a hint of amazement in its gaze and tells Support that it can't stand someone ignoring its art. Support demands once more for the location of the Weasel. The Mud decides to utilize an explosion of such magnitude that it would scar the land beyond recognition. It tells Support to stare in wonder, quake in fear and despair for its miserable life for its art is an explosion.

The other Squad Members of the Serpent arrive and express concern. Support tells them the details of the battle and also how he survived the blast by utilizing a Summoning Technique to teleport to another dimension.

The Members of the Blood Moon discuss the defeat of the Mud. The Saharan Desert Wind informs Support that it spoke with some birds and learnt of the location of the Blood Moon's Hideout. Support tells them that with this information they will crush the Blood Moon's Hideouts.

CHAPTER 37; FOLLOWING ITACHI'S TRAIL

The Moon Reflected On The Water complains about the length of the journey. The Saharan Desert Wind informs it that the next 'Himitsu Basho/Secret Place' is still quite far. The Moon Reflected on the Water asks for a break. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood tells him that the electricity circumnavigating his Nervous System is not strong enough. The Moon Reflected On The Water tells her that they have been expending a lot of energy at a rampant rate while leaving no room for recovery. Support heeds the complaints of the Moon Reflected On The Water. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood suggests to Support that they head to Supply Chain Snake King's closest 'Himitsu Basho' (Don't translate, transliterate). She says she needs to 'expect the unexpected' (Ninja Rule No 1). The Moon Reflected On The Water tells the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood to be like the Lightning that leads the way. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood retorts saying, the Moon Reflected On The Water should not act like Time's Property Of Order. Support senses something amiss. He discovers a bird's feather and asks the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood whether she senses large concentrations of bodily and spiritual energy around. She discovers two in the territory of the White Tiger. Support knows that the Blood Moon usually act in pairs and thus suspects their involvement. They run into the Leaf Shadow Organization. The Saharan Desert Wind notes something off about them. Support tells 'the Serpent' that if they get in the way, they'll have to defeat them and decides to try a breakthrough (Dying Will Mode; Zero Point Breakthrough). Whistle Whistle. Support asks the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood where the concentrations of bodily and spiritual energies are coming from.

CHAPTER 38; SASUKE ENCOUNTERS THE LEAF ANBU

The Refined Heart gloats about his ambitions. The White Robes ask him whether it was wise of him to use the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction since it erodes his body. The Refined Heart tells the White Robes that they were quite shrewd and he thought it wise to demonstrate his ability. 'The Serpent' appears before the 'Leaf' Shadow Organization. The Refined Heart notes the resemblance between the Weasel and Support. Support demands an answer regarding the whereabouts of the Weasel. The White Robes tell Support that if he intends to fight the Refined Heart, he will have to go through it first. Support tells the White Robes that he doesn't bother with fledgelings. The White Robes tell Support that it will find out whether the White Robes is a fledgeling or not. Support tells the White Robes that he will cut down anyone in his way to find the Weasel. The White Robes tell Support not to underestimate it. The White Robes consume some pills. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood note that the bodily and spiritual energy of the White Robes is ballooning to an insane level. Support wonders whether the medicine is enhancing the Physical and Spiritual Energies of the White Robes. The White Robes declare its intent to protect the Refined Heart. The Moon Reflected On The Water tells Support that the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood, the Saharan Desert Wind and itself will handle the White Robes. They defeat the White Robes. Support demands to know about the relationship between the Refined Heart and the Weasel. The Refined Heart tells Support that he couldn't forget the Weasel if he tries. According to the Refined Heart, with the Weasel's Eyes, the Weasel managed to fend off all the techniques of the Refined Heart in the Dark Rain, ruined the experiment of the 'Leaf' Shadow Organization and forced them to flee the village. The Refined Heart tells Support that its hatred for the Weasel and the Forest was the drive that spurred its Research. The Refined Heart gloats saying no one can oppose it, all humans shall kneel to its will. The Refined Heart activates the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction but Support repels it with his ability to share vision. The Refined Heart curses the Blood Of The Fan flowing in Support's Veins which is able to resist the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction. The Refined Heart commands the bound souls to heed its command and eliminate all who dare challenge it. The rest of the Serpent except for Support are placed under Mind Control. Support notes that the Refined Heart has sealed the consciousnesses of the others with some sort of marking (think Lightning Element; Associations) and that they are totally brainwashed. Support analyzes the pros and cons of the situation and ultimately decides to free his allies. He realizes that the easiest way to break the Mind Control Spell is to get rid of the technique as well as its performer.

CHAPTER 41; CONFRONTING ITACHI

The Moon Reflected on the Water awakens. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood asks it how long it is going to sleep. The Moon Reflected on the Water appears disoriented till he recalls the Eyes Of Mutually Assured Destruction activated on it by the Refined Heart. The Saharan Desert Wind tells the Moon Reflected On The Water that Support saved them. The Moon Reflected On The Water thanks Support. Support tells the Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood to scan whether she can find a large concentration of bodily and spiritual energy within the vicinity. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood is doubtful that her actions will produce any results but decides to carry out the task. She discovers a big pool of bodily and spiritual (talk of a large haul of fish) in the territory of the Turtle Tiger. Support tells the Team to rest while he goes to verify the catch. Support runs into the Weasel who claims he did not expect to see Support. Support tells the Weasel to drop the jokes because he knows that the Weasel basically orchestrated the whole act behind the scenes to which the Weasel replies saying Support has grown up a little. The Weasel tells Support that it has been ages. Support asks why the Weasel guided it to the land of the Moon. The Weasel asks Support how much he has grown in the last three years and how close he is to confirming the ability of the Weasel. The Weasel tells Support it wanted to see how far Support would come. Support tells the Weasel that it likes to beat about the bush. Support says there's no need since it will show the Weasel as much as it wants, how much power Support has acquired to send the Weasel to its grave (The Death Of Death Flag triggered). Support tells the Weasel that it will put an end to its nightmare right here.

The Weasel tells Support it has grown stronger to which Support replies that it is not done yet. The Weasel tells Support 'Enough Playing Around' and disappears telling Support that it will settle things with Support soon enough and that Support can look forward to it. 'The Serpent' catches up to Support. The Chinese Quince/Burmese Rosewood tells Support that she felt an enormous clash of chakra and asks what Support was doing. Support recalls the Weasel's words and monologues saying when next they fight, he will send the Weasel to the grave no matter what.