Neji: It was different. Naruto & Tenten: Huh? Neji: Tonight's Cursed Warrior was different. There was an energy inside from a living breathing human. Naruto: A human being? Tenten: But you said you didn't feel anything like that when we fought him last night. Neji: I know. Naruto: So the vibe was different. Okay, what does that mean to us? Neji: It means there isn't one of them, but two.
Naruto: Is anyone else freaking out that it's empty again?
Naruto: All right! We did it you guys. Tenten: And this time we get to see who's hiding in there. Naruto: Why don't you take off that mask and say howdy?
Naruto: Not only is it a ghost, but it's a ghost in armor who knows how to take a hit.
Naruto: Jeez, who does that guy think he is anyway? Tenten: Jeez, a feudal lord. Remember?
Sagi: I don't require his help. How very annoying. Naruto: What did you say? Sagi: That friendship is consigned to the past. I have become a feudal lord and he remains a page now and forever. I have risen to great heights; I can no longer see him. Naruto: You dissin' friendship? Go ahead, you big snob, and say it again. I dare ya! (Neji and Tenten grab Naruto) Neji: No, Naruto! Naruto: Hey, what gives? Let me go! Guys like this are just asking for it! Tenten: Guys like this are feudal lords.
Sagi: Let me guess, this was Mousou's idea wasn't it. Shishima: Yes, because he feared for your life, Lord Sagi, and with very good reason. If these three hadn't been here, then... Sagi: Hold your tongue! Shishima: Forgive me. Naruto: Wait just a second! Don't you realize how dedicated this guy is? You don't know how he feels. Shishima cares about you even if you don't and this mission... Man, we're working for peanuts and the Leaf Village agreed to send us because this guy is such a loyal friend.
Tenten: Wow! So that's Lord Sagi, huh? What a cutie, he's definitely my type.
Neji: Your current feudal lord, Sagi, I'd like to meet with him. Shishima: I'm sorry, but... Lord Sagi isn't seeing anyone at this time. Naruto: Ah, you and Sagi are bosom buddies, aren't ya? (Pokes Shishima) Help us out. Come on, please. Shishima: Childhood friend is a bit better.
Naruto: Now that we've figured the whole thing out, we nab old Souffle, or Toupee, or whatever his name is and convince him to fess up. Come on, pay for my wings and let's go. Neji: Idiot! We can't just charge in there without any proof. Shishima: He is one of our top strategists so... Naruto: Oh man, way to spoil my fun.
Neji: The son assumes the throne of his father, supported and guided by a wise second-in-command. At first glance, it looks like a stable government. Tenten: But what about the rumors that the old feudal lord is back from beyond the grave as the Cursed Warrior? Neji: Jealousy. Maybe someone doesn't approve of the current feudal lord who succeeded him.
Naruto: That Mousou seems like a good guy, even if he is cheap.
Mousou: Did you figure out the true identity of the Cursed Warrior? Naruto: You bet ya we did! Turns out it's a real ghost. Mousou: A ghost? Oh, you don't say. Neji: You shouldn't just assume that. Naruto: But it appears out of nowhere and flies around because it's a ghost, Neji. Tenten: Yeah, and don't forget when we knocked off his helmet, the armor was empty. Neji: There's always a rational explanation if you know where to look.
Mousou: My, my. How shameful of me to receive you in such squaller. Shishima: My Lord Mousou. (Everyone bows except Naruto) Naruto: Huh? You mean this old guy who looks like he should be working in some dumpling shop? Mousou: (Laughs) The old guy from some dumpling shop am I?
Naruto: Does Mousou really live here? Come on, look at this place. Tenten: Yeah, he's a very important official. I expected luxury, not sliding panel stuff like that. Neji: Keep your voices down, you're being rude. Shishima: No, it's quite all right. The trappings of wealth and power don't interest Lord Mousou.
Neji: And they say you couldn't be taught. (While holding down Naruto.)
Naruto: Geez, who the heck does he think he is? Tenten: Hello, he's the Feudal Lord! ~Japanese version
Naruto: He's this old guy who looks like he runs a dango shop! ~Japanese version
Neji: Koumei is probably using the Noroimusha to create distrust and conflict, and trying to put a crack in Sagi and Mousou's relationship. However, their friendship is strong, and when Mousou called us here, he began to feel that the day was drawing near when that the truth was revealed. And in a panic, Koumei decided to have Sagi-dono assassinated. Naruto: If we know that, then that's enough! Lets quickly infiltrate and- (Neji pushes Naruto's head below the bush, so he would not blow their cover) Neji: Don't be reckless, Naruto. If we don't get more reliable evidence, it's no good. Naruto: Ah, is that how it is? Neji: Yes, that's how it is. ~Japanese version
YTV Airdate: December 27, 2008
Original Episode Title: Tactician - Expectation of Koumei Romaji Episode Title: Sakushi - Koumei no Omowaku Kanji Episode Title: 策士・紅明の思惑
Original Airdate: December 7, 2005
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