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"The End of Tears" (涙雨の結末, Namida Ame no Ketsumatsu) is episode 134 of the original Naruto anime.

The End of Tears (涙雨の結末, Namida Ame no Ketsumatsu) is episode 134 of the original Naruto anime.

Synopsis

Sasuke, having activated his Cursed Seal of Heaven level 2, laughs and arrogantly tells Naruto he has a feeling he will not lose. Enraged, Naruto charges at Sasuke, and the two clash sending up a cloud of debris. When the dust settles, Naruto is shocked to see a giant wing coming out of Sasuke's back, which has deflected his attack. Sasuke extends the wing and sends Naruto shooting towards the opposite side of the river.

A second wing tears through the back of Sasuke's shirt, and he groans in pain. He remembers Sakon's warning not to use the fully released Cursed Seal for too long. Knowing that his body will erode if kept in this state, Sasuke tells himself he hasn't any time to waste. Naruto stands, his left hand completely immobile. He realises the Nine-Tailed Fox form is taking a toll on his body, which Sasuke happily notices as well.

Sasuke tell Naruto that they are fighting in the Valley of the End and that it is the perfect stage for their battle. A series of flashbacks recap the two boys' relationship up to this point: the formation of Team 7; Sasuke's superior abilities; Naruto's incredible improvement; Sasuke's subsequent jealousy; and their inevitable rooftop fight.

Sasuke envisions Itachi's distorted Sharingan, which drives him to form Chidori a third time. Naruto straightens up and forms a Demon Fox Rasengan using only one hand. The strength of Sasuke's Chidori increases, becoming a Flapping Chidori. Both ninja charge at each other with their ultimate techniques. They collide in an explosion of blue and red chakra that forms a swirling black sphere of energy. At the last moment, Sasuke chooses to punch Naruto in the chest rather than impale him with the Chidori. Likewise, Naruto only scratches Sasuke's headband, disproving the boy's earlier taunt and minimising the effects of the Rasengan. Getting closer, Kakashi senses the massive chakra and tells Pakkun to hurry.

Naruto and Sasuke are left hovering within the sphere, gazing sadly at each other. A vision of a younger Sasuke and Naruto shows the two form a seal as a symbol of friendship, and they smile. The bright light slowly dissipates revealing an unconscious Naruto with Sasuke standing above him. Sun light breaks through the clouds, illuminating the two boys, and focuses to a point on Naruto's face. Sasuke stares down at Naruto while his headband loosens and falls to the ground. It begins to rain. Sasuke is wracked by a sharp pain in his arm and falls to his hands and knees looking Naruto straight in the face.

A while later, Kakashi arrives at the scene, but Sasuke is nowhere to be found. Kakashi slowly picks up the fallen Naruto, apologises for not making it in time, and acknowledges what must have been Naruto's desperate effort to save his friend. Sasuke walks through the forest assailed by memories of his parents and brother. He again recalls Itachi's last words to him, that to unlock his Mangekyō Sharingan he must kill his closest friend. Back at the waterfall, Pakkun and Kakashi discuss the irony of Naruto and Sasuke fighting at the Valley of the End and the never-ending battles of the ninja world. Naruto slowly opens his eyes, revealing Sasuke's choice to leave without killing him. Returning to Sasuke in the forest, the boy asserts that he will not do as his brother bids, and that he will obtain power in his own way. Sasuke then walks into the darkness.

The rain stops, and Kakashi and Pakkun head for home. A mysterious man in an Akatsuki cloak rises from the ground and notes that things have become interesting.

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 |english=The End of Tears
 |kanji=涙雨の結末
-|romaji=Namida ame no ketsumatsu
+|romaji=Namida Ame no Ketsumatsu
 |episode=134
 |shippuden=No
-|arc=Sasuke Retrieval Arc
+|arc=Sasuke Recovery Mission
 |chapters=231, 232, 233, 234, 235
 |japanese airdate=May 11, 2005
 |english airdate=January 26, 2008
 }}
-{{translation|'''The End of Tears'''|涙雨の結末|Namida ame no ketsumatsu}} is episode 134 of the original ''Naruto'' anime.
+{{translation|'''The End of Tears'''|涙雨の結末|Namida Ame no Ketsumatsu}} is episode 134 of the original ''[[Naruto (series)|Naruto]]'' anime.
 == Synopsis ==
-[[Sasuke]] activated his [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]] level 2, and was shown laughing. [[Naruto]] told Sasuke that having a Cursed Seal was not what being special meant. Sasuke laughed again, and said that he had a feeling he would not lose. Naruto charged at Sasuke, and dragged his hand along the ground. The ground cracked, and Naruto hit Sasuke with a devastating punch, causing him to go into the rock wall like a missile and land on the statue's foot.
+[[Sasuke]], having activated his [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]] level 2, laughs and arrogantly tells [[Naruto]] he has a feeling he will not lose. Enraged, Naruto charges at Sasuke, and the two clash sending up a cloud of debris.  When the dust settles, Naruto is shocked to see a giant wing coming out of Sasuke's back, which has deflected his attack. Sasuke extends the wing and sends Naruto shooting towards the opposite side of the river.
+A second wing tears through the back of Sasuke's shirt, and he groans in pain. He remembers [[Sakon|Sakon's]] warning not to use the fully released Cursed Seal for too long. Knowing that his body will erode if kept in this state, Sasuke tells himself he hasn't any time to waste. Naruto stands, his left hand completely immobile. He realises the [[Nine-Tailed Fox]] form is taking a toll on his body, which Sasuke happily notices as well.
-The smoke cleared from where Sasuke had landed, and showed a giant wing coming out of Sasuke's back, which had deflected the attack. The wing on Sasuke's back opened. Naruto noticed the wing and braced himself, but the wing sent Naruto shooting into the other statue's foot. Naruto looked over from his new position, shocked and dumbstruck at this new growth. Sasuke grew another wing, and it was seen tearing through his shirt.
+Sasuke tell Naruto that they are fighting in the [[Valley of the End]] and that it is the perfect stage for their battle. A series of flashbacks recap the two boys' relationship up to this point: the formation of [[Team 7]]; Sasuke's superior abilities; Naruto's incredible improvement; Sasuke's subsequent jealousy; and their inevitable rooftop fight.
-As the wings came fully out, Sasuke started to groan in pain. A flashback was shown where [[Sakon]] warned Sasuke about the dangers of using the fully released Cursed Seal for too long, and that his body would erode if it was used excessively. He remarked to himself that he hadn't any time to waste. Naruto got up, his left hand immobile, orange bubbles forming in that area. Naruto said that he couldn't feel the hand. Sasuke observed that Naruto's [[Nine-Tailed Fox]] form was damaging to his body as well, and, despite his own shortcomings, decided to rub it in Naruto's face anyway, to which Naruto grudgingly agreed, although he said nothing aloud.
+Sasuke envisions [[Itachi|Itachi's]] distorted [[Sharingan]], which drives him to form [[Chidori]] a third time. Naruto straightens up and forms a [[Demon Fox Rasengan]] using only one hand. The strength of Sasuke's Chidori increases, becoming a [[Flapping Chidori]]. Both ninja charge at each other with their ultimate techniques. They collide in an explosion of blue and red chakra that forms a swirling black sphere of energy. At the last moment, Sasuke chooses to punch Naruto in the chest rather than impale him with the Chidori. Likewise, Naruto only scratches Sasuke's headband, disproving the boy's earlier taunt and minimising the effects of the Rasengan. Getting closer, [[Kakashi]] senses the massive chakra and tells [[Pakkun]] to hurry.
-Sasuke informed Naruto that the place was called the [[Valley of the End]], and said that it was the perfect stage for them to battle - particularly for his victory. This showed a certain arrogance about Sasuke, which was originally seen in the beginning of the series, but had since disappeared. Sasuke said that the time for talking was over, and that they must continue the battle. A flashback was shown, showing Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, along with a handful of other newly graduated Genin. Iruka was choosing the teams, to which Naruto's name was called first for Team 7. Iruka then called out Sakura's name, to which Naruto immediately yelled out in triumph, and Sakura sagged her head with the disappointment of having to be on the same team as Naruto. Sasuke's name was called next, completing Team 7, and Naruto and Sakura were seen switching places, Naruto being gravely disappointed and Sakura rising in triumph. Sasuke was then seen telling Naruto not to be a burden, and calling him dead-last, to which Naruto was infuriated.
+Naruto and Sasuke are left hovering within the sphere, gazing sadly at each other. A vision of a younger Sasuke and Naruto shows the two [[Seal of Reconciliation|form a seal]] as a symbol of friendship, and they smile. The bright light slowly dissipates revealing an unconscious Naruto with Sasuke standing above him. Sun light breaks through the clouds, illuminating the two boys, and focuses to a point on Naruto's face. Sasuke stares down at Naruto while his headband loosens and falls to the ground. It begins to rain. Sasuke is wracked by a sharp pain in his arm and falls to his hands and knees looking Naruto straight in the face.
-Another flashback was shown, showing Team 7 responding to [[Kakashi]]'s arrival, having broken the rules. Naruto shouted at Kakashi, and Sasuke seemed to catch on, as well as Sakura, telling Kakashi that they were together, and would go back to the academy together.
+A while later, Kakashi arrives at the scene, but Sasuke is nowhere to be found. Kakashi slowly picks up the fallen Naruto, apologises for not making it in time, and acknowledges what must have been Naruto's desperate effort to save his friend. Sasuke walks through the forest assailed by memories of his parents and brother. He again recalls Itachi's last words to him, that to unlock his [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] he must kill his closest friend. Back at the waterfall, Pakkun and Kakashi discuss the irony of Naruto and Sasuke fighting at the Valley of the End and the never-ending battles of the ninja world. Naruto slowly opens his eyes, revealing Sasuke's choice to leave without killing him. Returning to Sasuke in the forest, the boy asserts that he will not do as his brother bids, and that he will obtain power in his own way. Sasuke then walks into the darkness.
-A third flashback showed Naruto and Sasuke walking, Sasuke asking Naruto if he was OK, and calling him a scaredy-cat.
+The rain stops, and Kakashi and Pakkun head for home. A [[Zetsu|mysterious man]] in an [[Akatsuki]] cloak rises from the ground and notes that things have become interesting.
-Another flashback was shown where Naruto was seen wounded and breathless, holding back Orochimaru, and, as he lifted his head he said the same thing to a shocked Sasuke.
-After that, another flashback was shown, and Sasuke said that he wanted to fight Naruto, Naruto responding with surprise.
-Then, a flashback was shown where Naruto said that he also wanted to fight Sasuke.
-In another flashback, it showed Sasuke saying he would protect Naruto and Sakura from the Sand Ninjas, no matter what.
-Another flashback was shown where Naruto broke out of the sand coffin, summoning [[Gamabunta]], and he said he would protect Sakura no matter what.
-Then another flashback was shown where Naruto and Sasuke were standing on top of the roof of a hospital getting ready to battle. Naruto told Sasuke to put his headband on, but Sasuke said he didn't need it. Naruto responded by telling Sasuke to put it on anyway. Sasuke chuckled, then looked at Naruto with a defiant glare, telling him that he would not be able to put a single scratch on his forehead. Naruto told Sasuke that the headband was proof that they both fought as equal Konoha shinobi. Naruto and Sasuke charged at each other with the Chidori and the Rasengan, and Sakura was shown running to stop them.
-A final flashback showed [[Itachi]]'s distorted [[Sharingan]], and, back in the present, Sasuke's own Sharingan stood in stark contrast.
-It then showed Sasuke performing some hand signs and a [[Chidori]] forming out of his left hand. Naruto straightened up, his red chakra swinging around. With the assistance of the Nine-Tails' Chakra, he was able to make a perfect Rasengan, called the [[Demon Fox Rasengan]], using only one hand, something he could not do before due to his poor chakra control. Sasuke's Chidori became a [[Flapping Chidori]] as he used the Cursed Seal chakra, and, after warping his new Chidori into a blade capable of severing bonds, the Chidori's color turned from whitish to grayish-black, and the sound of Chirping Birds became the sound of birds taking flight. Naruto's Demon Fox Rasengan appeared as a large purplish sphere on his hand, and both of the ninja charged at each other with their ultimate techniques crackling. These two powerful [[techniques]] collided, with red chakra coming from Naruto and blue chakra coming from Sasuke. They both said their techniques' names, and the Rasengan and Chidori collided again.
-Then a white light appeared, and Sasuke punched Naruto in the chest, purposely using his fist instead of his Chidori, and Naruto scratched Sasuke's headband, disproving Sasuke's earlier statement. A huge dark sphere formed and expanded, covering the waterfall, water pouring out from above and beneath. Kakashi sensed the massive chakra and told [[Pakkun]] that they must hurry. It then showed Naruto and Sasuke hovering in the sphere, gazing emptily at each other.
-Then a flashback was shown with a young Sasuke and a young Naruto crossing their fingers, and, as Naruto smiled, Sasuke did as well. The bright light slowly dissipated, revealing an unconscious Naruto and Sasuke standing above. While inside the black dome earlier, Naruto used the remaining Rasengan to slash through Sasuke's headband, something the latter said would be impossible. Sasuke took advantage of this act of compassion to strike Naruto in the stomach, knocking him out.
-The sun shone through the clouds, and a spotlight glowed around Sasuke and Naruto. The light slowly became smaller and smaller, eventually disappearing on Naruto's face.
-Sasuke stared down at Naruto, and his headband loosened, falling down beside Naruto. Rain began to pour down, and Sasuke felt a sharp pain in his arm, grabbing it. Sasuke fell, and looked Naruto straight in the face, with water pouring down from Sasuke's face onto Naruto's. A while later, Kakashi arrived at the Valley of the End, but Sasuke was nowhere to be found.
-Kakashi walked over to Naruto and looked at him before putting him on his back. He said that he was sorry he didn't make it in time. Kakashi also stated that Naruto went all out. Sasuke was shown walking through the forest, and remembering what his father had said to him when he mastered [[Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique]] in only a week.
-Then he remembered what his mother said about his father, how he was always talking about Sasuke. He remembered when his father and his brother stopped talking to one another, to which his mother said that nothing was wrong. It then showed Sasuke going into his brother's room, and asking him to train with him. Itachi simply flicked Sasuke's forehead, and told him some other day. Sasuke, lonely, decided to train with his father. Sasuke attempted to show his father the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, but he was unable to perform the jutsu correctly. His father walked away, saying that he couldn't expect Sasuke to rise to the same heights as Itachi, and told him to stop competing with Itachi.
-Sasuke, sad that he had let his father down, started training. His Fireball became larger and larger, and, eventually, when he saw that he had mastered it, he called his father, and, as he witnessed the jutsu, he walked away, saying nothing, leaving Sasuke sitting by the bay, feeling unworthy. Then, just as he was about to leave, Sasuke's father said that Sasuke was a true Uchiha. Sasuke was proud, and rushed home. The next day, Sasuke was seen heading for the Academy, when his grandmother beckoned him over, and told him to always remember that he was a great Uchiha, regardless of how good he was compared to Itachi. He trained endlessly, until he was worn out. When he returned home after a tiring day, however, he noticed a bloody corpse on his way home, and was frightened. He then was surprised to find that the Uchiha district was empty. He saw a few more corpses, and was afraid that his parents had suffered the same fate. When he finally gathered up the courage to open his door, he was horrified at what he saw. His parents were lying there, dead, and he saw the shadow of the killer. He realized that the killer was his own brother, and charged at him. Itachi easily deflected the attack, and Sasuke was seen on the ground, tears running from his eyes. He asked his brother why he would do such a thing, and Itachi simply said it was a test of his power. Sasuke yelled, and charged again, only to be smacked to the floor. Sasuke ran off, and after a while he saw Itachi above him. Itachi told Sasuke that he was the obstacle he must overcome, and he told Sasuke about a special bloodline skill, that allowed near limitless power, but, in return, Sasuke must kill his closest friend.
-In the present, Pakkun said that it was ironic for Naruto and Sasuke to fight at the Valley of the End. Kakashi agreed, and said that, if you observed the river, it seemed like it went on forever, stopping only to make a battle. Kakashi also stated that Naruto and Sasuke were like Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage, except that Sasuke had won. Naruto opened his eyes, and Kakashi was startled.
-Sasuke said that he would not do what his brother wanted him to do. He also stated that he would obtain power in his own way; that he would surpass his brother in his own way. Sasuke then walked into darkness. Naruto was still on Kakashi's back, and Kakashi commented that the rain had stopped.
-Pakkun said that he couldn't track Sasuke because of the rain. As Kakashi and Pakkun headed home, a Venus fly-trap-like body appeared from under the earth. The [[Zetsu|man]] inside the trap said that things had become interesting. The man's body was one half light and one half dark, and he was wearing the same type of robe as Itachi Uchiha.