Episode Title:
True Kindness
Episode Description:
Izumo and Kotetsu arrive and bind Kakuzu long enough to be sealed by Darui while Team Asuma proceed to face their mentor, recalling their previous spar with Asuma while genin with Choji lectured about his kindness. Shikamaru also recollects his past in protecting his comrades and Ino thinking about Asuma's last words which she must guide Shikamaru and Choji. Upon reaching Asama after other ninja attempted to subdue him, the group engage their mentor with Choji holding back his punches. After a flashback of Choji, Asuma begs the trio especially for Choji to stop him.
