Shikadai and Ryogi became friends playing shogi, but lately Ryogi hasn't been coming to their usual meeting place. Shikadai's became worried about his friend's behavior the last time they met, but he's kept his concerns to himself. Ryogi is also worried about Shikadai, but is tormented by memories he can't forget.
Ninja who only swear loyalty
to the nation
النينجا الذي أقسم ولاءه لأجل الدّولة فحسب
„Ninja, die lediglich dem Reich
Loyalität schwören,
Los ninjas
que solo se preocupan por su país
Los ninjas que solo
se preocupan por su país
"I ninja che giurano fedeltà soltanto allo Stato,
Ninjas que juram lealdade só à nação
Ниндзя, верный только своей стране,