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“I think of you as a friend. I used to think "friend" was just another word... Nothing more, nothing less. But when I met you, I realized what was important was the word's meaning.”
― Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Band 11

“If you use your head even sweets wont make you fat.”
― L Lawliet

“But you... You helped me find my way and take the correct path, Naruto... I always chased after you...wanting to catch up...wanting to walk together with you forever... I want to be at your side, always... You changed me, Naruto! Your smiling face saved me! And that's way I'm not afraid to die, defending you! Because... I love you...”
― Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 47: The Seal Destroyed

“The most important talent for a shinobi is not the numberof jutsu. The important thing is... HAVING THE GUTS TO NEVER GIVE UP.”
― Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 19: Successor