“I used to always cry and give up... I made many wrong turns... But you... You helped me find the right path... I always chased after you... I wanted to catch up to you... I wanted to walk beside you all the time... I just wanted to be with you... You changed me! Your smile is what saved me! That is why I'm not afraid to die protecting you! Because... I love you...”
“I won't let you lay another finger on Naruto!”
“*to Naruto* You make mistakes... but... because of those mistakes... you get the strength to stand up to them. That's why I think you are truly strong.”
“*to Naruto* When I watch you, I feel strong, like I can do anything - that even I am worth something.”
“You're wrong, Neji... Because I can see that you are suffering more than me... You are the one who is confused and suffering inside the fate of the head and branch families.”
“Was I able to change myself...even a little, N-Naruto-kun?”
“I will never go back on my word, because that too is my ninja way!”