“Why am I putting my life on the line? Because now... I am the Fifth Hokage of the Village Hidden in the Leaves!”
“*about Ino* What a drag... I say a single thing against Sasuke, and I have to get that evil look from her eyes.”
“*talking to the advisers* People like Jiraiya...and Sarutobi, and Elder Chiyo of the Sand possessed something you two sorely lack. Do you know what that is!? ...Faith! My grandfather, the First Hokage, believed in you and entrusted you with the village. Now it's your turn to believe in these children and entrust it to them!”
“Who're you calling "pig", you billboard brow?!”
“*to Sakura* You bloomed into a beautiful flower.”
“I get stronger in direct proportion to how strong my opponent is. I do not tire, and cannot be defeated.”
“*to Naruto* When I watch you, I feel strong, like I can do anything - that even I am worth something.”
“*to Asuma* My massive blade, Samehada, doesn't slice... It shreds to ribbons!”
“Even the unremarkable Demon of the Hidden Mist can die and become a real Demon in hell!”
“Uh uh...I won't be joining Haku. Where he's gone I cannot follow. We wouldn't be welcome where Haku's gone to. Hell's where WE'RE going, Gatō!”