Ack...*sniff*
Okay, I admit I probably gave this a better grade than it deserved because it reminded me of Naruto and Sasuke during that whole Haku arc (and recently, I suppose), but not MUCH better. Despite the slightly odd-looking animation, it has a lot of style, and it's really the first Newgrounds flash that has had an emotional effect on me.
By the way, some of your text is cut off. But a very good job, overall.