Following the battle's conclusion, Team 7 and Team 10 return to Konoha. After assessing Naruto, Tsunade formally designates his newly developed technique as a Forbidden Jutsu, cautioning Kakashi against ever permitting its use again. What t…

While Naruto recuperated from his wounds, Kakashi gathered himself to deliver the somber news regarding his newly acquired technique. Separately, Sasuke trained in secret, his solitary practice interrupted by a chance meeting with an enigma…

Under Kakashi’s guidance, Kiba, Hinata, and Shino embarked on a perilous mission: to infiltrate the hidden stronghold of Orochimaru. What dangers and cunning snares lay in wait for them within?

Kabuto and Yūkimaru journeyed to a lake, where Kabuto sought to coax a mysterious being into revealing itself. Meanwhile, Guren detached from her group to locate Orochimaru, who had arranged for Sasuke to battle a formidable host of Sound N…

Naruto encounters unforeseen challenges during his training with Gamakichi and Gamatatsu. Meanwhile, Kakashi’s team continues their search for Guren and her companions, and Yukimaru appears to be cultivating an interest in Naruto.

Kabuto tasked Guren with the care of Yukimaru. The assignment did little to please Guren, and the situation deteriorated further when Yukimaru fell ill one rainy night. Meanwhile, Kiba began to unravel the mystery of the dog whistle's origi…

As Naruto persists in his training with Gamakichi and Gamatatsu, Yamato, Sakura, and Sai make ready to depart, poised to reinforce Kakashi’s team. Meanwhile, Guren and her companions prepare to intercept Kakashi's group, prompting Yukimaru …

Naruto persisted in his training, refining a complex combination with Gamatatsu at his side. Meanwhile, Kakashi, Kiba, Hinata, and Shino encountered Guren’s group. Could Kakashi and Team Eight overcome this unusual opposition?

In the village of Konoha, Tsunade uncovers evidence of an adversary wielding the power of Crystal Style. Meanwhile, while on a mission with Team Kakashi, Naruto encounters Yūkimaru once more and engages him in conversation. Elsewhere, Guren…

With a newly mastered technique, Naruto dismantled the crystalline labyrinth. He and the rest of Team Kakashi then arrived at the aid of Kakashi, Kiba, and Shino, rescuing Hinata in the process. Separately, Kabuto, Guren, Yukimaru, and Gozu…

Yūkimaru conjured the Three-Tails, holding it fast as Guren attempted to seize control. The beast broke free, turning its fury on them. Kakashi directed Naruto to investigate the lake, where they located Rinji and his companions. An ambush …

Darkness claimed Guren, and in its depths, she was adrift in memories of what had been. Meanwhile, Naruto was ensnared in a vision, a distorted reflection of Sasuke. When Kakashi finally reached him, it became clear the swirling mist surrou…

Searching for Yūkimaru, Naruto encountered Guren. Soon after, Yamato and Kakashi located him and escorted him back to the others. Kabuto then informed Guren that Yūkimaru served merely as a means to control the Three-Tails, a revelation tha…

Shizune, Ino, Lee, and Tenten arrived as Kakashi, Shizune, and Yamato began to discuss a strategy for sealing the Sanbi and rescuing Yukimaru. Separately, Kabuto and Rinji observed Guren’s concern for Yukimaru, and a sense of unease settled…

The sealing unit established the barrier, and the remaining teams engaged Guren and her followers. Kakashi, Naruto, and Sai worked to delay Guren and Gozu, while Shino prepared for a confrontation with Guren's crystalline techniques. Elsewh…

Once Shino completed his preparations of insects, he moved to counter Guren’s crystalline technique. Meanwhile, as Shizune, Sakura, Ino, and Hinata worked to establish the sealing barrier around the Sanbi, they were observed by both Tobi an…

Kabuto intends to breach Leaf Village's Four-Corner Sealing Barrier from within, leveraging Yukimaru's abilities to unleash the Three-Tails and incite widespread chaos.

Yūkimaru faltered, and in that moment, the Three-Tails struck Guren, wounding her. Rinji urged Yūkimaru to restrain the beast for her sake, but he found himself powerless to control it. Guren shifted from her post, erecting a Crystal Style …

Within the confines of the Three-Tails, Guren attempts to strike at Naruto, but her weakened condition prevents her, and she loses consciousness. Simultaneously, Kakashi instructs Sakura and Ino to tend to Yūkimaru while he, Shizune, Kiba, …

Yukimaru directs Kakashi and the others to the location of Naruto and Guren, and together they launch an effort to free them. With Yukimaru's assistance, they strive to break through their confinement. Meanwhile, Kiba, Tenten, and Lee once …

The Sealing Team was poised to begin the ritual to bind the Three-Tails, instructing Sai to escort Yūkimaru to a secure location. However, they were immediately beset by Kabuto’s forces. Meanwhile, Kabuto finalized his schemes as Lee, Tente…

Katsuyu arrived to assist the sealing team with the barrier's completion. Naruto and Guren appeared, intent on rescuing Yukimaru from Rinji. However, following a brief exchange between Guren and Yukimaru, Rinji revealed a painful truth abou…

The sealing team persisted in their efforts to contain the Sanbi, as Kakashi and the others confronted a monstrous being formed from the fusion of Kigiri, Nurari, and Kihou. Kabuto divulged Orochimaru's schemes concerning the Sanbi, and he …

The conflict surrounding the Sanbi concludes without triumph for either the Konoha ninja or Orochimaru. Tsunade deems the mission to secure the beast a failure, citing its inherent danger as insurmountable. As Naruto and his companions prep…