The New Chunin Exams

The story travels back to the time after Sasuke's defection from the Leaf and before Naruto's return from his two-year training journey with Jiraiya.

The Chunin Exams Begin

The Hidden Leaf begin preparing for the Chunin Exams. Ino and Choji ask Sakura to join their three-man team as a stand-in for Shikamaru, who is already a chunin.

The Three Questions

The Chunin Exams finally begin and the proctor for Round One is none other than Shikamaru!

One Worthy As A Leader

The genin are unable to figure out the answer and start to panic.

The Night Before the Second Exam

On the night before the Second Exam, the entrants gather in the cafeteria, and a brawl breaks out.

Demon Desert Survival

The Second Exam finally begins! To pass this stage, each team must take possession of both the Heaven and Earth scrolls and make it to the designated site in the center of the Demon Desert within 72 hours.

As a Taijutsu User

Noting the similarities of their circumstances, Lee is outraged at the ones who hurt and belittled Shira and sets out in pursuit!

The Ultimate

Lee challenges Shira to a battle between taijutsu users!

Escape vs. Pursuit

Kiba and his team are in pursuit of Hidden Grass Ninja who have stolen their scroll!

Unwavering Gutsiness

Tenten's Troubles

As the team prepares for dinner, Tenten pulls out a scroll that contains all the ingredients for okonomiyaki.

The Imprisoned Pair

An ancient ruin in Demon Desert comes crumbling down during the battle for the scrolls.

The Place Where I Belong

Ino, Sakura and Choji trudge across a desert under the blazing sun without any provisions. Ino and Sakura are arguing when a giant scorpion attacks and injures Sakura.

The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu

As Ino and her team head toward an oasis, they are attacked by a team of Sand Shinobi comprised of Ameno, Shishio, and Kouji.

The Cursed Puppet

Sakura and her team continue their trek across the desert towards the goal. Their continuous battles have depleted Sakura's chakra, so they stop to rest. Just then, they encounter a puppet manipulated by a rival team from the Sand and end up being discovered.

Their Backs

Ino and Choji fight to protect an immobilized Sakura although they have depleted most of their chakra due to the relentless fighting.

The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion

Sand Jonin Fugi sneaks into the Demon Desert and creates a massive sandstorm in order to assassinate Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage.

The Targeted Tailed Beast

Gaara heads out to rescue Matsuri and the others but is attacked by a mysterious priest who binds him with a Chakra Chain to capture his Tailed Beast.

Neji's Judgment

Neji and the team come across Matsuri collapsed in the desert and find out that Gaara is in danger. Meanwhile, the chains of a mysterious priest bind Gaara and Foo.

Hopes Entrusted to the Future

Gaara meets with Fugi, the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on his life. He confides that perhaps, after all the fear and pain he has wrought upon the Sand, he has no right to be their leader.

Team 7 Assemble!

Team 7 is finally reunited when Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke join forces.

The New Three-Way Deadlock

Bearing a close resemblance to the Legendary Sannin, Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke make a stunning arrival on the battlefield with each of their summonings.

Kakashi vs. Obito

Kakashi holds on to the hope that Obito can return to being the young man that he remembers. But Obito has abandoned the present as well as the memories of his friends and is determined to end the world!

The Directive to Take the Nine-Tails!

Part 1 of a special two-part extra edition! The townspeople are going about their daily business on the streets of the Leaf Village when someone suddenly appears and starts sending them flying!

Naruto vs. Mecha Naruto

Part 2 of a special two-part extra edition! The townspeople are going about their daily business on the streets of the Leaf Village when someone suddenly appears and starts sending them flying!

The Ten Tails' Jinchuriki

Obito completely absorbs the giant Ten Tails, undergoes a transformation and becomes the Ten Tails' Jinchuriki.

An Opening

Obito has gained complete control over his power as the Ten Tails Jinchuriki. His powerful, cold-blooded attacks force Naruto and his friends into a corner.

The Day Naruto Was Born

Minato is filled with regret during his confrontation with Obito. He thinks if only he had recognized Obito as the Masked Man during the assault on the Hidden Leaf Village, he could have stopped the attack, and maybe Kushina would not have died.

The Divine Tree

Naruto and Minato combine their powers to perform a Sage Jutsu attack on Obito.

A Shinobi's Dream

The Ten Tails morphs into its final form, "The Divine Tree," and attacks the shinobi, absorbing their chakra one after another.

Pursuing Hope

Naruto's past, thoughts, and feelings flow into the consciousness of every shinobi, unifying their hearts.

A Heart Filled With Comrades

Naruto and Sasuke size up Obito as the final battle looms.

Obito Uchiha

Naruto objects to Obito’s claim that he is the second Sage of Six Paths and declares that he is Obito Uchiha.

I'm Always Watching

Pressed by Naruto, Obito remembers the time he, Kakashi, and Rin teamed up for the Chunin Exam and when he promised Rin that he would become Hokage.

The Promise That Was Kept

Naruto's power of persuasion moves Obito's heart. Due to the influence of the Ten Tails, visions of himself and Rin from the past appear in the inner realm and play havoc with Obito’s emotions.

My First Friend

All the Tailed Beasts are freed, and old friends Kakashi and Obito come face to face with each other. What will Obito's response be? Meanwhile, the Tailed Beasts and the Allied Shinobi Forces shift their focus onto their greatest foe, Madara Uchiha. Gaara is reunited with his former Tailed Beast, Shukaku. When Gaara asks Shukaku to lend his power to seal Madara, he refuses. Will their history of animosity prevent them from working together?

The Adored Elder Sister

Hanabi adores her sister Hinata, who struggles to become a worthy successor to the Hyuga Clan.

Hanabi's Decision

When Hinata is labeled unfit as a successor, Hanabi's heart becomes bound to her destiny.

Madara Uchiha Arises

Naruto and the Allied Shinobi Forces successfully extract the Tailed Beasts from Obito. Only Madara remains, and Naruto heads out to tackle this foe.

The Hidden Heart

With his newly revived strength, Madara doesn't give in against the nine Tailed Beasts.

A True Ending

Despite all efforts, Kurama is extracted from Naruto, and ultimately, all the Tailed Beasts are imprisoned inside the Gedo Statue.