With their latest mission complete, it’s time once again for the group to go back to mediocre missions. After all are done, Konohamaru and his friends pay a visit to Naruto. All which result in being chased by Sakura. Everyone is soon over though, as two mysterious ninja block their way, and one of them isn’t too happy with Konohamaru. Sasuke arrives to save the day, but the leader of the group shows up, with stealth skills that surprise even Sasuke. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage announces that it’s time once …

Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest. Naruto and Sasuke better complete their training, as Zabuza is alive and has returned for rthe next appearance. Will Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura be able to defeat the Demon of the Mist? And, can Naruto arrive in time to help out?

 
A girl is gathering herbs in the forest and then recognizes Naruto lying asleep in the forest as the kid that screamed at her for killing Zabuza in the forest reaches over to grab his neck. She reframes and gently …