"Homecoming" & "Akatsuki makes its move"
Naruto Uzumaki returns to Konohagakure after two and a half years of training with Jiraiya. He is reintroduced to his peers, who have become at least Chunin, unlike Naruto who is still only a Genin. Elsewhere, two members of the organization Akatsuki head towards Sunagakure to capture Gaara, who has become the Kazekage during Naruto's absence.
Jiraiya tells Kakashi Hatake that Akatsuki's plan to collect the tailed beasts is under way. Because of the beast inside him, Naruto is in danger any time he leaves the village, so Jiraiya relinquishes Naruto's training to Kakashi, who can ensure his safety. Kakashi offers to give Naruto and Sakura a test to see how far they have improved. Meanwhile, the Akatsuki members Deidara and Sasori arrive at the entrance of the Sunagakure. They discover that their sleeper agent Yura has already cleared the guards.
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