Konohamarus constant complaining reminds Iruka and the others of Naruto back in the day.

Its an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya.

But Jiraiya has also brought top-secret news that the Akatsuki is on the move.

In the Village Hidden in the Sand, Gaara is now the Kazekage, and it turns out some members of the Akatsuki have infiltrated the village.

And Sakura, though trained primarily as a medic ninja, employs deadly techniques taught her by Tsunade herself.

Just outside the Sand Village, Deidara of the Akatsuki begins a super-secret operation to sneak into the village, with Gaara as his target.

Sand jonin Yuri is actually an Akatsuki sleeper agent, and the Village Hidden in the Sand suffers great damage.

Back at the Leaf Village, Naruto and Sakura continue their survival challenge and get a firsthand look at the amazing power of Kakashi the Copy Ninja.

Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.

In the Sand Village, Gaara and Deidara continue their fierce battle.

As he watches the battle, Baki becomes concerned that Shukaku will materialize, but Kankuro scoffs at the idea.

Kankuro is fully aware of the strong resolve that burns deep inside his younger brother.

Gaara is left vulnerable to attack, and has nothing left to counter a barrage of Deidaras traps.

His Sand comrades attempts to help prove futile, and in the end, Gaara falls into Deidaras hands.

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