# 55 - Wind 

Kakashi and Yamato introduce Naruto to a special training regime that only he can do, and Naruto learns about chakra element affinity. What affinity does Naruto's chakra have?

# 54 - Nightmare 

Naruto's been having nightmares about a mysterious character and him releasing the Kyubi's power. After remembering their recent encounter with Sasuke, Naruto realizes that he must get stronger. Meanwhile, Sai tries to adapt to everyday life with Naruto and Sakura. When the group goes to visit Kakashi to discuss the situation, they are joined by Team 10, whom have also come to visit. Will Sai be able to adapt to everyday life as a member of Team Kakashi? What of Naruto's dream? And who are these mysterious characters that have appeared in a cemetery?

# 53 - Title 

Their mission to bring back Sasuke a failure, the group returns to Konoha determined not to fail ever again. Meanwhile, Sai confronts Danzo with a personal request.

# 52 - Power of Uchiha 

Sasuke proves to be too much for the weakened members of the group, but when Naruto's necklace falls off, Sasuke has an unexpected encounter with the demon inside Naruto.

# 51 - Reunion 

After 2 1/2 years, Naruto and Sakura finally reunite with their former teammate, but Sasuke doesn't seem all too thrilled about seeing them.

# 50 - The Picture Book Tells A Story 

While looking for Sasuke's room, Sai thinks how much Naruto reminds him of his brother and finally remembers what he wanted to draw for the blank page in his picture book. The seemingly emotionless Sai reveals to Naruto that he does have emotions after all. But, what will happen when Orochimaru appears before the two?

# 49 - Important Person 

Kabuto comes to Sai's rescue and mocks Naruto's futile attempts at trying to save Sasuke. While Naruto and the group prepare to deal with Kabuto, Sai does something completely unexpected.

# 48 - Bonds 

Sai reveals his orders to Naruto, Sakura, and Yamato, and also what happened to his brother. How will Naruto react when Sai warns him about Sasuke's change?

# 47 - Infiltration! The Poisonous Snake's Hideout 

Naruto, Sakura and Yamato arrive at Orochimaru's lair and attempt to sneak in. Can they locate the traitorous Sai and Sasuke without alerting Orochimaru or Kabuto of their presence?

# 46 - The Unfinished Page 

Upon looking through Sai's picture book, the group begins to wonder if perhaps Sai was responsible for his brother's death. Elsewhere, Sai follows Orochimaru and Kabuto back to their lair, where he has an encounter with a familiar face.

# 45 - The Result of the Betrayal 

Naruto, Sakura, and Yamato pursue Sai, only to come across a dead body in his figure. Did Orochimaru and Kabuto really kill Sai?

# 44 - Facts of the Fight 

After successfully stopping Naruto, Yamato and Sakura see firsthand the damage Kyubi's chakra has inflicted upon his body. As Yamato witnesses Sakura's true feelings for Naruto, Sai confronts Orochimaru.

# 43 - Sakura's Tears 

As the battle between Naruto and Orochimaru drags on, Sakura witnesses the horrifying transformation Naruto has undergone and foolishly attempts to stop him. But when she becomes the target of Naruto's attacks herself, Yamato is forced to intervene.

# 42 - Orochimaru vs. Jinchuuriki 

Now in his four-tailed state, Naruto faces off against Orochimaru. Has Orochimaru finally met his match?

# 41 - Secret Mission Start 

Pushed even further by Orochimaru, Naruto undergoes a horrific transformation as the dreaded fourth tail forms. Passing through the bars and into Kyubi's clutches, Naruto becomes a miniature demon fox himself, unable to tell friend from foe. Luckily for everyone, Orochimaru is directly in his path. Meanwhile, Sai ditches Yamato and Sakura to do a mission of his own.

# 40 - Kyubi Unleashed!! 

When Orochimaru angers Naruto with his talk of Sasuke, Naruto unlocks Kyubi's third tail and does battle with Orochimaru, but will even this be enough to defeat one of the Legendary Sannin?

# 39 - The Bridge of Heaven and Earth 

The time has finally come to meet with Sasori's spy. As Yamato, disguised as Sasori, meets with the spy on the bridge, the group is shocked to discover the spy's true identity. Unbeknownst to everyone, Orochimaru is watching, and he is intends to put to a stop to this little betrayal.

# 38 - Simulated Combat Training 

In order to grasp his team's abilities, Yamato asks Naruto, Sakura, and Sai to try and capture him. Can they capture Yamato when Naruto and Sai can't even work together?

# 37 - Untitled 

When Sakura spots Sai painting, she sees that he has a soft side and attempts to learn more about him. Later that night, the group prepares for their upcoming meeting with Sasori's spy, with Yamato planning on impersonating Sasori. Meanwhile, Sasori's spy walks through the darkness, heading towards the Bridge of Heaven and Earth.

# 36 - A Fake Smile 

As Yamato leads the new Team Kakashi, he notices that Naruto and Sakura are not getting along too well with Sai. When Sai goes too far by insulting Sasuke in front of Naruto and Sakura, Yamato takes the group to a hot springs in an attempt to relieve some tension in the group.

# 35 - Making an Unnecessary Addition 

As the new Team Kakashi gets acquainted, Sai does not make a good first impression in front of Naruto and Sakura. As the group prepares to leave, Sai receives a mysterious order involving the current mission. Meanwhile, Yamato, Tsunade, and Shizune visit Kakashi, where Jiraiya reveals some startling information about Naruto.

# 34 - Formation! New Team Kakashi 

With the help of some old friends, Naruto manages to force the boy to retreat. However, things go from bad to worse for Naruto as the boy that just attacked him is assigned to join Team Kakashi. His name is Sai, and he is a member of the ANBU Roots. In addition, due to Kakashi's injuries, an ANBU member known as Yamato takes his place as the team leader. How will Naruto and Sakura get along with the new Team Kakashi?

# 33 - The New Target 

Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi return to Konoha after completing their mission, but Naruto needs to find a new member for their team if they want to go meet with Sasori's spy. As Naruto desperately seeks out a new team member, a mysterious boy with strange abilities attacks him.

# 32 - Return of the Kazekage 

Now that Gaara's been revived, the Hidden Sand Village slowly begins to return to normal. It's time for the ninja of Konoha to take their leave, and Naruto shows Gaara how friends say goodbye. Meanwhile, a mysterious ninja tries to join Akatsuki.

# 31 - Those Who Inherit 

Gaara's body has finally been recovered, and Chiyo determines that there is only one way to save him. It's up to her and the entire village to prove to Gaara that he is loved, and Naruto shows Gaara that he does have a friend.

# 30 - Instant Aesthetics 

Kakashi must act quickly to calm Naruto down before he releases too much of Kyubi's power. Meanwhile, Deidara is cornered by Gai's team, and when he realizes that he can't defeat them, he decides that the only way he'll die is he takes everyone else with him!

# 29 - Kakashi's Enlightenment! 

Kakashi unleashes his new Mangekyo Sharingan against Deidara, turning the tide of the battle in their favor, but when Naruto begins to act strangely, Deidara's escape is the least of his worries.

# 28 - The Ressurected Beasts 

As Kakashi and Naruto chase after Deidara, and Sakura and Chiyo rest from their fight with Sasori, Gai and his team continue to fight their doppelgangers. Things aren't looking good for the four as the doppelgangers remain at the same strength while Gai's team grows weaker. Can they finish things up, or will it be the end of the line for them?

# 27 - The Dream That Couldn't Come True 

It's the final stand against Sasori, and Chiyo reveals the flaw in Sasori's "immortality". As Sasori breathes his last breaths, he rewards the two kunoichi for his defeat by providing them some valuable information. In ten days, they will have the opportunity to meet with one of his spies who can provide them with information on Orochimaru, and Sasuke as well.

# 26 - 10 Puppets vs. 100 Puppets 

Chiyo uses her abilities as a master puppeteer to allow her to control ten puppets at once against Sasori. However, Sasori has gone a step ahead, and gained the ability to control one hundred puppets at once! Can Chiyo defeat the man who took down an entire country?

# 25 - Between Life and Death in Three Minutes 

Sakura has managed to destroy Sasori's strongest puppet, but he still has a few tricks up sleeve. And although Sakura's managed to avoid a fatal blow from the poison, she and Chiyo must defeat him in three minutes before the antidote wears off and they are vulnerable to Sasori's attacks. Can they defeat him in time?

# 24 - The Third Kazekage 

Chiyo and Sakura must try and defeat Sasori's strongest puppet, the Third Kazekage.

# 23 - "Father" and "Mother" 

Chiyo unleashes a secret weapon against Sasori, the first puppets he ever made: his father and mother!

# 22 - Chiyo's Inner Hand 

Chiyo and Sakura continue their fight against Sasori.

# 21 - Sasori's True Face 

Sakura and Chiyo continue their fight against Sasori. After managing to destroy Sasori's body, the two discover that it was really just a giant puppet. The real Sasori has been controlling it from the inside all along, and he is much more powerful!

# 20 - Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi 

Chiyo and Sakura team up to fight Sasori, but soon realize that if they get something even as small as scratch, it's all over. Can the two defeat this puppet master?

# 19 - Trap Operation! Team Gai's Enemy 

As Gai's team stays behind to fight a group of mysterious enemies, Kakashi's team enters the Akatsuki hideout, where Naruto makes an unhappy discovery.

# 18 - Break in! Button Hook Entry 

Knowing that Akatsuki's lair is protected by a powerful barrier, Kakashi and Gai decide that the teams must work together to dismantle the barrier.

# 17 - Gaara Dies! 

The group has finally arrived at the Akatsuki hideout, but is it already too late to save Gaara?

# 16 - Secret of the Jinchuuriki 

As the group draws closer to Akatsuki's hideout, Chiyo reveals some startling information about the Jinchuuriki. Naruto becomes more determined than ever to rescue Gaara, but is it too late to save him?

# 15 - Hidden Sphere, To Name It 

The fights against Itachi and Kisame finally come to an end, but are these the real Itachi and Kisame?

# 14 - Naruto's Growth 

While Gai, Lee, Tenten and Neji continue their battle against Kisame, Naruto and Kakashi work together to fight Itachi. But when Itachi puts Naruto in a genjutsu spell, can Naruto find a way to break free?

# 13 - The Destined Meeting 

While Gai's group must fight against Kisame in order to proceed, Kakashi's group is cut off by another familiar face...Itachi Uchiha! Kakashi and Naruto team up and face the legendary ninja, but will even that be enough?

# 12 - The Retired Old Woman's Determination 

When Pakkun discovers the whereabouts of the Akatsuki's hideout, Kakashi orders Pakkun to find Gai and his team and lead them to the position. Meanwhile, Kakashi and his group decide to head out with Temari and other sand ninjas, but Chiyo decides to go in her place. Will this old woman help or hinder the mission?

# 11 - Apprentice of the Medical Ninja 

Upon arriving at the Sand Village's medical center, Kakashi is attacked by an elderly woman. Who is this woman and why is she attacking Kakashi? Meanwhile, Sakura does an examination on Kankuro and figures out that he's in bad shape. Can she use what Tsunade taught her in order to save Kankuro's life?

# 10 - Sealing Technique - Complete Nine Mystical Dragon Seal 

With Kankuro injured, Chiyo and Ebizou make an appearance in order to save his life. They try everything, but it's all in vain and Kankuro's condition is progressively getting worse. Meanwhile, Sasori and Deidara arrive at the Akatsuki hideout and begin extracting Shukaku from Gaara using a mysterious technique.

# 9 - Jinchuuriki Tears 

As the group travels to Hidden Sand Village, Naruto realizes that Sakura doesn't know why Akatsuki are after Gaara and himself. Has the time finally come to tell her the truth?

# 8 - Excursion, Kakashi's Group! 

With their leader abducted, the Hidden Sand Village requests assistance from Konoha. Tsunade sends Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi out to help. Worried about her little brother, Temari tags along as well.

# 7 - Sprinting Kankuro 

With Gaara captured and abducted, Kankuro goes after Deidara to get him back. However, his path is soon blocked by Sasori, whom doesn't plan on letting him pass.

# 6 - Mission Cleared! 

Deidara launches an attack on the village and Gaara must do his duty as Kazekage and protect it. However, Gaara's left himself wide open for an attack!

# 5 - As the Kazekage...! 

Deidara and Gaara continue to fight and Deidara realizes that defeating Gaara is no simple task. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sakura have passed Kakashi's test. How will this result affect Naruto and Sakura's future as ninja?

# 4 - Jinchuuriki of the Sand 

Gaara has realized that Akatsuki has infiltrated the Hidden Sand Village. He comes face-to-face with Deidara, a member of Akatsuki who uses clay as a weapon. Can Gaara, even as Kazekage, defeat Deidara and protect his village at the same time?

# 3 - Fruits of the Training 

Naruto and Sakura must show Kakashi how much they've improved by taking the bell test yet again. However, this time Kakashi is using the Sharingan!

# 2 - Akatsuki, Action Begins 

The villages has been warned about the existence of Akatsuki and they have bolstered their security. However, will this security be enough when two members find their way to the Hidden Sand Village?

# 1 - Homecoming 

Two and a half years have passed since Naruto went with Jiraiya to train. Now he has returned, and although most things are the same, other things have changed. From Konohamaru becoming a genin to Tsunade's head being added to the Great Stone Faces. Now, Naruto resumes his old life, only he's changed as well.