The struggle between Naruto and Sora continues. Asuma and Kazuma fight. Sai arrives, having snuck out of hospital, and binds Kazuma with an ink snake. Kazuma breaks out of Sai's jutsu and charges Asuma, but is killed. Naruto eventually reaches Sora, who manages to release the Nine Tails's chakra. Sora then leaves the village to travel the world. Asuma and Shikamaru play shogi and discuss who the king of Konoha is. Elsewhere, two Akatsuki members, Hidan and Kakuzu, appear chasing the Two Tails Jinchūriki.
Genre: Adventure
Much Ado About Kitten
Rumors of Artemis' interest in other women spiral out of control after a small talking kitten appears, claiming that Artemis is her father.
The Perfect Couple
Chibiusa worries that Saori, a friend of Mamoru's from college, is romantically interested in him.
Baiting the Trap
When Hawk's Eye announces he has designed a system to trap Pegasus, Tiger's Eye approaches Naru with the intention of using her as bait.