The Ever-Standing Hero

Nice (Lin Ling) aims to defeat the Ever-Standing Hero in order to rank up into the top ten.

Prophecy of the Great Lord Elder

In Mount Myoboku, Gerotora, Fukasaku, and the Great Lord Elder are debating whether to give Naruto the key to the Tetragram Seal left behind by Jiraiya, an act that could unleash the Nine Tails.

Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage

Naruto gathers his friends and tells them that he will defeat Sasuke alone. Meanwhile, the Elders of the Leaf officially nominate Kakashi to become the next Hokage.

The Five Great Nations Mobilize

The formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces is ratified by the Feudal Lords of the Five Great Nations. Each Kage returns to their village to prepare for the coming war.