The New Chunin Exams

Plot

Tsunade has left Naruto's life in Sakura's hands. As she rides off with Naruto on Gara's sand to find Minato, the Fourth Hokage, the scene skips backwards to two years after Naruto left the Hidden Leaf Village to train with Master Jariaya. All of Naruto's comrades continue to be inspired by him even in his absence and train hard for his return. Amidst all of the training, the Fifth Hokage, Lady Tsunade, and the Fifth Kazekage, Gara, meet to discuss the return of the chunin exams.