Nearly two years and a half have passed since the fierce battle in the Valley of the End. Naruto returns to the village after completing his training with Jiraiya. There he is reunited with Sakura, that became an experienced medical ninja, and Kakshi, always true to himself. His other former classmates have all grown up too. Yet, the joy of their reunion is short-lived as we learn that the fearsome Akatsuki organization has emerged from the shadows to attack Gaara, the new Kazekage!