The legendary Ama no Hoko imbues the Nine Tails' clone with enough power to destroy the world. Naruto is overcome by its immense power and lies unconscious.

Gaara leads the Fourth Company into battle against the previous Kage, including his father, the late Fourth Kazekage. The Fourth Kazekage attacks Gaara in order to determine if his son is truly worthy to be the current Kazekage.