Konohagakure hosts a special tournament for ninjas of all ranks, stirring up fervor among the rookies who are eager to prove themselves in a competition against their superiors. Additionally, the winner is granted the opportunity to create their own village decree! Despite his enthusiasm to claim the prize, Naruto Uzumaki fails to focus on the game's objective as he becomes obsessed with confronting his teacher, Kakashi Hatake, in single combat.

Sakura, Naruto, and Jiraiya enter Orochimaru's hideout. However, they find it filled with deadly traps. Being split apart, Sakura finds her way to none other than Orochimaru himself.

Temari, Kankuro and Gaara come to the rescue as unexpected allies and balance of power soon shifts in favour of Shikamaru's team.

Shikamaru outwits Tayuya and gains the upper hand in battle.