Naruto Shippuden

Two and a half years after undertaking Jiraiya's training, Naruto returns to Hidden Leaf Village and catches up with Sakura and Konohamaru, who demonstrate their new abilities.

Jiraiya has completed his new novel; Jiraiya has news that the Akatsuki is on the move; Naruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge.

Naruto's and Sakura's combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan.

Gaara detects Deidara's presence, and an aerial battle ensues.

Naruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge; Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi; Gaara and Deidara continue their fierce battle.

To protect his village from Deidara's explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.The village is saved, but Gaara is left vulnerable to attack.