The Third Hokage summons his last ounce of strength in his attempt to seal away Orochimaru's soul forever, while the shinobi of the Hidden Leaf bravely defend all they hold dear. And far from the village, Sasuke finally catches up with Gaara! But the Sand ninja has begun an eerie transformation that may be more than Sasuke's newly mastered Chidori can match. But there's a certain scrappy ninja on his way that just might have what it takes--Naruto!