Although Naruto is older and sinister events loom on the horizon, he has changed little in personality-still rambunctious and childish-though he is now far more confident and possesses an even greater determination to protect his friends and home. Now Akatsuki, the mysterious organization of elite rogue ninja, is closing in on their grand plan which may threaten the safety of the entire shinobi world. It has been two and a half years since Naruto Uzumaki left Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, for intense training following events which fueled his desire to be stronger.
