: While scouting, Naruto encounters a monk-in-training named Sora . Due to a misunderstanding, the two engage in a fierce battle. Sora surprises Naruto by using a wind-natured chakra technique similar to his own, specifically the "Beast Tearing Palm".
: While not in the original manga, the arc bridges the gap after the failed mission to rescue Sasuke and focuses on Naruto’s continued wind-nature chakra training. Where to Watch
In , titled "Robbed of Sleep" (奪われた永眠り, Ubawareta Nemuri ), Team Yamato begins a new mission that leads them into the eerie "Twelve Guardian Ninja" arc. Plot Summary
: Upon reaching the Fire Temple, Naruto experiences an unsettling sense of déjà vu, recognising the location from a recurring nightmare.