Naruto enters the mist to seek out Yuukimaru. Guren stays alert to protect Yuukimaru, whose current situation prevents him from moving. When both sides meet, their emotion over Yuukimaru sparks. But the volatile tension is disrupted by—? Meanwhile the Leaf ninja search for the missing Naruto. After going over Naruto’s report and the enemy’s method of capturing the Tailed Beast, Kakashi comes to a certain conclusion.