After the Hokage’s funeral, two powerful ninjas - Itachi and Hoshigaki- make their way towards Konoha’s gate.
Meanwhile, Sasuke confronts his past. He still feels guilty that he wasn't strong enough to protect his parents. Naruto spends the morning training and then heads out for breakfast. On his way to the ramen stand, he notices Konohamaru staring at the cracked rock face of his beloved grandfather. He tries to be strong, but Naruto senses his pain and hands him a free meal pass.
Elsewhere, several Sand nin find two dead bodies - one being Kazikage - and realize that Orochimaru and Kabuto tricked them.
Kabuto tends to Orochimaru's useless arms. He is fuming that his battle with the Hokage cost him his arms and techniques. And Itachi is still stonger than he is…
Jiraiya spends his morning watching girls in the local bathhouse until two of Konoha's advisors, Homura and Koharu-sensei, ask him to become Hokage. The Sand have already admitted they had been tricked and surrendered. But Konoha has lost many nin and resources and is vulnerable to attack until the village's power is restored. They need a Fifth Hokage to guide them, and Jiraiya was nominated. He declines the position, but offers to find his fellow Sennin, Tsunade. And, he'll take Naruto to accompany him.
Kakashi calls for Sasuke while Kurenai and Asuma check out the two new visitors to Konoha. Itachi lifts his hat to reveal his sharingan, and the two jounin immediately recognize the legendary Uchiha. His companion is Hoshigaki Kisame, a former Hidden Village of Mist ninja now wanted by numerous countries for sabotage and assassinating a feudal lord. The jounin are surprised that Itachi would have the nerve to return to the village where he so brutally annihilated his clan, but he warns them that they have no business getting involved with his affairs. He has not come back to kill them.
Convinced these Akatsuki members are up to no good, Asuma and Kurenai prepare to fight. Asuma attempts an illusory technique against Itachi (can you say dumb move?), while Asuma struggles with Hoshigaki's blade, Samehada. As things are looking bleak for the jounin, Kakashi shows up.