Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief He's got a wild sense of humor but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! Orochimaru's nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed & Naruto vows to save his friend But first he & the others must battle the mysterious Kimimaro who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four! Kankuro Temari & Gaara unexpectedly aid Konohagakure against the Sound Ninja But what is behind this rekindling of the Leaf & Sand alliance?