Tsunade returns to the village and informs Naruto that he's going on an S-rank misson to an island located in the Land of Lightning. A says that the place where he is sending B and Naruto isn't just a hideout but a training ground. Tsunade meets with A alone and asks him for a favour to let B teach Naruto how to control Nine-Tails. Tsunade objects since they would both be invaluable in the war with Akatsuki, but is forced to agree. As the first matter of business, Naruto and Killer B are to be given constant protection. Three days later the Kage meet again to discuss how they should start pooling their resources. Two Konoha shinobi ask for his autograph, but he doesn't know how to respond. Later, Shizune informs Tsunade about Naruto's disappearance for which she ordered some shinobi to search for him. B paying no attention was bought in writing raps in his rhyme book. Whereas in Land of Lightning a council is held about war, as Kisame spies on them. Tsunade talks to a council and informs about the Fourth Shinobi World War and warns others not to underestimate Akatsuki.
