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Naruto and his group face enemies seeking to capture a valuable ally, leading to intense confrontations. The group uncovers truths about caring for orphans and confronts the threat while striving to protect one of their own.

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Todoroki states that he would go as far as killing Naruto to get to Gantetsu. When another member of the Ninja Dropouts attacks Naruto and Todoroki, capturing Gantetsu, it is revealed that the other members want to capture Gantetsu to find the money he stole with them. Naruto's group learns that Akio, Todoroki's brother, is alive, and he and his other orphans have been cared for by Gantetsu, who is seeking to atone for his crimes. The group fights and defeats another Ninja Dropout member, but Akio is kidnapped and taken to the Ninja Dropout base.