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Yamato takes charge of Team Kakashi as they prepare a mission to intercept a spy linked to Orochimaru and gather information about Sasuke. Sai, new to the team, struggles with human emotions, and Jiraiya briefs Yamato on the powerful Nine-Tailed Fox sealed inside Naruto. The team sets off, embarking on their reconnaissance mission.

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Yamato takes leadership of Team Kakashi, while Sai, devoid of any human feelings or emotions, insults both Naruto and Sakura. While preparing to set off, Sai receives an envelope from an ANBU Root shinobi containing secret orders from Danzo. Jiraiya then meets with Tsunade and Yamato in Kakashi's hospital room to brief Yamato on the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto, detailing the "demon fox's cloak", and revealing a huge scar on his chest he got from Naruto when the boy lost control after he ascended to a Four-Tailed form. Finally, the new Team Kakashi sets off on their new mission to capture and intercept the spy in Orochimaru's subordinates, and gather information about Sasuke Uchiha.