A new Hokage must be named while our heroes struggle to let go of their safety lines and plunge head first into adulthood. Relationships are put to the ultimate test as Akatsuki emerges from the dark and turmoil arises in both Heaven and Earth. In the end, only the strongest survive. (seq to The Struggle)

NarxYYH: The Chuunin exams are looming, betrayal in unlikely places, demons are sprouting out of the woodwork, the rookie nine are faced with the reality that they're not alone and watch as one of their own proves to be more than just a cocky kid in the Dark Tournament. It is time to open the eyes that have been closed for too long.