Gao trains hard with Tasuku and Gaito in preparation for the Buddy Champion Deciding Round, while Baku, Kuguru and Noboru work on strategy.

“You despise your brother, don’t you?” Yukio is shaken as Todo tells him to admit his true feelings. Yukio reflects on the thoughts he’s had since an early age. Meanwhile, Suguro has inherited the Gouha-en, and with it, he and Rin head to the sporangium.

As part of a school event, the first-years are required to participate in a competitive orienteering activity that pits the clubs against each other. While the girls enjoy strolling around Kamakura, Mr. Bear appears before Hiromi and her friends and issues Hiromi a challenge...

Longing for a change of pace and feeling like he's in a rut job-wise, a too-successful hero hits up the Temple of Trades for a more suitable position.

After being rejected by Masamune, Neko disappears, and they all go to search for her. Aki seems to feel sorry for Neko since she was rejected, and then Masamune asks her if she remembers the nickname “Pig’s Foot.” When they finally find Neko, she starts talking about the past...

The Tsuchikage and Raikage, who are in the Leaf Village to attend the Five Kage Summit, mention that they have already prepared wedding gifts for Naruto. Gaara finds himself in a dilemma. He's advised that the gift should be something that befits the Kazekage. He also learns that the Raikage is planning to perform a dance. Kankuro chimes in and suggests Gaara should dance as well—further plunging Gaara into indecision.

Kazuma and Aqua can't properly accept rewards from quests due to their mediocre party lineup, and are so destitute that even keeping wood on the fire is difficult. Kazuma comes up with a plan and visits a magical accessories shop run by a woman called Wiz.