With the Final Round of the Chunin Exam only a month away, Naruto receiv es some special training from Jiraiya, one of the three legendary Sannin, to summon and master the Chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit within him. Can Naruto turn this dangerous force into a strength and overcome the odds, against formidable Neji?! Meanwhile, a dark plan that affects the fate of the Hidden Leaf Village begins to reveal itself as the much-anticipated match between Sasuke and Gaara draws near!