The second incarnation of the very popular NARUTO
manga. This anime
features Part II of the manga storyline which takes place two years
after the events at the end of the Sasuke Retrieval arc (Episodes
107–135) of the first TV series.
The
story revolves mainly around Uzumaki Naruto's and Haruno Sakura's new
adventures and their search for Uchiha Sasuke after he left
Konoha-gakure (Leaf Village) to gain Orochimaru's power. The plot also
shows a more active Akatsuki in their quest for obtaining all the
tailed beasts.
After his failed attempt to retrieve Sasuke,
Naruto learns that circumstances have granted him slightly less than
three years to prepare for a confrontation with Orochimaru, who has to
wait that much time before he can transfer into Sasuke's body. Naruto
also must prepare for his eventual confrontation with Akatsuki, who are
after the demon sealed within him. To prepare, Naruto leaves the
village and undergoes intensive training under Jiraiya. At the same
time, Sakura becomes Tsunade's apprentice, and Sasuke trains under
Orochimaru. Thus, all three members of the original Team 7 are now
training under one of the Legendary Sannin. |
