In the shadows of this modern age, ninjas fight to control an ancient technique strong enough to rule the world. This coveted secret dwells within Miharu, who only wants to use his power to end the suffering of dying Yoite - a former foe who might be the only friend Miharu really has.

Ever since Kei left home so abruptly and has stayed away, Chouko has been worried sick. Akiyama - Kei's friend and editor - rushes over to check on Chouko's state and is alarmed by what he finds. Her abandonment issues are back, and she has fallen into another depression. When word gets back to Kei, will the news make him rush back to be by Chouko's side? Or will it push him further away?

Nana K.'s Tokyo experiment is in jeopardy when she finds herself strapped for cash and her relationship with Shoji on uncertain ground. Nana O.'s love life takes an unexpected turn when she's reunited with her old flame, Ren from Trapnest. With such a close connection to her favorite band, will Nana K. get to meet the man of her dreams - Takumi? Sometimes dreams do come true...

Ren's drug use is spiraling out of control and he doesn't want to drag Trapnest down with him. Neither Takumi nor Reira are willing to let Ren quit the band, and both do their best to give him the time he needs to get it together. But Ren isn't sure this is something he can handle on his own. Will he turn to Nana for help, or will their strained relationship make him try to face his demons alone?

Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are well into the first tests of the Chunin Exam. If they keep passing, they'll move up to the next level of trained ninja! But now the rules of the exams have changed. They'll have to work harder than ever to answer the tenth question!

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura face deadly enemies and dark powers as the Chunin Exam continues in the Forest of Death. While they search for the Heaven and Earth scrolls, something evil is afoot, and it's after Sasuke! Then the genin must take on each other in one-on-one battles. Does Naruto have what it takes to stand up to his peers - and win?