Issue: #22
When Naruto and Shikamaru take off to save Sasuke from becoming part of Orochimaru's ultimate master plan, Neji is left to fend for himself against the sinister Kidomaru! But Sasuke is still trapped in the Darkness. Will Naruto find him in time?Chapter TitlesNumber 191: Comrades...!!Number 192: The Plan...!!Number 193: Game OverNumber 194: Taking StockNumber 195: Capture...!!Number 196: The Strong...
Creators: James Gaubatz, Mari Morimoto, Yvonne Cai, Joel Enos, Masashi Kishimoto
Characters: Sasuke Uchiha, Iruka Umino, Kimimaro, Choji Akimichi, Sakon & Ukon, Naruto Uzumaki, Akamaru, Kidomaru, Shikaku Nara, Genyumaru, Choza Akimichi, Kabuto Yakushi, Jirobo, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Tayuya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, Rock Lee
Story arcs: Sasuke Retrieval