Issue: #23
Orochimaru's nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed, and Naruto vows to save his friend. But first he must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four!Chapter TitlesNumber 200: According to Plan...!!Number 201: Miscalculation...!!Number 202: Three Wishes!!Number 203: Sakon's SecretNumber 204: Ukon's ProwessNumber 205: Kiba's Decision!!Number 206: Predicament.....
Creators: Kyoko Shapiro, Yvonne Cai, HC Language Solutions, Joel Enos, Ian Reid, Gia Cam Luc, Masashi Kishimoto
Characters: Sasuke Uchiha, Kimimaro, Sakon & Ukon, Naruto Uzumaki, Akamaru, Kidomaru, Kabuto Yakushi, Jirobo, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Tayuya, Orochimaru, Kiba Inuzuka
Story arcs: Sasuke Retrieval