Years later, during the Second Great Ninja War, Jiraiya asks his friends what their dreams are.

While the first four episodes deal with the childhood of some main characters, the rest of the season covers the events of Sasukes Story: Sunrise (, Sasuke Shinden Raik-hen ), Naruto: Shikamarus Story A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark ( NARUTO, Naruto: Shikamaru Hiden Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo ), and Naruto: Konohas Story - A Perfect Day For a Wedding ( NARUTO, Konoha Hiden: Shgenbiyori ).

The episodes are directed by Hayato Date, and produced by Pierrot and TV Tokyo.

The opening theme, Empty Heart (, Kara no Kokoro ) by Anly, is used from episode 480 to 500.

The first ending theme, Departure Song (, Tabidachi no Uta ) by Ayumikurikamaki, is used from episode 480 to 488.

The second ending theme, Absolutely (, Zetsu Zetsu ) by Swimy, is used from episode 489 to 500.

A young Naruto Uzumaki is isolated by the villagers who blame him for the Fourth Hokages death, and he spends his time sitting in the Hokage Monument.

After catching fish for dinner, he meets the Third Hokage, who tells him that compared to one person, the world is small, which gives Naruto a different view of the world.

A young Neji is told by his father that his duty will be to protect Hinata.

When they first spar, she tells him about her displeasure in fighting and Neji tries to convince her otherwise.

After the Hyuga Affair, Hinata runs away after seeing Neji cry and meets Naruto, who takes her home and advises her not to cry.

A young Sasuke Uchiha asks Itachi to spend time with him, but Itachi declines and leaves for a mission.

Their parents tell Sasuke they will be leaving the next day, but Sasuke decides to stay home with Itachi, who spends their time alone training with Sasuke.

After dinner, they sleep outside and Itachi tries to teach the meaning of their clan symbol to Sasuke, who simply says he will surpass him.

A young Sakura Haruno spends her time in a makeshift hideout to hide her forehead and avoid bullying.

She meets Ino, who helps her fix her bangs and offers her encouragement.

She tells Ino about her crush on Sasuke, much to Inos jealousy.

When Sakura tries to confess, Sasuke asks who she is, and she flees in frustration.

A young Gaara is hated by his father and isolated by his siblings, who play in the sandbox with Gaara until their father separates them.

His uncle replies that the moon makes him feel better when he is sad, and Gaara agrees that the moon makes him feel happy.

A young Shikamaru is bored in class lectures and wants to sleep but is punished along with Naruto and Choji by Iruka for interrupting class.

They bond as they stand in the hallway and later hang out after school.

Shikamaru criticises Naruto for defending Hinata from bullies and the boys later laugh at Ino for getting rejected by Sasuke.

A young Jiraiya wonders the meaning of dreams as he struggles to surpass Tsunade and Orochimaru during Hiruzens training.

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