The former Mizukage, brought back to life by Akatsuki, manages to break through Gaara's defense, which was reputed to be "impenetrable." The Kazekage retaliates with a combined attack with Onoki, but he is pushed to his limits by his opponent's Ninjutsu. How will he get out of this impasse?

While his clones swarm all lines of the front, Naruto is attacked by Madara!!