- 176Rookie Instructor Iruka
- 177Iruka's Ordeal
- 178Iruka's Decision
- 179Kakashi Hatake, The Jonin in Charge
- 180Inari's Courage Put to the Test
- 181Naruto's School of Revenge
- 182Gaara's Bond
- 183Naruto: Outbreak
- 184Deploy! Team Tenten
- 185Animal District
- 186Ah, the Medicine of Youth
- 187Gutsy Master and Student: The Training
- 188Record of the Ninja Gutsy Master and Student
- 189Sasuke's Paw Encyclopedia
- 190Naruto and the Old Soldier
- 191Kakashi Love Song
- 192Neji Chronicles
- 193The Man Who Died Twice
- 194The Worst Three-Legged Race
- 195Team 10's Teamwork
- 196Drive Towards Darkness
A female spy, Hanare, from the Hidden Lock Village (Land of Key) is caught by ANBU pretending to be a musician. She is interrogated. However, the interrogation proves unsuccessful. Slowly, her past is revealed and so is her relationship with Kakashi. Team 7 spy on the two as they go around town, under the impression that the two are dating. After The Lock Village keeps a Leaf Village ninja hostage, they exchange Hanare for the ninja. It is then revealed that Hanare has a special ability, causing a large chase to occur. In the end, Kakashi lets Hanare free. The musician seen at the beginning entertaining Konoha ninja reminds Kakashi of Hanare which prompts the flashback.