The story is framed as a flashback during the reconstruction of the Hidden Leaf Village after Pain’s assault. Neji and Tenten are sent to a research facility to procure more weapons, prompting Tenten to reminisce about an early mission following the original "Konoha Crush".
In the flashback, —with Naruto filling in for the injured Rock Lee—is deployed to retrieve a massive order of kunai and shuriken from a legendary weapon maker named Iō . Key Plot Points Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 184
: While the team is distracted, Iō is targeted by two thugs, Gameru and Kusune , who steal his powerful prototype weapons, Dakō and Tsurukame . The story is framed as a flashback during