Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

Year: 2009

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Masahiko Murata

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Ninjas possessing unique bloodline limits begin vanishing across the nations, and suspicion falls on the Fire Nation. To avert a full‑scale conflict, Tsunade orders Kakashi to sacrifice himself. After receiving Kakashi’s heirloom charms, Naruto battles allies and enemies alike, striving to stop the tragedy and persuade those who have embraced the Will of Fire to seek peace.

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1

Rising crisis and Fire Country suspicion

Rumors of a fourth Great Ninja World War surge as Kekkei Genkai users vanish. Fire Country remains untouched, while others marshal troops on its borders. The Feudal Lord orders Tsunade to find the culprit and prove Konoha's innocence, threatening destruction if she fails.

Konoha (Land of Fire)
2

Hiruko's sky projection and revelation of plan

Hiruko announces his scheme by projecting onto the skies above Konoha from Mount Shumi. He intends to seize Fire Country's Kekkei Genkai, gain immortality, and trigger a solar eclipse to conquer the world. His lieutenants Ichi, Ni, and San help carry out the bold plan.

Above Konoha
3

Kakashi's Puppet Curse activates and desertion begins

Under Hiruko's control, Kakashi's Puppet Curse resurfaces and compels him to leave the village. Tsunade immediately marks Kakashi as a missing-nin and orders villagers to stay away from him. Naruto, Sakura, and Sai resolve to rescue him, setting Team 7 on a perilous mission.

Konoha - Hokage's Office and exit routes
4

Konoha mobilizes to rescue Kakashi

News of Kakashi's desertion prompts Naruto, Sakura, and Sai to pursue him, while Team 8, Team 10, and Team Guy are dispatched to bring him back. The village tightens security as the chase extends beyond Konoha toward Hiruko's threat. The search threads the routes that lead toward Mount Shumi and the temple base.

Konoha and routes toward Mount Shumi
5

Naruto, Sakura, and Sai confront Hiruko's subordinates

Naruto, Sakura, and Sai follow Kakashi and confront Hiruko's subordinates. They defeat the scouts and push deeper into the mission, gathering clues about the eclipse and the Chimera Jutsu. Their resolve strengthens as they approach the heart of Hiruko's operation.

Path to Mount Shumi / Hiruko's temple route
6

Confrontation at the temple as the eclipse begins

The team reaches the temple where Hiruko awaits and begins the eclipse absorption. Naruto enters the temple alone to confront Hiruko as the Chimera space starts to distort. Kakashi, watching from the side, prepares to aid him as the battle reaches its critical moment.

Hiruko's temple near Mount Shumi
7

Kakashi's Mangekyo and Naruto's rescue

Kakashi's Mangekyo Sharingan activates, triggering distortions inside the slime created by the Chimera technique. Naruto breaks the slime and pulls Kakashi free, but Hiruko remains alive and the eclipse continues. The rescue intensifies the fight between Naruto, Kakashi, and Hiruko.

Temple interior
8

The eclipse erupts with raw chakra

The eclipse releases a massive surge of chakra, reducing the surrounding area to rubble. Hiruko summons a chimera beast that ravages the battlefield, forcing the allies to coordinate their attacks. Teamwork from multiple squads begins to turn the tide as the fight shifts toward the climactic showdown.

Mount Shumi region
9

Teamwork to take down the Chimera and Hiruko's demise

Teams 8, 10, and Guy unite to counter the Chimera while Naruto and Kakashi press the main battle against Hiruko. Hiruko proves adept at absorbing their offenses, prolonging the clash as the eclipse nears its end. The combined efforts set the stage for the final exchange between Naruto and Hiruko.

Mount Shumi vicinity
10

Naruto's Rasenshuriken delivers the final blow

Naruto unleashes Futon Rasenshuriken, a wind powered technique the enemy cannot absorb. Hiruko is defeated, dying from the injuries sustained in the clash. The eclipse event ends, and peace begins to return to the battlefield.

Mount Shumi / temple grounds
11

Victory celebration at Mount Shumi

With Hiruko defeated, the ninjas celebrate their victory atop Mount Shumi. The landscape bears scars from the battle, but relief and camaraderie fill the air as they reflect on how close they came to catastrophe. They pledge to safeguard peace and remember the sacrifice of their colleagues.

Mount Shumi
12

Post-credits note from Masashi Kishimoto

After the credits, a note from Masashi Kishimoto appears, offering a personal message to fans and hoping the movie stays with them forever. The closing moment provides a quiet coda to the action, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

after credits Post-credits

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