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Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2005 · 97 mins · Japanese
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Directed by
Hirotsugu Kawasaki
Starring
Sachiko Kojima, Akira Ishida, Houko Kuwashima, Chie Nakamura, Yasuyuki Kase, Takako Honda

Naruto, Shikamaru and Sakura deliver a lost pet to a distant village, but soldiers led by the mysterious knight Temujin ambush them. The fierce battle scatters the trio, and Temujin challenges Naruto to a duel that ends with both combatants tumbling over a high cliff, leaving their fate uncertain.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
  6. 6 Every angle
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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Night battle on the desolate beach

    A tense night skirmish erupts between sand ninjas and armored robotic invaders along a desolate beach. Gaara and the desert clan gain the upper hand, repelling the assault as flares light up the sky. The invaders retreat toward the sea, and a colossal warship looms offshore.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Desolate beach
  2. Naruto’s ferret-quest and Temujin encounter

    Away from the beach, Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura pursue a lost ferret through rough terrain, pulling the armored attackers into renewed confrontation. They cross paths with the enigmatic knight Temujin during a brief clash. After a short skirmish, Naruto and Temujin are knocked off a nearby cliff as Shikamaru and Sakura scramble to locate them.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Shoreline cliff area
  3. The cathedral-like machine appears

    From the wreckage of battle, a gargantuan cathedral-like machine rumbles into view and tears through the forest before stopping nearby. Its massive presence signals a new threat beyond the beach clash. The looming machine shifts the stakes for all groups.

    When
    Soon after the cliff event
    Where
    Forest outskirts near the beach
  4. Naruto and Temujin awaken in a moving caravan

    Naruto and Temujin awaken inside a moving caravan steered by Kahiko and Emina. Nerugui the ferret has miraculously survived and attached itself to Temujin, much to Kahiko’s dismay since he ordered the mission. The uneasy group begins to reckon with the chain of events surrounding the Gelel Stone.

    When
    En route
    Where
    Inside the caravan
  5. Pods and a chilling chamber inside the caravan

    Along the caravan's depths, Shikamaru discovers a chamber filled with pods containing humans being siphoned for power. He witnesses Kamina and Ranke working to activate the pods, revealing a sinister mechanism behind the armored soldiers. The discovery deepens the mystery of the Gelel plot.

    When
    During transit
    Where
    Caravan's depths
  6. Temujin departs with Naruto; Haido is introduced

    Temujin departs the caravan with Naruto, and they arrive at a cathedral where Haido is introduced. Haido reveals the Gelel Stone sits at the center of the plan and claims he intends to seize it to secure lasting peace. The explanation frames the moral complexity of the quest.

    When
    After departure from caravan
    Where
    Cathedral
  7. The beach confrontation and Kahiko’s rescue

    The group returns to the beach, where Gaara proves his strength by decisively defeating Ranke. Kamina flees the scene as Shikamaru and Sakura rescue Kahiko from Fugai. The battle underscores changing loyalties and fragile alliances.

    When
    Later at the beach
    Where
    Beach
  8. Temujin’s memories resurface; restraining moment

    Temujin’s painful memories resurface, threatening to destabilize the group. Shikamaru steps in to restrain him long enough for everyone to regroup before they press for answers. Temujin and Kahiko then slip away from the caravan again with unresolved questions.

    When
    Following beach clash
    Where
    Caravan/beach path
  9. Gelel Mine confrontation begins

    At the Gelel Mine, Naruto and friends confront Haido about brutal sacrifices that haunt his plans. The tension escalates as pursuing figures move toward a platform elevator, hinting at deeper dangers within the mine. The confrontation raises the stakes for all involved.

    When
    During pursuit
    Where
    Gelel Mine
  10. Underground duel beneath the platform elevator

    Naruto’s allies join the fray as Shikamaru, Sakura, and Kankuro battle Kamina and Fugai beneath a platform elevator. The fight crystallizes key loyalties and produces a pivotal showdown that tests everyone’s resolve. The mine’s dark corridors echo with power and urgency.

    When
    Mid-battle
    Where
    Beneath platform elevator, Gelel Mine
  11. Chamber of Sealing: revelation and stone destruction

    In the Chamber of Sealing, Haido confronts Temujin and claims to have killed his parents. He destroys Temujin’s stone, and a dangerous power momentarily threatens to end the young warrior. Heroic allies intervene to save Temujin, restoring hope.

    When
    Confrontation moment
    Where
    Chamber of Sealing
  12. Rasengan, stone shattered, and Space-Time Hole

    Naruto uses the Rasengan to shatter the Gelel Stone, topppling Haido’s plans. As the mine loses control, Temujin activates a Space-Time Hole to collapse the mine’s hold, with Naruto stepping in to ensure Temujin’s safety. The desperate gambit ends the immediate threat.

    When
    After stone destruction
    Where
    Gelel Mine area
  13. Mid-credits: Sailing farewell

    In a quiet postlude, Temujin and the rescued children set sail, bidding farewell to Naruto and the steadfast allies who stood by them. The bond forged through trial hints at a broader world facing unseen threats as the ocean keeps watch.

    When
    Mid-credits
    Where
    Sea

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:47

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Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

What is the Gelel Stone and why does everyone want it?

The Gelel Stone is a mysterious mineral that can control the giant cathedral-like machine and determines the fate of a vanished clan. Haido reveals it has the power to bring lasting peace to the world, which is why he orchestrates an elaborate plan to seize it. The stone serves as both a supernatural MacGuffin and the source of energy for the armored soldiers through the soul-siphoning pods.

  • gelel stone
  • haido
  • cathedral machine
  • vanished clan
  • peace
Q2

What are Temujin's painful memories about?

Temujin's painful memories involve the revelation that Haido claims to have killed his parents. This traumatic backstory drives much of Temujin's conflict throughout the film, creating internal struggle as he grapples with this dark truth about his past and his connection to the villain.

Foreshadowing: The mysterious knight's solemn demeanor hints at unresolved trauma from the start.

  • temujin
  • parents
  • haido
  • memory
  • backstory
Q3

How do the pods in the caravan drain human souls?

Shikamaru discovers pods containing humans in the caravan's depths. Kamina and Ranke work to activate these pods, which siphon human souls to power the armored soldiers. This reveals the sinister mechanism behind the robotic warriors, they are sustained by stolen human life force rather than conventional energy sources.

  • pods
  • souls
  • kamina
  • ranke
  • armored soldiers
  • caravan
Q4

Does Haido really kill Temujin's parents?

In the Chamber of Sealing, Haido confronts Temujin and claims to have killed his parents. This revelation is used as psychological warfare during their confrontation, though the full truth of this claim and its accuracy remain part of Temujin's tragic backstory.

  • haido
  • temujin
  • parents
  • chamber of sealing
  • killed
Q5

How does Naruto defeat Haido?

Naruto uses his signature technique, the Rasengan, a green-and-orange spiral sphere, to shatter the Gelel Stone, toppling Haido's plans. With the stone destroyed, the mine loses control, and the villain's power is neutralized. The heroic soldiers who believed in Temujin also intervene to save him from Haido's final attempt to finish him off.

  • naruto
  • rasengan
  • haido
  • gelel stone
  • defeated
Q6

What is the Space-Time Hole and how does it save everyone?

When the Gelel Stone is destroyed and the mine begins losing control, Temujin activates a Space-Time Hole to collapse the mine's hold on reality. This desperate gambit allows him and Naruto to escape while preventing the失控的 mine from causing further destruction. Naruto ensures Temujin's safety during this process.

  • space-time hole
  • mine collapse
  • temujin
  • escape
  • naruto
Q7

Why do the armored warriors need human souls?

The armored robotic soldiers are powered by human souls extracted through the pods in the caravan. Kamina and Ranke activate these pods to siphon life force from captured humans, feeding it directly into the armored warriors. This explains why the ninjas find humans trapped in the pods and reveals the ethical horror behind Haido's operation.

  • armored warriors
  • humans
  • souls
  • pods
  • powered
Q8

What are Haido's true intentions with the Gelel Stone?

Haido claims his plan is to seize the Gelel Stone to bring lasting peace to the world. However, his methods involve brutal sacrifices, including the soul-siphoning technology and killing Temujin's parents. His idealistic goal conflicts with his ruthless execution, making him a complex villain who believes ends justify means.

  • haido
  • peace
  • gelel stone
  • intentions
  • villain
Q9

Why does the ferret Nerugui attach to Temujin?

The lost pet ferret Nerugui miraculously survives the cliff battle and takes a liking to Temujin despite Kahiko's dismay, since Kahiko ordered the ferret's retrieval mission. This creates an unexpected bond between the mysterious knight and the animal, adding a lighter dynamic to the story.

  • nerugui
  • ferret
  • temujin
  • kahiko
  • bond
Q10

What is the purpose of the colossal warship that appears offshore?

During the night battle on the desolate beach, the sand ninjas repel the armored invaders who retreat toward the sea. The invaders then unleash flares revealing a colossal warship waiting just offshore, looming over the horizon. This signals the larger scale of the threat and the involvement of a powerful outside force.

  • warship
  • offshore
  • beach battle
  • invaders
  • sand ninjas
  • gaara

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Why they belong together: These movies are connected by their core plot engine—a mysterious power or artifact that drives the conflict. They share a high level of intensity from constant action, a moderate complexity from the unfolding lore, and a focus on a clear, world-threatening villain. The experience is defined by epic-scale fights and a central enigma that gives depth to the action.

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