As an unexpected invasion by enigmatic armored warriors beset the Land of Wind, the ninja of Sunagakure fought with all their might to fend them off. Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Shikamaru Nara set out on a mission to retrieve a lost pet ferret when they were ambushed by the same enemies, led by the skilled knight Temujin. Naruto battled fiercely against Temujin and both fell off a cliff in the midst of their combat. Shocked by their comrade's misfortune, Sakura and Shikamaru were met with a surprise as a colossal structure appeared in front of them, wreaking havoc on everything in its way. In their quest to find Naruto, Sakura followed her instincts while Shikamaru penetrated the fortress to gather intel. The ninja of Konohagakure united with the soldiers of Sunagakure to vanquish their common foe, but their distinct visions for a better world sparked a conflict that persisted through their relentless battles.