Naruto runs into three female ninja from the Hidden Waterfall Village that want information on the Leaf Village's border patrol that Naruto had discovered earlier on. The ninja chase after Naruto and encounter Iruka. Iruka tries to protect Naruto as best he can, but is rescued by Kakashi Hatake. Iruka reconciles with Naruto. Back in the present Leaf Village, Yamato is informed by Shikaku that Naruto had defeated Pain. An ANBU member then tells Shikaku that he is expected at a very important meeting.