The epic adventures continue in these episodes from the hit anime series that follows the exploits of young ninja Naruto, who has just returned home from a years-long training mission with legendary warrior Jiraiya. As Naruto takes on his former master with the help of his old pal Sakura -- who's gained some impressive new powers herself -- members of the dreaded Akatsuki seek to capture Naruto's former rival, Gaara. Vol. 12 contains episodes 49-53.