Plot outline: Naruto returns to Konoha after his 2.5 year training mission. He reforms Team 7 with Kakashi and Sakura. Sakura and Naruto retake the bell test.
Notes: Tsunade's face has been added to the Hokage mountain. Naruto and Sasuke are the only remaining genin from their class having not been present to take subsequent Chunin exams.
Plot outline: Akatsuki targets and captures Gaara in order to extract Shukaku from him. Team 7 goes to Sunagakure to save him with assistance from Team Guy.