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Prelude (chapters 245 to 247)

 * Serialized between: 2005 - 2005
 * Collected in: Volume 28
 * 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.
 * First/Re-appearances: Naruto, Jiraiya, Sakura, Kakashi, Tsunade, Konohamaru
 * Deaths:
 * 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.

Rescue Gaara Arc (chapters 248 to 281)

 * Serialized between: 2005 - 2006
 * Collected in: Volumes 28 - 32
 * 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.
 * First/Re-appearances: Deidara, Sasori, Gaara, Shikamaru, Temari, Kankuro, Chiyo, Itachi, Kisame, Guy, Lee, Tenten, Neji, Zetsu, Tobi
 * Deaths: Chiyo, Sasori
 * Notes: Gaara is the fifth Kazekage. Kakashi uses the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Arc name (chapters x to y)

 * Serialized between: 2005 - 2005
 * Collected in: Volume x
 * Plot outline:
 * First/Re-appearances:
 * Deaths:
 * Notes: