Tsunade became Konoha Village's Fifth Hokage, officially ushering in a new era. This was Konoha Village's first major event.
Then came Konoha Village's second major event: Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha Village.
Under Naruto's secret arrangements, all of Itachi's crimes were overturned, and Danzo Shimura was identified as the true culprit behind the massacre of the Uchiha Clan.
Although Itachi was allowed to live within Konoha Village, he remained under ANBU surveillance twenty-four hours a day, as they had not yet fully trusted him.
Not long afterward, Kisame Hoshigaki invaded Konoha.
Kisame Hoshigaki regarded Itachi as a close friend and had always treated him well.
Yet Itachi had openly betrayed the Akatsuki, driving Kisame Hoshigaki into a rage. He had even invaded Konoha alone.
Kisame Hoshigaki broke through the main gate and entered Konoha carrying Samehada over his shoulder.
Konoha's guard ninja quickly surrounded him, wielding all manner of weapons as they faced Kisame Hoshigaki.
"Hand Itachi over." Kisame Hoshigaki wore an arrogant grin.
Seeing someone come to provoke them and speak so rudely, Konoha's ninja had no interest in talking. They immediately attacked Kisame Hoshigaki together.
Within moments, all of Konoha's guard ninja were lying on the ground.
Kisame Hoshigaki continued toward the heart of Konoha Village with Samehada over his shoulder. No one could stop him along the way.
Itachi received the news and rushed over. Naruto arrived as well.
Seeing Itachi standing before him, Kisame Hoshigaki flew into a rage. "Itachi, how long have you been lying to me?"
Itachi said nothing.
Naruto stepped forward instead, pointing at Kisame Hoshigaki's nose. "What is this supposed to be? Look at how pitiful Sasuke is. Itachi deceived him for so many years, and he didn't even lose his temper. Yet you dare come here and cause trouble? Do you