Arc 5The Greedy Wolf's Departure
Qingyun rescued the Sannin from Hanzō, defeated Ōnoki, and returned to Konoha, where he confronted Danzo over the attack on Kushina and formed an agreement with Kurama. After joining ANBU’s Seventh Squad, Qingyun set out with Utatane Koharu to negotiate with Sunagakure and face the Third Kazekage.
- Qingyun rescued Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru from the Rain Ninja, then helped them retreat as Hanzō and Ōnoki attacked the Konoha forces.
- Qingyun fought Ōnoki and took control of his Boundary Dismantling Technique, forcing Ōnoki to flee and earning renown across the nations.
- Qingyun encountered Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato, while Jiraiya agreed to teach them and Madara Uchiha warned Qingyun about the Rinnegan.
- Minato Namikaze rescued Uzumaki Zihan, and Qingyun brought her toward Konoha as his victory over Ōnoki brought him a large bounty and new titles.
- Qingyun uncovered Danzo’s role in the attack that loosened Kushina’s seal, confronted him, and killed four Root ninja who had attacked her.
- Qingyun negotiated with Kurama to cooperate with Kushina, then taught Kushina swordsmanship and gave her the Peerless Yin Sword.
- Qingyun joined ANBU as Greedy Wolf and began serving with the Seventh Squad, while Hiruzen Sarutobi assigned the squad to escort Utatane Koharu to Sunagakure.
- Qingyun reassured Tsunade about her hemophobia and departed with the escort, planning to challenge the Third Kazekage and seek knowledge of One's Own Life Reincarnation.