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Haido destroyed many villages looking for the ore. He would approach warring nations and promise them peace if they followed him. What they didn't know was the Haido himself was behind many of the attacking forces who ransacked villages to find the ore. He needed the devoted followers to help power his mysterious fortress and machines. His goal of a utopian society gathered many followers, included the young Temujin, the descendant of the main clan who controlled the Gelel ore.

When Haido invaded the Wind Country to find the Gelel ore vein, he found resistance in Gaara and Naruto. When Temujin managed to locate the Gelel ore vein, Haido gleefully reveled in its power. When Temujin learned it was Haido himself who originally attacked his home, he and Naruto teamed up to battle the crazed tyrant. With the power of a Gelel shard and Naruto's Kyuubi chakra, Naruto managed to lay two Rasengans into Haido, killing him for good.

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Hakkaku kidnapped Ayame because Teuchi would not give him his secret recipe. The recipe didn't actually exist so Teuchi couldn't help the young man. Hakkaku stated though that if Teuchi made a fantastic meal he could get Ayame back. Naruto, Sakura and Chouji helped Teuchi cook this fantastic meal for Hakkaku and his loyal army of cooking ninja. The meal made so impressed Hakkaku, they felt unworthy and realized they still had much to learn. His original purpose for coming was their food had been so good that the Hidden Cloud ninja they served became overweight. They needed a legendary recipe said to increase ability without hampering the shinobi. This recipe was reportedly in Teuchi's hands. Teuchi stated though he didn't have that recipe, but one which sounded similar to it. His simply removed the bitter taste from soups.

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During this period the country had turned against the bloodline clans, blaming them for their constant wars and strife. Fearing for their lives many of these clan members left their clans and hid their bloodline abilities. Haku's father was strongly affected by this same fear and hatred; he murdered his wife and attempted to murder his son when he learned of their powers. However, in a heightened emotional state Haku activated his bloodline ability and turned the surrounding water into huge ice stalagmites to protect himself. Unable to escape from his house, this man died in the protective attack.

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During this period the country had turned against the bloodline clans, blaming them for their constant wars and strife. Haku's father was strongly affected by this same fear and hatred; he murdered his wife and attempted to murder his son. However, in a heightened emotional state Haku activated his bloodline ability and turned the surrounding water into huge ice stalagmites. Unable to escape from his house, he died in the protective attack.

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Years ago, the weak Vegetable Country Daimyou sent his young daughter away to help broker peace. When he was killed by the Janin, Haruna returned in the hopes of retaking the throne. Unfortunately in her time away, Haruna grew selfish and uncaring, putting her faith only in herself. On her return journey to the Vegetable Country, Haruna posed as a young man named Shun. Her two bodyguards also joined her on the trip. Haruna sought to hide with a caravan of travelers in the hopes of entering the country undetected.

Unfortunately the Janin were aware of her travels and sought to kill her. A trio of Leaf ninja had been hired to help escort the travelers and did their best to protect Haruna when the truth came out. When Haruna's bodyguard Kikunojou was killed, Naruto became furious at Haruna's uncaring attitude about his fate. Naruto's drive to protect her no matter what changed Haruna and she saw she could depend on others. Naruto himself managed to take out the last Janin, right as reinforcements from Konoha arrived to help stabilize the country. With a new outlook on life, Haruna took the country throne. She asked Naruto to remain behind as her guard but he declined, pointing to his other responsibilities in Konoha. Haruna understood and asked that Naruto return someday.

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Hikyakuya Fukusuke gained an early lead in the race due to the interference of the Hidden Rain ninjas hired by the Wagarashi family. When Fukusuke made it to the half-way point, he decided to relax and enjoy his time. This gave his opponent Morino Idate time to catch up. When he finally left to continue he leisurely finished the remainder of the race until he saw Idate coming on strong in the final lengths. Running as hard as he could he was unable to beat Idate down the stretch. Wagarashi family members then beat Fukusuke for his failure.

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Hisame was defeated when Shibuki drank the Hero Water to fight back against Hisame and her fellow attackers.

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Hotarubi later died due to the side effects of the star training. His wife would continue on and help see to it that the star was destroyed.

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Hoshikage was later killed by Akahoshi, Shisou and Yotaka when they wanted the training reinstated. Because he stood in the way, they murdered him and Akahoshi assumed control of the village.

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Houki watched as his teammates fought their pursuers including Temari, Kankurou and ninja from Konoha. Houki then imprisoned Gaara and began to withdraw Shukaku's chakra to revive Seimei. He then volunteered his body to provide the medium for Seimei's resurrection.

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Houshou was one of the medical ninja sent out to find the injured Konoha ninja who went on the retrieve Sasuke mission. He and several fellow medical-nins met the returning Hatake Kakashi who was bringing the injured Naruto back to Konoha.

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Hyou was tasked with delivering Sai's top secret mission orders. He chastised Sai for carrying around possessions which reminded him of his past. He reminded him of Root's purpose, of supporting the great tree of Konoha from the depths of the earth.

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Had been given aquatic traits which would allow her to breathe underwater and swim with ease. These traits caused the villagers to see her as a monster, as she was one of the few abductees to return. She managed to live freely in exchange for helping Amachi. Isaribi believed if she did help, Amachi would help find a cure for her.

When Konoha ninja came to the country investigating the talk of sea monsters, Isaribi was unsure what to do. Naruto and Isaribi talked and she ignorantly yelled that Naruto had no idea what it was like to be regarded as a monster. She fled and later helped Amachi carry out his plans. He then revealed he had no true desire to help cure her. She was shocked and saddened. Naruto revealed his Kyuubi abilities and Isaribi learned they weren't so different. She rushed to help him, which allowed Naruto to finally defeat Amachi and his Umibouzu sea monster. Isaribi then returned with the ninja to Konoha, where Tsunade would work on returning her to normal.