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Taji was selected by Sandaime Hokage to assist his wife Biwako in delivering Uzumaki Kushina's baby in secret. She and Biwako helped Kushina deliver Naruto, but Taji was soon cut down by a masked man seeking the Kyuubi for his own ends.

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After Orochimaru's death, Takishi and his fellow prisoners revolted, escaped their cells and killer their jailers. Takishi was eventually severely wounded. When he learned from Suigetsu that Team Snake was seeking to free Juugo, he mocked their ability to control the killer. His assurance that Juugo would kill them angered Suigetsu to the point of killing Takishi, even though Sasuke had ordered Suigetsu not to do so.

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Taruho would later use a shape changing jutsu to permanently take on Shion's form. He acted as a decoy when Yomi's men sought to kill her. He was hit by one of their attacks and died as a result.

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Tenga and his fellow communications workers oversaw the audio and video transmissions of the meeting of the Five Great Shinobi Country Daimyou. He acted as official witness for the meeting.

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Temujin joined Haido's forces after a mysterious army attacked his village looking for Gelel stone information. In the days that followed Temujin and his fellow orphans were approached by Haido, who asked they assist him in his drive for a utopian society. Wanting to leave the destruction behind them they joined up. Little did they know Haido was originally behind the battle.

In the years that followed, Temujin had a Gelel stone implanted in his chest. The mysterious ore granted him quick healing power and provided a defense mechanism. He eventually lead Haido's forces northward to a new continent. There they invaded the Wind Country, their goal being the original home of the Gelel stone ore. Temujin found resistance in Naruto and his friends. Temujin learned of the history of the ore, and how its original miners grew warlike and almost destroyed each other. The survivors fled the area and left the ore and their former lives behind. Some became a wandering caravan, others fled south and were Temujin's ancestors.

This meant little to Temujin, but when he finally learned Haido had been behind the slaughter in the hopes of getting more Gelel stone, he finally turned against his master. He assisted Naruto in finishing off Haido and then chose to remain behind to destroy the Gelel stone for good. The ancient clan summoning seal could summon a form of black hole. Whoever summoned the hole was doomed to die, and Temujin accepted that. However Naruto refused to let Temujin die and he helped his new friend escape the hole and make it to safety. With his fellow orphan friends at his side, Temujin returned to the south in the hopes of rebuilding their civilization.

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Dajimu and Tera had orders to kill Anko. After being selected for Hokage, Danzou decided to delay the plans to kill her. He instead directed Root to find Yakushi Kabuto before Anko did.

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After Orochimaru's death, Sasuke came to the Southern Hideout to recruit jailer Karin. Tetsuru expressed doubt that Sasuke could have actually killed Orochimaru. He and his fellow prisoners were later freed on the promise they would spread word that Sasuke killed Orochimaru and freed them.

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Toki did not herself die, instead it was her brother who was poisoned. She was about to kill herself when the ghost of her brother told her to live on. She swore to seek revenge against those responsible and held on to a watch memento as a keepsake. Its broken face would remind her of the problems griping her country. To seek revenge, she impersonated her brother Sagi and acted as the country daimyou. She also used the family Noroimusha armor to seek out those responsible for the murders. In the guise of a ghost warrior, she created fear in the country.

When Chishima and Mousou hired ninja from Konoha to investigate the Noroimusha, Toki in the Sagi persona reacted very harshly to their interference. When Naruto found a hidden passageway linking back to the daimyou compound, he found Toki bathing in the hot springs. Guards caught Naruto shortly afterwards and Toki acted very angry towards Naruto, even though he was not aware he was looking at Toki. When Naruto was imprisoned for the entry, Toki came in the Noroimusha guise to punish his foolishness. Naruto learned the warrior was "Sagi" and tried to reason with the feudal lord.

Toki lent the armor to Naruto to allow him to rescue Koumei, the chief daimyou's strategist. When they rejoined Toki, she was in another foul mood and said revenge was her avenue alone and no one would ruin that. She confronted Mousou who was revealed as the mastermind. With her in the Noroimusha persona, Mousou himself revealed surprises on his own, being adept at some ninja arts. He managed to kidnap her and then proceed with his plan to kill her and remove all obstacles to gaining control of the country.

Naruto confronted the man and managed to defeat him. Toki was freed and Naruto told her how Sagi had appeared to him and asked for her to stop seeking revenge and work towards the future. Toki looked at the watch and saw it was now turning again. Toki then came before her people. She apologized for the misdirection but asked to be able to continue on as the feudal lord and bring prosperity back to the poor country. Koumei, Chishima and the other soldiers and citizens agreed and she continued on as their leader. She then invited the Konoha ninja back to their country, to relax without the burdens of working on mission.

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Tsuba and his partner were ordered by their feudal lord to stop Gaara from particating in his match. The feudal lord had a bet with another lord that Uchiha Sasuke would be the victor of the match. Unfortunately Tsuba and Midori overestimated their ability to influence Gaara. Taking the threat in stride, a crazed Gaara quickly killed the two Grass ninja.

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When Mizuki got involved with Orochimaru, she felt he became a different person, more angry and evil towards her and Konoha. When Mizuki broke out of prison, he first visited Tsubaki's house outside of Konoha. Tsubaki begged for Mizuki to give up his hateful ways and see the good in Naruto and the evil of Orochimaru. Mizuki would have none of it, he knocked out Tsubaki and then left her residence. When Tsubaki awoke, she decided to track Mizuki down and bring him back to justice. She worked alongside Iruka and Naruto when Mizuki managed to finalize Orochimaru's chakra enhancing formula.

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Michiru and his son were actually sent away by their father for their own safety. Moon Country minister Shabadaba had his sights on the throne and attempted to assassinate the king. Michiru had hired various bodyguards in his travels and eventually hired a team from Konoha. They escorted Michiru and his entourage back to the Moon Country and learned of the plot. Michiru was captured and was about to be executed when he was saved by his son and Naruto. The Leaf ninja eventually removed Shabadaba and the ninja he had hired. During these events Michiru learned what really mattered in life and set out to change himself for the better. With his father dead Michiru ascended to the throne. He then told his son he hoped to show his ex-wife the error of his ways so they could get back together.

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During a sea storm Hikaru saved Chamu's life and they became friends. Naruto was impressed by Hikaru's courage and they finally became friends. When the group returned to the Moon Country Hikaru learned his grandfather had been gravely injured in a coup by a country minister. When his father had been captured by the minister Hikaru did what he could to help, including saving the life of his father. His father then ascended to the throne and he learned his father hoped to form a relationship again with Amayo.

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After Orochimaru's death, Tsukushi and his fellow prisoners revolted, escaped their cells and killer their jailers. They were confronted by Team Snake who had arrived looking for curse seal originator Juugo. Even though Tsukushi and his fellow prisoners activated their level two seals, they were quickly taken out by Sasuke and Suigetsu.

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Ugai led Might Guy to Tsunade after he returned from his mission. Guy was desperate to learn how Lee's surgery went.

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The Kurama clan's heir was Yakumo. This powerful Genjutsu savant was presented to Kurenai for protection as the Third Hokage felt she could bring about terrible destruction. Kurenai eventually felt she was not capable of watching over the girl though. So under the direction of the Third, Yakumo had her powers sealed and was hidden away at a mountain forest retreat.

Several years later Unkai was set on stopping Yakumo once and for all. As Yakumo's unconscious mind held a terrible beast which had killed her parents years earlier. Even though her powers were now sealed away, the beast would only grow over time and threaten the village. With the help of other members of the clan, they began to assault the compound to get to Yakumo. Kurenai managed to arrive and spirit the young woman away. When Unkai confronted them, Naruto and a group of other ninja confronted him and caused him to flee. The group was then trapped in Yakumo's Genjutsu. He returned to explain to them Yakumo's dark history and helped them escape, suffering burns from Yakumo's powers. Unkai remained behind while Naruto and Kurenai confronted Yakumo and helped her come to terms with her powers and put an end to her deadly subconscious.

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Every four years, control of Degarashi Port in the Tea Country is decided upon the winner of the Todoroki Shrine Offering race. The Wagarashi and the Wasabi families has a long history of conflict, to avoid future violence they decided to sponsor a runner in the race. The family who won would then gain control.

Kyuuroku was in control and wanted to remain in power. To that end he hired Hidden Rain ninjas to escort his runner and hinder the progress of the Wasabi runner Morino Idate. Team 7 was hired by the Wasabi family to protect Idate. Idate managed to win the race but Kyuuroku said he cheated through the help of Naruto. When word came out of the actions of the Rain ninja and the secret dealings between Kyuuroku and a lower country Daimyo, the head Daimyo punished both men and ensured Idates victory was upheld, ensuring the Wasabi rose to power. As punishment, the Daimyo ordered the Wagarashi family disbanded.

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Every four years, control of Degarashi Port in the Tea Country is decided upon the winner of the Todoroki Shrine Offering race. The Wagarashi and the Wasabi families has a long history of conflict, to avoid future violence they decided to sponsor a runner in the race. The family who won would then gain control.

Jirocho sought to sponsor Morino Idate as the runner for his family. Idate was a boy he had met several years previously. Idate was lost and alone, and Jirocho sought to protect the boy. He gave Idate a home and made him his number one subordinate. When it appeared Idate may have abandoned the race, Jirocho never gave up believing in the boy. When Idate eventually won the race, he was very proud of the young man.

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When Yagura went with Guy on a mission to the Swamp country, he feigned getting lost. Guy went looking for the young man and found wooden training men instead. The dummies soon began to move and attack Guy. Guy parried their attacks but was soon overcome by the large number of training men.

Yagura then revealed his real name is Ryuudouin Genshou (Ryuu=Dragon, Dou=Hall, In=Institution, School, Temple; Gen=Phantasm, Illusion Shou=Commander, General, Leader). Genshou took the place of the real Yagura who had sought to study under Guy. He and his brothers Rokkaku and Jakou are the sons of Ryudouin Agira, who had fought Guy years before and lost. They state their father took the failure as a disgrace and took on no further missions. He cursed Guy and on his deathbed he commanded his sons to fight Guy. Since then the three patiently waited for their chance for revenge. Guy stated he remembered their father and he fought valiantly. Lee arrived and was lured into the castle trap the brothers had made. Inside Guy faced a dummy mimicking Lee's moves while Lee faced one mimicking Guy's. The two men quickly realized who their actual opponent was and went all out, becoming too much for the dummies to copy. The castle collapsed and the brothers realized Lee and in turn Guy were stronger than they gave credit for. Guy explained how he fought their father fairly, and that the man was eager for a rematch. The brothers then realized they probably misunderstood their father’s final words.

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Some years after Mouryou was sealed away, Yomi sought to free the demon. After successfully freeing Mouryou's spirit, he offered his body as a temporary host vessel. He directed his men to kill Shion, the High Priestess of the Demon Country. Shion was the daughter of Miroku, the women who sealed the demon away before. With his dark medical powers, he granted his men enhanced chakra. He directed his men to kill Shion while she was under the protection of ninja from Konoha. His men failed and he journeyed to the location where Mouryou's body was sealed. When Shion arrived to get rid of Mouryou for good, he burst from Yomi's body, killing him.

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Yotaka and Shisou assisted Akahoshi in the murder of "Sandaime Hoshikage" after he banned the star chakra training. With the Hoshikage out of the way, Akahoshi assumed leadership of the village.

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Yurinojou took the name Yurinoshin while he escorted Princess Haruna from a neightboring country back to the Vegetable Country. After her father the Daimyou was killed, Haruna was the only remaining heir to the country throne. Unfortunately her father's killers, the Janin, sought to kill her as well. After his partner Kikunoujou was killed by the Janin Ruiga, Yurinojou worked with Uzumaki Naruto and Akimichi Chouji to correctly identify how Ruiga's powers worked and how best to take him out. After Ruiga was taken out, Yurinojou, Chouji and Hinata rushed to help retake the capital. When Janin's forces captured the trio, they were soon freed by a backup force from Konoha. With the Janin eventually taken out, Haruna was able to take the throne and Yurinojou remained at her side as bodyguard.

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Yuudachi and his partner Ryuusui served under Pain. Their faction fought for control of the Rain Country in its secretly ongoing civil war. While travelling through an industrial city in the country, the two men saw signs for a new bar. Seeking protection from the rain, they went inside. The bar was a trap though, as Jiraiya quickly captured and interrogated the men as to their leader's whereabouts.

Jiraiya interrogated the men inside one of his toads and used his infamous tickle-torture to get them to talk. Unfortunately, the ninja refused to give out any information. Jiraiya then used his Kaeru Kaeru technique to turn Yuudachi into a frog in the hopes of scaring his partner into talking. The method worked and Jiraiya eventually sent his toad and the transformed ninja back to Ibiki for further interrogation.