The Chunin Exams are about to begin and genin from the other villages arrive in droves. The Hidden Sand's hopefuls include the Kazekage's adopted son Shinki, and his team mates Yodo and Araya. The Hidden Mists send the Senka triplets, the Hidden Cloud sends Yurui, Iroi, and Tarui. And finally, the Hidden Rock send the Genbu Three. As formidable rivals arrive on the scene, tensions run high as every participant sizes each other up, and prepare for the first round of the Chunin Exams!

Celebrations are in order as the Yamato draws closer to Earth. But with Yuki in critical condition, only a miracle can ensure a happy return home.

While Okabe is left with more questions than answers, Suzuha recruits help in her search for an unexpectedly close person.

Lupin is shot in the head by a drone fighter. With the death of its target, the Lupin Game is concluded. Time passes, and people forget about the game. Released from his duty of hunting Lupin, Ami now lives with Zenigata, when one day Goemon visits her. After receiving a message from him, she decides to confront the executives of Marco Polo.

Issei and the others continue their training, even while they fully enjoy themselves in Kyoto. Issei's group meets the mysterious nine-tailed fox once again and, this time, she begs them to help the youkai save her mother from the Chaos Brigade.

Sakura lets out a deep sigh while looking at a happy Saber who has just finished breakfast that Shirou has prepared. It seems something is troubling her very much. Meanwhile, Issei gives Shirou some bamboo shoots in return of the sandwiches Shirou made him the other day. Upon hearing that Sakura is making gratin for dinner, Shirou suggests adding the bamboo shoots in it.

The Black Bulls get a day off after getting paid, and Gauche goes to visit his beloved little sister Marie. To his surprise, he finds Asta already there and playing with her.