The movie Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom was released in Japan.
Following the release of the movie, the Naruto franchise gained increased international attention and fanbase growth.
Naruto and his team receive the mission to escort Prince Hikaru Tsuki and Princess Haruna of the Land of the Moon to their homeland.
Naruto, Sakura, and Rock Lee begin escorting the royal siblings across the desert towards the Crescent Moon Kingdom, facing natural hazards and minor enemy scouts.
The group is ambushed by hired mercenaries aiming to capture the prince and princess for ransom, leading to their rescue by Team 7.
Naruto and the team successfully arrive at the Crescent Moon Kingdom, where political tensions and palace intrigue await.
The villainous Haburamu orchestrates a coup, kidnapping the royal family members to seize the throne.
To rescue the kidnapped royals, Naruto and allies infiltrate Haburamu’s heavily guarded fortress to free the hostages.
Naruto confronts and defeats Haburamu in an intense battle to restore peace to the kingdom.
With Haburamu defeated and the royal family safe, Naruto and his allies help restore order to the kingdom and its governance.
