Naruto attempts to bond with Sora, recognizing the shared pain of being a Jinchuriki-like figure. However, Sora's prickly personality and deep-seated anger make him resistant to Naruto's friendship.
Much like Naruto's childhood, Sora deals with the fear and prejudice of those around him. His inability to control his "claw" and the destructive power within him makes him an outcast, even among his peers.
is titled "An Isolating Darkness" (Japanese: 暗黒の孤独, Ankoku no Kodoku ).
The episode follows the fallout of a confrontation at the Fire Temple. As Team Kakashi returns to the Hidden Leaf Village with Sora, the following key events unfold: