In episode 95, titled "The Two Charms" (ふたつのお守り, Futatsu no Omamori ), the story progresses through several key plot points involving the search for Orochimaru and Naruto's continued training. Episode 95: Key Plot Points
: Kakashi, Hinata, and Kiba continue their search for Orochimaru's hideout. Shino stays behind briefly to selectively breed insects that have developed an immunity to Guren's Crystal Style jutsu.
: Guren returns to her base with Yukimaru, who has recovered from being ill. Yukimaru gives Naruto a memento of his mother before Guren's team heads out to intercept the Konoha ninja.