Amado, a principal member of Kara who oversaw their research and development, kidnaps Shikadai and seeks asylum in the Leaf Village. In exchange, he promises to tell them everything he knows. Although he is someone they cannot trust, with Shikadai's life at stake the Hokage personally gets involved in the negotiation. Back at Kara’s hideout, Koji Kashin and Jigen clash, each trying to find out what the other’s motive is.
