Konoha's Defense

Konoha's Defense (木の葉警備, Konoha keibi) is the eighth episode of Riyan's part of Part IV.

Synopsis
Naruto is surprised to hear that only one member of Team Aoitori is still alive; his aunt, Kyūka Namikaze. Kyūka asks why he thinks that; there is one other member, but he was exiled long ago. Naruto is stunned to hear that Riyan Uchiha, the man that just had invaded Konoha, was once a member of the team. Kyūka quickly shows her sadness that he was exiled by Danzo. She explains to Naruto that his chakra had become cold since he was last in the village.

Naruto is reminded again of his quest to save Sasuke and vows to Kyūka that he will help her rescue Riyan. Kyūka comments on how proud she is of her nephew, showing her softer side.

Outside of Konoha, Riyan and Tatsu have mobilized with Ibitsu, heading back to Riyan's stronghold in the Land of Mountains. Ibitsu ends the episode by cripticaly telling the group that it's time to put the Eight-Tails to use.