Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Legend of the Stone of Gelel is the second original Naruto film, introducing a new antagonist named Haido who seeks the legendary Stone of Gelel — a mysterious mineral with enormous power capable of granting its wielder control over life and death. Team 7 becomes entangled in a conflict involving an enigmatic group of warriors loyal to Haido and a young boy named Temujin who carries the stone's power within him. The film expands slightly on the first movie's scope, with a larger cast of original characters and a more developed villain motivation.

As a non-canon entry, the film occupies comfortable middle ground for Naruto completionists — it is well-paced and entertaining without breaking any new thematic ground. The Temujin storyline echoes classic Naruto themes about cycle of hatred and what people are willing to sacrifice in pursuit of an ideal. Production quality is consistent with the television series of the era. It sits comfortably in the category of "enjoyable optional content" for fans who want to spend more time with Team 7 in a self-contained adventure. The film is best watched during the Chunin Exam to Land of Snow period of the original series.