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While the game features a "Gektou Road" story mode and various arcade modes to unlock characters manually, many players opt to use pre-completed save files to gain immediate access to the full roster, including major characters like Orochimaru, the Raikage, and Sage Mode Naruto.

: When playing online via Dolphin, both players should use identical save files or Gecko codes to prevent desync errors. Wii console Dolphin emulator

Use (official) or SaveGame Manager GX (homebrew).

You can download verified save data from established community repositories: GameFAQs Naruto GNT Special Saves : Features 100% completion files from contributors like NicholasMoser Modding GitHub

: Place the 00010000534e584a folder into the savegames folder on your SD card. Use Savegame Manager GX to install the file to your system memory.