Free Fire players had a chance to bring home a piece of the Naruto Shippuden universe without spending Diamonds. Garena brought back its popular anime collaboration with a new version of the Nine Tails Strikes event, featuring fresh rewards, familiar characters, and a special offer that let players choose between two character bundles.
The biggest attraction was the free Hinata or Jiraiya Bundle. Instead of relying on random spins, players could work toward their chosen outfit by completing event tasks and collecting progress rewards.
The event was available from September 16 to October 15, 2026. Since that period has ended, the instructions below explain how the reward system worked. Check Free Fire for any extension or future rerun before expecting to claim these bundles now.
How to Get the Free Hinata or Jiraiya Bundle in Free Fire
During the Nine Tails Strikes event, players could select either the Hinata Bundle or the Jiraiya Bundle as their Grand Prize. The event then allowed them to work toward the selected outfit through normal event progression.
Here is how the process worked:
- Open Free Fire or Free Fire MAX.
- Enter the Nine Tails Strikes event from the event menu.
- Choose either the Hinata Bundle or the Jiraiya Bundle as your Grand Prize.
- Complete the available Daily Tasks to earn Fire Scrolls.
- Use your Fire Scrolls in the Defend activity to increase your event progress.
- Continue completing tasks and using Fire Scrolls until you reach the Grand Prize.
- Claim the bundle you selected.
The important thing to remember is that only one of the two bundles was available through the free Grand Prize progression. The other outfit was offered as a discounted purchase, rather than a second free reward through the same route.
Hinata vs Jiraiya: Which Free Bundle Should You Choose?
Both bundles are based on popular characters from Naruto Shippuden, but the right choice depends on which outfit you prefer.
Hinata Bundle
The Hinata Bundle features Hinata Hyuga in her familiar Naruto Shippuden appearance. It was one of the new highlights of the returning collaboration, marking her first appearance in Free Fire.
Fans who wanted a new character-inspired cosmetic had a good reason to select this bundle.
Jiraiya Bundle
The Jiraiya Bundle is inspired by the legendary Sannin and Naruto's mentor. It was another major attraction of the event, especially for players who enjoy collecting cosmetics based on the anime's older characters.
If you prefer Jiraiya's look, choosing his bundle made more sense than selecting Hinata simply because she was the newer addition.
Neither outfit provides a gameplay advantage. The choice is entirely about the character and cosmetic design you want in your collection.
How Fire Scrolls and Event Progress Worked
Fire Scrolls were the main resource players needed to advance through Nine Tails Strikes.
The system had two important parts.
Daily Tasks: Completing the event's available missions rewarded players with Fire Scrolls. These tasks were the main way to collect the resources needed for progression.
Defend activity: Players could spend their collected Fire Scrolls in the event's Defend activity to increase their progress and unlock rewards.
The Grand Prize was placed at the end of the progression track, with additional rewards available along the way. Players therefore had reasons to keep advancing even before reaching their chosen bundle.
Because the event had a fixed end date, completing the available tasks regularly was the best way to make progress before the deadline.
Other Free Rewards From Free Fire x Naruto Shippuden
The collaboration included more than the two main character bundles. Players could also find other Naruto-themed cosmetics and activities during the event.
Some of the highlighted rewards included:
- Kakashi's ANBU Black Ops Mask: A cosmetic inspired by Kakashi's time with the ANBU Black Ops.
- Gaara's Tattoo Facepaint: A character-inspired cosmetic based on Gaara's distinctive forehead marking.
- Froggy Wallet Loot Box: A Naruto-themed elimination crate.
- Naruto Battle Card: A themed collectible for the player's profile.
- Hinata-themed rewards: Additional content associated with the new character's arrival.
The collaboration also brought back familiar Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and other character-inspired bundles through separate event offerings.
Availability and unlock conditions differed by activity, so players needed to check each event section to see which items could be earned for free and which required a purchase or a different progression system.
What Made the Nine Tails Strikes Event Different?
The returning collaboration was not limited to cosmetics. Garena also introduced changes to the event's gameplay and the Naruto-themed environment.
The Hidden Leaf Village returned, with the Ninja Academy added to the area. Players could also encounter the Nine Tails during Battle Royale matches, while the Sharingan: Control mechanic introduced another way to interact with the creature.
The event brought back Naruto-inspired abilities and equipment, helping make the collaboration feel more like a themed gameplay event rather than just a collection of character outfits.
These additions gave players more reasons to explore the event while working toward their rewards.
Can You Still Get the Free Hinata or Jiraiya Bundle?
The original Nine Tails Strikes event ended on October 15, 2026, according to Garena's announcement. As of October 21, the original event period has passed.
If you missed the free bundle, open Free Fire and check the current event menu to see whether Garena has extended the event or brought the rewards back through another promotion.
The second bundle was also offered at a discount during the original event, but its current availability and price should be checked in-game.
Avoid relying on old screenshots or videos that claim the bundles are still free. The reward conditions may no longer apply after the event closes.
The Free Fire x Naruto Shippuden collaboration gave players a straightforward way to work toward a major anime cosmetic without depending on random spins. The key was choosing between Hinata and Jiraiya early, completing Daily Tasks, and using Fire Scrolls to reach the final reward before the event ended.
