A: Go to Config > Audio > Synchronization Mode and set it to "TimeStretch" (Async Mix may cause crashes in this specific game).
A: Yes. Search for "Ultimate Ninja 5 Money Save." This lets you unlock characters yourself but with unlimited cash.
However, Ultimate Ninja 5 was a late-cycle PS2 release (2007 in Japan, 2009 in Europe). It never saw a North American release, making it a cult classic only accessible to most Western fans via emulation. That is where (the open-source PS2 emulator) and the magic of save data come into play.
For fans of the Naruto franchise, few gaming experiences capture the frantic, super-powered chaos of the anime quite like the Ultimate Ninja series. While modern games like Storm 4 focus on cinematic 3D battles, the PS2-era titles—specifically Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 —remain beloved for their fast-paced 2D fighting mechanics, massive rosters, and nostalgic sprite-based art.
Now, load up that 100% save, select Sage Mode Naruto vs. Pain on the destroyed Konoha stage, and experience the emulated glory of the PS2 era. Q: Does this work on PCSX2 for Android (AetherSX2)? A: Yes. The .ps2 memory card files are cross-platform. Copy the memory card file to your Android/data/xyz.aethersx2.android/files/memcards/ folder.