Ep. 71: Sora departs the Leaf Village after Sai and Asuma defeat Kazuma
Aired on August 14, 2008Filler
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Following the release of Sora's power, Sai and Asuma successfully defeat Kazuma. The subsequent day finds Sora, having recovered his physical form, departing the Leaf Village to embark on a journey around the world. Meanwhile, Asuma and Shikamaru engage in a discussion regarding the enigmatic king of the village. In a separate confrontation, Hidan and Kakuzu face off against Yugito Nii and the Two-Tailed beast. This narrative concludes the Twelve Guardian Ninja arc, marking the eighteenth and final installment of the series.
Episodes
- Ep. 67 · Furido attacks Sora while Kitane traps Asuma and Sakura counters Fuen's illusions
- Ep. 68 · Sora discovers chakra implantation as Naruto defeats Fuka and Asuma defeats Kitane
- Ep. 69 · Sora succumbs to demonic power as Asuma battles Furido and Naruto arrives
- Ep. 70 · Naruto resonates with Sora, triggering a partial transformation while Yamato prepares for a mental battle against the Nine-Tails.
- Ep. 71 · Sora departs the Leaf Village after Sai and Asuma defeat Kazuma
- Ep. 72 · Akatsuki members defeat the Two-Tails Jinchuuriki while Naruto recovers and Tsunade receives a warning.
- Ep. 73 · Akatsuki members attack Fire Temple while Naruto trains to stop waterfall flow
- Ep. 74 · Naruto completes wind chakra training while Akatsuki suppression teams deploy
- Ep. 75 · Team Asuma mourns Chiriku while Hidan and Kakuzu travel and Kakashi prepares Naruto for Rasengan completion.