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12 / 21- 265EP 265
Zabuza and Haku join reanimated forces while Kakashi and Sakura confront their past.
May 31, 2012Sai, Omoi, and Zaji are surrounded by advancing reanimated ninja, including Zabuza and Haku, until Kakashi’s division arrives to rescue them. The enemy forces are identified as Pakura, a Sand Scorch-Style user, and Gari, an explosion ninja from the Hidden Stone. Kakashi and Sakura recognize Zabuza and Haku, who explain their influence on Naruto and provide Haku with closure regarding Zabuza’s final moments. However, Kabuto removes their free will, forcing Zabuza and Haku to ask Kakashi to stop them. They are subsequently reinforced by former members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, escalating the conflict during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
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Kakashi confronts Zabuza while Gaara prepares to face the reanimated Second Tsuchikage Mu.
Jun 7, 2012Suigestu informs Jugo about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, including his brother Mangetsu and members reanimated by Kabuto. As Kakashi’s group engages the swordsmen, Mangetsu summons their weapons while Gari and Pakura flee. Zabuza utilizes his mist to allow other swordsmen to attack, prompting Kakashi to devise a plan to remove him from combat. History repeats when Haku blocks Kakashi’s attack as he dodges Zabuza’s restored Executioner's Blade. Recalling Naruto’s words, Kakashi defeats Zabuza, enabling a swift seal. Kakashi then informs Sai that his sealing jutsu is next, picking up the blade with intent to fight fully. Meanwhile, the Second Division battles White Zetsu, and Gaara’s division prepares to confront the reanimated Second Tsuchikage Mu.
- 267EP 267
The Hidden Leaf's Brilliant Military Advisor
Jun 21, 2012Mu summons reanimated Kage, debating Second Mizukage Gengetsu Houzuki while Gaara observes his father, Fourth Kazekage Rasa. Allied Shinobi Forces headquarters learn Darui's division faces White Zetsu and reanimated ninja: Kakuzu, Dan Kato, Hizashi Hyuga, and Kinkaku and Ginkaku. Strategist Shikaku Nara dissuades Ay from fighting by reforming battle formations for support. Onoki joins Gaara's forces to counter Mu, who is undetectable and possesses a Kekkei Tota. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 7 of 53.
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Black Zetsu infiltrates the lords' palace while Zetsu forces attack the coastline and desert fronts.
Jun 28, 2012Black Zetsu attempts to seize the Feudal Lords at their fortified palace but retreats after discovering they are imposters, continuing to observe from a distance. Simultaneously, White Zetsu and reanimated ninja assault the coastline, where Hizashi confronts his brother Hiashi, stating his death served the clan. In the desert, Shikamaru receives orders from headquarters to support Darui's division, while Temari worries about their unit facing a shinobi with a powerful Kekkei Tota. Onoki allies with the Fourth Division, and Darui engages in combat against Kinkaku and Ginkaku during this phase of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
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Ay reveals the dangerous history of Kinkaku and Ginkaku to Tsunade
Jul 5, 2012Ay informs Tsunade that Kinkaku and Ginkaku are feared Hidden Cloud criminals who nearly killed Tobirama during a peace conference with the Second Raikage. The brothers wield artifacts from the Sage of the Six Paths, including the Bashosen war fan that utilizes all five Chakra natures, and survive their use by ingesting Nine Tails chakra. Samui and Atsui assist Darui in combat, but the siblings trap them using the Kokinjo rope and Shichiseiken blade to seal their spirit words in the Benihisago gourd. Darui alters his spirit word to avoid sealing, steals the tools, and traps Ginkaku. This action forces Kinkaku into his pseudo-Jinchuriki mode.
- 270EP 270
Kinkaku's Pseudo-Nine-Tails Transformation and the Arrival of Dan Kato and Reanimated Asuma Sarutobi
Jul 19, 2012Following his brother's sealing, Kinkaku transforms into a pseudo-Nine-Tails and overwhelms Darui's division. At headquarters, Ay's secretary Mabui uses object teleportation jutsu to send the Kohaku no Johei sealing pot to Darui's group, who are reinforced by Shikakumaru and half of the Fourth Division. With assistance from Team Asuma, Darui successfully seals Kinkaku. However, Kakuzu then arrives, revealing the enemy's gold and silver pieces: Dan Kato and the reanimated Asuma Sarutobi. This confrontation occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 10 of 53.
- 271EP 271filler
Sakura Falls from the Sky and Loses Her Memory in Konoha
Jul 26, 2012Ino witnesses Sakura plummeting from the sky and rescues her, bringing her back to Konoha. Tsunade examines Sakura, who is diagnosed with amnesia. While walking through the village, Sakura encounters the Konoha 11, feeling they are vaguely familiar but not as she recalls. She becomes distressed upon realizing her cherry blossom necklace is missing, prompting a frantic search with Ino. Her parents, Kizashi and Mebuki, eventually locate a dazed Sakura and return the necklace. This triggers fragmented memories, causing Sakura to embrace her crying parents. Puzzled, her parents leave, asking her to return home later. Sakura confesses to Ino that she is likely not the person she knew before vanishing in a bright light, leaving Ino deeply confused.
- 272EP 272
Mifune confronts Hanzo as the Surprise Attack Division faces Akatsuki reinforcements and a deadly poison mist attack.
Aug 2, 2012While the Surprise Attack Division retreats, Akatsuki reinforcements led by Hanzo pursue them. Hanzo summons his salamander Ibuse to release a paralyzing poison mist, incapacitating the group. Mifune arrives just in time to block a fatal strike. During their clash, Mifune and Hanzo discuss their differing paths, and Mifune manages to shatter Hanzo's sickle and respirator. Recalling his past encounter with Mifune, Hanzo uses the broken blade to commit seppuku, entrusting his conviction to his rival. This act ruptures a poison sac present since childhood, causing the toxin to evaporate. Kabuto Yakushi is shocked as Hanzo's body stops obeying his commands, leading to the legendary shinobi being bound and sealed.
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Izumo and Kotetsu bind Kakuzu for Darui while Team Asuma confronts their mentor.
Aug 9, 2012Izumo and Kotetsu arrive to restrain Kakuzu, allowing Darui to seal him. Meanwhile, Team Asuma advances to face their mentor, Asuma. The group recalls past events, including a spar with Asuma when they were genin, during which Choji discussed Asuma's kindness. Shikamaru remembers protecting his comrades, while Ino reflects on Asuma's final words, feeling responsible for guiding Shikamaru and Choji. After other ninja fail to subdue Asuma, the team engages him directly. Choji struggles to hold back his punches. A flashback reveals Choji's perspective, leading Asuma to beg the trio, particularly Choji, to stop him.
- 274EP 274
The Complete Ino-Shika-Cho Formation!
Aug 9, 2012Team Asuma reunites with their sensei, Asuma, while Choji loses his will to fight. Ino enters Choji’s mind to explain the significance of the earrings Asuma gave them years ago. Shikamaru recalls Asuma’s final words, scolding Choji and emphasizing that they must protect others rather than be protected. Remembering his promise to become the next Akimichi clan head and the metaphor of a butterfly emerging from a caterpillar, Choji resolves himself. He utilizes Calorie Control to enter a slimming Butterfly mode. The trio then defeats Asuma, who comments on their perfected Ino-Shika-Cho formation as he is sealed. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 13 out of 53.
- 275EP 275
Naruto Escapes Guards and Confronts Iruka Before Leaving with Bee
Aug 16, 2012Naruto tries to leave the training hall but is stopped by shinobi guards led by Shibi Aburame. Iruka arrives and attempts to deceive Naruto, yet the youth escapes the cave using Sage Mode. He is restrained by a shadow jutsu while sensing the war, allowing Iruka to continue his persuasion. Iruka presents Naruto's headband and tries to hold him back, but Naruto overpowers the group and departs. Inside the headband, Naruto discovers a letter from Iruka urging him to return alive. Following Iruka's instructions, Bee follows Naruto. The two jinchuriki then destroy the Barrier Corps' invisible blockade. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 14 out of 53.
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Black Zetsu attacks the mansion but is stopped by Mei Terumi while Tobi summons the Gedo Statue.
Aug 23, 2012Black Zetsu locates the Feudal Lords' mansion and begins his assault, but is halted by Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi and her squad. Sensing Naruto Uzumaki and Killer Bee, he relays this to Tobi, who appears on the coastline to summon the Gedo Statue. This distraction allows Tobi to acquire the Kohaku no Johei and the Benihisago to obtain Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Nine Tails chakra. As night falls, Kabuto recalls his reanimated ninja army. The shinobi forces recuperate from the first day of the conflict while evaluating their counterattack strategies during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc.
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Naruto confronts the Nine Tails' cynicism about hatred while traveling with Killer Bee.
Aug 30, 2012Naruto travels to the battlefield alongside Killer Bee but is pulled into his subconscious by the Nine Tails. The beast questions Naruto's ability to endure the hatred brought by the war and recalls Sasuke Uchiha's childhood resentment from their first meeting. Offended by the Nine Tails' claim that stopping hatred is futile, Naruto pins the creature down. He declares his determination to address the upcoming war, Sasuke's animosity, and the Nine Tails' own hatred, refusing to accept the beast's pessimistic view of the conflict ahead.
- 278EP 278
Medic Ninja in Danger: Sakura Identifies White Zetsu Impersonating Neji
Sep 6, 2012Exhausted Neji seeks medical care while Shizune and Sakura treat injured shinobi amid secret killings. A clone slaughters medics and targets Sakura, but she identifies it as White Zetsu by noting its incorrect knowledge of Tonton’s anatomy. The real Neji rests safely with Kiba and Akamaru, while Hinata and Shino guard the frontlines. White Zetsu absorbs chakra to mimic others perfectly. Sakura alerts headquarters, prompting Shikaku to devise a counter-strategy against the infiltrator during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc.
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Team 8 faces White Zetsu ambush in a cave, leading to an explosion and deception.
Sep 13, 2012Kiba, Shino, and Hinata of Team 8 investigate a cave with a breached protective barrier. White Zetsu ambush them, forcing a standoff until the Sealing Corps arrives. As the corps prepares to seal the cave, White Zetsu pursue, but an accidental collision with an oil lamp ignites oil connected to Paper bombs, causing an explosion. Team 8 regroups to find the Sealing Corps dead. Suspicion arises, leading them to play Rock-Paper-Scissors to identify a fake. Shino appears to lose, but Kiba defeats him, revealing Hinata as the impostor while the real Shino appears elsewhere. Shino explains his hand signals and insect clones. They defeat the White Zetsu and locate the real Hinata safely on the ground.
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Kurotsuchi visits the Fifth Division where Deidara is held prisoner by White Zetsu imposters.
Sep 20, 2012Kurotsuchi visits the Fifth Division where Deidara is held prisoner. A White Zetsu disguised as a samurai attempts to free Deidara but stops when Kurotsuchi and Okisuke arrive. Okisuke discovers the guard is an imposter and attacks, revealing a group of White Zetsu. Deidara breaks free and escapes, prompting the Fifth Division to chase him. He attempts to use his Super Ultimate Art while fleeing. Sasuke appears, enraging Deidara, who chases him to a valley. The encounter is revealed to be a fake orchestrated by Kurotsuchi. The Fifth Division corners Deidara, who cannot fight back, and captures him again. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, episode 19 of 53.
- 281EP 281filler
Allied Mothers Defend Konoha Against Rogue Sumo Wrestlers
Sep 27, 2012Ebisu convenes a meeting in Konoha for remaining villagers, primarily children and wives, to prepare for potential rogue ninja attacks while shinobi families are at war. The mothers dismiss his concerns, asserting they have always protected the village during their husbands' absence. Konohamaru then receives reports from peers about terrifying rogue ninja in the eastern and western forests. He attempts to recruit classmates to investigate, but they refuse. Accompanied by Moegi and Udon, Konohamaru searches the area alone, discovering only a traveling circus troupe. However, subsequent reports of attacks on the western side prove accurate. A group of rogue Sumo Wrestlers assaults the children, but the mothers intervene and fight back. Konohamaru delivers the final blow using his Rasengan, successfully saving the village from the intruders.
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Naruto and Killer Bee face Tsunade and Ay before continuing their journey.
Oct 4, 2012Naruto and Killer Bee are stopped by Tsunade and Ay while traveling to the battlefield. Naruto argues with Ay about supporting his friends, defending his father Minato Namikaze against Ay's insults. Ay attempts to kill Naruto, but Killer Bee intervenes to save him. The two Jinchuriki reconcile, recalling their past where Bee became Ay's brother after passing the Double Lariat test. They reflect on their shared missions and Ay's advice from Bee's cousin before Bee became the Eight Tails Jinchuriki. Later, they encounter Minato. Ay attacks, but Minato evades and targets Ay's back. Bee saves Ay with a tentacle. As the Leaf group retreats, Minato praises Bee. Ay charges at Minato, who teleports to Bee's back, and they point weapons at each other.
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Killer Bee and Ay spar while Naruto joins the war against Tobi's reanimated Jinchuriki.
Oct 11, 2012During a clash between Killer Bee and Ay, Bee questions his foster brother's overprotectiveness regarding his Tailed Beast control. Ay defends his actions by citing the strategic value of Bee and Naruto as Jinchuriki, aiming to protect them regardless of their wishes. Bee overcomes Ay's defense with a Lariat, likening his resolve to two suns, a reference to Naruto's parents Minato and Kushina. Meanwhile, Tsunade permits Naruto to join the conflict. Although Ay attempts a final lightning-fast strike, he is impressed by Naruto's evasion, reminiscent of Minato, and allows them to depart. Shikaku realizes Naruto's negative sensing offers an advantage against the White Zetsu army. As dawn breaks, Tobi summons the Six Paths of Pain, consisting of Jinchuriki reanimated by Kabuto.
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Kakashi confronts Jinin Akebino while Sai seals the reanimated ninja with Lee's protection.
Oct 18, 2012Kakashi Hatake orders his squad to rest while staying alert during the night. Shinobi from HQ deliver a large item to Kakashi, who gives it to Sai for sealing reanimated ninja, with Lee assigned as his bodyguard. Sai recalls a Super Beast Scroll seal variation requiring emotional energy, fearing harm if his mind is not controlled. At dawn, reanimated ninja resume attacking Allied forces, including Jinin Akebino. Kakashi slashes Jinin while Ensui binds him, allowing Sai to perform the Sealing jutsu. Gari arrives, prompting Lee to defend Sai and Ensui. Remembering his time with Team Kakashi, Sai controls his emotions and executes the Crouched Tiger Bullet jutsu to trap Jinin in a scroll.
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Pakura of the Sand uses Scorch Style while Maki faces her master's tragic fate.
Oct 25, 2012A flashback shows the Hidden Sand Village celebrating Pakura’s victory over the Hidden Stone Village. Her student Maki trains with her, receiving advice to protect loved ones. Meanwhile, Sand officials consider sacrificing Pakura to the Hidden Mist Village to secure an unfavorable truce. Pakura is assassinated by Stone ninjas. In the present, Allied ninja battle the Ninja Swordsman of the Mist, Gari, and Pakura. Pakura reveals she was sent as a sacrifice. Maki pleads that the Fifth Mizukage’s leadership changed their village’s reputation, but Pakura remains skeptical. Omoi and Zaji stop Pakura’s attack, incapacitating her. Gari arrives and targets Maki. Pakura uses fireballs to corner Gari, urging Maki to flee. After the group escapes, Kabuto erases the minds of Gari and Pakura.
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Tsunade questions her faith in Naruto while escorting him and Killer Bee to the war.
Nov 1, 2012During the journey to the war alongside Ay, Naruto, and Killer Bee, Tsunade doubts her belief in Naruto. She recalls a past encounter with Ay, who required her medical skills to treat an injured subordinate. Tsunade agreed to provide aid only if Ay could defeat her in an arm wrestling match. Ay won the contest by utilizing his speed. Following the victory, Tsunade examined the patient and demanded to know the circumstances surrounding the injury. This flashback highlights the history between the two leaders before the current conflict. The narrative is part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 25 out of 53.
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Tsunade confronts the Nokizaru spy bug while Ay promises safety before surgery begins.
Nov 1, 2012Tsunade identifies an insect bomb inside the Raikage after Ay’s group is ambushed by the Nokizaru. She destroys the spy bug and prepares for surgery, assigning Shizune to lead while she supervises. Although Ay protests, believing Tsunade should operate, he is reassured. During the procedure, blood splatters on a terrified Tsunade, causing her to leave. Shizune explains Tsunade’s past losses to Ay, who argues she is unfit. An indignant Shizune throws the extracted bug at his feet. The scene concludes with Naruto and Bee heading to the battlefield, while the Raikage and Tsunade return to headquarters.
- 288EP 288filler
Kakashi and Guy confront the resurrected Mist swordsmen Jinpachi and Kushimaru during the war.
Nov 8, 2012Kakashi learns Sai sealed a Mist swordsman and rushes to a commotion where he finds Jinpachi Munashi and Kushimaru Kuriarare fighting over the Kubikiribouchou. The two Kirigakure shinobi attack Kakashi, who is soon joined by Might Guy. They awaken an unconscious kunoichi, Ran, and instruct her to flee before engaging the enemies. Jinpachi temporarily blinds Kakashi with an explosion, but the duo persists, recalling a past mission with Rin. They withstand the assault until Ran returns with a Sealing Team that successfully seals away both Jinpachi and Kushimaru.
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- How many episodes does NARUTO: Shippuuden have?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden has 500 episodes.
- When did NARUTO: Shippuuden come out?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden came out in 2007.
- Which studio made NARUTO: Shippuuden?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed NARUTO: Shippuuden?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden was directed by Yuuki Kinoshita.
- Is NARUTO: Shippuuden finished?
- Current status of NARUTO: Shippuuden: Finished.