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14 / 21- 313EP 313filler
Shinobi encounter Yota amidst rain, snow, and lightning during the war
May 16, 2013While shinobi fight the White Zetsu Army near the sealed Dan Katou, rain begins to fall. Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino recognize Yota among the clones, recalling their shared past. Simultaneously, Sakura and Kiba with Akamaru encounter other versions of Yota, one surrounded by snow and another generating lightning storms. Each group reflects on their memories of the young man to devise a strategy to defeat him. Meanwhile, Naruto travels toward the battlefield and observes the distinct weather phenomena occurring in separate locations, questioning the cause of these events as the conflict intensifies.
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Ino contacts allies to seal reincarnated Yota while Naruto confronts his wind-based attacks
May 23, 2013Ino evades Yota’s assault and calls her father to connect with teammates. Sakura, Kiba, and Akamaru face the same enemy. The group recalls childhood memories while struggling to seal Yota like previous foes. Naruto meets a Yota who creates wind gusts by whistling. ANBU forces capture Yota for questioning. Naruto realizes their actions led to Yota’s death. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, episode 46 of 53. The shinobi must resolve their past mistakes while dealing with the reincarnated threat.
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Naruto reveals Yota is a White Zetsu clone while recalling his tragic past and death.
May 30, 2013Naruto identifies the enemy Yota as a disguised White Zetsu, relieving his allies of guilt as they defeat the imposters. Flashbacks show ANBU detaining the real Yota, whom Naruto and his team rescue by incapacitating the guards. During their escape across a river, currents separate the group. Yota saves Naruto but drowns, subsequently erasing everyone's memories of him. He explains that he was an early Impure World Reincarnation subject who died young due to a frail body, despite his clan's weather control abilities. The episode concludes with Yota covering himself in snow and striking himself with lightning, shocking Naruto and his friends.
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Kabuto Reanimates Weak Soldiers to Ambush Allied Forces and Rescue Powerful Pawns
Jun 6, 2013Kabuto uses Torune to summon reanimated weak soldiers, including D-rank ninja like Osoi, to ambush the Allied Shinobi Forces. White Zetsu identifies these as Impure World Reincarnation failures. The alliance realizes some targets are loved ones and that Kabuto seeks stronger pawns, specifically the Third Raikage. Torune leads fugitives using Heiji’s jutsu to escape. At the sealing site, Daimaru attempts to break the tag with Earth Style while Chuukaku prays. Temari intervenes, stopping Chuukaku. Daimaru confesses love to Temari before being sealed. Temari attacks Torune, only to find a clone. Kabuto remains surprised by Torune’s skills and intends to use him for his demands.
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Shino confronts Torune to stop his forbidden technique during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Jun 13, 2013After escaping the Shinobi Alliance, reincarnated Torune attempts a unique kinjutsu, but Shino tracks him using kikaichu. Their confrontation reveals a shared past where Shibi protected Torune after Shikuro died, allowing them to grow like siblings. Torune laments his lack of friends in Root compared to Fū, while Shino recalls how Torune saved him from that organization. During the fight, Torune uses Root-taught taijutsu and a Poison Cloud Justu, which Shino’s insects block. Naruto’s clone intervenes, and Shino warns him not to touch Torune’s skin to avoid poison. Naruto breaks Torune’s sword with a Rasengan, but Shino intercepts a punch, revealing his insects have developed resistance by breeding with Torune’s own. Shino paralyzes Torune and applies a sealing tag, halting the forbidden technique.
- 318EP 318filler
B and Motoi encounter Fukai, the former Eight-Tails jinchuriki, while fleeing White Zetsu and Kabuto.
Jun 20, 2013Gyuuki alerts B that Naruto is far ahead, prompting Motoi to join them after being sent to assist. A White Zetsu Army faction attempts an ambush, while Kabuto deploys a special war potential to capture Killer B. A coffin emerges from the ground, revealing Fukai, the previous Eight-Tails jinchuriki. Fukai explains he was not in control and urges escape, but B remains confident without Gyuuki. Fukai unexpectedly enters Version 2, shocking the duo. It is revealed that Orochimaru’s experiments thirty years prior caused Fukai’s death and Gyuuki’s rampage. During the battle in their respective Version 2 states, the truth emerges: Orochimaru infiltrated Kumogakure, drugged Fukai, and extracted Gyuuki cells. With Motoi’s help, B conveys his feelings to Fukai, who is glad B found purpose. As Fukai’s body deconstructs, he orders B to end the war. B then rushes toward the battlefield, declaring his war has just begun.
- 319EP 319filler
Mifune's Division Faces Chiyo and Kimimaro While Kankuro Intervenes
Jun 27, 2013The Fifth Division under Mifune encounters reanimated Kimimaro and Chiyo in a forest. Chiyo controls a samurai, but Kankuro rescues him. This triggers Chiyo's guilt over Komushi, who died as a puppet. She attacks Kankuro, who summons Mother and Father puppets. Chiyo realizes she has not overcome her guilt. Kankuro explains Sasori entrusted these puppets to him. Chiyo sees memories of Sasori's past and admits his puppets are safe. She falls inert, causing Kankuro despair, but this is a ruse as she resumes her attack.
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Omoi races to rescue children at the Seventh Front while facing the White Zetsu Army.
Jul 4, 2013Headquarters suspects Omoi deserted, but Karui and Sai clarify he is heading to the Seventh Front to save a child supply unit. Omoi promises rescue within one hour, prompting the dispatch of a Naruto clone to assist against two thousand White Zetsu. Upon arrival, Omoi finds only corpses and clones. A mistake causes the clone to vanish, leaving him isolated. He encounters a White Zetsu emitting poison smoke before locating the Thundercloud Unit, led by Yukai, hiding near a lake. Omoi uses an underwater lightning attack to flush out the enemies, allowing him and the unit to destroy them together. Despite the victory, A informs Omoi he failed the one-hour deadline and will face punishment.
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Naruto Uzumaki uses Sage Mode to defeat White Zetsu while Madara Uchiha appears on the battlefield.
Jul 18, 2013The White Zetsu Army disrupts the Allied Shinobi Forces until Naruto Uzumaki arrives, using shadow clones and Sage Mode to identify impostors and shift the battle in the Alliance's favor. At headquarters, Tsunade gestures smugly to A as reports confirm Naruto's impact. The Sensor Division learns from Ao that Tobi is moving with a team of reincarnated jinchuriki. Meanwhile, Kabuto deploys Muu to summon a coffin, alerting the Fourth Division to a new threat. Oonoki identifies the figure as Madara Uchiha. Gaara clarifies that Madara is a reanimated ninja, causing confusion since Temari reports seeing a masked man claiming to be Madara elsewhere with an army of reanimated Jinchuriki.
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Madara Uchiha returns via Reanimation jutsu under Kabuto's control during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Jul 25, 2013Madara discovers he was resurrected through the Reanimation jutsu by Kabuto, who controls Mū's body to explain his deduction that forcing Tobi into an alliance was necessary. Kabuto details bodily modifications and post-death events before Madara decimates a large portion of the Fourth Division using his Susanoo. When Gaara, Oonoki, and Naruto attack, Madara reveals his Rinnegan, confirming he acquired Hashirama's blood sample during the Valley of the End incident. He destroys more troops with Shattered Heaven, stops one meteorite, and attempts to summon the Nine-Tails, only to learn it is sealed within Naruto. Finally, Madara demonstrates possession of Hashirama's cells via the First Hokage's Secret Wood Style Jutsu: Deep Forest Emergence, shocking the surviving shinobi.
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The Kage gather to confront Madara while Naruto pursues the other adversary.
Aug 1, 2013Oonoki and the Fourth Division engage Madara and Muu, while Tsunade and A risk death via Heavenly Transfer Jutsu to reach Madara. Shikaku coordinates Genma, Raidou, and Iwashi to teleport Mei using Flying Raijin, allowing Chojuro to defeat Black Zetsu while Naruto distracts him. Upon arrival, Tsunade heals Gaara and Oonoki, enabling A and Mei to fight Madara while Dodai and the Hokage Guard Platoon pursue Kabuto-controlled Muu. Gaara holds Madara off as Oonoki uses a jutsu to alter A's weight, knocking both enemies away under Mei's Hiding in Mist Jutsu. Tsunade directs Naruto to pursue the other Madara, leaving him with the word "win." Meanwhile, Naruto and Killer Bee encounter Tobi and the reanimated Jinchuriki.
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Naruto confronts Tobi while battling reanimated Jinchuriki and meeting Utakata in a metaphysical space.
Aug 8, 2013Naruto fights a clone of Madara and headbutts Tobi, then battles reanimated Jinchuriki while recognizing Utakata in a metaphysical plane. Utakata explains his fate after leaving Tsuchigumo village and being captured by Pain. Naruto returns to reality to fight alongside Bee against the reanimated Jinchuriki. He mentions meeting the real Madara, but Tobi claims his identity is irrelevant since only the Project Tsuki no Mi matters. Tobi asserts the world is worthless and that Naruto and Bee should understand its misery. Naruto rejects this, stating his life with a Tailed Beast is not bad, calls Tobi a liar, and vows to unmask him. As the reanimated Jinchuriki grow tails, Tobi declares his intent to capture Naruto and Bee to fulfill his plan.
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Jinchuriki clash as reanimated foes utilize Rinnegan and Sharingan coordination against Naruto and Killer Bee.
Aug 15, 2013Naruto and Killer Bee discover the Tailed Beasts have been resealed into their Jinchuriki hosts. Bee attacks Fu, but the reanimated Jinchuriki prove formidable by combining the Rinnegan's Six Paths of Pain coordination with the Sharingan's enhanced reaction time. Naruto targets the Chakra receivers while Bee transforms into Gyuki to devastate the forest and knock down opponents. The enemies retaliate as Han transforms into the Five-Tails while others engage Naruto. Tobi attempts to use Kamui against Naruto, but his plan is thwarted by the timely arrival of Kakashi Hatake and Guy. Despite Tobi's claims that they cannot win against his eyes and the Tailed Beasts, Kakashi highlights his Sharingan prowess while Guy asserts his reputation as Konoha's Sublime Green Beast of Prey.
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Sasuke Attacks Konoha While Naruto Meets the Four Tails Son Goku
Aug 22, 2013Sasuke Uchiha departs to destroy Konoha after defeating White Zetsu with Susano'o. Kakashi and Guy witness Tobi subjugating the Five Tails using massive chakra. The Nine Tails recounts its history, from Madara to Mito and Kushina Uzumaki, criticizing human treatment. Roshi transforms into the Four Tails and swallows Naruto. Inside, the beast insists on being called Son Goku. Naruto learns the Nine-Tails is named Kurama and shares his disdain for how humans treat the Tailed Beasts. Son Goku views Naruto as an exception to this rule. To test if Naruto’s resolve to help the Tailed Beasts is genuine, Son Goku asks the youth to break his chains.
- 327EP 327
Son expresses distrust of Naruto while Kurama recalls sealing history and Naruto's chakra control.
Aug 29, 2013Son voices his suspicion of Naruto based on previous Jinchuriki experiences before explaining how to stop the enemy. Kurama, overhearing this, empathizes with the distrust as he was similarly exploited and sealed by ninjas in the past. He reflects on his entry into Naruto’s body, detailing repeated attempts to escape by weakening Minato’s Eight-Trigram seal and manipulating Naruto with his chakra. However, after enduring various trials and battles with assistance from Killer Bee, Naruto overcomes his inner hatred and gains mastery over the Nine-Tails chakra. This victory leaves Kurama questioning the true nature of the boy who now controls his power.
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Naruto frees the Four-Tails from the chakra rod using Sage Mode and Frog Strike
Aug 29, 2013Sakura and Shizune leave to help Naruto and Bee while Tobi tries to use the Gedo Statue on the Four-Tails. Naruto escapes Son Goku’s body by forcing it to regurgitate him. Inside his mind, Son reveals the chakra rod is stuck at his neck base. Naruto pulls it out despite Tobi’s interference. Kurama watches silently, remembering Naruto’s persistence and accepting his genuine desire to help the Tailed-Beasts. Naruto uses a Sage Mode clone left inside Son to locate the rod’s exact position. He then uses Frog Strike to push the rod out of the Four-Tails, successfully freeing the beast from its control.
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Naruto gains Kurama's chakra and befriends the Tailed Beasts to defeat Tobi's forces.
Sep 5, 2013Naruto learns Son Goku hid his continued bond to the Gedo Statue, causing distress after receiving chakra. With Tobi sealing Son back and forcing other Jinchuriki to transform, Kurama offers power. Naruto declares Kurama a friend, removing the seal to access a stronger Nine Tails Chakra Mode. He saves Kakashi and Guy while battling five Tailed Beasts, matching their collaborative Tailed Beast Ball. Clones remove chakra receivers, transporting Naruto to a mental plane with the Jinchuriki and beasts. They share their names and reveal the connection between Roshi and Son. Kurama recalls the Sage of the Six Paths, feeling assured Naruto is the foretold one. Despite Tobi sealing the beasts back into the Gedo Statue and dismissing the victory, Naruto remains determined after learning the difficult names.
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Naruto's chakra use sparks concern and support among allies and enemies.
Sep 12, 2013Tobi questions Naruto’s claim about learning difficult names, prompting teasing from the ninja. Guy and Kakashi joke that Naruto’s rapid progress makes them feel old, though not entirely so. Tobi sweats, mistaking it for rain, but senses a strange presence from Naruto, concluding the war will render everything irrelevant. At Allied Shinobi Headquarters, Naruto’s use of Kurama’s chakra is detected alongside another unknown sensation. Ao reports this to Shikaku, who proposes using the event to boost army morale, despite the communication strain on Inoichi. Naruto’s friends rush toward his location to offer support. Meanwhile, Sasuke walks toward the battlefield as a thunderstorm begins.
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Karin plots escape while Juugo goes berserk and Sasuke fights White Zetsu
Sep 19, 2013In the Hidden Leaf, Konohamaru and his team hear captive Karin feigning instability to lower guard attention as she plots her escape. Simultaneously, Juugo and Suigetsu leave Orochimaru’s hideout while searching for Sasuke. Juugo questions Suigetsu about joining Team Taka before suddenly going berserk. Suigetsu subdues him, and the rampage reveals a secret room containing a scroll with important information. Meanwhile, Sasuke wanders through a deserted town after leaving the Mountains' Graveyard. He encounters White Zetsu who attack upon learning he killed the original. Sasuke incinerates the rest with his Susano'o, keeping one alive to learn about the war. He then runs into Itachi on his way to Naruto.
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Madara uses Wood Style and Susanoo against the Kage while Itachi evades Sasuke.
Sep 26, 2013Madara shatters Oonoki's golem with Wood Style: Deep Forest Bloom, prompting Tsunade to warn the Kage against inhaling the pollen. Gaara suspends the leaders while Kabuto reflects on Hashirama Senju's legendary power. Madara unleashes his Susanoo, burning the forest and knocking the Kage unconscious. Oonoki awakens, recalling the First Tsuchikage's teachings, and uses Particle Style to destroy the trees. As Madara reforms, the Kage witness a Hashirama-like face on his chest, revealing he augmented his body with Hashirama's DNA. Madara targets Tsunade due to her Senju lineage, dismissing her as weak, but she asserts the strength of the Will of Fire. Meanwhile, Itachi attempts to reach Kabuto while evading Sasuke, who tries to restrain him with his Susanoo.
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Madara reveals Hashirama's cells and Izuna's eyes while Itachi and Sasuke confront Kabuto.
Oct 3, 2013Madara challenges Tsunade regarding the Will of Fire as she releases her seal to explain medical ninja rules. The Kage react with shock while Madata remains unimpressed, allowing Tsunade to damage his Susano'o. After Mei, A, and Oonoki strike him, Madara reveals he possesses Hashirama's cells and Izuna Uchiha's eyes, claiming only hatred remains. Elsewhere, Chouza informs Dan about the reanimation, prompting Dan to worry about Tsunade's safety and the need to find the caster. Gaara attempts to seal a wood clone, but the real Madara stabs Tsunade, deducing she can heal without hand seals. He absorbs Oonoki's Particle Style via the Preta Path and creates twenty-five wood clones to fight the Kage. In the forest, Itachi evades Sasuke's crows and meets Kabuto. Sasuke follows them, briefly mistaking Kabuto for Orochimaru. Itachi convinces Sasuke that Kabuto must remain alive to cancel the jutsu, leading the brothers and Kabuto to prepare for an impending battle.
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Kabuto reveals his Sage Mode and Taka DNA enhancements while Itachi coordinates with Sasuke to counter the assault.
Oct 10, 2013Kabuto blocks the Uchiha brothers' visual genjutsu with his hood and releases multiple snakes. The brothers use their Susano'os to capture the serpents. Kabuto claims they underestimate him and reveals he has augmented himself with DNA from Taka members: Suigetsu's flesh-liquid transformations, Karin's accelerated healing, and Jugo's nature energy utilization. He explains Jugo's lineage and how Orochimaru's study of Jugo's DNA led to the Ryuuchi Cave and the White Snake Sage. Although Orochimaru could not use Sage Jutsu due to host intolerance, Kabuto semi-mastered it. He unveils Sage Mode, aiming to transcend his master like a snake becoming a dragon. Kabuto overwhelms the brothers until Itachi counters. Itachi asks Sasuke if he remembers their wild boar hunting mission plan. Using Sasuke's aid, Itachi cuts off one of Kabuto's horns. Meanwhile, the Kage battle Madara's twenty five wood clones, which conjure their own Susano'os, putting the Kage at a disadvantage.
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Kabuto confronts the brothers while Itachi reveals Izanami to counter his control.
Oct 24, 2013Kabuto attempts to manipulate Sasuke by claiming their goals align against the Hidden Leaf, but Sasuke rejects this notion. Kabuto reflects on his past as a Konoha spy, noting similarities between himself and Itachi regarding the dishonor they received. Itachi asserts his enduring loyalty to the village despite its flaws and informs Sasuke about Izanami, a forbidden jutsu intended to stop Kabuto and the Reanimation jutsu. Kabuto attacks using Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation, causing cave formations to assault the brothers. He tries to rewrite Itachi’s mind with a talisman, but Sasuke intervenes. Kabuto boasts of his proximity to the Sage of the Six Paths and criticizes the Uchiha name, prompting Itachi to compare him to his younger self. Kabuto recalls his orphanage childhood with Urushi and Nonou.
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Kabuto Yakushi recalls his past with Orochimaru and Root during the Fourth Shinobi World War Climax arc
Oct 31, 2013Kabuto recalls meeting Orochimaru after aiding wounded Leaf Ninja, where the Sannin saw potential in him despite his lack of ninja ambition. Blackmailed by Danzo, Kabuto was forced into Root’s service, infiltrating the Five Great Shinobi Nations. During a mission in the Stone Village, he fatally wounded Nonou, who failed to recognize him, causing him to flee in shock until Orochimaru found him. Orochimaru revealed Root’s plot to silence them and offered Kabuto a place as his right hand, promising a true identity. After Orochimaru’s defeat by Sasuke, Kabuto literally followed this advice by injecting himself with various blood samples to forge his own self.
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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.