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Kakashi Meets Team 7 After Learning Naruto Is Minato's Son
May 8, 2014Kakashi initially hesitates to lead a new genin team until Hiruzen reveals Naruto is the son of his mentor Minato. Accompanying the Third Hokage, Kakashi visits the homes of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, meeting her parents Kizashi and Mebuki. Hiruzen explains his reasoning for forming teams based on the Sannin, leading Kakashi to accept his students. While waiting for their instructor after classmates join Asuma and Kurenai, Kakashi visits the Memorial Stone where Tenzo notes his senior's gradual change. At the academy, Kakashi acts like a slacker to evaluate teamwork before the next day's test, officially forming Team 7.
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Kakashi Hatake gains resolve to protect his student during the Fourth Shinobi World War Climax arc.
May 15, 2014Madara employs the First Hokage's Wood Dragon to bind Kurama and Gyuuki while chiding Obito for his resurrection methods. Kakashi Hatake suffers from Sharingan overuse while questioning Obito’s motives until Naruto Uzumaki intervenes with a shadow clone to save him, Killer Bee, and Guy. Inspired by Naruto’s words regarding Obito’s past ideals, Kakashi secures the determination to safeguard his student. He persuades Naruto to allow Kurama to boost his chakra, enabling him to trick Obito into using Kamui, which removes Kakashi’s tactical advantage. As Gyuuki struggles against the Gedo Statue’s barrier, Naruto and Killer Bee launch two Tailed Beast Bombs to destroy the statue before it regenerates into the Ten-Tails. Although the attack seems successful, the revived Ten-Tails emerges from the smoke.
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Allied Shinobi Forces Jutsu
May 22, 2014After Obito and Madara attach to the Ten-Tails, Kurama and Kakashi attempt a point-blank Tailed Beast Ball with Gyuuki, but the beast’s power forces a retreat. Naruto, Kakashi, and Guy face the Ten-Tails’ counterattack until the Allied Shinobi Forces arrive, with Ino and Hinata deflecting the blast. Naruto declares their jutsu superior to the Infinite Tsukuyomi, drawing Obito into the debate. Shikaku devises a plan, relayed via Inochi, to immobilize the Ten-Tails in concrete. As the alliance charges Madara and Obito, the Ten-Tails begins a metamorphosis.
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Ten-Tails escapes pit as Madara and Obito destroy Allied HQ and kill Shikaku, Inoichi, and Neji.
Jun 5, 2014During the Allied Shinobi Forces' assault, the Ten-Tails transforms, repels the attack, and escapes the concrete pit. Madara and Obito fire Tailed-Beast Balls at the Allied Headquarters, causing an explosion that kills Shikaku and Inoichi. Madara then explains his plan to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki to Obito. The Ten-Tails launches wooden spikes, killing many Allied members, including Neji, who dies protecting Naruto and Hinata. Obito mocks Neji's death, briefly causing Naruto to consider surrendering, but Hinata urges him to avenge Neji, snapping him out of his stupor. Naruto revitalizes the remaining Allied Shinobi Forces with Kurama's chakra, vowing to kill Obito and Madara. Obito attempts to wipe out the forces with a close-range Tailed-Beast Ball, but the recovered Bee repels the attack.
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Allied forces sever Ten-Tails bond while Sasuke's group reanimates past Hokages
Jun 12, 2014The Allied Shinobi Forces utilize their enhanced abilities to surround the Ten-Tails, successfully cutting the connection between Obito and Madara. Simultaneously, Sasuke Uchiha, Orochimaru, Juugo, and Suigetsu infiltrate Konoha to access the Uchiha Nakano Shrine. Inside, Orochimaru releases the Reaper Death Seal and employs the Reanimation Jutsu to bring back all former Hokages. This sequence occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War Climax arc, specifically marking the thirty-first installment out of forty-one episodes in the series.
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Orochimaru summons past Hokages to answer Sasuke's questions about his clan and the village system.
Jun 19, 2014Orochimaru reanimates previous Hokages to address Sasuke’s inquiries, dispelling initial suspicions of his old schemes. Sasuke first seeks confirmation from Hiruzen regarding Itachi’s actions, then questions Tobirama about the Uchiha clan’s Sharingan, which Tobirama explains arises from deep emotional trauma and resulting hatred. When Tobirama attempts to leave, Orochimaru threatens to use the reanimated leaders to attack the Leaf Village if they do not satisfy Sasuke’s demands. Sasuke then asks Hashirama to define the concepts of a village and shinobi. Recognizing that his response will influence Sasuke’s future decisions, Hashirama begins his explanation by recounting his final climactic battle with Madara at the Valley of the End.
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Hashirama recounts his childhood meeting with Madara during the era of warring ninja clans.
Jul 3, 2014Hashirama narrates the history of his initial encounter with Madara at a river while they were young boys. This period occurred before the establishment of ninja villages, when shinobi were mercenaries hired by feudal lords for violent conflicts. The two boys formed a bond based on their shared trauma of losing their brothers in these battles and their common aspiration to end the warfare and establish peace. However, Hashirama's father, Butsuma, discovered their secret meetings. He informed Hashirama that Madara belonged to the Uchiha clan and commanded his son to spy on him. This narrative serves as part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc, specifically identified as episode 33 out of 41.
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Hashirama and Madara lead their clans through escalating conflict until peace establishes Konoha.
Jul 10, 2014Hashirama and Madara attempt to warn each other that their families are targeting them, but a confrontation involving Butsuma, Tobirama, Tajima, and Izuna results in near-death for Izuna. Madara accepts the reality of the war and continues fighting against the Senju. As years pass, Hashirama and Madara become leaders while casualties mount. Tobirama fatally wounds Izuna, who later dies and leaves his eyes to Madara, granting him the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. Despite this power, Madara is defeated by Hashirama. Hashirama stops Tobirama from delivering the final blow and offers peace again. Madara demands Hashirama or Tobirama take his own life as a condition. Hashirama agrees, securing a vow from his kin that the feud will end and the Uchiha will be safe. Seeing Hashirama's resolve, Madara stops him from dying and accepts the proposal, leading to the establishment of Konoha.
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Madara Leaves Konoha After Hashirama Rejects His Leadership Ambitions
Jul 24, 2014Following the alliance between the Uchiha and Senju clans, the village Hashirama and Madara dreamed of is established and joins the Land of Fire. Tobirama opposes his brother’s plan to make Madara Hokage, arguing that democratic processes and Uchiha sentiments prevent Madara from being viewed as favorably as Hashirama. Madara takes Hashirama to the Naka Shrine to announce his intention to depart. Despite Hashirama’s unsuccessful attempts to persuade him to stay, Madara leaves Konoha. Once outside the village, he attacks it, ultimately destroying the dream they once shared together.
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Sasuke Chooses to Protect the Village and Joins the Resurrected Hokage for Battle
Jul 31, 2014Hashirama defeats Madara and resolves to protect his dream. In the present, Sasuke reflects on Hashirama’s story and Itachi’s sacrifice, deciding to honor Itachi’s will by protecting the village. He joins the battlefield alongside the resurrected Hokage. Karin reunites with the group before they prepare to head to the war. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc, specifically episode 36 out of 41.
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Naruto struggles with chakra control as the Ten-Tails attacks while Kakashi confronts Obito in another dimension.
Aug 7, 2014Naruto defends his comrades from Obito and Madara but tires from managing Kurama's chakra. The Ten-Tails transforms and launches a massive attack. Kakashi tries to stop it with Kamui but is intercepted by Obito, leading them to another dimension. The attack causes destruction, but the shinobi survive due to Naruto. Exhausted and injured, Naruto drops out of Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, causing the alliance's cloaks to fade. Kakashi gains the upper hand against Obito with his Lightning Blade but hesitates to kill his former teammate. He tries to persuade Obito to change, but Obito taunts him, revealing the truth about Rin's death and using genjutsu to show Kakashi he has no heart. Obito claims the Infinite Tsukuyomi will save everyone. As the Ten-Tails prepares a large Tailed Beast Ball, the Alliance despairs.
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The Alliance Faces the Ten-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball Attack
Aug 14, 2014The Ten-Tails launches a massive Tailed Beast Ball at the Alliance. Shikamaru and Ino devise a plan to create an earth barrier while Bee slows the attack, but it pierces through. Minato arrives to teleport the ball to the sea. Other Hokages appear to trap the Ten-Tails. Sasuke arrives, shocking the Konoha 11, and declares his intent to protect the village and become Hokage. Team 7 reunites to face the Ten-Tails. In Kamui's dimension, Obito berates Kakashi about the world's failing reality and comrades. Kakashi responds that losing comrades is worse than trash and believes they will fill the hole in his heart.
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Team 7 Assembles to Fight the Ten Tails While Allies Strengthen Their Resolve
Aug 21, 2014As the reformed Team 7 engages the Ten Tails, the entity summons a monster army for defense. Sakura Haruno reflects on past feelings of inadequacy compared to Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, noting that her training with Tsunade enhanced her strength and taught her a new jutsu. Meanwhile, Teams 8 and 10 vow to grow stronger, though Hashirama observes that the Ten Tails continuously produces more powerful foes. Sai attempts a solo assault on the enemy's head but fails and is rescued by Naruto. Sai expresses concern over the vast distance between the alliance and the Ten Tails' main body. In response, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura summon Gamakichi, Aoda, and Katsuyu to assist in the battle.
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Allies combine attacks against Ten-Tails while Orochimaru aids Tsunade in the war's climax.
Aug 28, 2014Sakura employs Katsuyu to heal injured alliance members, while Naruto and Gamakichi leap over the Ten Tails' monster army. Simultaneously, Sasuke and Aoda push through the forces. Naruto and Sasuke combine their strongest techniques to strike the Ten-Tails with a powerful blow. Elsewhere, Orochimaru, Suigetsu, and Karin reach the battlefield where Madara fought the five Kage. Tsunade uses Katsuyu to heal the other Kage but is too weak from her own injuries to make significant progress. Suigetsu and Karin reluctantly assist Tsunade, who is shocked to find Orochimaru alive and helping save her life. The trio then departs to join the main battle, leaving Tsunade behind to revive the remaining Kage.
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Obito Returns to Battle as Madara Demands the Rinne Rebirth Technique for Resurrection
Sep 4, 2014Allied Shinobi Forces observe the Ten-Tails burning while Naruto seeks to extract Tailed Beasts and Sasuke aims to destroy it. The creature escapes by severing its burning body. In another dimension, Obito and Kakashi Hatake mutually impale each other before Obito returns to the battlefield. Madara, lamenting that Obito outlived his purpose, forces him to use the Art of Rinne Rebirth to resurrect and become the Ten Tails Jinchuriki. Minato creates a Shadow Clone to assist Naruto and Sasuke against Obito while Hashirama and Tobirama confront Madara. Minato discovers his former apprentice was the masked ninja from the night of his death. Obito then regains control, frees the Ten-Tails, and absorbs it to become a Jinchuriki.
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Orochimaru's Experiment Becomes Mecha-Naruto to Capture the Nine Tails
Sep 11, 2014Orochimaru's lightning-activated experiment attacks him, forcing evacuation. Itachi and Kisame retrieve the damaged construct for Pain, who repairs and modifies it using the King of Hell. The Akatsuki leader tasks Itachi with capturing the Nine-Tails using the new mechanical replica, Mecha-Naruto. Upon reaching Konohagakure, Mecha-Naruto attacks villagers and defeats Team Guy before confronting Naruto. Naruto's clone assault fails, and Mecha-Naruto tears his cloak, revealing its identity while siphoning chakra. Kakashi and Yamato rescue Naruto, allowing escape via a secret tunnel. Mecha-Naruto destroys the village searching for him. Tsunade devises a plan to lure it away using a palanquin carried by Chouji, Kiba, Neji, and Shikamaru, with Kakashi providing backup. Shino and Shikamaru attempt distractions but are defeated. Tsunade then orders Shizune to request assistance from Sunagakure.
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Naruto battles his mechanical duplicate while allies fall and Orochimaru intervenes with a giant snake.
Sep 11, 2014Shikamaru, Chouji, Kiba, Akamaru, Neji, Yamato, and Kakashi all fail against Mecha-Naruto, with Neji and Yamato eliminated. Gaara saves Naruto but is lured away by Deidara. Orochimaru summons a giant snake to capture both Naruto and Mecha-Naruto, reprogramming the machine. Jiraiya summons Gamabunta to free them. Mecha-Naruto nearly drains Naruto's Nine-Tails chakra until Itachi changes its programming to restore it. Mecha-Naruto then cuts Orochimaru in half and activates Mecha-Kurama, causing chaos in Konohagakure. Mecha-Naruto merges with Naruto to fight Mecha-Kurama, but their attacks fail. Mecha-Naruto sacrifices itself to destroy Mecha-Kurama. Villagers celebrate, only to be drowned by Gaara's Quicksand Waterfall Flow.
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Obito becomes Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and battles the reanimated Hokage
Sep 18, 2014Obito absorbs the Ten-Tails' chakra, becoming its Jinchuriki instead of aiding Madara. The reanimated Hokage, including Hashirama, Tobirama, and Minato, confront him, but their barriers and restraints fail. Minato attempts to exploit Obito's instability, but Obito captures Naruto and Sasuke. Naruto saves them using chakra arms as Obito suffers internal side effects. Regaining control through memories of Rin and Team Minato, Obito transforms into a Sage of the Six Paths-like state. He rips off Minato's arm and forces him to teleport away. Naruto and Sasuke discover that Obito replaced the missing limb with a mysterious substance that is about to detonate, leaving the Fourth Hokage in immediate danger.
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Naruto and Sasuke create an opening for Tobirama and Minato to strike Obito with a powerful technique.
Sep 25, 2014Tobirama redirects a Truth Seeking Ball to Obito, who survives the explosion. Shikamaru rallies the Allied Shinobi by emphasizing that even small openings matter. Naruto and Sasuke combine their attacks to create a gap, but Tobirama and Minato use Flying Raijin to redirect the Scorch Style Nimbus Tempest at Obito. Obito remains unharmed because Truth Seeking Balls contain Yin-Yang chakra that negates reanimated ninja regeneration. Naruto’s Nine Tails Chakra Mode ends, and Gamakichi’s Starch Syrup Gun attack fails as the summoning expires. Obito mocks the title of Hokage. Enraged by his words and seeing the barrier weaken, Naruto, aided by Tobirama, lands a senjutsu Rasengan on Obito’s back. Minato marvels at Naruto’s sage abilities, recalling Jiraiya, before Yin Kurama contacts him, reminding him that Naruto befriended his other half.
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Naruto and Minato Connect Chakra to Break Obito's Barrier
Oct 2, 2014Obito initiates Project Tsuki no Me by creating a giant tree to eliminate the Allied Shinobi, trapping them within his barrier. Minato, unable to speak directly with Madara, guides the alliance through a wood clone. Naruto devises a plan to link his chakra with Minato’s, allowing Kurama’s full power to restore the shinobi cloaks. Despite Obito’s taunts regarding the anniversary of Kushina’s death, Naruto asserts it is his birthday. Minato teleports the group out of the barrier using Naruto’s chakra network. When Minato attempts to express his emotions, Naruto explains that his parents already communicated their love through their chakra imprints, resolving the immediate crisis.
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Obito unleashes the Ten Tails tree form while Madara reveals the Shinju legend to Hashirama.
Oct 9, 2014After the Allied Shinobi are teleported to safety, Kurama grants Naruto Sage Mode and assumes Tailed Beast Mode. Together with Minato, they attack Obito using a senjutsu Rasengan, but the assault fails. Obito releases the Ten Tails, which transforms into a giant tree that drains chakra from captured shinobi. Madara reveals to Hashirama that the Ten Tails is the Shinju, the original source of all chakra. He explains a legend about Kaguya Otsutsuki, who ate the Shinju’s fruit to end an ancient war. The tree became wrathful after the birth of her son, the first chakra user and Sage of the Six Paths. Hiruzen saves Naruto from the roots. Madara states he learned this from a stone tablet and claims the Shinju’s blooming will secure the Uchiha Clan’s future when the Infinite Tsukuyomi begins.
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Allied forces unite under Hashirama's dream as they prepare to face the blooming Shinju.
Oct 16, 2014The Kage observe the Shinju while Katsuyu explains the dire situation to the battlefield. Naruto grieves the fallen as Obito tries to break his spirit, but Orochimaru, Suigetsu, and Karin arrive to support the Allied Ninja. Hashirama battles Madara, who reveals the Shinju will bloom in fifteen minutes. Hashirama shares this via Ino’s Mind Transmission to boost morale. Sasuke enhances his Susanoo with natural energy to fight Obito alongside Naruto in Sage Tailed Beast Mode. Seeing lingering doubts, Hashirama uses Ino’s jutsu to show his memories of the first Kage summit and his dream to unite the shinobi world. Renewed by this vision, the Allied Ninja and the five Kage stand united as a front against the impending threat.
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Kage arrive as Naruto and Sasuke clash with Obito while Shikamaru recovers
Oct 23, 2014The five Kage witness the battlefield as Naruto and Sasuke fight Obito. Sakura treats Shikamaru, whose condition improves slightly until Naruto’s Version 1 cloak subconsciously protects him. Tsunade arrives to fully heal Shikamaru and praises Sakura before rallying troops with her grandfather. In Kamui’s dimension, Kakashi prepares to return. The Alliance advances against the Ten-Tails’ tree form. Orochimaru joins the attack with snakes, while Hiruzen uses Enma’s staff to destroy a branch. Tsunade and Sakura summon one-tenth of Katsuyu to aid recovery. Obito evades Naruto and Sasuke’s attacks, forcing them out of Sage Tailed Beast Mode and Susanoo. He questions Naruto’s persistence, to which Naruto replies that keeping his word is his nindou. Sasuke encases Naruto in Susanoo as they prepare to sleep. Kakashi notes Obito retains his Will of Fire and readies himself to return.
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Naruto and Allies Struggle Against Obito While Naruto Reaches His Consciousness
Oct 30, 2014Kakashi observes Sasuke’s Susanoo merging with Naruto’s Sage Chakra-enhanced Kurama via his Sharingan. Obito counters with a massive shield and the Sword of Nunoboko. Naruto creates nine Rasengan in Kurama’s tails, sending Sai, Lee, Tenten, Team Asuma, and Team Kurenai inside to manifest Tailed Beast Mode Mantles. As they attack, Obito experiences visions before Kurama delivers a final blow, allowing Naruto to begin freeing the sealed tailed beasts. A tug-of-war ensues, with Gaara and Killer Bee assisting Naruto to extract chakra from their respective beasts. The Konoha 11, Sasuke, and the Allied Shinobi Forces join the effort, weakening the Shinju. In his subconscious, Obito reflects on his life choices and regrets while facing the Alliance. Ignoring Kurama’s wishes, Naruto uses their empathic connection to reach Obito’s consciousness, aiming to reveal the true identity of Obito Uchiha.
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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.