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Naruto and Obito debate the meaning of peace and the path to becoming Hokage
Nov 6, 2014Naruto attempts to validate Obito’s existence, but the Uchiha claims to have transcended into the Second Six Paths. Rejecting this resignation, Naruto highlights their similarities while arguing that Obito’s dream denies others freedom. Obito counters that he wants Naruto to understand his perspective before suffering, accusing him of running away. He asserts his actions mimic the Hokage role to achieve peace through a shortcut. Naruto remains firm, stating there is no shortcut to the Hokage dream, which requires leading the way to make life easier for everyone else.
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Naruto confronts Obito about his past with Team Minato and Rin while offering redemption.
Nov 13, 2014Naruto persists in trying to change Obito’s mind as the latter recalls his history with Team Minato and Rin’s care. Naruto argues that Obito’s memory of his old teammates proves he still cares, helping him resist the Ten-Tails’ mental influence. Obito shows hesitation about his actions. Naruto declares he will not let Obito endanger everyone with his plan. He extends a hand, urging Obito to accept his identity as a Leaf shinobi again and atone for his past deeds. This scene occurs during the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki arc, dated 9/30.
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Naruto confronts Obito while allies free tailed beasts and Kakashi intervenes to save his friend
Nov 20, 2014Obito attempts to kill Naruto despite the tree blooming, claiming no regrets. Naruto breaks free, punches Obito, and asserts the strength of bonds. Inside the Uchiha's mind, the Allied Shinobi Forces release the tailed beasts, who thank Naruto as they regain form. Defeated, Obito mourns his empty heart. The forces prepare to execute him before Kakashi arrives, but Minato stops them, revealing Obito's change of heart. Minato explains to Naruto that Kakashi understands Obito's despair just as Naruto understands Sasuke's solitude. Kakashi tells Obito that Naruto would not have fallen because he has friends. Meanwhile, Naruto seeks Madara and Hashirama to assist in sealing the Uchiha. Standing on the Shinju, Naruto creates a massive Rasenshuriken large enough to illuminate his comrades' footprints.
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Gaara reflects on Naruto as his first friend while allies seal Madara
Nov 27, 2014Obito observes Naruto deploying a Massive Rasenshuriken to weaken Madara, allowing Hashirama to immobilize the Uchiha with Wood Dragons and siphon his chakra. Sai escorts the exhausted Naruto as the Shinobi Alliance advances to assist in the sealing process. Gaara requests Shukaku’s help, with the One-Tail agreeing only to demonstrate superiority over Kurama. Son Goku questions the young Kazekage about his friendship with Naruto. As the tailed beasts approach the trapped Madara, Gaara remembers his lonely childhood as a feared jinchuriki and how Naruto became his first friend.
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Hinata loses heiress status to Hanabi after a determined sparring match
Dec 4, 2014While attending the Ninja Academy at the Hidden Leaf, Hinata declines playtime with her younger sister Hanabi to train with their father. Later, Hanabi observes Naruto scolding a merchant and witnesses her father using Byakugan on Neji to prevent his curse seal activation. The Hyuga Clan's Elder explains the Branch Family's destiny to protect the Byakugan to the young girl. Recognizing Hinata's inadequacy as heir, Hiashi arranges a duel between the sisters to decide the future leader. The battle concludes with Hanabi defeating Hinata, resulting in her father declaring Hanabi the new heiress of the clan.
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Hanabi resolves to surpass Hinata after witnessing her sister's resilience during the Pain assault.
Dec 4, 2014While Hinata trains under Kurenai, Hanabi believes she must become stronger than her older sister. A year later, Natsu informs Hanabi that Hinata will enter the Chunin Exams, which Hanabi dismisses as futile. After Hinata suffers severe injuries fighting Neji, Hanabi visits her in the hospital and questions why she did not withdraw. Hinata explains her refusal to break her word. Hanabi later watches Neji lose to Naruto during the semifinals. She struggles to master the Eight Trigrams Palm Rotation under her father's guidance. Observing Hinata train with Neji, Hanabi questions her sister's confidence despite being considered a failure by their father. Years later, upon returning to the village, Hanabi learns of the Akatsuki's attack on Konoha and Hinata's stand against Pain. Recognizing Hinata's determination, Hanabi resumes her admiration for her sister and eagerly continues her own training to grow stronger.
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Madara Uchiha Returns and Obito Seeks Redemption Through Sacrifice
Dec 11, 2014While Madara breaks free from Hashirama’s seal as the Shinobi Alliance approaches, Obito accepts defeat after realizing Rin was his only hope. He recalls Nagato’s betrayal in reviving Konoha’s citizens and understands that Nagato’s alliance with Naruto stems from Jiraiya’s teachings. Determined to atone, Obito attempts to use the Samsara of Heavenly Life to revive those lost in the Great Ninja War. However, Black Zetsu interrupts, forcing the technique to resurrect Madara instead. The revived Madara, missing his original eyes, defeats Sasuke and steals Hashirama’s sage chakra. As he prepares to confront the Tailed Beasts, Kakashi and Minato learn from Tobi Zetsu and White Zetsu that Madara has been fully resurrected.
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Madara Seals the Tailed Beasts While Shukaku Remembers His Past
Dec 18, 2014The Shinobi Alliance retreats as tailed beasts fight Madara. Gaara uses the Grand Sand Mausoleum Seal on Shukaku, but Madara escapes via Susanoo. Naruto and Kurama counterattack the Gedo Statue, forcing Madara to lose his right arm. A White Zetsu provides Madara with his original right eye, which he inserts to control the statue. Kakashi fails to stop it. Obito uses his Rinnegan to repel the beasts, and the statue restrains them to extract Gyuuki and Kurama. Naruto struggles to suppress Kurama's chakra. Madara shifts focus to Shukaku. Gaara tries to save Shukaku with Desert Hands. Shukaku recalls his previous host, Bunpuku, and realizes Gaara is the one who taught him about heart and acceptance. Shukaku deflects Madara's Susanoo attack with Absolute Defense. Madara breaks the chain and resumes sealing Shukaku.
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Madara Seals Tailed Beasts While Sasuke Attacks and Naruto Faces Death
Dec 25, 2014Shukaku halts Susanoo’s Sword, which Madara redirects toward Gaara, saved by his sand. Shukaku warns against overexertion, but Gaara fights to prove his equality with the One-Tail. The tailed beasts are dragged into the Gedo Statue; Killer Bee severs a Gyuuki tentacle, and Kurama ejects Naruto, instructing Gaara to catch him. White Zetsu confirms preparations are complete. Madara battles Tobirama while Gaara removes Naruto from the conflict. Hashirama infuses Sasuke with chakra and a technique to counter Madara’s Sage mode. Sasuke attacks with Tobirama’s distraction but is impaled midair. Tobi Zetsu assaults the Shinobi Alliance using a small Wood Style: Several Thousand Hands, countered by Hiruzen. Orochimaru and Taka prepare a surprise attack. Karin weeps sensing Sasuke’s danger. Gaara brings Naruto to Tsunade while Sakura tries to sustain him. Tobi and White Zetsu reveal Naruto is dying due to Kurama’s extraction, leading Sakura and Karin to realize both Naruto and Sasuke will perish if the situation persists.
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Tsunade organizes new Chunin Exams to lure Akatsuki while village leaders decline invitations.
Jan 8, 2015Sakura tends to a critical Naruto as Tsunade recalls past exams that inspired hope. She meets Gaara to plan new exams, aiming to draw out Akatsuki. Gaara suggests holding the event in Sunagakure to expose internal coup plotters and the enemy. The first phase is set for Konohagakure and the second for Sunagakure. Tsunade sends Anbu with invitations as bait. A in Kumogakure is angry about the secret but learns of it via Darui. Mei in Kirigakure and Oonoki in Iwagakure reject the offer, suspecting war plots. All invitations are declined. Kakashi travels to Amegakure to meet Hanzou. This segment is part of the "In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths" arc.
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The Chunin Exams Begin with Amegakure's Secret Response and Team Preparations
Jan 15, 2015Kakashi arrives in Amegakure to deliver a message to Hanzou, only to discover the leader is dead and Konan is in disguise. She informs Pain about the joint Chunin Exams hosted by Suna and Konoha, prompting him to send genin teams. Tsunade accepts the invitation but orders Shizune to monitor the Ame participants closely. In Takigakure, Shibuki allows Fuu to join the exams with a warning to be cautious. Meanwhile, Gaara tells Kankurou he intends to supervise the exams and reconcile with rebels. Back in Konohagakure, Tsunade asks jounin to recommend their students. Asuma nominates his team minus Shikamaru. Ino asks Sakura to join to complete her squad, but Sakura initially refuses, fearing her non-combat skills will hinder Ino and Chouji. After realizing her own capabilities, Sakura agrees to participate. As Naruto advances in his training, genin from other villages enter Konohagakure, marking the official start of the Chunin Exams.
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Genin candidates disguise themselves and deduce Shikamaru's scoring strategy during the first exam phase.
Jan 22, 2015Waiting genin line up for the initial exam portion. Konohamaru, fearing he will never become a chuunin because Naruto is absent, disguises himself as Naruto to participate but is exposed and consoled by Neji. Participants are separated into three rooms for a test devised by Shikamaru, where scoring above or below a total of 100 results in failure. Genin in each room attempt to decipher the test logic. Sakura and Neji conclude that every team member must contribute to reach the required score. Neji then walks around the room, drawing the attention of the other examinees. This segment is part of the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc, specifically installment 3 out of 20.
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Neji's vibration warning and the decoy test lead to team elimination.
Jan 29, 2015Genin question Neji, who uses wall vibrations to signal answers. Sajin strikes the wall five times, but Shikamaru intervenes to remind them of the time limit. After the written test, Shikamaru announces a second part where teams must name a decoy within three minutes. Kankuro informs Tsunade that Sunagakure will supervise the second phase, raising her suspicions. Homura and Koharu deliver a warning from Danzou regarding Amegakure genin. The first phase concludes, and passing teams travel to Suna. Sajin’s team is eliminated for choosing Mijin as the decoy. Neji explains that no comrade should be sacrificed and that a written answer was unnecessary. Temari, as proctor, explains the second phase allows fighting, and teams begin the three-day journey to Sunagakure.
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Night Before Second Exam: Assassination Attempt and Exam Start
Feb 5, 2015A masked extremist attacks Kazekage Gaara’s office in Sunagakure, but Kankuro and Temari thwart the suicide attack. Gaara remains defiant against the rebel threats. Meanwhile, the Konoha 11 teams reach the Demon Desert checkpoint for the second exam, with late arrivals eliminated. A cafeteria fight erupts after ruined food, causing Fū to be isolated. In Konohagakure, Kakashi reports his failed infiltration of Amegakure to Tsunade. Chouji, Sakura, and Ino encounter a giant scorpion while seeking food, but Fū rescues them. Gaara observes Fū’s resemblance to Naruto. The second phase begins, dividing teams between the Scroll of Earth and Scroll of Heaven, requiring each group to retrieve the opposing scroll to pass.
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Shira vows to save Suna teams in Demon Desert while Guy rescues him from betrayal
Feb 12, 2015Before entering the Demon Desert, Shira promises Gaara that all Suna teams will pass. Team Guy devises a counter-strategy as Asuma and Kurenai question the ban on desert entry. Tsunade orders Guy to protect the Kazekage due to assassination threats. Inside the desert, Neji breaks a genjutsu and fights a Suna team, but Team Shira intervenes to help Team Goji escape. Sen traps Team Guy in another genjutsu, causing Neji’s plans to fail. Team Shira meets two Suna teams to steal scrolls, but they are betrayed and cornered. Team Guy rescues them. Sen reveals Shira is a recent shinobi. Lee notes their similarity, as both lack talent in ninjutsu and genjutsu. This segment is part of the Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc, specifically episode 6 of 20.
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Lee Confronts Goji After Learning Shira's Story of Exclusion and Gaara's Recognition
Feb 19, 2015Lee learns that Shira was barred from the Academy due to his inability to use ninjutsu or genjutsu. Despite this, Shira trained alone until Gaara, the Kazekage, witnessed his strength and granted him shinobi status, overturning previous restrictions. Moved by this history, Lee seeks out Goji and his teammates to demand an apology for their past cruelty. When they refuse, Lee falls victim to another genjutsu until Neji and Tenten arrive to save him. Shira intervenes to stop the conflict, accepting blame for his own perceived weakness and offering his scroll to the group. Team Goji declines the gift but offers their own scroll to Shira instead. Following their departure, Lee requests a spar with Shira, who agrees to the challenge.
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Lee and Shira clash as Neji observes damage while Lee breaks chakra limits to win.
Feb 26, 2015During the battle between Lee and Shira, Neji notes that both combatants are sustaining significant damage. Shira attempts to seal Lee's chakra points to stop him from accessing the Inner Gates, but Lee shatters these seals and activates one of the gates. In response, Shira utilizes the Seven Heavenly Breaths. The intense fight continues until Lee employs the Fifth Gate to defeat Shira, who then expresses his gratitude. Later that evening, guards announce that Fu, Kegon, and Yoro have achieved the rank of jonin. Meanwhile, Gaara uses his Third Eye to secretly observe the team. This segment is part of the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc, specifically episode 8 out of 20.
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Team Kurenai pursues Team Kazami after a scroll exchange and a mole summoning escape.
Mar 5, 2015Team Kazami ambushes Team Kurenai to identify the scroll holder, revealing Kiba as the carrier. After securing the Earth Scroll, Burami uses his Smell Sphere technique to numb the opponents, but Team Kurenai persists through willpower. Muyami summons a giant mole named Moguranmaru, allowing his team to flee. Shino attaches a kikaichuu beetle to the creature, enabling pursuit. Team Kurenai falls into quicksand, but Akamaru rescues them from apparent death. With Team Kazami out of Hinata's sight, Kiba uses his nose to track the fleeing group. This event occurs during the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc, specifically part 9 of 20.
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Team Kurenai devises a strategy to defeat Team Kazami and secure the scrolls.
Mar 12, 2015Burami detects Team Kurenai and removes their scent, forcing Shino to use insects for tracking. Although the initial search yields only mirages, the group resolves to persist. Inspired by Naruto, Kiba vows to find the scrolls. The teams clash near the desert tower, where Team Kurenai faces a significant disadvantage. Shino executes a plan to fake their deaths using insects, successfully deceiving Team Kazami. This tactic allows Team Kurenai to reveal their true strategy and overwhelm their opponents. Through coordinated effort, they achieve a hard-fought victory, securing both scrolls from the Kusagakure trio. This event occurs within the Friends' Paths arc.
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Tenten's Troubles in the Friends' Paths Arc
Mar 19, 2015Team Ajisai evades Team Komugi to avoid conflict while Konan’s Chuunin Exam orders loom. Meanwhile, Tenten feels undervalued by Guy and Lee, longing for a unique technique. At desert ruins, Amegakure and Konohagakure teams clash again, with Neji’s Byakugan forcing engagement. Tenten and Ajisai fall deep underground, separating their teams. Tenten discovers the unconscious Ajisai and offers water, unaware the Ame kunoichi intends to strike her while vulnerable. This narrative segment, labeled as entry 11 of 20, explores the characters' internal struggles and tactical maneuvers during the exams.
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Tenten and Ajisai Escape Underground Ruins With Ant Help
Mar 26, 2015After falling into underground ruins, Tenten and Ajisai must cooperate to escape. Outside, Neji, Lee, Fuyou, and Suiren join forces to locate their missing teammates. Ajisai and Tenten encounter a giant ant that guides them toward its nest, which offers an exit, but they are subsequently chased by the insect colony. Upon emerging, they are ambushed by the ant legion. Team Ajisai and Team Guy confront the ants to rescue the pair while attempting to break through a wreckage wall. Ajisai struggles to seal the wall and asks for Tenten's assistance. Inspired, Tenten summons a large volume of water to destroy the barrier. Once reunited on the surface, both teams agree to cease hostilities and promise to meet during the third exam.
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Ino reflects on her growth and clan training while the team faces a scorpion attack in the Demon Desert.
Apr 2, 2015In the Demon Desert, Ameno extracts poison from a wounded Sunagakure team member while Shishio searches for nearby shinobi. Meanwhile, Chouji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, and Sakura Haruno seek supplies after a team confrontation, leading to bickering between Sakura and Ino. They are attacked by a giant scorpion, which Chouji and Sakura defeat, prompting Ino to admire their growth. While healing Sakura, Ino recalls a past visit to the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi Clan Memorial with her father Inoichi, who prepared her for years of hiden training she initially avoided. After celebrating Chouji’s hospital release following his fight with the Sound Five, Ino chooses to become Tsunade’s subordinate like Sakura. Tsunade tests her for three months to learn octopus revival, which Ino masters through hard study with Sakura. Realizing her path, Ino accepts the clan training and thanks Sakura. As the trio eats the scorpion, Team Ameno detects them and approaches.
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Team Asuma encounters Team Ameno at the oasis during the Chunin Exam preliminary rounds.
Apr 9, 2015Team Asuma reaches an oasis but is blocked by Team Ameno, who demands their scroll for safe passage and medical aid. Team Asuma refuses, prompting Ino to attack Suna-nin Shishio, who knocks her out with sand lions. Shishio uses chakra-infused ground to cloak his team, giving them an advantage over Sakura and Choji. Ino awakens, sensing the enemies to help her team counterattack, but Shishio’s barrier disrupts her sensing. Restrained, Ino transfers thoughts between teammates to warn them of blind-spot attacks. This strategy allows Sakura and Choji to defeat the Suna-nin. Team Asuma declines the scroll, having two matching ones. Medical-nin from both teams heal each other before parting ways, promising to meet in the third phase.
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Sakura collapses from chakra strain while Team Asuma battles Team Saya and their puppet techniques.
Apr 16, 2015Team Asuma avoids ambushes by taking a different route to deliver scrolls, but Sakura collapses due to chakra depletion from the Strength of a Hundred Seal. She recalls Tsunade’s training and awakens as Team Saya confronts them. Saya targets Ino and Sakura, leaving Mamushi and Sana to fight Chōji. Using a Puppet Imitation Technique with a hair sample, Saya invades Ino’s mind and controls her. She then applies the same method to a giant Chōji after he captures her teammates. Ino uses Mind Body Switch to enter Chōji’s mind to expel Saya, while Sakura struggles to fight without enough chakra. Meanwhile, at Orochimaru’s hideout, Sasuke releases Suigetsu to test abilities. Karin hits Suigetsu with a chakra chain, turning him into a jelly-like state. This segment is part of the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc.
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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.