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Choji Fights Saya's Puppet While Naruto Battles the Nine-Tails Seal
Apr 23, 2015Sakura and Ino recover as Choji damages Saya's puppet body. Inside the doll, Saya, Mamushi, and Sana vow revenge against the Konoha ninja. Meanwhile, Jiraiya observes Gerotora weakening the seal while Naruto struggles against the Nine-Tails' chakra. Sana uses the Sand Storm Jutsu to trap the team. Mamushi attacks Ino and Choji, but Sakura replenishes her chakra and defeats Team Saya with a single punch. She then removes the poison from her teammates. This segment is part of the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc, specifically episode 16 out of 20.
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Gaara's Third Eye watches the scroll conflict as Fugi and Hōichi unleash a sandstorm to seal Shukaku.
Apr 30, 2015Gaara's Third Eye observes Team Fu discussing matters while Team Matsuri plans to acquire the scroll. Fugi and Hōichi attempt to seal Shukaku in a tea kettle, summoning a sandstorm that forces the siblings and other genin to take shelter. Headquarters notices the storm, and guards discover Gaara's sand clone at the office. Matsuri, Yukata, and Mikoshi fall into quicksand. Fu overhears their distress and rushes to rescue them, recalling her past friendship with Shibuki. She uses Blue Joro Spider to save the group before Gaara informs her about Naruto. Fu retains the earth scroll and departs before Hōichi confronts Gaara. This segment is part of the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc, specifically episode 17 out of 20.
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Asuma and Guy infiltrate the desert while Gaara faces Houichi's seal extraction attempt.
May 7, 2015Asuma, Kurenai, and Guy bypass Suna guards to enter the desert during the Chuunin Exams sandstorm. Meanwhile, Kankuro and Temari rescue stranded genin. Gaara leaves a sand clone in his office while encouraging Team Matsuri to continue. Houichi attacks the team with shadow animation to summon Gaara, then attempts to extract Shukaku using a sealing technique. Gaara orders Matsuri, Yukata, and Mikoshi to seek help at the central tower. Yukata collapses, leaving Matsuri to proceed alone. Fuu, sensing tailed beast chakra, rushes to Gaara but is electrocuted by chains, prompting Houichi to test his seal on her. Neji, Lee, and Tenten, holding two heaven scrolls, use the Byakugan to locate a weary Matsuri. Lee misunderstands Neji's intent, but Tenten corrects him. They reach Matsuri, who warns them that Gaara is in danger and asks for assistance in the battle.
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Team Guy assists Matsuri in rescuing Gaara from Houichi's extraction ritual.
May 14, 2015Matsuri trades her Heaven Scroll to Team Guy for aid in saving Gaara from Houichi. Neji locates the Kazekage using his Byakugan, prompting the group to risk disqualification in the Chuunin Exams. Houichi extracts tailed beast chakra from Gaara and Fuu, who uses Chakra Threads to form a cocoon and slow the process. Fuu’s hope reminds Gaara of Naruto. Kurenai, Asuma, and Guy detect Gaara’s absence and find Yukata and Mikoshi in the desert. Team Guy reaches the site, where Neji convinces Yourou and Kegon to cooperate. While Lee, Matsuri, and others distract Houichi with attacks, Neji pierces the cocoon with a chakra sword and uses Gentle Fist: Tenketsu Needle to stop the chains. Houichi fears the chains will target him, but Neji seals his chakra and releases him at Gaara’s request. Kurenai, Asuma, and Guy arrive as the rescue concludes.
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Gaara halts exams while allies face death, capture, and promotion in the aftermath.
May 21, 2015Gaara commands the cancellation of the third Chunin Exams phase and confronts Fugi, who commits seppuku to atone for his error. Shira and Yome leave Sen at the Sand Village to join special forces after fighting Matsuri, who holds the heaven scroll. Ajisai dies during her final mission and is preserved as a vessel for the Path of Pain. Hidan and Kakuzu capture Fu. Meanwhile, Tsunade promotes the remaining Leaf Genin to Chunin rank and Neji to Jonin. This event concludes the twenty-part arc titled In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths.
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Sakura saves Naruto with manual heart pumping while Madara absorbs Ten-Tails chakra.
May 28, 2015Sakura Haruno manually pumps Naruto Uzumaki’s heart after extracting Kurama leaves him dying, while Gaara transports them to Minato for Yin-Kurama sealing. Meanwhile, Tobi impedes Karin’s healing of Sasuke Uchiha using Hashirama’s Wood Style, but she counters with Adamantine Attacking Chains and Suigetsu’s Water Gun: Two Guns. Orochimaru immobilizes Tobi with a curse-mark on the White Zetsu, allowing Karin to resume healing Sasuke as ominous chakra is sensed. Madara absorbs the restored Ten-Tails to become its jinchuriki, spitting out Benihisago and Kohaku no Jouhei onto Lee, Guy, and Tenten. Minato and Kakashi Hatake prepare to remove Black Zetsu from Obito, but the transference of Yin-Kurama to Naruto is intercepted as Black Zetsu absorbs the Nine-Tails chakra.
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Black Zetsu fails to detach from Obito while Obito confronts Madara about his identity and ideals.
Jun 4, 2015With Madara nearby, Black Zetsu attempts to seize the Rinnegan and Yin-Kurama but cannot leave Obito’s body because he refuses. Obito questions his identity, and Madara claims Obito is his follower aiming to end the Sage of the Six Paths’ world via the Eye of the Moon Plan. As Minato, Kakashi, and Gaara try to intervene, Obito effortlessly stops them but rejects Madara’s hand, stabbing him instead. Recalling Naruto, Obito asserts he remains the boy who wanted to become Hokage. He extracts Shukaku and Gyuuki chakra fragments, instructs Kakashi to teleport Naruto and Sakura to another dimension, and shares a final moment with Kakashi before Madara prevents Obito from following.
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Team Minato forms and faces their first C-rank mission with traitors
Jun 11, 2015Obito questions Kakashi’s solitary nature and trains to catch up, while Hiruzen asks Minato to teach him humanity. After Obito’s graduation, Rin reveals they are on the same team. Minato administers the bell test, which they pass, leading to D-rank errands where Obito’s kindness is noted. They then receive a C-rank mission escorting foreign shinobi. Minato splits the group to handle pursuers, saving Obito from an attack. Meanwhile, Kakashi stalls enemies while Rin proceeds, but an escort falls from a bridge. Near the destination, two escorts reveal themselves as traitors and attack Rin and Kakashi, knowing Minato is too far away to intervene in time.
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Minato and Obito support Rin and Kakashi while fakes are revealed and Madara attacks.
Jun 25, 2015Minato and Obito arrive to assist Rin and Kakashi after a traitor attack, though the enemies escape. A final escortee requests verification of a scroll’s authenticity, leading to the discovery that it is a fake and the other escortee holds the genuine item. Obito rushes to rescue the targeted escortee, with others following. After traitors attack the escortee, Obito and Kakashi intervene, but the scroll is stolen during the fight. Kakashi pursues the group alone, claiming it is his ninja way, prompting Obito to alert Minato. Minato arrives to save Kakashi and defeat the attackers. The team returns, only to learn both scrolls were decoys and another group holds the real one. In the present, Madara targets Obito and Kakashi for the Rinnegan and Yin-Kurama. Obito escapes to another dimension with Kakashi’s help, convinces Sakura of his change, and transfers tailed beast chakra to Naruto. Guy saves Kakashi from Madara in the real world.
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Orochimaru's Team Confronts Kabuto While Guy Opens the Eighth Gate Against Madara
Jul 2, 2015Orochimaru and his team locate Sasuke, discovering the unknown chakra belongs to Kabuto, who assimilates others. Kabuto reveals he chose to save Sasuke after understanding his identity through Izanami. Meanwhile, Guy opens the Seventh Gate against Madara, but the attack fails. Realizing the necessity of the Eighth Gate despite the fatal risk, Guy recalls his past. He remembers failing to graduate, attempting 500 laps to enter the Academy as an alternate student, and passing out while the Third Hokage watched. Guy recalls apologizing to his father, only to be scolded for lacking faith. Frustrated by mockery, Guy attacked two older ninja but was brutalized until Kakashi intervened. After being saved, Guy watched Kakashi leave with his father.
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Guy reflects on his father's sacrifice and activates the Eight Gates to fight Madara.
Jul 9, 2015Guy questions Duy’s optimism, learning that strength protects the precious. He trains under a self-rule to avoid challenging Kakashi, eventually graduating and taking low-rank missions. Guy discovers Duy’s poor performance stems from nightly Eight Gates training. During a mission against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Mist, Duy sacrifices himself to save Guy, citing his self-rule. In the present, Guy recalls this rule while facing Madara. Despite Madara’s mockery of his red vapor, Guy advances to attack with the Evening Elephant, honoring Duy’s legacy.
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Guy fights Madara with the Evening Elephant while Naruto learns his Ashura reincarnation from Hagoromo.
Jul 23, 2015Guy attacks Madara using the Evening Elephant, but the Inner Eight Gates Formation causes him pain. He repeats the move in the sky, prompting Minato to give Lee a kunai. Madara blocks with a Truth-Seeking Ball, but Lee throws the kunai for Minato to deflect with the Flying Rajin Jutsu. Gaara positions Kakashi to use Kamui, creating an opening for Guy to strike Madara through his shield. Madara survives, comparing the fight to his battle with Hashirama. Meanwhile, Naruto meets Hagoromo Ootsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths, who explains the reincarnation cycle of Indra and Ashura. Hagoromo notes Naruto's lack of ability compared to his elder brother and reveals that Naruto is the reincarnation of Ashura.
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Hagoromo reveals reincarnation secrets while Guy fights Madara and Naruto vows to change the world
Jul 30, 2015Hagoromo explains that Naruto and Sasuke are reincarnations of Ashura and Indra, noting Hashirama and Madara were previous hosts. He reveals Madara acquired the Rinnegan by taking Hashirama's chakra, contrary to Indra's warnings, to mimic Kaguya's power. Hagoromo hears a prophecy as tailed beast chakra converges, entrusting his power to both Naruto and Sasuke to stop Madara. Meanwhile, Madara praises Guy as the strongest taijutsu user after surviving his Evening Elephant. Kakashi recalls Guy's potential as Guy unleashes Night Guy, destroying half of Madara's body. Madara regenerates and attacks with a Truth-Seeking Ball, but Naruto intercepts it to save Guy. Naruto declares he will change the world like Obito, using his new powers to oppose Madara.
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Konohamaru trains with Naruto while he leaves to rescue Gaara and search for Sasuke.
Aug 6, 2015Konohamaru cleans Naruto’s apartment and observes his return from training. Naruto, still in his regular clothes, instructs Konohamaru on using the Rasengan before departing to rescue Gaara from the Akatsuki. Left behind, Konohamaru struggles with the initial phase of his technique training but improves his skills using the Sexy Jutsu. He utilizes sexual women’s magazines to address Ebisu’s distress, thereby mastering Naruto’s first lesson. Upon his return, Naruto provides Konohamaru with a rubber ball for the second phase of training before leaving the village again to investigate clues regarding Sasuke. Konohamaru receives unusual assistance and reactions from Ebisu alongside his teammates, yet he ultimately fails to complete the Rasengan training.
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Naruto teaches Konohamaru wind chakra and shadow clones while Konohamaru mourns Asuma
Aug 6, 2015Konohamaru completes the second phase of Rasengan training, prompting Naruto to instruct him on Wind Chakra nature. Kakashi and Yamato observe the initial steps, after which Naruto outlines the final training phase. Konohamaru struggles to create Shadow Clones and challenges Naruto to a race in mastering their respective new techniques. Naruto successfully integrates wind chakra into his Rasengan, while Konohamaru grieves for Asuma. Eventually, Konohamaru learns the Shadow Clone jutsu and the Rasengan from Naruto. Later, as Naruto departs the village, Konohamaru utilizes these skills to attack Pain. Naruto subsequently thanks Konohamaru for storing his belongings in the evacuation shelter.
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Naruto and Sasuke confront Madara as he absorbs the Ten-Tails and seeks Kakashi's Sharingan.
Aug 13, 2015Madara questions Naruto’s ability to sustain Guy’s chakra and blocks a punch with a Truth-Seeking Ball. Naruto uses Son Goku’s chakra to create a lava Rasenshuriken, severing the tree while avoiding Limbo. Black Zetsu telepathically instructs Madara to absorb the tree. Naruto retrieves Guy and takes him to Lee and Gaara. In Kamui’s dimension, Sakura thanks Obito, who makes a request. Sasuke frees Tobirama and asks for teleportation. Madara recovers, claiming invincibility, but Naruto powers up with his father’s kunai and Truth-Seeking Balls. Sasuke appears with a new Rinnegan. Madara notes he holds both powers and attacks. The duo evades Limbo by understanding its mechanics. Naruto prepares a Rasengan with Shukaku’s seals. Madara sacrifices Limbo to escape and flies to steal Kakashi’s Sharingan. Sasuke cuts Madara in half, but Madara warps to Kamui’s dimension to attack Sakura, who intends to destroy the Rinnegan per Obito’s request.
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Obito saves Sakura while Madara reveals his plan and activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Aug 20, 2015Obito rescues Sakura from Madara, returning her to reality where she treats Kakashi and relays Obito’s warning about the Rinnegan. Naruto completes the sealing of Madara’s shadow, while Madara discovers his control seal on Obito is gone. Obito explains Kakashi destroyed it to allow Ten Tails absorption, and Madara admits orchestrating Rin’s death to fuel Obito’s hatred. Naruto reunites with his team, restoring Kakashi’s eye as Kakashi reflects on Team 7’s bond. Madara arrives with Black Zetsu controlling Obito’s body. Sakura attempts to create an opening but is subdued by Madara’s shadow. Madara launches multiple Chibaku Tensei, which Naruto and Sasuke destroy while clones fight the shadows. Madara reveals a third eye on his forehead, opening it to reflect on the moon and cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
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Madara activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi under the red moon, trapping most shinobi in a genjutsu.
Aug 27, 2015Madara reflects his Rinne Sharingan on the red moon to activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi. This light halts the battle between Tobi and the Allied Shinobi Forces, ensnaring nearly everyone in an irresistible genjutsu. Team 7 remains shielded by Sasuke's Susanoo, alongside Black Zetsu and the reincarnated Hokages. On the battlefield, shinobi are captured by Shinju roots despite Hiruzen's efforts. Hiruzen fails to prevent Yamato from falling into the illusion, where Yamato dreams of leading Team 7. Tobi releases his traumatized host. Meanwhile, Minito awakens in Konohagakure to see citizens trapped by the roots. This event occurs within the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki arc, specifically episode 25 of 30.
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Tenten trapped by Madara's genjutsu and struggles to expose the false timeline to her friends.
Sep 3, 2015Madara immobilizes Tenten with Shinju roots under a red moon, preventing her from sealing him with Treasured Tools. She awakens in an alternate timeline where her friends have different personalities and Minato’s statue depicts Sakura’s father due to Madara’s genjutsu. Disturbed by these changes, Tenten researches the illusion and distances herself from her companions. Hinata confiscates Tenten’s weapon scroll, demanding an explanation for her strange behavior. Menma intervenes, returning the scroll to Tenten. She then denounces the incorrect timeline to the villagers, an action that intrigues a nearby merchant. This narrative occurs within the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki arc, originally airing as part of a double episode special alongside episode 428.
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Tenten explores friendship and dreams while fighting Rain ninja to protect her village.
Sep 3, 2015Tenten asks Kurenai to teach genjutsu, but Kurenai refuses in her dream. A disguised merchant provides a map to the Rain Village, which breaks the illusion. Guards arrest Tenten for trying to leave, revealing the map is a letter about an incoming attack. She sees Lee and Neji outside her cell. Rain ninja invade the Leaf Village using summoning formulas. Menma brings the merchant to jail and asks Tenten for help. Menma, in Tailed Beast mode, distracts Hanzou and his giant salamander. Tenten uses her Treasured Tools scroll to defeat Hanzou and stop the invasion. Her friends congratulate her, and she smiles, stating she belongs in the dream world. This episode originally aired with episode 427 as a double special titled Road to Tenten: Yume no Sekai e during the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki arc.
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Chibi Jinchuriki infiltrate villages to rescue Gaara and Naruto while facing Akatsuki members.
Sep 10, 2015Yugito, Killer Bee, Matatabi, and Gyuuki, all in chibi forms, infiltrate the Sand Village to rescue Gaara and Shukaku. Gyuuki restrains the giant Karasu while Bee frees Gaara, explaining their mission to unite Jinchuriki with tailed beasts. After Yugito returns Gaara’s sand gourd, the pair frees Naruto and Kurama from Tsunade’s statue in the Leaf Village. They trigger a trap and are detained underground by Tsunade, Shizune, and Anbu. Gaara challenges Tsunade to a dice game while Shukaku transforms temporarily. Gyuuki creates an ink dust cloud, allowing the Jinchuriki to escape. Using clones to distract Yamato, Yuugao, and Anbu, they reach a ramen shop. Finally, the group arrives at the Waterfall Village outskirts to confront Itachi, Sasori, and Deidara of the Akatsuki.
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Killer Bee Rappuden Part 2 details the Jinchuriki alliance against the Gedo Statue.
Sep 17, 2015Naruto questions Itachi about Sasuke while Fū joins Gaara and others. Bee explains the Ten-Tails threat to protect the sealing princess. The group recruits Roku and Son Gokū, then defeats a spying hawk revealed as Sasuke, forcing Orochimaru and Kabuto to retreat after their giant snake is destroyed by the five Tailed Beasts. Naruto, Gaara, Fū, Yugito, and Utakata defend the castle from White Zetsu clones. Meanwhile, Bee and Han recruit Yagura. The nine Jinchuriki combine their Tailed Beast Bombs to counter the Gedo Statue. The victory occurs within Bee’s dream, where he chuckles while trapped in Madara’s genjutsu.
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Karin’s Past Revealed During Infinite Tsukuyomi and Her Path to Joining Orochimaru
Sep 24, 2015Trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Karin recalls memories from ten years ago in the Grass Village where her mother suffered critical injuries while healing ninjas. Zousui took her to the hospital, granting her healing bite abilities. Mourning her mother and horrified by her bite marks, Karin joined the medical team but stayed home. She later healed grass ninjas at the battlefield before collapsing from exhaustion. During the Chunin Exams, she guarded the earth scroll in the Forest of Death and was saved by Sasuke after he defeated a large bear. Disappointed, Zousui sent her to the North Fortress to aid allies fighting the Kaguya Clan. Fearing death from biting injuries, Karin arrived and healed them. Orochimaru rescued her from two thugs, leading her to join him. At the Sannin’s hideout, Kabuto asked her to demonstrate medical skills to Orochimaru. Later, at the Northern Hideout, Kabuto instructed her to assist with Jūgo experiments. After Orochimaru gathered information, she saw Sasuke again. When Sasuke formed Taka, Zousui and his men betrayed her. She brutally killed them before collapsing. Sasuke recovered Karin, who asked him to smile.
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Tsunade dreams of Jiraiya while Team 7 faces a cliff rescue mission involving Kurama.
Oct 1, 2015Tsunade dreams of Jiraiya and reads his scrolls, recalling the history of Minato sealing the Nine Tails. Naruto visits the Uchiha compound to pick up Sasuke, who rejects their friendship. Team 7 visits a cemetery where Kakashi teaches about teamwork. During a training exercise, Naruto falls into a chasm while racing Sasuke. Inside his mind, Naruto demands chakra from Kurama, who agrees to help to avoid his own death. Naruto summons Gamabunta to escape. Meanwhile, Minato reflects on sealing the beast in Naruto and Kushina. Team Kakashi, along with Guy, Asuma, and Kurenai, are assigned to search for missing shinobi.
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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.