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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.
- 381EP 381
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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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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- 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.