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Akatsuki recruits Deidara and Hidan while investigating Orochimaru and the Hidden Leaf
Apr 21, 2016Sasori, Itachi, and Kisame recruit Deidara into the Akatsuki under Pain's orders, pairing him with Sasori to hunt Orochimaru in the Land of Wind. After a clash involving puppets and reanimation jutsu, Orochimaru escapes, prompting the group to investigate the newly founded Otogakure. Meanwhile, Itachi and Kisame handle a mission in Kusagakure, while Kakuzu is assigned a new partner after waiting for a replacement. Kakuzu, Itachi, and Konan travel to the Land of Hot Water to eliminate an apparent immortal. Konan acts as a decoy for Hidan, who engages Kakuzu in battle. Impressed by Hidan's immortality, Kakuzu allows him to destroy one of his hearts. Hidan is subsequently recruited and paired with Kakuzu. The Akatsuki also learns of Sunagakure's plan to destroy Konohagakure and the Third Hokage's death, leading Itachi to volunteer for a covert assessment of the situation.
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Itachi learns of Sasuke and Naruto while Madara is betrayed by Black Zetsu before Kaguya's revival.
Apr 28, 2016Itachi gathers intelligence on Sasuke’s Sharingan and Chidori, as well as Naruto’s existence, during his Akatsuki mission. Sasuke concludes his recollection of Itachi’s memories. On the battlefield, the Infinite Tsukuyomi’s light fades and Sasuke dismisses his Susanoo. Madara mocks the survivors, criticizing Hashirama’s ideals, but Black Zetsu stabs him through the heart. As Madara’s body swells with chakra, Sasuke and Naruto try to halt the plan. Black Zetsu reveals he is the will of Kaguya Otsutsuki, having manipulated events for eons, and explains that trapped humans will become White Zetsu. Dying, Madara realizes Black Zetsu altered the Stone Tablet to serve Kaguya’s goal of human extinction. His body is consumed and replaced by Kaguya, who rejoices at finally executing her plan to destroy humanity.
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Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes arc: The Truth of Black Zetsu and the Reincarnations
May 5, 2016After defeating Black Zetsu, Kaguya identifies Sasuke and Naruto as the reincarnations of Indra and Ashura using her Byakugan. She dismisses Kakashi’s inquiries and transports the group to a lava dimension, leaving Kakashi behind while Sasuke and Naruto escape with the help of a summoned hawk. Sasuke prioritizes their mission to reseal Kaguya over saving the others. During the ensuing battle, Kaguya kills Garuda with hair needles and captures Naruto and Sasuke. Black Zetsu emerges from Kaguya’s arms to absorb their chakra, revealing that he and Kaguya have manipulated all ninja history to ensure her resurrection.
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Black Zetsu reveals Kaguya Otsutsuki's tragic past involving Tenji and the God Tree
May 12, 2016While draining Naruto and Sasuke, Black Zetsu recounts Kaguya Otsutsuki's history in the Land of So. A meteorite spawned a God Tree, leading Emperor Tenji to bring home a mysterious woman who erased witnesses' memories. She claimed to protect the tree, and Tenji fell in love with her desire for peace. Conflict arose with the Land of Ka, but Tenji forbade retaliation despite their aggression. When Ka agents abducted Kaguya, she killed them, prompting representative Suzaku to expose her during negotiations. Unaware she was pregnant with twin sons, Tenji ordered her execution to maintain peace. Betrayed, Kaguya reached the God Tree as her attendant died shielding her. Consuming the fruit, she gained immense power, cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and trapped Tenji and others within the roots.
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Hagoromo and Hamura discover the truth behind their mother's ritual and the God Tree
May 19, 2016Born after the Infinite Tsukiyomi, Hagoromo and Hamura remain unaware of Kaguya's true nature until a conflict over water leads them to meet Gamamaru. The toad guides them toward the God Tree, revealing that the land is weakening due to a ritual Kaguya imposed. After encountering a fraud salesman and learning their mother is viewed as a tyrant, the brothers witness Haori joining the ritual to serve the tree. Confronting Kaguya yields only vague warnings about "the others," prompting a journey to the Peak of Demise. There, Hagoromo awakens the Sharingan upon finding Haori and others lifeless and bound to the roots. Gamamaru later transports them to Mount Myoboku, using a Memory Stone to explain the God Tree's origins and Kaguya's arrival. Learning that Kaguya revived people under the Infinite Tsukiyomi while draining natural energy, Hagoromo begins training in Sage Jutsu to gain power against her, though Kaguya eventually discovers their plan.
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Hagoromo battles Kaguya and Hamura, evolves his eyes, and seals his mother to save the world.
May 26, 2016After receiving a sage seal from Gamamaru, Hagoromo confronts Kaguya, who commands a brainwashed Hamura to attack him. Hagoromo’s Sharingan evolves into the Rinnegan, allowing him to use the seal to restore Hamura’s free will. Together, the brothers defeat Kaguya, who merges with the God Tree to become the Ten-Tails. After months of battle, they seal her inside Hagoromo. He researches the Infinite Tsukiyomi to free captives, divides Kaguya’s chakra into tailed beasts, and seals the Gedo Statue on the moon. Hamura leaves with his family to watch over their mother, while Hagoromo, revered as the Sage of Six Paths, spreads Ninshu. Black Zetsu, created by Kaguya moments before her sealing, reveals his true purpose is to manipulate events for her eventual return.
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Naruto and Sasuke attempt secret jutsu against Kaguya while Obito prepares to rescue Sasuke.
Jun 2, 2016Naruto and Sasuke challenge Black Zetsu’s views on shinobi history while devising a plan to seal Kaguya. Naruto employs a secret technique involving shadow clones, which initially stuns Kaguya before she absorbs the attack and traps the team in her ice dimension. After Sasuke frees them using Amaterasu and Kagutsuchi, Kaguya separates them, sending Sasuke to a desert realm. Obito awakens and, recognizing Kaguya’s Space–Time Ninjutsu, volunteers to use Kamui to retrieve Sasuke, with Sakura providing stored chakra to mitigate the cost. Meanwhile, the four Hokage encounter Hagoromo’s chakra manifestation near Madara’s remains to discuss the ongoing crisis.
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Hagoromo explains Ninshuu origins and bonds with Futami while restoring bridges
Jun 9, 2016Hagoromo informs the four Hokage that Naruto and Sasuke are his sons' reincarnations fighting his mother, then details Ninshuu's origins. After sealing Kaguya, he wandered to restore the land and house the tailed beasts. Gamamaru delivered a prophecy regarding a blue-eyed youth before departing. Hagoromo repaired a broken bridge despite Futami, a thief who scammed victims using it. After Hagoromo warned a victim, Futami initially planned to destroy the bridge but instead helped complete it. Others joined, and Futami changed his ways, becoming Hagoromo's apprentice. Hagoromo discovered chakra could bond people, repeating this process with another thief. His followers spread Ninshuu globally. On his deathbed, Hagoromo released the tailed beasts to chosen locations. He returned to the Land of Ancestors, married, and fathered two children, though his wife died after Ashura's birth. Unnoticed, Black Zetsu targeted his sons.
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Indra demonstrates chakra manipulation while Ashura hunts a boar with friends.
Jun 16, 2016Indra effortlessly masters Hagoromo's Ninshuu texts and invents jutsu, impressing followers and his father. Black Zetsu observes Indra, who later learns of a power awakened by loss. Ashura struggles with Ninshuu while hunting a wild boar that kills his dog Shiro. Indra arrives to save Ashura, revealing his newly awakened Sharingan. He confronts Black Zetsu, who urges him to use his eyes to see the truth. Indra becomes harsher and more isolated, focusing on jutsu under Black Zetsu's continued influence. Futami expresses confidence in Indra's future leadership of Ninshuu. The episode details the divergence between the brothers as Indra embraces his new abilities while Ashura relies on traditional methods. This segment is part of the Kaguya Ootsutsuki Strikes arc.
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Ashura and Taisou journey to a village near the former God Tree site to help the sick.
Jun 30, 2016Ashura worries Indra alienates others, but Taisou lies about clearing trees for his mother’s medicine. Indra punishes Taisou and dismisses Ashura’s guilt. Hagoromo suggests leniency, but Indra insists on punishment. Ashura frees Taisou, leading to a fight with Indra, observed by Hagoromo. Later, Hagoromo tasks Ashura and Indra with visiting locations damaged by the Ten-Tails fight to choose a successor. Ashura, unwilling to lead, travels with Taisou, who was sent by his mother. They reach a village near the old God Tree, where villagers attack them. Ashura heals an injured attacker, gaining entry. Suspicious of restricted areas, Ashura attempts to heal Kanna’s mother but fails due to strong chakra. Finding graves of similar victims, Ashura, Taisou, and Kanna enter a cave within the God Tree’s roots.
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Ashura Chooses to Help Villagers Without Destroying the God Tree
Jul 7, 2016Ashura realizes the God Tree sap causes illness by accumulating in crops. He, Taizou, and Kanna confront the village elder, who defends the tree due to past droughts. Villagers turn against Ashura upon learning his Ninshuu origins. Meanwhile, Indra doubts his mission's success, while Ashura resolves to help without destroying the tree. After a year, Ashura returns with villagers who helped dig a well and learn Ninshuu, allowing them to safely remove the tree. Hagoromo observes these events with Gamamaru, waiting for Ashura’s return to make a final decision. Indra meets with Black Zetsu, who continues to influence him. Kaguya Ootsutsuki Strikes arc: (12/23)
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Hagoromo selects Ashura as successor, sparking Indra's jealousy and a final confrontation.
Jul 21, 2016Hagoromo appoints Ashura as his successor, surprising everyone. Indra questions this choice, claiming he alone destroyed the remaining God Tree and provided water to his village. Hagoromo reveals Indra’s actions caused internal conflict over water rights, impairing his empathy through the Sharingan. He asks Indra to support Ashura in upholding Ninshuu. After Indra dismisses two loyal followers, a celebration for Ashura begins. Taizou and Kanna discuss the brothers. Hagoromo explains Indra’s inability to understand others and imparts power to Ashura. Indra attacks, denouncing love as weakness and using the Mangekyou Sharingan and Susanoo. Ashura withstands the assault with Truth-Seeking Balls and Wood Style, defeating Indra. Indra escapes, vowing reincarnation until Ninshuu ends. Hagoromo dies, recounting Black Zetsu’s tampering with his Stone Tablet warning about the Sharingan, and finishes his story to the four Hokage.
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Team Seven attempts to uncover Kakashi's identity with a photographer's help.
Jul 28, 2016After finishing work early, Team Seven decides to discover Kakashi's true face with the help of a photographer named Sukea. They break into a secure storage facility to find his registration photo but are caught by Anbu. Later, they attempt various schemes to unmask him during meals, but each effort is thwarted by interruptions from other ninja teams. The plan culminates in a complex trap involving disguised members and shadow clones, which ultimately fails due to interference from Team Guy. Sukea departs, and it is revealed that he was Kakashi in disguise all along. Watching from afar, Kakashi reflects on his students' growing teamwork and realizes he can no longer easily deceive them.
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Naruto Follows Kaguya Through Dimensional Rift While Obito and Sakura Search for Sasuke
Aug 4, 2016Kaguya separates Naruto and Sasuke per Black Zetsu's advice, while Obito, Sakura, and Kakashi observe Naruto's clone battle. Obito attempts to sync his Kamui with Kaguya's Space–Time Ninjutsu to retrieve Sasuke. Kaguya attacks the real Naruto, who enhances his taijutsu with Kokuou's chakra. Pressured by clones, Kaguya opens a rift; Obito syncs with it, allowing Naruto to follow her to her main dimension. Black Zetsu urges Kaguya to kill Naruto, though she prefers absorbing his chakra. She strikes Naruto with her bones, believing him dead, and returns to her ice dimension. Obito and Sakura emerge from Kamui's dimension to find Sasuke. Surprised that clones remain, Sakura channels stored chakra into Obito to search Kaguya's dimensions. Black Zetsu notes Naruto possesses Truth-Seeking Balls. Obito and Sakura locate Sasuke, who crosses the Kamui opening using Amenotejikara.
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Hagoromo updates the Hokage while Obito reflects on Rin as Kaguya attacks with high gravity
Aug 11, 2016Hagoromo explains Team 7's status to the four Hokage and details how his spirit manifested from Madara's severed half, noting he can no longer perform a specific jutsu due to giving much of his chakra to Naruto and Sasuke. Obito suffers from intense chakra used to find Sasuke, recalling Rin, his old dreams of being Hokage, and his rivalry with Kakashi. He focuses on returning the three to the others. Kaguya and Black Zetsu attack Naruto with Truth-Seeking Balls protected by shadow clones. Kakashi worries about his usefulness. Obito returns with Sasuke and Sakura. Kaguya ensnares Naruto with her hair, but it is a clone; the real Naruto passes the Truth-Seeking Balls. Kaguya shifts to a high-gravity dimension, bringing everyone to the ground. She attacks with bones, but high gravity interferes. Obito and Kakashi throw themselves in front of the attack, thinking of Rin. Obito uses Kamui to send the bone away from Kakashi but is struck himself. He tells Kakashi to stay a little longer.
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Obito's Final Sacrifice and Naruto's Vow to Become Hokage
Aug 18, 2016Obito is impaled by Kaguya's bone and begins turning to ash. He tells Kakashi to guide the new generation while he has nothing left. Naruto attempts to heal him but fails. Black Zetsu mocks Obito as a traitor, angering Naruto. Obito admits Zetsu is right due to his criminal past but recalls his dream of becoming Hokage. Sasuke attacks Kaguya, who transports them to another dimension. Naruto and Kakashi bid Obito farewell. Before dying, Obito thanks Naruto for helping him realize his mistakes and true desire to be Hokage. He urges Naruto to become Hokage, and Naruto vows to do so. Enraged by Zetsu's post-death mockery, Naruto severs Kaguya's left arm, declaring Obito awesome. Obito reunites with Rin in the Afterlife.
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Obito Revives Sharingan to Aid Kakashi and Naruto in Final Battle
Aug 25, 2016Obito reunites with Rin in the afterlife, who expresses happiness for him before he returns to help Kakashi. He appears in Kakashi’s mind, urging him to become the Sixth Hokage and Naruto the Seventh. Kakashi awakens with the Sharingan in both eyes. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke attack Kaguya using nine Rasenshurikens infused with all nine tailed beasts’ chakra, destabilizing her. Kaguya attacks aimlessly, transforming into a rabbit-like creature. Naruto’s clone is struck by an Ash Bone, replaced by Sasuke via his left eye’s ability. Sakura punches Kaguya from behind, preventing her escape. Kakashi uses Kamui Shuriken to sever Kaguya’s arms. Impressed by their teamwork, Kakashi recalls their past. Kaguya is caught off guard, allowing Naruto and Sasuke to finally place the sealing jutsu on her.
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Team 7 escapes the dimension after sealing Kaguya and Black Zetsu with Hagoromo's help.
Sep 1, 2016Naruto and Sasuke seal Kaguya using Six Paths - Planetary Devastation, freeing the tailed beasts. Kurama acknowledges Naruto's effort while Black Zetsu vows to revive Kaguya, but is sealed away by Naruto. Team 7 struggles to escape the time-space dimension until Hagoromo and the previous Kage transport them back. Hagoromo congratulates the group for saving the world. Hashirama forgives Madara, and the Reanimated Hokage return to the Pure Land. Naruto shares a final farewell with his father Minato, who wishes him a happy 17th birthday and promises to inform Kushina of everything Naruto revealed. This event concludes the Kaguya Ootsutsuki Strikes arc, marking episode 18 out of 23.
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Naruto and Sasuke confront their differing ideologies at the Final Valley before their decisive battle.
Sep 8, 2016After the Tailed Beasts gain freedom, Hagoromo instructs Naruto and Sasuke on reversing the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Sasuke abruptly reveals his plan to assassinate the Kage and destroy ninja society, placing the beasts under genjutsu. He attacks Sakura, using Itachi’s Tsukuyomi to inflict pain, and dismisses her love as pathetic. Kakashi argues that hate requires a reason, but Sasuke leaves with Naruto to fight. At the Final Valley, Naruto vows to stop Sasuke, who laughs and declares he will become the Hokage by killing his friend. Hagoromo expresses disappointment but believes Naruto can still save Sasuke. The two rivals prepare for their final confrontation, marking a pivotal moment in the Kaguya Ootsutsuki Strikes arc.
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Naruto and Sasuke clash in a final battle over their differing ideologies and the future of the world.
Sep 29, 2016Sasuke tells Naruto that the Hokage role involves absorbing the world's hatred for the greater good, then attempts to kill him to erase his past. Naruto refuses, leading to a taijutsu fight that escalates when Naruto enters Tailed Beast Mode and Sasuke activates Susanoo. During their exchange, Naruto notes the unity of the Kage, but Sasuke argues they will return to conflict once common enemies are gone, intending to control the world himself. Sasuke gains the advantage by mocking Naruto's lack of killing intent, though Naruto insists he does not wish to kill him. As Hagoromo fades, he instructs Kakashi to maintain faith in his students. Sasuke then declares himself the strongest and draws chakra from the imprisoned tailed beasts into his Susanoo.
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Naruto and Sasuke clash with massive jutsu at the Final Valley
Sep 29, 2016Naruto employs shadow clones to gather nature energy against Sasuke's Perfect Susanoo, merging them into a giant avatar wielding two Rasenshuriken. Their clash with Indra's Arrow devastates the Final Valley, decapitating statues and forcing a chakra-drained taijutsu exchange. Sakura awakens to learn of their lethal fight from Kakashi. Exhausted, Sasuke attempts to absorb Kurama's chakra via his Rinnegan, but Naruto counters as Sasuke's Sharingan fails. Sasuke readies a Blaze Release Chidori, prompting Kurama to offer his final chakra through a fist bump. Recalling his vow to end the tailed beasts' hatred, Naruto forms a Rasengan while imagining support from loved ones. The two race toward each other, colliding in an explosion that destroys the remaining statues and engulfs both combatants.
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Naruto and Sasuke reconcile after losing arms and sharing painful childhood memories
Oct 6, 2016Naruto and Sasuke experience flashbacks of their orphaned childhoods while believing they are dead. Sasuke reflects on his brother and the Uchiha massacre, while both awaken to find they have lost an arm. Sasuke questions Naruto’s persistence, leading to a discussion about their friendship and mutual pain. Sasuke admits jealousy and sees Naruto’s memories of Itachi, realizing he wants to return to his friends. Unable to move the next morning, Sasuke amuses himself at Naruto’s continued desire to fight before admitting defeat. He asks Naruto to use his Rinnegan to undo the Infinite Tsukuyomi after his death, but Naruto refuses, insisting Sasuke work with everyone else. Moved to tears, Sasuke accepts this. The blood from their amputated arms and ruined statue hands form the unison seal, symbolizing their reconciliation.
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Naruto Uzumaki!!
Oct 13, 2016Kakashi and Sakura arrive to heal Naruto and Sasuke, who apologizes to Sakura. The pair release the Infinite Tsukuyomi and Sasuke frees the tailed beasts. A mass funeral honors Neji and the war dead, establishing Naruto as an international hero. Sasuke faces imprisonment while the five Kage decide his fate. Gaara, the Raikage, and Killer B visit Naruto to offer congratulations. Kakashi is selected as the Sixth Hokage with Shikamaru as his assistant. At the Academy, Kakashi promotes Naruto to jonin, but he must complete two years of study since he never finished the Chunin Exams. Iruka cheers him up with ramen, recalling how he first accepted Naruto. Months later, Sasuke is pardoned and chooses to wander the Earth. He declines Sakura’s requests to wait for his artificial arm or accompany him, poking her forehead and promising to meet again. He returns his damaged forehead protector to Naruto, thanking him for teaching him the true meaning of being a ninja.
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Naruto finds solace with the Third Hokage while Neji and Hinata navigate their complex familial duties and conflicts.
Oct 20, 2016Isolated villagers blame Naruto Uzumaki for the Fourth Hokage's death, leading him to spend time at the Hokage Monument. After fishing, he converses with the Third Hokage, who offers a perspective that shifts Naruto's worldview. Meanwhile, Neji receives orders from his father to protect Hinata. During their initial spar, Hinata expresses her dislike for combat, but Neji attempts to persuade her otherwise. Following the Hyuga Affair, a distressed Hinata flees after witnessing Neji cry. She encounters Naruto, who escorts her home and encourages her to stop weeping. This segment represents the first part of the four-part Childhood 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.