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6 / 21- 121EP 121
Itachi and Kisame learn of Orochimaru's death and Sasuke's threat after capturing Roshi.
Aug 6, 2009Following the capture of Roshi, the Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails, Itachi and Kisame receive news from the Akatsuki leader regarding Orochimaru's demise. They are also cautioned about Sasuke's potential pursuit of Itachi. Subsequently, after the sealing of the Three-Tails and Four-Tails, Deidara and Tobi begin their hunt for either Naruto or Sasuke. In parallel, the Hebi team collects provisions at an abandoned Uchiha warehouse. Kakashi organizes Team Kurenai, under his command, to join forces with Team Kakashi, led by Yamato, in order to track down and capture Itachi.
- 122EP 122
Naruto and team pursue Itachi while Kabuto reveals his new form and Sasuke faces enemies.
Aug 13, 2009Naruto, Kakashi, and the ninja hounds begin their search, while the Hebi group splits up to gather intelligence on Itachi. Sakura passes Karin as Hinata, Yamato, and Naruto encounter Kabuto, who provides a book containing details about the Akatsuki. Kabuto discloses that he has transplanted Orochimaru’s remains into his own body in a quest for self-discovery before departing to locate Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke is confronted by Tobi and Deidara and readies himself for an impending battle with the two opponents.
- 123EP 123
Sasuke confronts Tobi and Deidara, forcing the use of the C4 Karura technique.
Aug 20, 2009Sasuke demands to know Itachi's location and attacks Tobi, who remains unharmed after the strike. Deidara retreats and launches C1 explosives, but Sasuke evades using a substitution jutsu. This forces Deidara to deploy the C2 Dragon, which, combined with Tobi's assistance, pressures Sasuke into activating his Curse Mark. Despite their coordinated assault, Sasuke overcomes their attacks. With his standard techniques exhausted, Deidara is compelled to unleash his ultimate secret weapon, the C4 Karura, a move originally intended for Itachi. This encounter occurs during the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, specifically serving as the ninth installment of the twelve-part sequence.
- 124EP 124
Sasuke survives Deidara's explosion through genjutsu before the artist detonates himself.
Aug 27, 2009Deidara believes his C4 Karura has killed Sasuke and lowers his guard. Sasuke immediately strikes Deidara with Chidori, revealing he was never harmed and that Deidara had been under a genjutsu all along. Deidara attempts to finish Sasuke but is deceived by his Sharingan. Both fighters collapse, and Sasuke deactivates his eye technique. Furious at the mockery, Deidara transforms into a living bomb and detonates himself in a final attempt to kill Sasuke. This event occurs during the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc.
- 125EP 125
Suigetsu summons Manda after Sasuke's escape, while Akatsuki receives orders from Tobi.
Sep 3, 2009After noticing the explosion, Suigetsu summons Manda and realizes Sasuke used him to flee. Manda succumbs to his injuries, and Zetsu informs the remaining Akatsuki members about the deaths of Deidara and Tobi. Naruto and his companions arrive at the crater, where Kiba uses his tracking abilities to follow Sasuke's scent. Concurrently, the Akatsuki leader Pain and his partner Konan receive orders from a mysterious figure named Tobi to capture the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki. Tobi subsequently reveals his true identity as Madara Uchiha during this sequence of events.
- 126EP 126
Jiraiya informs Tsunade of Pain's location while Naruto meets Itachi before departing for the Hidden Rain Village.
Sep 10, 2009Jiraiya reaches Konohagakure to share intelligence about Pain's whereabouts with Tsunade. Concurrently, Karin detects pursuers and enlists Jugo's assistance to evade them as the Hebi group leaves. Naruto subsequently encounters Itachi, and after a brief conversation, Itachi departs due to urgent obligations. Jiraiya and Tsunade then discuss Naruto's parents, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, alongside the Foundation. Following this discussion, Jiraiya sets out for the Hidden Rain Village. This segment concludes the Itachi Pursuit Mission arc, marking the twelfth and final installment of the series.
- 127EP 127
Young Jiraiya summons to Mount Myoboku and meets the Great Lord Elder
Sep 24, 2009During the Third Hokage's youth, a young Jiraiya joins Hiruzen Sarutobi's platoon as a soon-to-be Sannin. Fascinated by Sarutobi's summoning jutsu, Jiraiya attempts the technique and is teleported to Mount Myoboku. There, he trains under Fukusaku and encounters the Great Lord Elder, who shares a vision of his future. Following this experience, Jiraiya embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny, encountering various strange characters along the way. This narrative serves as the first part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, detailing the early adventures that shape his path.
- 128EP 128
Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru become the Legendary Sannin in the Hidden Rain Village.
Sep 24, 2009During the Second Great Ninja War, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru are dispatched to the Hidden Rain Village, where Hanzo of the Great Salamander bestows upon them the title "Legendary Sannin." While stationed there, Jiraiya encounters Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, who ask for his assistance. He agrees to train the trio before returning home, only to later learn of their deaths. Years pass, and Jiraiya begins training Minato. Together with Kushina, Minato names their unborn son Naruto, honoring the protagonist of Jiraiya’s first book. This narrative covers the second part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
- 129EP 129
Jiraiya infiltrates the Rain Village and learns Pain defeated Hanzo
Oct 8, 2009Jiraiya enters the Village Hidden in the Rain to gather intelligence on its leader, Pain. After failing to obtain information through casual conversation with locals, he captures two low-ranking ninja inside a frog’s stomach. These captives reveal that Pain defeated the former leader, Hanzo, a feat even the three Sannin could not achieve. Meanwhile, Pain tasks Konan with finding the intruder. She transforms herself into origami butterflies to begin the search. This segment is part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
- 130EP 130
Jiraiya Confronts Pain About the Nine-Tails Attack and Akatsuki Ideology
Oct 8, 2009Jiraiya consults Gerotora regarding an impending battle and reveals that the Nine-tails attack was orchestrated by Madara Uchiha, not a natural disaster. Pain transforms into a new body and instructs Konan to engage their former teacher. Upon arriving, Pain explains his ideology and the Akatsuki’s objective to collect Tailed Beasts for a forbidden weapon capable of instant national destruction, aiming to mature the world by instilling a hatred of war. The confrontation escalates when Pain summons a crab to attack Jiraiya. Jiraiya defeats the crab and subsequently summons the giant frog Gamaken to counter the threat. This segment is part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
- 131EP 131
Jiraiya Enters Sage Mode to Counter Pain's Camouflage and Summons
Oct 15, 2009Jiraiya and Gamaken engage Pain, who conceals himself with camouflage. Jiraiya deploys a barrier jutsu to locate his opponent while preparing for Sage Mode. Pain attacks with various animal summons, including a multiplying dog, rhino, bird, and bull. After sending Gamaken home, Jiraiya achieves Sage Mode and summons Lord Fukasaku and Lady Shima. They locate Pain and destroy his chameleon disguise. Pain then summons two additional bodies to continue the confrontation. This segment is part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
- 132EP 132
Jiraiya discovers the true nature of the Six Paths of Pain during his final battle.
Oct 22, 2009Jiraiya blinds one of the new Pains, leading Lord Fukasaku to suspect that all three share the same eyes and vision. Jiraiya realizes each body serves a specific purpose and stalls for time while Lord Fukasaku and Lady Shima prepare a powerful genjutsu. They successfully defeat the bodies, but as Jiraiya leaves, another Pain ambushes him, destroying his left arm. Looking up, he sees six Pains, including the three that were killed. He stands horrified, wondering just who and what Pain is. This event occurs within the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
- 133EP 133
Jiraiya uncovers Pain's true identity before sacrificing his life to send a message to Naruto.
Oct 29, 2009Jiraiya panics upon realizing Pain possesses the Rinnegan and resembles Yahiko, suspecting the leader is either Yahiko or Nagato. After defeating one of the Pains and confirming he has encountered all of them previously, he deduces their true identities. Lady Shima departs at his request. Before Pain crushes his throat, Jiraiya recalls Naruto's determination and forces himself awake to write a crucial message on Lord Fukasaku's back. Pain blasts him into the ocean, where Jiraiya dies content, certain that Naruto is the Child of Prophecy. This narrative concludes the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, marked as entry 7 out of 7 in the series.
- 134EP 134
Sasuke encounters Itachi while his team faces Tobi and Kisame
Nov 5, 2009As Naruto’s group searches for Sasuke, the latter meets Itachi in a cave, fights an illusion, and receives instructions to visit the Uchiha hideout. On the journey, Sasuke’s team is intercepted by a Naruto shadow clone, which Sasuke defeats effortlessly. The real Naruto dispatches his team to pursue Sasuke, but they are halted by Tobi. Simultaneously, Team Hebi is confronted by Kisame, who refuses to allow anyone but Sasuke to pass. Sasuke proceeds alone while his teammates, particularly Suigetsu, engage Kisame in combat. This segment marks the beginning of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, designated as episode 1 of 10.
- 135EP 135
Sasuke confronts Itachi at the hideout, triggering a fated battle and revelations about the Uchiha massacre.
Nov 19, 2009As Sasuke nears the Uchiha hideout, Itachi remembers his past with his younger brother and the assassination he committed after joining the Anbu while under surveillance for suspicious behavior. Upon arrival, Sasuke claims his eyes have foretold Itachi's death, initiating a destined clash between the siblings. During the fight, Itachi uses illusions to deceive Sasuke, revealing that he conspired with Madara Uchiha, the Leaf's founder and the first to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, when he slaughtered their clan. This segment marks the second part of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, consisting of two out of ten parts.
- 136EP 136
Itachi reveals Mangekyo Sharingan secrets and Uchiha history to Sasuke during their confrontation.
Nov 19, 2009While Zetsu observes, Itachi discloses the origins of the Mangekyo Sharingan and the Uchiha clan's past to Sasuke. He explains that this power can control the Nine-Tailed Fox but inevitably causes blindness, requiring the theft of a sibling's Sharingan to prevent this fate. Sasuke fights back against Itachi's attacks, yet he is ultimately pinned against a wall. Itachi then appears to remove one of Sasuke's eyes, marking a critical moment in their conflict. This scene occurs within the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, specifically noted as part 3 out of 10 in the series sequence.
- 137EP 137
Sasuke Overcomes Tsukuyomi and Evades Amaterasu in Final Clash
Nov 26, 2009Itachi attempts to remove Sasuke's remaining eye while Sasuke breaks free from the Tsukuyomi illusion. With genjutsu ineffective, the siblings engage in ninjutsu combat where Sasuke initially gains the advantage. Itachi counters by unleashing Amaterasu, but Sasuke utilizes a substitution jutsu to avoid the flames. Itachi accuses Sasuke of having no chakra remaining, yet Sasuke reveals he arrived prepared with one final technique. This last resort is intended to finally realize his dream of killing his brother. This scene is part of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, which is the fourth installment out of ten episodes in the series.
- 138EP 138
Itachi defeats Sasuke and seals Orochimaru with his final technique.
Dec 3, 2009Sasuke attacks Itachi with the Lightning jutsu Kirin, but Itachi counters using his ultimate Mangekyo Sharingan ability, Susano'o. Weakened by the exchange, Sasuke is vulnerable to Orochimaru, who breaks free from his chakra seal to possess Sasuke's body. Itachi intervenes by sealing Orochimaru into another dimension, thereby removing the Curse Mark from Sasuke. With no techniques remaining, Sasuke is defenseless before his brother. However, instead of killing him, Itachi gently taps Sasuke on the forehead before collapsing and dying, ending their confrontation. This event concludes the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, specifically marking the fifth installment of ten in the series.
- 139EP 139
Leaf ninja struggle against Tobi's intangibility while Madara reveals his true identity and plans.
Dec 10, 2009Leaf ninja attacks fail to hit Tobi, who escapes Shino's beetle trap using teleportation. Zetsu arrives to report on the Uchiha match outcome, prompting Madara to drop his disguise, reveal his Sharingan, and collect the brothers' bodies. Meanwhile, Sasuke awakens in a cave where Madara approaches him. After Sasuke unleashes Amaterasu, Madara recovers and discusses Itachi's extensive plans. He reveals that Itachi's actions were intended to protect Sasuke, leaving the younger ninja to process this new information about his brother's motives and the true nature of their conflict.
- 140EP 140
Madara reveals Uchiha history and Senju betrayal leading to the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc
Dec 17, 2009Madara recounts the Uchiha and Senju pact to form Konoha under Hashirama Senju, followed by Senju discrimination that drove him away. He explains how the Uchiha later planned a coup, prompting village leaders to select Itachi to spy on the clan from within. This narrative sets the stage for the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, rated 7 out of 10. The account details the historical tensions and political maneuvers that fractured the alliance between the two clans, highlighting the betrayal felt by Madara and the subsequent internal conflicts that shaped the village's history and the Uchiha's tragic fate.
- 141EP 141
Sasuke learns Itachi's true role and forms Taka to destroy Konoha.
Dec 24, 2009Madara reveals to Sasuke that Itachi acted as a double agent, leaking Uchiha intelligence to the village while coordinating with Madara to eliminate the clan. Although they succeeded, Itachi spared Sasuke. Later, Sasuke reflects on Itachi's final words and breaks down in tears. Driven by heartbreak and vengeance, he renames his team to Taka and declares their objective is the destruction of Konoha. During this declaration, he reveals his newly awakened Mangekyo Sharingan. This narrative occurs within the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, designated as episode 8 out of 10.
- 142EP 142
Sasuke confronts Killer Bee while Taka pursues the Eight-Tails in the Land of Lightning.
Jan 7, 2010Konoha teams return home as Sasuke recalls Itachi’s tears after the massacre, rejecting his brother’s vision for the Uchiha clan. Madara exploits this resolve, directing Taka to capture the Eight-Tails while Akatsuki targets the remaining two. The group tracks the jinchuriki, Killer Bee, to the Land of Lightning. During the ensuing conflict, Bee defeats Jugo and Suigetsu. Sasuke then intervenes to challenge Bee directly in a one-on-one duel. This engagement occurs within the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, marked as entry 9 out of 10. The narrative highlights the strategic shift under Madara’s influence and the escalating confrontation between Taka and the powerful jinchuriki.
- 143EP 143
Sasuke battles Killer Bee, who unleashes the Eight-Tails, leading to a desperate Amaterasu strike.
Jan 14, 2010Sasuke engages Killer Bee in combat and sustains injuries from the latter's swords. Karin provides healing, after which Sasuke, Suigetsu, and Jugo launch a coordinated attack against Bee. Bee eventually decides to utilize the power of the Eight-Tails. Sasuke is injured once more and revived by Jugo, who regresses in age as a consequence. Fully healed, Sasuke employs Amaterasu on Bee in a final desperate attempt to subdue him. Meanwhile, two Cloud ninja observe the battle from a cliff and notice the Uchiha crest on Sasuke's back. They immediately rush this information to Bee's older brother, the Raikage.
- 144EP 144filler
Utakata and Hotaru flee ninja attackers while Leaf Village prepares to protect forbidden jutsu secrets.
Jan 21, 2010A young man, a girl, and her servant face a ninja assault on a cliff. The servant requests help from the Hidden Leaf Village, prompting Utakata to depart with Hotaru. Inside the village, Tsunade informs Shizune about the Tsuchigumo clan and En no Gyoja, who created a forbidden jutsu that the Leaf must safeguard from theft. Team 7 and Yamato arrive to support Utakata and Hotaru. However, Utakata leaves immediately, trusting that his allies will assist her. This narrative serves as the first part of the Six-Tails Unleashed 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.