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Sasuke departs Konoha, evading Kakashi and confronting Root Anbu with Team Guy's intervention.
Jan 14, 2016Sasuke incapacitates Izumo and Kotetsu while exiting Konoha, then defeats Kakashi using genjutsu after revealing his intent to train under Orochimaru. Kakashi warns Hiruzen, Minato, and Tsunade, who discuss Jiraiya’s intel about Orochimaru needing a new vessel. Sakura overhears this, and Minato imposes a lockdown to manage the Uchiha situation discreetly. At the Academy, Sakura and Shikamaru inform the Konoha 11 about Sasuke’s departure. Naruto and Shikamaru escape through a tunnel dug by Kiba, with Naruto promising to return Sasuke. Neji notices another stowaway. Kushina alerts Minato to the escape. Root Anbu, sent by Danzo to prevent interference, attack the pair. Team Guy intercepts the assault, and Shikamaru recognizes the attackers as non-standard Anbu while Sasuke continues his journey.
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Deidara kills Sand shinobi while Naruto reveals Anko and Lee opens the fifth gate
Jan 21, 2016Deidara destroys Sand ninja from his dragon, prompting Zetsu and Akatsuki members Hidan and Kakuzu to arrive. Kakuzu retrieves a body while Zetsu and Deidara discuss the event. Meanwhile, Naruto unmasks a Root member as Anko. Shikamaru deduces the mission is to let Sasuke reach Orochimaru and orders a retreat. Lee stays behind to stall pursuers, removing his weights to open the fifth of the Eight Gates. The Akatsuki group meets Sasori, where Hidan argues with Deidara, recalling the Hizashi incident and blaming Deidara for the explosion that killed Yahiko. Sasori presents Nagato and Konan with a Flying Raijin Kunai, blaming Minato and Konoha. In Ame, Nagato vows revenge via the Deva Path using Yahiko's body. Lee fights Root shinobi while Tenten stalls others. Orochimaru awaits Sasuke as Naruto, Neji, and Shikamaru continue the chase with two remaining Root members.
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Naruto and Sasuke clash while Itachi intervenes, leading to a tragic confrontation at the tower.
Jan 28, 2016Neji battles Anko while Shikamaru fights Sai at the tower entrance. Naruto pursues Sasuke but is captured by Yamato, who fails to contain him as Naruto accesses the Nine-Tails' chakra and grows multiple tails. Sasuke receives the Cursed Seal of Heaven from Orochimaru, causing pain that breaks Naruto's transformation. The two rivals engage in combat, with Naruto utilizing Sage Mode and Sasuke summoning a thunderstorm for his Kirin attack. During their clash, Itachi appears and sacrifices himself to block Sasuke's assault, resulting in his death. This event triggers Sasuke to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan before he departs the scene.
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Naruto finds Konoha destroyed by Pain's Chibaku Tensei and battles the Six Paths to save the trapped villagers.
Feb 4, 2016Naruto returns to find Konohagakure replaced by a massive Chibaku Tensei after Pain's attack. Inside the sphere, Minato cannot teleport out while Shikaku and Inoichi coordinate defense strategies. Minato organizes a Four Crimson Ray Formation with Hiruzen, Tsunade, and Kushina to counter the crushing force. Naruto engages the Six Paths of Pain, releasing a shadow clone and entering Sage Mode. He defeats five paths but is pinned by the Deva Path. Hinata intervenes but is struck down, causing Naruto to grow six tails. Pain subsequently traps Naruto inside another Chibaku Tensei.
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Lee watches Pain while Sakura heals Hinata and Shikamaru observes the Chibaku Tensei.
Feb 11, 2016Lee observes Pain from afar while Sakura treats Hinata's injury and Shikamaru watches the Chibaku Tensei. Naruto demands more chakra from the fox, who warns him he cannot yet control it. Kushina feels disturbed by the Nine-Tails' chakra and contacts Naruto in his mind to pass on her share, though the fox refuses. Naruto breaks the technique and defeats Pain, then tracks Nagato, whose words remind him of Yahiko, leading to Konoha's release. Minato and Fugaku discuss Sasuke and Itachi. Sasuke attacks Orochimaru but collapses from poison. He wakes to find Sasori, who offers Akatsuki's help for Sasuke's goal to destroy Konoha.
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The Shinobi Unite and Sasuke's Return to Konoha
Feb 18, 2016Tsunade alerts the Konoha 11 that Sasuke killed Orochimaru and may join the Akatsuki. While they search for him, Sasori unveils puppets to rule the world. Sasuke doubts his path until Itachi appears, alive, to guide him. During the battle against Sasori and other Akatsuki members, Sasuke reunites with his former comrades. Minato and shinobi from other hidden villages arrive to help seal the puppets. Sasori summons puppets of the Raikage, Mizukage, and Tsuchikage to fight Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Jiraiya arrives with Nagato and Konan, announcing Naruto as the new Team Jiraiya member. Itachi assists Sasuke in defeating the Kage puppets. Naruto and Sasuke combine their powers to destroy Sasori. Finally, Naruto asks Sasuke to return home, which he agrees to, promising to change the world in his own way.
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Sasuke returns to Konoha after fighting Naruto at the hideout, while Tsunade sleeps under the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Feb 25, 2016Sasuke agrees to return to Konoha but rejects being comrades with the others, intending to change the village. He and Naruto fight at Orochimaru's old hideout, arguing about the past as Sasuke accuses Naruto of leaving him behind. After the battle, they reconcile and head back to Konoha. Meanwhile, Tsunade wakes up from sleeping while reading Jiraiya's novel after Dan calls her. In the real world, Tsunade mumbles in her sleep, trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi along with countless others. This segment is part of the Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero arc, specifically entry 19 out of 19.
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Naruto confronts Sasuke regarding the Infinite Tsukuyomi while Itachi recalls his past
Mar 3, 2016Naruto attempts to escape Sasuke's Susanoo, but Sasuke warns that he too will be trapped by the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Minato observes Konoha and other villages under the genjutsu, while Tobirama fails to free Orochimaru's team from God Tree roots. Black Zetsu notices Sasuke's Susanoo, and Sasuke shuts down inquiries from Sakura and Kakashi. He explains that resistance is futile while the light shines. Reflecting on Madara and his memories of Itachi from the cancelled Reanimation Jutsu, Itachi recalls witnessing war horrors. He kills an Iwagakure ninja who asked for water, prompting Fugaku to explain war. The Uchiha discuss Kakashi's Sharingan, and Itachi briefly speaks with Orochimaru about life and death. Itachi attempts suicide but befriends crows. Mikoto announces Sasuke's birth, and Itachi chooses shuriken training over play, effortlessly deflecting stones thrown by other boys.
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Itachi faces the Nine-Tails attack, Uchiha relocation, and early Academy graduation.
Mar 10, 2016Obito summons the Nine-Tails to assault Konoha, prompting Itachi to protect Sasuke and assist Izumi in reaching safety. After the village subdues the beast, Itachi attends the funeral for the deceased. Danzo reorganizes clan settlements, displacing the Uchiha to the village edge, which causes discontent among the clan members. Itachi requests instruction from Fugaku, quickly mastering the Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu, and notices his father's unease regarding the new neighborhood boundaries. He and Izumi enroll in the Academy, where Itachi excels academically and socially, earning admiration from peers after defending them from an older bully. To bypass the slow curriculum, Itachi uses shadow clones to attend classes while learning directly from Shisui. When a clone is defeated by senior students, his teachers recognize his advanced capabilities and grant him early graduation, allowing him to join a team for missions.
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Itachi reflects on past missions and friendships while training with Sasuke.
Mar 17, 2016Itachi plays with Sasuke, triggering memories of his father Fugaku and the Uchiha relocation after the Nine-Tails' attack. He recalls a mission with Team 2 to find a ninja cat for Nekobaa, where Tenma sought whiskers for his sick father's medicine. Itachi saved Tenma from the cat's attack, though his teammates were incapacitated. On the return to Konoha, Shinko scolded Tenma for not thanking Itachi, emphasizing their friendship. These memories resurface when Itachi remembers Obito killing Tenma during a mission. The pain of these recollections awakens Itachi's Sharingan, which Sasuke observes. Itachi wonders if Sasuke will eventually awaken the Sharingan as well.
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Itachi undergoes training with Shisui, confronting past trauma and Root members.
Mar 24, 2016Fugaku discusses the Sharingan with Itachi while feeding fish, ignoring Tenma's death. Shisui borrows Itachi for a three-part exercise involving tracking decoys and night conversations. Itachi reveals his Sharingan awakening to Shisui. They encounter Root members attacking a Konoha Anbu over a traitor's scroll. The Anbu is a water clone; the real one was poisoned. Itachi and Shisui fight the Root members. Itachi uses a trap against an attacker, and Shisui defeats another, causing retreat. The exercise ends, and the injured Anbu requests secrecy. Shisui tends to Itachi's minor injury, noting his Sharingan reaction delay. They discuss the day's events. Years later, Itachi joins the Anbu to monitor Konoha from the shadows.
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Itachi's Anbu past, Uchiha coup, and clan massacre with Akatsuki entry
Apr 7, 2016Team 7 waits for the Infinite Tsukuyomi to fade while Sasuke reviews Itachi’s memories. These flashbacks cover Itachi’s Anbu promotion, Shisui’s suicide, and his Mangekyou Sharingan awakening. Itachi serves Danzo, who tasks him with assassinations and Uchiha surveillance. Fugaku reveals his own Mangekyou Sharingan, obtained during the Third Shinobi World War, and plans a bloodless coup using the Nine-Tails. Itachi reports the plot to Hiruzen and Danzo, receiving an ultimatum to eliminate the clan. He enlists Obito’s aid to attack the police force while Itachi strikes the compound. After showing Fugaku a future vision, Itachi kills his parents, Mikoto and Fugaku, following a tense standoff. He then eliminates former subordinates before joining the Akatsuki alongside Juuzou Biwa.
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Itachi and Juuzou face Yagura during a mission while Akatsuki plans to gather Tailed Beasts
Apr 14, 2016Juuzou recounts his defeat of four Mist swordsmen to Itachi before they execute an assassination. The Akatsuki convenes as Pain updates members on their reputation and the plan to collect Tailed Beasts. Juuzou receives a disliked assignment in the Land of Water and orders Itachi to kill him if captured. They complete the task but are pursued by Yagura and Kiri Anbu. After Juuzou neutralizes the Anbu, Yagura uses Isobu’s power to paralyze Itachi. Juuzou intervenes, blocking a Tailed Beast Ball with his sword, which impales him. Itachi activates Amaterasu to defeat Yagura, but Juuzou succumbs to his wounds. Later, Kakuzu’s partner is revealed dead, Orochimaru fails to possess Itachi, and Pain assigns Kisame as Itachi’s new partner.
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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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- 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.