Naruto Shippuden

Back in Konoha, as Kakashi rests in the hospital, Naruto searches for another team member before they are due to meet Sasori's spy.

Naruto is dismayed when Sai, the boy who attacked him, is assigned to Team Kakashi, and an ANBU member named Yamato takes over as leader.

Jiraiya briefs Yamato on the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto, and after a bumpy start, the new Team Kakashi heads out on its first mission.

Despite Yamato's efforts to relieve tension and build team spirit among his crew, Naruto continues to despise Sai.

Sai reveals that he may have a soft side after all, and the team formulates a plan for capturing Sasori's spy.

Yamato creates a mock test for his team to assess how well they coordinate and work together. Sai reveals some surprising information about himself.

Disguised as Sasori, Yamato meets with the spy on the Tenchi bridge, where the team is shocked to discover the spy's true identity.

Enraged by Orochimaru's taunts, Naruto unlocks the Nine-Tails' third tail to do battle.

Pushed to the edge by Orochimaru during their battle, Naruto transforms into his four-tailed state.

In his four-tailed form, Naruto proves to be a formidable opponent for Orochimaru. Meanwhile, Kabuto deduces that Sasori has died.

After an out-of-control Naruto attacks Sakura, Yamoto is forced to bind Naruto before he can do further harm. Sai confronts Orochimaru.

After his wood clone follows Sai, Orochimaru and Kabuto to their hideout, Yamato concludes that Danzo seeks to destroy Konoha.

Recovering from their wounds, Naruto and Sakura accompany Yamato in pursuit of Sai. Naruto is shocked to learn he's responsible for Sakura's injuries.

Hoping to learn more about Sai, the Konoha team decides to look at his picture book. At the hideout, Sai confronts a shadowed Sasuke.

Orochimaru gives the envelope with information from Danzo about Konoha's ANBU to Kabuto. Yamato, Naruto and Sakura reach the hideout.

The Konoha team confronts Sai, who reveals his true orders. Naruto tells Sai about his bonds of a brother with Sasuke.

Kabuto attacks the team and frees Sai, who then betrays him. The team splits up to find Sasuke in Orochimaru's hideout.

As Sai reveals to Naruto that he does have feelings after all, Orochimaru attacks them, forcing Sakura and Yamato to come to their aid.

Naruto and Sakura finally reunite with Sasuke, who remains steadfast in his resolve to get revenge against his brother Itachi.

Naruto is attacked by a powerful Sasuke, who has an unexpected encounter with the Nine Tails.

Sasuke's hunger for revenge grows stronger, despite Naruto's protests; only Orochimaru's intervention prevents Yamato from taking Sasuke by force.

Naruto is haunted by nightmares. Sai tries to adapt to being a member of the team. Kakashi tells Naruto that he has something special for him.

Naruto starts his new training regimen, learning a shortcut. After discovering which type of chakra he has, he explores its properties and powers.

Naruto seeks advice from Asuma. A possible threat cuts Naruto's training short. Tsunade decides to send Kakashi's team on a new mission.

Kakashi's team goes to visit the Fire Temple to resolve the frequent vandalization of the temple's graves. Naruto comes upon a startling sight.

Kakashi's team learns the history of the Fire Temple's hidden tombs. Naruto realizes he and Sora have more in common than he thought.

Tsunade suspects Danzo is up to something and orders an investigation. Back at the Fire Temple, Naruto and the others are lured into a trap.

Kakashi's team members find themselves at a disadvantage against the enemy. Sora, off on his own, comes face-to-face with a mysterious figure.

The mysterious figure gives Sora a cryptic message. To his dismay, Naruto discovers that Fūka is able to use all five chakra elements.

Yamato appoints a new member to Kakashi's team, a decision which proves unpopular. Meanwhile, in the Land of Fire, Furido makes his next move.

Furido drops a bombshell regarding Sora's family history. Tsunade receives a letter from the Fire Temple monk, detailing an incident involving Sora.

Tsunade catches Danzo in a secret meeting. After Sora learns shocking information about his father, Furido encourages him to seek vengeance.

Furido launches an attack on the Leaf Village. Asuma suspects someone has been using Sora, and realizes why the village is endangered.

Asuma must confront an unpleasant part of his past. Naruto tries to stop Sora from going to Furido, but must first avoid the kiss of death yet again.

Sora is shocked when he realizes the extent of Furido's plans and desperately tries to stop him. Asuma struggles to battle Kitane.

Naruto figures out the secret behind Fūka's ability to use all five chakra elements. Furido reveals the origins of Sora's strong powers.

Sora falls into despair after a horrible betrayal. Only Naruto can truly understand Sora's pain, and can stop him from losing himself completely.

Asuma travels back in time to fight Furido's true form. The Nine-Tails' chakra inside both Naruto and Sora begins to manifest itself.

Naruto desperately tries to suppress the Nine-Tails' chakra in order to stop Sora's rampage. Asuma receives unexpected assistance in his battle.

Kakashi returns, reporting to Tsunade that the Akatsuki have begun to move. Meanwhile, Hidan and Kakuzu near the end of their hunt for the Two-Tails.

Hidan and Kakuzu head to the Fire Temple to begin their next mission. Naruto resumes his training, advancing to the next phase.

Hearing reports of the Fire Temple's destruction and the Akatsuki’s infiltration into the Fire Country, Tsunade orders the 20 new teams into action.

Asuma's team plans to intercept the Akatsuki at the bounty payment point. Kakashi reveals to Naruto the true purpose of his new training.

Kakashi challenges Naruto to become the first to be able to incorporate his chakra element into the creation of a new and more powerful jutsu.

Surprised by Hidan's power, Asuma comes up with a battle strategy that comes as a shock to everyone on his team, especially Shikamaru.

Hidan employs his ability to link his body to his opponent's after drinking their blood. Shikamaru desperately tries to find a way around this jutsu.

Hidan proves to be able to stay alive even after being mortally wounded. One of the members of the team falls victim to Hidan's jutsu.

Just as reinforcements arrive to help Asuma's team, a mysterious figure commands Hidan and Kakuzu to retreat. The end seems near for one team member.

In a faraway land, the Akatsuki discuss how they will dominate the world. Meanwhile, Asuma's team reports its mission's tragic result to Tsunade.

When Tsunade adamantly opposes Team 10’s determined plan to stop and capture the Akatsuki, an unexpected person offers to help.

Naruto is given just 24 hours to perfect his new jutsu so he and Team 7 can provide backup for Team 10's plot to take down the Akatsuki.

Kakuzu's unexpected abilities put Shikamaru's team in danger. Meanwhile, Naruto learns about the strengths and weaknesses of each of the five chakras.

Shikamaru decides that separating Hidan and Kakuzu is the only chance they have at conquering the duo, so he sets out to create a diversion.

Hidan and Kakuzu are up to their old tricks. Little do they know that Shikamaru has figured out a way to turn their powers against each other.

Team 7 arrives to assist Team 10 in its battle against Hidan and Kakuzu. Naruto prepares to unleash his new jutsu, Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken.

When Naruto's first attempt at using his new jutsu fails, he begs his comrades for another chance. Will the jutsu reach Kakuzu from a long distance?

Tsunade makes a tough decision about Naruto's new jutsu, Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken. Meanwhile, Orochimaru sets his next plan in motion.

Word comes that Orochimaru's hideout has been found. Naruto seeks the guidance of a mentor who has returned. Guren begins a selection process.

Jiraiya suggests Naruto train in a collaboration jutsu. Guren shows her Crystal Style jutsu. Sasuke wonders about Orochimaru's interest in Yukimaru.

Orochimaru proposes a plan to Guren. Kabuto and Yukimaru try summoning the Three-Tail. Naruto has a chance encounter with Yukimaru.

Tsunade investigates a mysterious crystal. Guren's men learn of the presence of Kakashi's team. Naruto's training runs into unexpected difficulties.

Kakashi and his team realize they're being watched. While taking care of Yukimaru, Guren has a peculiar dream, and later gives him a gift.

Yukimaru gives Guren a gift in return. Gamatatsu makes progress in his training. Naruto begs Tsunade to let him join Kakashi's team on its mission.

Naruto gets a hint on how to perfect his new jutsu. Kakashi's team is forced into an unplanned battle. Meanwhile, Yukimaru remembers his mother.

Kurenai's team members find themselves trapped in a perplexing environment. On his way to assist them, Naruto runs into Yukimaru again.

Naruto tests his collaboration jutsu against Guren's abilities. Later, Guren and her men resume their experiment and witness something extraordinary.

Using the bat to track Guren, Kakashi sends Naruto to the lake to investigate. Guren tries to capture the Three-Tails, but it doesn't go as planned.

Guren and Naruto fall victim to the mist emitted by the Three-Tails. Receiving a report of the beast's emergence, Tsunade plans a counteroffensive.

Naruto enters the mist to find Yūkimaru so he can take him back to the Leaf Village. But Guren isn't about to give up Yūkimaru without a fight.

Reinforcements arrive from the Leaf Village with new marching orders. A figure approaches Kabuto to discuss Guren's growing affection for Yukimaru.

The sealing team begins its search as it activates the barrier to trap the Three-Tail. Naruto angers Guren, saying he won't allow her to use Yūkimaru.

Kakashi tests his secret plan against Guren's powerful Crystal-Style jutsu. The sealing team members track down the Three-Tail, but are being watched.

Kabuto plans to use Yūkimaru's powers to break the sealing barrier. Orochimaru's grand scheme involving Yūkimaru and Guren is revealed.

To protect Guren from the Three-Tails, Yukimaru exerts powers beyond his limits. While Guren and Naruto battle the beast, the unthinkable happens.

Guren and Naruto find themselves needing each other's help. Yukimaru delivers a startling message. Kabuto orders Yukimaru's return at all costs.

Kakashi and the others must rely on Yukimaru's mystical senses to guide their rescue mission. The boy uses something his mother taught him to help.

Sai is attacked while trying to bring Yukimaru to safety. The sealing team attempts to make another barrier to contain the Three-Tails.

An unexpected ally saves the sealing team. Rinji tells Yukimaru the truth about his mother's death, hoping his reaction will rile the Three-Tails.

Determined to save Yukimaru, Guren resorts to her final tactic. Naruto unleashes his collaboration jutsu in a battle against the Three-Tails.

After the battle takes a heavy toll, Tsunade makes a tough call. Yukimaru goes missing. Two Akatsuki members arrive at the lake with their own plans.

Reeling from pain, Orochimaru prepares to transfer to a new host body. Meanwhile, Sasuke senses it's time to confront his mentor.

Orochimaru transforms into a white serpent and launches his attack on Sasuke. When Kabuto returns, he's greeted by an astonishing sight.

Sasuke frees Suigetsu from a water tank and suggests they join forces. But there's something Suigetsu wants in return.

While visiting the southern hideout to recruit Karin, Sasuke and Suigetsu discover she has a mysterious power over the prisoners.

Sasuke's team braces for a meeting with Jugo, a ninja prone to murderous outbursts who carries the enzyme needed to create Orochimaru's curse mark.

Refusing to leave the hideout, Jugo battles Sasuke and Suigetsu. But then a familiar vision makes him pause to reconsider.

Years earlier, during the Third Great Ninja War, tensions rise between a young Kakashi and teammate Obito during a mission into enemy territory.

Ignoring Kakashi's orders, Obito sets out on his own to rescue Rin but quickly finds himself in danger.

As word of Orochimaru's death spreads, the leader of the Akatsuki warns Itachi that Sasuke may be coming after him.

While using Kakashi's hounds to track Itachi, Naruto and friends encounter an unexpected face. Meanwhile, Sasuke is in for a surprise of his own.

Locked in a fierce battle, Sasuke and Deidara push each other to the limit and resort to more and more extreme measures.

A desperate Deidara unleashes his biggest attack, using a special weapon he created to put an end to Itachi.

After seeing the big explosion, Sasuke's teammates race to find him. Meanwhile, Naruto and friends pick up Sasuke's scent.

Sensing the presence of the ninja hounds, Karin comes up with a plan to keep the Leaf ninja occupied so Sasuke can focus on his looming battle.

During the Second Hokage's reign, a young Jiraiya accidentally transports himself to Mount Myoboku and discovers his destiny.

After a wartime victory, Jiraiya encounters three starving children and agrees to help them. But later he makes a startling discovery.

Hiding inside a toad, Jiraiya slips into the Hidden Rain village and discovers that a powerful new leader has taken over.

Jiraiya takes the shape of one of the lower ninjas he captured, but he's ambushed and soon finds himself facing two figures from his past.

Summoning the giant toad Gamaken, Jiraiya battles Pain and a slew of beasts while trying to enter Sage Mode.

Now facing three Pains, a frustrated Jiraiya stalls for time as the two great sages, Fukasaku and Shima, devise a plan of attack.

Injured and outmatched, Jiraiya realizes a prophecy is playing out and risks his life to uncover the secret behind Pain's powers.

After following Itachi's footsteps, Sasuke finally comes face-to-face with his older brother. But something seems amiss.

As the fated battle between brothers begins, Sasuke forces Itachi to answer his long-burning question.

When Itachi reveals the secret behind the powerful Mangekyo Sharingan, the fight between the brothers reaches a turning point.

As Sasuke makes a furious comeback against his injured brother, Itachi prepares to unleash a fiery assault.

At the battle's climax, both Sasuke and Itachi run out of chakra. But each brother has one final surprise in store.

As Naruto and his friends try to counter Tobi's strange powers, Zetsu arrives to announce that the battle between Sasuke and Itachi has ended.

In the Akatsuki hideout, Madara gives Sasuke startling news about his brother and begins to unwind the complex history between two clans.

When Madara reveals the secret behind the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke finally realizes his brother's true intentions.

Naruto's team pulls back after finding no traces of Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke is busy preparing to attack a new target.

On a mission to hunt down the remaining Tailed Beasts, Sasuke squares off with Killer Bee and gets in over his head.

An urgent message from Lady Tsunade leads the Leaf ninja to the site of a recent attack, where Naruto fights a mysterious man.

While Naruto and his teammates escort a stranded girl to her clan's village, bounty hunters plot to steal the clan's forbidden jutsu.

After returning to the village, Hotaru falls into a trap set by the bandits. Naruto is mystified by the villagers' behavior.

As Utakata's past comes to light, Hidden Mist trackers strike a deal with Naruto's team, and Naruto makes a startling discovery about Hotaru.

As Naruto and the others debate what to do about the forbidden jutsu, Hotaru mentions the name of someone who might be able to protect it.

When Hotaru vanishes again, Naruto and Utakata team up to find her and make a disturbing discovery.

Naruto and Utakata search for the source of strange phenomena in the village. Meanwhile, Shiranami reveals his plans to Hotaru.

Hotaru is devastated when Shiranami forces her to use the forbidden jutsu against Naruto and Utakata. Soon the jutsu begins to spin out of control.

While recalling his strange encounter with Itachi, Naruto is summoned to the Hokage residence, where he receives shocking news.

A heartbroken Naruto wanders the streets of the village, while Tsunade tries to decode the message from Jiraiya.

As the team puzzles over Jiraiya's message and waits for autopsy results, Fukasaku makes Naruto an unexpected offer.

Naruto begins his Sage jutsu training under Fukasaku, but quickly grows impatient with the first challenge.

Naruto struggles with his training before making a major breakthrough. Meanwhile, Killer Bee's brother sends an urgent message to Tsunade.

While the Hidden Leaf ninjas are analyzing the information Jiraiya brought back, the Six Paths of Pain break the Leaf's defensive barrier and attack.

The Leaf Village is under heavy attack from Pain and Konan. Hearing the Akatsuki attack, Tsunade attempts to contact Fukasaku.

In one area of the village, Kakashi enters battle against Tendo Pain, but he can't keep up with Tendo’s mysterious attacks. Shurado joins the fight.

The Leaf Village is under heavy attack from the Akatsuki. Underneath the village, Danzo takes action to achieve his ambition.

Konohamaru, Moegi and Udon are shocked to see their home village. But to fulfill their duties as genin, they must usher the villagers to safety.

Tsunade comes face-to-face with Tendo Pain on the rooftop of the Hokage mansion. When Pain demands the Nine Tails be handed over, Tsunade refuses.

Sensing danger at hand, Naruto and Fukasaku rush back from Mount Myoboku to the Leaf Village, which they find leveled beyond recognition.

Naruto hits Pain with his Sage Jutsu-perfected Wind Style Rasen Shuriken. Although he defeats Ningendo, the remaining Pain quickly confronts him.

Gamabunta and the other toads are defeated while Naruto is captured by Pain. He tries to fight back with Sage Jutsu, but Gakido sucks out his chakra.

Hinata steps up to face a powerful enemy and reveals a long-hidden secret. Meanwhile, Neji notices a strange presence on the way to the Leaf Village.

Naruto loses himself after seeing Hinata taken out right before his eyes. His anger triggers the Nine Tails' chakra to go out of control.

Inside his inner world, Naruto meets Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, and learns the surprising news that Minato is his father.

To break the cycle of hate, Naruto heads to where the real Pain is hiding. On the way, he comes across Shikaku and Inoichi.

As Naruto trains for his upcoming match, he hears Jiraiya speak of "the Fourth Hokage's legacy," which he believes to be a secret ninja technique.

Naruto and the others take on the oncoming challenges, hoping to break the previous record. But Naruto's impulsive actions land the group in trouble.

Naruto comes face-to-face with Nagato and Konan. Nagato tells Naruto about his childhood and how he lost his parents to the Hidden Leaf.

To fulfill their dream, Nagato, Yahiko and Konan walk through the war zone in search of Jiraiya, hoping to learn ninjutsu from him.

After learning of Nagato's painful past, Naruto gives his own answer to the quest for peace, triggering Nagato to recall a promise he made long ago.

Nagato decides to believe in Naruto's word and performs his last forbidden jutsu, which restores the lives lost in the attack on the Leaf Village.

While cleaning through the remains of Ninja Academy, Iruka finds an old pillar and recognizes it as a memoir from Naruto's early years as a student.

Naruto spends his days competing with Sasuke, the academy's star student, only to screw up and become the laughingstock of the class.

Naruto's classmates tell him that a battle broke out in the Leaf forest, and they dare him to retrieve an item from the dead enemy ninja.

At an emergency council held to discuss plans to rebuild the Leaf Village, Danzo strongly urges the council to select a new Hokage to replace Tsunade.

The Leaf ninja work to rebuild the Hidden Leaf Village. While helping with the restoration, Naruto and Sakura are reunited with two old friends.

As Naruto and Sakura celebrate their reunion with Inari and Tazuna, they recall an incident that took place after their mission in the Land of Waves.

News of the Leaf Village's destruction has reached the Sand Village, and Kankuro and Temari worry about their allied nation's well-being.

Naruto visits Sakura, who is caring for Tsunade. Sakura recalls the time that she suffered symptoms similar to a disease caused by a mysterious virus.

Tenten and Neji head to the Leaf Ninja Tool Research Lab to procure supplies for rebuilding the Leaf Village, and think back to their last visit.

Condor has trained himself to become a ninja ostrich capable of human speech. He tells the baby ostriches in the forest about his run-ins with Naruto.

Naruto learns that a key ingredient in Lee's youth drink is out of stock and makes plans to obtain more of it during their next mission.

In order to bring back Sasuke and learn to defend himself against the Akatsuki, Naruto sets out on a journey to train under Jiraiya.

Naruto and Jiraiya attempt to save a village from Kandachi, Hanzo's former right-hand man. A furious Kandachi summons the Conch King.

Granny Cat requests that Sasuke and Team 7 collect the last cat paw print for the Paw Encyclopedia, and the team heads out without Kakashi.

Naruto is assigned to patrol the north border of the Leaf Village. One of his teammates is Kosuke, who has been a genin for more than 50 years.

The Leaf Intel Division interrogates a beautiful kunoichi spy named Hanare. Meanwhile, Inoichi spots a surprising image while scanning Hanare's mind.

During the Chunin Exam, Neji rests in the medical room. When Tenten comes in to check on him, they see the Leaf Village attacked by Orochimaru's men.

Naruto finds a rock pasted with a peculiar talisman, which he tears off without thinking. That night, he sees an amnesic ghost standing near his bed.

Team 7 searches for thieves who stole a precious statue. Sakura spots them, but Naruto and Sasuke want to take credit, so they move in on their own.

Team 7 and Team 10 are assigned to help a village troubled by bandits. Kakashi and Asuma search for a secure passageway to storm the bandit hideout.

Sasuke's jealousy of Naruto's growth in strength causes friction. Tsunade decides to give them some time apart and assigns them separate missions.

Team Samui of the Hidden Cloud arrives at the Leaf Village and is shocked to find it in ruins. Danzo appears and announces that he is the new Hokage.

Karui and Omoi of the Hidden Cloud press Naruto to give them information about Sasuke. Naruto decides he cannot sell out his friend.

Kage from each nation set out to attend the Five Kage Summit. Meanwhile, Naruto, Yamato and Kakashi follow Team Samui, hoping to meet the Raikage.

To prevent the cycle of hatred bound to occur should Sasuke be killed, Naruto goes to the Raikage and begs him to forgive Sasuke.

Mifune calls for the formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces to counter the Akatsuki and proposes that the Hokage lead them.

Madara, who has taken an interest in Naruto, makes a sudden appearance before Naruto and reveals the truth behind Itachi's actions.

The truth behind Itachi's actions leaves Naruto, Kakashi and Yamato in shock. Madara then goes on to reveal the history of the hatred.

Having blocked the combined attacks of Gaara, Temari, Kankuro and Darui with his Susano'o, Sasuke goes after Danzo. However, Danzo has fled the scene.

The four Kage are startled by the sudden appearance of Madara Uchiha, who reveals to them his "Project Tsuki no Me."

The Kage respond to Madara's declaration of war by forming the Allied Shinobi Forces, with the Raikage as their leader.

Killer Bee engages in a deadly battle against Kisame, who has come to capture the Eight-Tails. Elsewhere, Ao falls into a deadly trap.

Naruto learns from Sai that Sakura intends to kill Sasuke with her own hands, and Gaara asks what action Naruto will take as Sasuke's friend.

In a face-off against Sasuke, Danzo reveals that his right arm is covered in Sharingan eyes. In the ensuing battle, Danzo appears to be invincible.

Danzo’s techniques stop Sasuke from cleanly finishing him off. Madara recognizes that Danzo is utilizing the Izanagi genjutsu.

Danzo thinks he won the battle against Sasuke but he begins to realize that Sasuke placed him under genjutsu just before the battle’s last blows.

Sakura uses Kiba’s nose to track Sasuke and tries to put her allies to sleep so she can see her plan through and get rid of Sasuke once and for all.

Distant memories run through Naruto’s mind as he tries to recover from his emotions.

Sakura wants to desert her village to join Sasuke. More distrusting than ever, Sasuke agrees to believe her on one condition: she get rid of Karin.

Naruto accuses Sasuke of wanting to kill Sakura and Sasuke tells him he murdered Danzo. Then, he lays out his plan to get revenge for the Uchiha clan.

Naruto, now a first-class ninja, thinks back on his past with Sasuke, and hopes he can reach his now-distant old friend.

Killer Bee returns to the hidden village of Kumo, bringing a sword from the battle with him. Little does he know that he's fallen into a trap.

The Allied Shinobi Forces are formed and ratified by the lords of the five countries. The Kages take back their villages and prepare for combat.

Naruto gathers his friends to announce that he will defeat Sasuke alone. Meanwhile, the Village Elders of Konoha formally appoint Kakashi to Hokage.

Gerotora, Fukasaku and the Great Toad Sage wonder: do they have to give Naruto the key that Jiraiya left? Their decision could free Kyubi.

As Naruto prepares to host Gerotora, he is filled with doubts. The risk of seeing Kyubi lose control again is nearing.