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Naruto

The plot of Naruto is told during the first 238 chapters of the manga and all 220 episodes of the Naruto anime. In the manga, before the switch to the second part of the series, otherwise known as Naruto: Shippūden, the story of Kakashi Gaiden is told.

Prologue — Land of Waves

Main article: Prologue — Land of Waves Prologue — Land of Waves (プロローグ~波の国, Purorōgu — Nami no Kuni), known as the Lands of Waves Escort Mission (波の国要人護衛, Nami no Kuni Yōjin Goei) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the formation of Team 7 and the completion of their first mission to the Land of Waves. It spans through volumes 1 to 4,[1] or more specifically, covers chapters 1 to 33 of the manga and episodes 1 to 19 of the Naruto anime. This arc is followed by the Chūnin Exams.

Chūnin Exams (Arc)

Main article: Chūnin Exams (Arc) The Chūnin Exams (中忍試験, Chūnin Shiken), known as the Chūnin Exams Preliminaries (中忍試験予選, Chūnin Shiken Yosen) and the Chūnin Exams Finals (中忍試験本選, Chūnin Shiken Honsen) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees Team 7's entrance into the Chūnin Exams and the introduction of such characters as the rest of the Rookie Nine, Team Guy, Three Sand Siblings and Orochimaru. It spans through volumes 4-13,[2] or more specifically, covers chapters 34 to 115 of the manga and episodes 20 to 67 of the Naruto anime. This arc is preceded by Prologue — Land of Waves and followed by Konoha Crush.

Konoha Crush (Arc)

Main article: Konoha Crush (Arc) Konoha Crush (木ノ葉崩し, Konoha Kuzushi) is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees Orochimaru's attempt to destroy Konohagakure. It spans through volumes 13-16,[3] or more specifically, covers chapters 116 to 138 of the manga and episodes 68 to 80 of the Naruto anime. This arc is preceded by the Chūnin Exams and followed by the Search for Tsunade.

Search for Tsunade

Main article: Search for Tsunade Search for Tsunade (綱手探索, Tsunade Tansaku) is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the first appearance of Akatsuki as well as the competing attempts of Jiraiya and Orochimaru to recruit Tsunade. It spans through volumes 16 to 19,[4] or more specifically, covers chapters 139 to 171 of the manga and episodes 81 to 100 of the Naruto anime. This arc is preceded by the Konoha Crush. In the manga, it is followed by the Sasuke Recovery Mission, while in the anime, it is followed by the Land of Tea Escort Mission.

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Main article: Sasuke Recovery Mission The Sasuke Recovery Mission (サスケ奪回任務, Sasuke Dakkai Ninmu), known as the Sasuke Uchiha Recovery (うちはサスケ奪回, Uchiha Sasuke Dakkai) and the Valley of the End (終末の谷, Shūmatsu no Tani) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the attempt to stop Sasuke Uchiha from defecting to Orochimaru. It spans through volumes 20-27,[5] or more specifically, covers chapters 172 to 238 of the manga and episodes 107 to 135 of the Naruto anime. In the manga, this arc is preceded by the Search for Tsunade and followed by Kakashi Gaiden. In the anime, it is preceded by the Land of Tea Escort Mission and is followed by the Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission.

Anime-Only Arcs

In the anime, a number of additional episodes are added to the story to allow the manga a chance to get ahead. Some take place after the Search for Tsunade Arc, but most occur after the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. In total, these additional episodes last for almost two years. All feature Naruto Uzumaki assisting members of the Konoha 11 with a mission. The "arcs" that last two or more episodes are listed below:

Deaths

Character Name Arc in Which Death Occurred Place of Death Killer(s) Cause of Death
Haku Land of Waves Arc Great Naruto Bridge Kakashi Hatake Lightning Cutter
Gatō Land of Waves Arc Great Naruto Bridge Zabuza Momochi Kunai
Zabuza Momochi Land of Waves Arc Great Naruto Bridge Gatō's Henchmen Various Weapons
Fourth Kazekage Chūnin Exam Arc Unknown Orochimaru Sword of Kusanagi: Long Sword of the Heavens
Shiore Chūnin Exam Arc Konohagakure Orochimaru Unknown
Shigure Chūnin Exam Arc Forty-Fourth Training Ground Gaara Sand Waterfall Funeral
Midare Chūnin Exam Arc Forty-Fourth Training Ground Gaara Sand Waterfall Funeral
Baiu Chūnin Exam Arc Forty-Fourth Training Ground Gaara Sand Waterfall Funeral
Dosu Kinuta Chūnin Exam Arc Kikyō Castle Gaara Sand Arm
Hayate Gekkō Chūnin Exam Arc Konohagakure Baki Blade of Wind
Zaku Abumi Chūnin Exam Arc Konohagakure Orochimaru Sacrifice for Summoning: Impure World Resurrection
Kin Tsuchi Chūnin Exam Arc Konohagakure Orochimaru Sacrifice for Summoning: Impure World Resurrection
Shiba Chūnin Exam Arc Chūnin Exam Stadium Gaara Sand Waterfall Funeral
Midori Chūnin Exam Arc Chūnin Exam Stadium Gaara Sand Waterfall Funeral
Hiruzen Sarutobi Invasion of Konoha Arc Chūnin Exam Stadium Himself Dead Demon Consuming Seal
Aoi Rokushō (Anime Only) Land of Tea Arc Land of Tea Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
Jirōbō Sasuke Retrieval Arc Land of Fire Chōji Akimichi Butterfly Bullet Bombing
Kidōmaru Sasuke Retrieval Arc Land of Fire Neji Hyūga Gentle Fist
Sakon and Ukon Sasuke Retrieval Arc Land of Fire Kankurō Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot
Tayuya Sasuke Retrieval Arc Land of Fire Temari Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance
Kimimaro Sasuke Retrieval Arc Land of Fire None Unknown Illness
Jigumo (Anime Only) Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Sound Arashi Casualty Puppet
Kamikiri (Anime Only) Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Sound Arashi Casualty Puppet
Kagerō (Anime Only) Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Sound Herself Stopping Her Heart
Arashi (Anime Only) Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Sound None Cave Collapse
Raiga Kurosuki (Anime Only) Curry of Life Arc Land of Rivers Himself Lightning
Natsuhi (Anime Only) Hoshigakure Arc Star Village Training Dojo Akahoshi, Shisō and Yotaka Kunai
Ruiga (Anime Only) Land of Vegetables Arc Land of Vegetables Jiga Magnet Ninja Art: Infinite Meteors
Jiga (Anime Only) Land of Vegetables Arc Land of Vegetables Hinata Hyūga Gentle Fist
Gennō (Anime Only) Trap Master Arc Konohagakure None Old Injuries
Shura (Anime Only) Shinobazu Arc Forest of Bewilderment Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
Toki (Anime Only) Shinobazu Arc Forest of Bewilderment Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
Monju (Anime Only) Shinobazu Arc Forest of Bewilderment Rock Lee Leaf Whirlwind
Menma (Anime Only) Menma Arc Land of Sound Himself Avalanche from Exploding Tags
Kujaku (Anime Only) Ultimate Weapon Arc Someplace between the Takumi Village and Sunagakure Temari Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance
Ryūgan (Anime Only) Ultimate Weapon Arc Someplace between the Takumi Village and Sunagakure Kankurō Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot
Suiko (Anime Only) Ultimate Weapon Arc Someplace between the Takumi Village and Sunagakure Gaara Ultimately Hard Absolute Attack: Spear of Shukaku
Hōki (Anime Only) Ultimate Weapon Arc Someplace between the Takumi Village and Sunagakure Himself Sacrificed his own body and life force to revive Seimei
Seimei (Anime Only) Ultimate Weapon Arc Someplace between the Takumi Village and Sunagakure Gaara Sand Waterfall Imperial Funeral

Naruto: Shippūden

The plot of the second part of the manga and anime series Naruto, titled Naruto: Shippūden (疾風伝, literally meaning: Hurricane Chronicles) in the anime and simply Part II in the manga, was set two and a half years after the present timeline in Part I. The new setting for the series began with volume 28 (chapter 245) of the manga. The anime adaptation of the manga started airing on February 15 2007, premiering with the first two episodes debuting in a one-hour special. Viz is working on a North American DVD series of Naruto: Shippūden, which was released on September 29, 2009. The US publication of the manga began in January 2008, in the US issue of Shonen Jump.[6]

The new story revolved mainly around Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno's new adventures, and their search for Sasuke Uchiha after he defected from Konoha in order to gain Orochimaru's power. The plot later includes new major characters, such as Sai and Yamato. The plot also showed a more active Akatsuki in their quest to obtain all the tailed beasts.

Kazekage Rescue Mission

Main article: Kazekage Rescue Mission The Kazekage Rescue Mission (風影奪還任務, Kazekage Dakkan Ninmu), known simply as Kazekage Rescue (風影奪還, Kazekage Dakkan) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the rescue of the Fifth Kazekage from Akatsuki. It spans through volumes 28 to 32,[7] or more specifically, covers chapters 245 to 281 of the manga and episodes 1 to 32 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the manga, it is preceded by Kakashi Gaiden; in the anime, it is preceded by the Sunagakure Support Mission. In both medias, it is followed by the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission.

Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission

Main article: Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission The Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission (天地橋偵察任務, Tenchi-Kyō Teisatsu Ninmu, literally meaning: Heaven and Earth Bridge Reconnaissance Mission), known as the Long-Awaited Reunion (遥かなる再会, Harukanaru Saikai) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Team 7's mission to the Tenchi Bridge to find Sasuke Uchiha, along with new members Sai and Yamato. It spans through volumes 32 to 35,[8] or more specifically, covers chapters 282 to 310 of the manga and episodes 33 to 53 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Kazekage Rescue Mission; in the manga, it is followed by the Akatsuki Suppression Mission while it is followed by the Twelve Guardian Ninja in the anime.

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

Main article: Akatsuki Suppression Mission The Akatsuki Suppression Mission (“暁”討伐任務, "Akatsuki" Tōbatsu Ninmu), known as the Immortal Devastators — Hidan and Kakuzu (不死の破壊者、飛段・角都, Fushi no Hakaisha Hidan Kakuzu) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Konoha's fight against Hidan and Kakuzu of Akatsuki. It spans through volumes 35 to 38,[9] or more specifically, covers chapters 311 to 342 of the manga and episodes 72 to 88 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the manga, this arc is preceded by the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission and followed by the Itachi Pursuit Mission. In the anime, it is preceded by the Twelve Guardian Ninja and is followed by the Three-Tails' Appearance.

Itachi Pursuit Mission

Main article: Itachi Pursuit Mission The Itachi Pursuit Mission (イタチ追跡任務, Itachi Tsuiseki Ninmu), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (師の予言と復讐, Shi no Yogen to Fukushū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the separate attempts of Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki to find Itachi Uchiha. It spans through volumes 38 to 40,[10] or more specifically, covers chapters 343 to 367 of the manga and episodes 113 to 118 and later episodes 121 to 126 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime; two episodes of Kakashi Gaiden are shown in the interim. In the manga, it is preceded by the Akatsuki Suppression Mission; in the anime, it is preceded by the Three-Tails' Appearance. In both medias, it is followed by the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant. In the anime, the events of Sasuke's meeting with Itachi and Hebi's travelling to Itachi's location takes place in the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc.

Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant

Main article: Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant (自来也豪傑物語, Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (師の予言と復讐, Shi no Yogen to Fukushū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Jiraiya's investigation of Pain's identity. It spans through volumes 40 to 42,[11] or more specifically, covers chapters 368 to 383 in the manga and episodes 127 to 133 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Itachi Pursuit Mission and followed by the Fated Battle Between Brothers.

Fated Battle Between Brothers

Main article: Fated Battle Between Brothers The Fated Battle Between Brothers (運命の兄弟対決, Unmei no Kyōdai Taiketsu), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (師の予言と復讐, Shi no Yogen to Fukushū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the battle between Sasuke Uchiha and his brother Itachi. It spans through volumes 42 to 44,[12] or more specifically, covers chapters 384 to 412 in the manga and episodes 134 to 143 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant; in the manga it is followed by Pain's Assault and in the anime it is followed by the Six-Tails Unleashed. In the anime, the events of Naruto finding out about Jiraiya's death, as well as decoding Jiraiya's message, and accepting Fukasaku's offer to learn senjutsu takes place at the beginning of the Pain's Assault arc.

Pain's Assault (Arc)

Main article: Pain's Assault (Arc) Pain's Assault (ペイン強襲, Pein Kyōshū), known as Two Saviours (二人の救世主, Futari no Kyūseishu) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Pain's attack on Konohagakure to find Naruto Uzumaki. It spans through volumes 45 to 48,[13] or more specifically, covers chapters 413 to 453 of the manga and episodes 152 to 169, as well as episodes 172 to 175 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime with two stand-alone episodes shown in the interim. In the manga, this arc is preceded by the Fated Battle Between Brothers and followed by the Five Kage Summit. In the anime, it is preceded by the Six-Tails Unleashed and is followed by the Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha. In the anime, the Taka vs. Eight-Tails event takes place at the end of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc.

Five Kage Summit (Arc)

Main article: Five Kage Summit (Arc) The Five Kage Summit (五影会談, Gokage Kaidan), known as The Gathering of the Five Kage (五影集結, Gokage Shūketsu) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the convening of a Kage Summit to discuss how to deal with Akatsuki. It spans through volumes 49 to 51,[14] or more specifically, covers chapters 454 to 483 of the manga and episodes 197 to 214 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the manga, this arc is preceded by Pain's Assault and in the anime it was preceded by the Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha. In both medias, it is followed by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown The Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown (第四次忍界大戦 (序), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Jo)), known as Nine-Tails Taming and Karmic Encounters (九尾掌握と因果なる邂逅, Kyūbi Shōaku to Inga Naru Kaikō, English TV: The Taming of Nine-Tails and Fateful Encounters) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the preparations for the Fourth Shinobi World War by all the warring parties. It spans through volumes 52 to 55,[15] or more specifically, covers chapters 484 to 515 of the manga and episodes 215 to 222 in the Naruto: Shippūden anime, followed by the Paradise Life on a Boat, and later picks up from episodes 243 to 256. It is preceded by the Five Kage Summit and followed by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation The Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation (第四次忍界大戦 (破), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Ha)), known as The Seven Shinobi Swordsmen (忍刀七人衆, Shinobigatana Shichinin-shū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the start of the Fourth Shinobi World War, specifically the battle against the Impure World Reincarnation. It spans through volumes 55 to 59,[16] or more specifically, covers chapters 516 to 559 of the manga and episodes 261 to 270, and also picks from 272 to 289 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime and later picks up from episodes 296 to 310, and 312 to 321. The six episodes of the Power arc, along with two others, were shown in the interim. This arc is preceded by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown and followed by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax The Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax (第四次忍界大戦 (急), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Kyū)), known as The Great Ninja War - Assailants From Afar (忍界大戦・彼方からの攻撃者, Ninkai Taisen - Kanata kara no Kōgekisha), The Great Ninja War - Sasuke and Itachi (忍界大戦・サスケとイタチ, Ninkai Taisen - Sasuke to Itachi) and The Great Ninja War - Team 7 Returns (忍界大戦・第七班再び, Ninkai Taisen - Dainanahan Futatabi) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the Allied Shinobi Forces' fight against Kabuto Yakushi, Tobi, and Madara Uchiha as part of the ongoing Fourth Shinobi World War. It spans through volumes 59 to 67,[17] or more specifically, covers chapters 560 to 639 of the manga and episodes 322 to 348, as well as 362 to 375 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation and followed by the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, though in the anime, the two-part Mecha-Naruto stand-alone episodes takes place in between both arcs. Also in the anime, the Kakashi's Anbu Arc: The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness arc was shown in the interim.

Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki

Main article: Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki (十尾の人柱力誕生, Jūbi no Jinchūriki Tanjō) is an arc from Part II of the series. In the anime, the arc is split into two parts; the first part known as The Great Ninja War - Obito Uchiha (忍界大戦・うちはオビト, Ninkai Taisen - Uchiha Obito), and the second part known as Infinite Tsukuyomi: The Invocation (無限月読・発動の章, Mugen Tsukiyomi: Hatsudō no Shō).

This arc sees Obito Uchiha and Madara Uchiha becoming the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails. It spans through volumes 67 to 70,[18] or more specifically, covers chapters 640 to 677 of the manga and from episodes 378 to 388 in the Naruto: Shippūden anime and later picks up starting from episodes 391 to 393, then from episodes 414 to 421, and lastly from episodes 424 to 431. This arc is preceded by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax and is followed by Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes. In the anime, this arc is preceded by two Mecha-Naruto stand-alone episodes, and is interposed by two stand-alone episodes involving Hanabi Hyūga, the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc and two stand-alone episodes involving Konohamaru Sarutobi.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes

Main article: Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes (大筒木カグヤ襲来, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya Shūrai), is an arc from Part II of the series. In the anime, the arc is split into two parts; the first part known as The Origins of Ninshū: The Two Souls, Indra and Asura (忍宗の起源~二つの魂インドラ・アシュラ, Ninshū no Kigen ~ Futatsu no Tamashī Indora Ashura), and the second part known as The Chapter of Naruto and Sasuke (ナルトとサスケの章, Naruto to Sasuke no Shō).

This arc sees the introduction of alien Princess Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and her subsequent attempt to take over the world. It spans from volumes 70 to 72,[19] and covers chapters 678 to 699 of the manga and from episodes 451, 455, 458 to 468, and lastly from episodes 470 to 479. This arc is preceded by the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki and followed by the events of The Last: Naruto the Movie, Naruto Hiden series, the epilogue and Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring. In the anime, the Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero, Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness arcs along with a stand-alone episode takes place in the interim, as well as the Childhood arc taking place after this arc.

Anime-Only Arcs

Twelve Guardian Ninja (Arc)

Main article: Twelve Guardian Ninja (Arc) The Twelve Guardian Ninja (守護忍十二士, Shugonin Jūnishi) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 54 to 71. The arc expands upon the Twelve Guardian Ninja and Naruto's wind training through the introduction of a boy named Sora. This arc is preceded by the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission and followed by the Akatsuki Suppression Mission.

Three-Tails' Appearance

Main article: Three-Tails' Appearance The Three-Tails' Appearance (三尾出現, Sanbi Shutsugen) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 89 to 112. It deals with the efforts of Akatsuki, Konoha, and Team Guren to capture the Three-Tails. This arc is preceded by the Akatsuki Suppression Mission and followed by the Itachi Pursuit Mission.

Six-Tails Unleashed

Main article: Six-Tails Unleashed The Six-Tails Unleashed (六尾発動, Rokubi Hatsudō) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 144 to 151. It deals with the bond between masters and students named Utakata, the jinchūriki of Six-Tails, and his student Hotaru. This arc is preceded by the Fated Battle Between Brothers and followed by Pain's Assault.

Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha

Main article: Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha The Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha (過去篇~木ノ葉の軌跡~, Kako Hen: Konoha no Kiseki) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 176 to 196. This arc is shown as multiple flashbacks from different characters, such as Iruka remembering the time he first met Naruto and Kakashi remembering when he was appointed as leader of Team 7 from his perspective. The first flashback takes place prior Part I while the rest all take place before the time-skip showing how Naruto had changed in the eyes of these different characters. This arc is preceded by Pain's Assault and is followed by the Five Kage Summit.

Paradise Life on a Boat

Main article: Paradise Life on a Boat Paradise Life on a Boat (船上のパラダイスライフ, Senjō no Paradaisu Raifu) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 223 to 242. This arc shows Naruto and his team on their journey to the Land of Lightning by sea, to confine him from Akatsuki during the Fourth Shinobi World War, as well as character development for the Konoha 11. This arc takes place in the middle of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.

Power (Arc)

Main article: Power (Arc) Power (, Chikara) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime, commemorating a total of 500 episodes. It covers episodes 290 to 295. In this arc, set a short while after the Five Kage Summit amidst the looming threat of a Fourth Shinobi World War, Team Kakashi is sent on a mission to investigate the massacre of Tonika Village by Kabuto Yakushi and his reincarnated shinobi, who are searching for a treasure consisting of great power.[20] This arc takes place in the middle of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation.

Kakashi's Anbu Arc: The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness

Main article: Kakashi's Anbu Arc: The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness Kakashi's Anbu Arc: The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness (カカシ暗部篇~闇を生きる忍, Kakashi Anbu Hen ~ Yami o Ikiru Shinobi, English TV: Kakashi: Shadow of the Anbu Black Ops) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 349 to 361. The arc focuses on Kakashi Hatake's Anbu background, while also exploring the backgrounds of others such as Yamato and Itachi Uchiha.[21] This arc takes place in the middle of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax.

In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths

Main article: In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths (ナルトの背中~仲間の軌跡, Naruto no Senaka ~ Nakama no Kiseki, literally meaning: Naruto's Back: Friends' Tracks) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 394 to 413. This arc focuses on the second Chūnin Exams that took place after Sasuke Uchiha's defection to Otogakure and Naruto Uzumaki's departure to train with Jiraiya. This arc takes place in the middle of the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki.

Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero

Main article: Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero (自来也忍法帳〜ナルト豪傑物語, Jiraiya Ninpōchō ~ Naruto Gōketsu Monogatari) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 432 to 450. This arc focuses on a novel written by Jiraiya in a dream within Tsunade's Infinite Tsukuyomi dream. In the novel, key aspects of Konohagakure and the shinobi world are different. It takes place early in-between the Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes arc.

Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness

Main article: Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness (イタチ真伝篇~光と闇~, Itachi Shinden-hen ~ Hikari to Yami ~, literally meaning: Itachi True Story Book: Light and Darkness) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 451 to the first part of 458. The arc focuses on Itachi Uchiha's life leading up to and following the Uchiha Clan Downfall. The arc serves as an intermission to the very start of the Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes arc.

Childhood

Main article: Childhood Childhood (少年時代篇, Shōnen Jidai-hen), also called Nostalgic Days for the DVD publication, is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 480 to 483. It consists of a Part A and Part B for two characters on an event of their past memories on each episode. This arc is preceded by the Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes and followed by the Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise arc.

Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise (Arc)

Main article: Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise (Arc) Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise (サスケ真伝 来光篇, Sasuke Shinden Raikō-hen, literally meaning: Sasuke True Story: Book of Sunrise) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 484 to 488. This arc is an anime adaptation of the Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise novel from the Naruto Shinden that focus on Sasuke's life after the Fourth Shinobi World War. In the anime, it takes place after the Childhood arc and is followed by the Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness arc.

Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness (Arc)

Main article: Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness (Arc) Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness (シカマル秘伝 闇の黙に浮ぶ雲, Shikamaru Hiden — Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 489 to 493. This arc is an anime adaptation of the Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness novel from the Naruto Hiden series that focuses on Shikamaru's life after the Fourth Shinobi World War. In the anime, it takes place after the Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise arc and is followed by the Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding arc.

Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding (Arc)

Main article: Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding (Arc) Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding (木ノ葉秘伝 祝言日和, Konoha Hiden — Shūgenbiyori) is the final arc of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It covers episodes 494 to 500. This arc is an anime adaptation of the Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding novel from the Naruto Hiden series that focuses on Naruto and Hinata's wedding. In the anime, it takes place after the Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness arc.

Deaths

Character Name Arc in Which Death Occurred Place of Death Killer(s) Cause of Death
Tsubusa Kazekage Rescue Arc Sunagakure Yūra Unknown
Suname Kazekage Rescue Arc Sunagakure Deidara C1
Mukade Kazekage Rescue Arc Unknown Might Guy Morning Peacock
Yūra Kazekage Rescue Arc Unknown Naruto Uzumaki Big Ball Rasengan
Sasori Kazekage Rescue Arc Land of Rivers Chiyo Mother and Father
Chiyo Kazekage Rescue Arc Land of Rivers Herself One's Own Life Reincarnation
Fuen (Anime Only) Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Konohagakure Sakura Haruno Cherry Blossom Impact
Fudō (Anime Only) Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Konohagakure Yamato Wood Release: Tree Bind Flourishing Burial
Fūka (Anime Only) Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Konohagakure Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
Kazuma (Anime Only) Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Konohagakure Asuma Sarutobi Flying Swallow
Chiriku Hidan and Kakuzu Arc Fire Temple Hidan and/or Kakuzu Unknown
Asuma Sarutobi Hidan and Kakuzu Arc Land of Fire Bounty Station Hidan Curse Technique: Death Controlling Possessed Blood
Yugito Nii Hidan and Kakuzu Arc Akatsuki Hideout Akatsuki Sealing Technique: Illusionary Dragon Nine Consuming Seals
Kakuzu Hidan and Kakuzu Arc Land of Fire Kakashi Hatake (x2), Naruto Uzumaki (x2), Hidan (x1) Lightning Cutter (x2), Wind Release: Rasenshuriken (x2), Curse Technique: Death Controlling Possessed Blood (x1)
Rinji (Anime Only) Three-Tails Arc Unnamed Three-Tails Lake Kabuto Yakushi Chakra Scalpel
Kigiri (Anime Only) Three-Tails Arc Unnamed Three-Tails Lake Kakashi Hatake Lightning Cutter
Kihō (Anime Only) Three-Tails Arc Unnamed Three-Tails Lake Yamato Wood Release
Nurari (Anime Only) Three-Tails Arc Unnamed Three-Tails Lake Three-Tails Body Slam
Takishi Itachi Pursuit Arc Northern Hideout Suigetsu Hōzuki Kubikiribōchō
Rōshi Itachi Pursuit Arc Akatsuki Hideout Akatsuki Sealing Technique: Illusionary Dragon Nine Consuming Seals
Deidara Itachi Pursuit Arc Unknown Himself C0
Manda Itachi Pursuit Arc Unknown Deidara C0
Jiraiya Itachi Pursuit Arc Amegakure Nagato Chakra Disruption Blades
Itachi Uchiha Itachi Pursuit Arc Uchiha Hideout None Unknown Illness
Tsurugi (Anime only) Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc Unnamed Forest Near Tsuchigumo Villiage Nagato Giant Multi-Headed Dog
Utakata Invasion of Pain Arc Akatsuki Hideout Akatsuki Sealing Technique: Illusionary Dragon Nine Consuming Seals
Kōsuke Invasion of Pain Arc Konohagakure Danzō Shimura Katana
Nagato Invasion of Pain Arc Konohagakure Himself Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique
Danzō Shimura Five Kage Summit Arc Samurai Bridge Sasuke Uchiha Chidori Sharp Spear
Kisame Hoshigaki Confining the Jinchūriki Arc Island Turtle Himself Suicide-Water Prison Technique; Summoning Technique (Sharks)
Konan Confining the Jinchūriki Arc Amegakure Madara Uchiha Stabbed with a metal pipe
Muta Aburame Shinobi World War Arc Unknown Deidara Exploding Clay
Torune Shinobi World War Arc Mountains' Graveyard Madara Uchiha Broken Neck
Shinobi World War Arc Mountains' Graveyard Kabuto Yakushi Summoning: Impure World Resurrection Sacrifice
Tajiki Shinobi World War Arc Land of Hot Water Gari Explosion Release: Landmine Fist
40.000 Allied Shinobi Forces Members Shinobi World War Arc Land of Hot Water, Land of Lightning Akatsuki Casualties of War
50.000 White Zetsu Clones Shinobi World War Arc Land of Hot Water, Land of Lightning Allied Shinobi Forces Casualties of War
Toyosa Shinobi World War Arc Logistical Support and Medical Division compound White Zetsu's clone Stabbed with a kunai
Takemaru Shinobi World War Arc Logistical Support and Medical Division compound White Zetsu's clone Stabbed with a kunai
Hino Shinobi World War Arc Logistical Support and Medical Division compound White Zetsu's clone Stabbed with a kunai
Itachi's Crow Shinobi World War Arc Land of Lightning Itachi Uchiha Amaterasu

References

  1. Retsu no Sho, page 70
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  4. Retsu no Sho, page 71
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  6. VIZ Media's Naruto Nation campaign. Retrieved on 2007-04-26.
  7. Retsu no Sho, page 71
  8. Retsu no Sho, page 72
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  11. Retsu no Sho, page 73
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  17. Retsu no Sho, page 75
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  20. Official site
  21. Official site