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Synopsis

The Nine-Tails attacking Konoha.

Twelve years before the start of the series, the Nine-

Tails attackedKonohagakure destroying much of the village and taking many lives. The
leader of the village, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails into a
newborn, Naruto Uzumaki. Orphaned by the attack, Naruto was shunned by the villagers,
who out of fear and anger, viewed him as the Nine-Tails itself. Though the Third
Hokage outlawed speaking about anything related to the Nine-Tails, the children taking
their cues from their parents inherited the same animosity towards Naruto. In his thirst
to be acknowledged, Naruto vowed he would one day become the greatest Hokagethe
village had ever seen.

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: Shippden, the story of Kakashi Gaiden is told.
Prologue Land of Waves
Main article: Prologue Land of WavesPrologue Land of Waves (~

, Purorgu Nami no Kuni), known as the Lands of Waves Escort Mission (

, Nami no Kuni Yjin 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 Narutoanime. This arc is followed by the Chnin
Exams.
Chnin Exams (Arc)
Main article: Chnin Exams (Arc)The Chnin Exams (, Chnin Shiken), known as

the Chnin Exams Preliminaries (, Chnin Shiken Yosen) and the Chnin
Exams Finals (, Chnin Shiken Honsen) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of
the series. This arc sees Team 7's entrance into the Chnin 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 Narutoanime. This arc is
preceded by Prologue Land of Waves and followed by Konoha Crush.
Konoha Crush (Arc)
Main article: Konoha Crush (Arc)Konoha Crush (, 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 Chnin Exams and
followed by the Search for Tsunade.
Search for Tsunade
Main article: Search for TsunadeSearch for Tsunade (, 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 MissionThe Sasuke Recovery Mission (, Sasuke

Dakkai Ninmu), known as the Sasuke Uchiha Recovery (, Uchiha Sasuke

Dakkai) and the Valley of the End (, Shmatsu 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 were added to the story to allow the manga
a chance to get ahead. Some take place after the Search for Tsunade, but most occur
after the Sasuke Recovery Mission. In total, these additional episodes last for almost two
years. All feature Naruto Uzumaki assisting members of the Konoha 11with a mission. The
"arcs" that lasted two or more episodes are listed below:
Land of Tea Escort Mission (Episodes 102106): Naruto and Team 7 go to the Land
of Tea to help Idate Morino win a race.
Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission (Episodes 136141): Naruto, Sakura,
and Jiraiya, while investigating Orochimaru's whereabouts, encounters the Fma
clan.
Mizuki Tracking Mission (Episodes 142147): Naruto helps Iruka catch the escaped
convict, Mizuki.
Bikch Search Mission (Episodes 148151): Naruto and Team 8 look for
the bikch beetle in the hopes that it will lead them to Sasuke Uchiha.
Kurosuki Family Removal Mission (Episodes 152157): Naruto and Team Guy deal
with Raiga Kurosukiand his Kurosuki family.
Gosunkugi Capture Mission (Episodes 159160): Naruto, Kiba,
and Hinata help Sazanami clear his name.
Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission (Episodes 162167): Naruto, Neji,
and Tenten go to the Land of Birds to deal with a mysterious ghost.
Kaima Capture Mission (Episodes 169173): Anko Mitarashi takes Naruto, Ino,
and Shino to the Land of the Sea to find information on Orochimaru.
Buried Gold Excavation Mission (Episodes 175176): Naruto is again paired up with
Kiba and Hinata in order to improve their teamwork.
Star Guard Mission (Episodes 178183): Naruto and Team Guy go
to Hoshigakure to help the villagers protect their sacred star.
 Peddlers Escort Mission (Episodes 187191): Naruto, Hinata, and Chji go to
the Land of Vegetables to protect some peddlers from the Janin.
Third Great Beast Arc (Episodes 195196): Guy is forced to deal with Yagura's
apparent attempts at revenge.
Konoha Plans Recapture Mission (Episodes 197201): The Konoha 11
stop Genn from destroying Konoha.
Yakumo Kurama Rescue Mission (Episodes 203207): Kurenai temporarily
leaves Team 8 to take care of some old business with Yakumo Kurama.
Gantetsu Escort Mission (Episodes 209212): Naruto, Lee, and Sakura help transfer
a member of the Shinobazu to prison.
Menma Memory Search Mission (Episodes 213215): Naruto helps Menma regain
his memory.
Sunagakure Support Mission (Episodes 216220): The Konoha 11 go
to Sunagakure to help rescue Matsuri from the Four Celestial Symbols Men.
Deaths

Arc in
Character Which Cause of
Place of Death Killer(s)
Name Death Death
Occurred

Prologue
Lightning
Haku Land of Great Naruto Bridge Kakashi Hatake
Cutter
Waves
Prologue
Gat Land of Great Naruto Bridge Zabuza Momochi Kunai
Waves
Prologue
Zabuza Various
Land of Great Naruto Bridge Gat's henchmen
Momochi weapons
Waves
Sword of
Chnin Kusanagi:
Rasa Sunagakure Orochimaru
Exams Longsword of
the Sky
Chnin
Shiore Konohagakure Orochimaru Unknown
Exams
 Chnin Forty-Fourth Training Sand Waterfall
Shigure Gaara
Exams Ground Funeral
Chnin Forty-Fourth Training Sand Waterfall
Midare Gaara
Exams Ground Funeral
Chnin Forty-Fourth Training Sand Waterfall
Baiu Gaara
Exams Ground Funeral
Chnin
Dosu Kinuta Kiky Castle Gaara Sand arm
Exams
Chnin
Hayate Gekk Konohagakure Baki Blade of Wind
Exams
Sacrifice
for Summonin
Chnin
Zaku Abumi Konohagakure Orochimaru g: Impure
Exams
World
Reincarnation
Sacrifice
for Summonin
Chnin
Kin Tsuchi Konohagakure Orochimaru g: Impure
Exams
World
Reincarnation
Chnin Chnin Exam Sand Waterfall
Shiba Gaara
Exams Stadium Funeral
Chnin Chnin Exam Sand Waterfall
Midori Gaara
Exams Stadium Funeral
ShadowNeck
Konoha
Sajin Konohagakure Shikaku Nara Binding
Crush (Arc)
Technique
Dead Demon
Hiruzen Konoha Chnin Exam
Himself Consuming
Sarutobi Crush (Arc) Stadium
Seal
Aoi Land of
Rokush(Anim Tea Escort Land of Tea Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
e Only) Mission
Sasuke Butterfly
Jirb Recovery Land of Fire Chji Akimichi Bullet
Mission Bombing
Sasuke
Kidmaru Recovery Land of Fire Neji Hyga Gentle Fist
Mission
 Black Secret
Sasuke
Sakon and Technique
Recovery Land of Fire Kankur
Ukon Machine One
Mission
Shot
Summoning:
Sasuke
Quick
Tayuya Recovery Land of Fire Temari
Beheading
Mission
Dance
Sasuke
Unknown
Kimimaro Recovery Land of Fire None
illness
Mission
Land of
Jigumo(Anime Rice Fields Casualty
Land of Sound Arashi
Only) Investigatio Puppet
n Mission
Land of
Kamikiri(Anim Rice Fields Casualty
Land of Sound Arashi
e Only) Investigatio Puppet
n Mission
Land of
Kager(Anime Rice Fields Stopping her
Land of Sound Herself
Only) Investigatio heart
n Mission
Land of
Arashi (Anime Rice Fields
Land of Sound None Cave collapse
Only) Investigatio
n Mission
Kurosuki
Raiga
Family
Kurosuki(Ani Land of Rivers Himself Lightning
Removal
me Only)
Mission
Natsuhi(Anime Star Guard Hoshigakure Training Akahoshi, Shis and Yota
Kunai
Only) Mission Dj ka
Peddlers Magnet Ninja
Ruiga (Anime
Escort Land of Vegetables Jiga Art: Infinite
Only)
Mission Meteors
Peddlers
Jiga (Anime
Escort Land of Vegetables Hinata Hyga Gentle Fist
Only)
Mission
Genn (Anime Konoha
Konohagakure None Old injuries
Only) Plans
 Recapture
Mission
Gantetsu
Shura (Anime Forest of
Escort Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
Only) Bewilderment
Mission
Gantetsu
Toki (Anime Forest of
Escort Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
Only) Bewilderment
Mission
Gantetsu
Monju (Anime Forest of Leaf
Escort Rock Lee
Only) Bewilderment Whirlwind
Mission
Menma
Avalanche
Menma(Anime Memory
Land of Sound Himself from explosive
Only) Search
tags
Mission
Someplace between Summoning:
Sunagakure
Kujaku (Anime the Takumi Quick
Support Temari
Only) Village and Sunagaku Beheading
Mission
re Dance
Someplace between Black Secret
Sunagakure
Rygan(Anime the Takumi Technique
Support Kankur
Only) Village and Sunagaku Machine One
Mission
re Shot
Someplace between Ultimately
Sunagakure
Suiko (Anime the Takumi Hard Absolute
Support Gaara
Only) Village and Sunagaku Attack: Spear
Mission
re of Shukaku
Someplace between Sacrificed his
Sunagakure
Hki (Anime the Takumi own body and
Support Himself
Only) Village and Sunagaku life force to
Mission
re revive Seimei
Someplace between
Sunagakure Sand Waterfall
Seimei (Anime the Takumi
Support Gaara Imperial
Only) Village and Sunagaku
Mission Funeral
re
Kakashi Gaiden
Main article: Kakashi GaidenKakashi Gaiden (, Viz: Kakashi Chronicles, Literally

meaning: Kakashi Side Story), known as The Kakashi Side Story ~ A Boy's Life on the
Battlefield ~ (, Kakashi Gaiden ~Senj no Bizu
Raifu~) in the anime, is an arc of the series, which functions as an intermission between
Parts I and II of the manga. It was later adapted into
two Shippden episodes: 119 and 120. This arc explores how Kakashi Hatake gained
his Sharingan. In the manga, it is preceded by the Sasuke Recovery Mission and followed
by the Kazekage Rescue Mission. In the anime, this arc takes place in the middle of
the Itachi Pursuit Mission.
Deaths

Character Arc in Which Death Place of Cause of

Killer(s)
Name Occurred Death Death

Minato
Mahiru Kakashi Gaiden Kusagakure Kunai
Namikaze
Taiseki Kakashi Gaiden Kusagakure Obito Uchiha Kunai
Kakk Kakashi Gaiden Kusagakure Kakashi Hatake Chidori
Naruto: Shippden
The plot of the second part of the manga and anime series Naruto,
titled Naruto: Shippden (, 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: Shippden, which was first released on September 29, 2009. The
US publication of the manga began in January 2008, in the US issue of Shonen Jump.[6]
Kazekage Rescue Mission
Main article: Kazekage Rescue MissionThe Kazekage Rescue Mission (

, Kazekage Dakkan Ninmu), known simply as Kazekage Rescue(, 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:
Shippden 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 MissionThe Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance

Mission (, Tenchi-Ky Teisatsu Ninmu, Literally meaning:Heaven and Earth

Bridge Reconnaissance Mission), known as the Long-Awaited Reunion (
, 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. 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: Shippden 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 MissionThe Akatsuki Suppression Mission (

, "Akatsuki" Tbatsu Ninmu), known as the Immortal Devastators Hidan and

Kakuzu (, 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: Shippden 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 MissionThe Itachi Pursuit Mission (, Itachi Tsuiseki

Ninmu), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (, Shi no Yogen to

Fukush) 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: Shippden 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.
Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant
Main article: Tale of Jiraiya the GallantThe Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant (, Jiraiya

Gketsu Monogatari), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (, Shi

no Yogen to Fukush) 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: Shippden 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 BrothersThe Fated Battle Between Brothers (

, Unmei no Kydai Taiketsu), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (

, Shi no Yogen to Fukush) 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: Shippden 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 senjutsutakes place at the beginning of the Pain's Assault arc.
Pain's Assault (Arc)
Main article: Pain's Assault (Arc)Pain's Assault (, Pein Kysh), known as Two

Saviours (, Futari no Kyseishu) 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:
Shippden 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 (, Gokage Kaidan),

known as The Gathering of the Five Kage (, Gokage Shketsu) 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:
Shippden 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: CountdownThe Fourth Shinobi World War:

Countdown ( (), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Jo)), known as Nine-Tails

Taming and Karmic Encounters (, Kybi Shaku to Inga Naru
Kaik, 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: Shippden 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: ConfrontationThe Fourth Shinobi World War:

Confrontation ( (), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Ha)), known as The Seven

Shinobi Swordsmen (, Shinobigatana Shichinin-sh) 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: Shippden 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: ClimaxThe Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax (

(), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Ky)), known as The Great Ninja War - Assailants
From Afar (, Ninkai Taisen - Kanata kara no Kgekisha), The
Great Ninja War - Sasuke and Itachi (, Ninkai Taisen - Sasuke
to Itachi) and The Great Ninja War - Team 7 Returns (, 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: Shippden anime. This arc is preceded by the Fourth
Shinobi World War: Confrontation and followed by the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchriki,
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' Jinchriki
Main article: Birth of the Ten-Tails' JinchrikiBirth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchriki (

, Jbi no Jinchriki Tanj), known as The Great Ninja War - Obito Uchiha (
, Ninkai Taisen - Uchiha Obito), and The Great Ninja War - Infinite
Tsukuyomi (, Ninkai Taisen - Mugen Tsukuyomi) in the anime, is
an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Obito Uchiha and Madara Uchiha becoming
the jinchriki 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:
Shippden anime and later picks up starting from episodes 391 to 393, then from episodes
414 to 421, and lastly from episodes 424 to 427. This arc is preceded by the Fourth
Shinobi World War: Climax and is followed by Kaguya tsutsuki Strikes. In the anime, this
arc is preceded by two Mecha-Naruto stand-aloneepisodes, two stand-alone episodes
involving Hanabi Hyga, the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc and two stand-
alone episodes involving Konohamaru Sarutobi.
Kaguya tsutsuki Strikes
Main article: Kaguya tsutsuki StrikesKaguya tsutsuki Strikes (, tsutsuki

Kaguya Shrai), is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the introduction of alien
Princess Kaguya tsutsuki 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 428 to 431, later picks up starting from episodes 450 to 451, then from episode
455, then from episodes 458 to 468 and lastly from episodes 470 to 479. This arc is
preceded by the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchriki 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 (, Shugonin

Jnishi) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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' AppearanceThe Three-Tails' Appearance (, Sanbi

Shutsugen) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 UnleashedThe Six-Tails Unleashed (, Rokubi Hatsud) is

an arc of the Naruto: Shippden anime. It covers episodes 144 to 151. It deals with the
bond between masters and students named Utakata, the jinchriki 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 KonohaThe Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha (

, Kako Hen: Konoha no Kiseki) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 BoatParadise Life on a Boat (, Senj

no Paradaisu Raifu) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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: Countdownarc.
Power (Arc)
Main article: Power (Arc)Power (, Chikara) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 DarknessKakashi's Anbu Arc:

The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness (, Kakashi Anbu Hen

~ Yami o Ikiru Shinobi, English TV: Kakashi: Shadow of the Anbu Black Ops) is an arc of
the Naruto: Shippden 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' PathsIn Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends'

Paths (, Naruto no Senaka Nakama no Kiseki, Literally

meaning: Naruto's Back: Friends' Tracks) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden anime. It
covers episodes 394 to 413. This arc focuses on the second Chnin 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' Jinchriki.
Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero
Main article: Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the HeroJiraiya Shinobi Handbook:

The Tale of Naruto the Hero (, Jiraiya Ninpch ~ Naruto

Gketsu Monogatari) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 tsutsuki Strikes arc.
Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness
Main article: Itachi Shinden Book: Light and DarknessItachi Shinden Book: Light and

Darkness (, Itachi Shinden-hen ~ Hikari to Yami ~, Literally

meaning: Itachi True Story Book: Light and Darkness) is an arc of the Naruto:
Shippden 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 tsutsuki Strikes arc.
Childhood
Main article: ChildhoodChildhood (, Shnen Jidai-hen), also called Nostalgic

Days for the DVD publication, is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 tsutsuki
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 (

, Sasuke Shinden Raik-hen, Literally meaning: Sasuke True Story: Book of

Sunrise) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 ( , Shikamaru Hiden Yami

no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo) is an arc of the Naruto: Shippden 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 ( , Konoha Hiden Shgenbiyori) is the final arc of

the Naruto: Shippden 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

Arc in
Which Place of
Character Name Killer(s) Cause of Death
Death Death
Occurred

In
Naruto's
Moguranmaru(Anime Footsteps: Demon Parasitic Giant
Shino Aburame
only) The Desert Insect Bug Bite
Friends'
Paths
In
Naruto's
Footsteps: Demon
Fugi (Anime only) Himself Seppuku
The Desert
Friends'
Paths
In
Naruto's
Injuries sustained
Footsteps:
Ajisai (Anime only) Unknown Unknown during an S-ranked
The
mission
Friends'
Paths
In
Akatsuki Sealing Technique:
F (Anime only) Naruto's Nagato
Hideout Phantom Dragons
Footsteps:
 The Nine Consuming
Friends' Seals
Paths
Kazekage
Tsubusa Rescue Sunagakure Yra Unknown
Mission
Kazekage
Suname Rescue Sunagakure Deidara C1
Mission
Kazekage
Mukade Rescue Unknown Might Guy Morning Peacock
Mission
Kazekage
Yra Rescue Unknown Naruto Uzumaki Big Ball Rasengan
Mission
Kazekage
Land of Chiyo (possibly
Sasori Rescue Mother and Father
Rivers suicide)
Mission
Kazekage
Land of One's Own Life
Chiyo Rescue Herself
Rivers Reincarnation
Mission
Twelve
Konohagakur Cherry Blossom
Fuen (Anime Only) Guardian Sakura Haruno
e Impact
Ninja
Twelve Wood Release:
Konohagakur
Fud (Anime Only) Guardian Yamato Tree Bind
e
Ninja Flourishing Burial
Twelve
Konohagakur
Fka (Anime Only) Guardian Naruto Uzumaki Rasengan
e
Ninja
Twelve
Konohagakur
Kazuma(Anime Only) Guardian Asuma Sarutobi Flying Swallow
e
Ninja
Mecha-Kybi(Anime Konohagakur Tailed Beast
Mecha-Naruto
Only) e Cannon
Mecha-Naruto(Anime Konohagakur Extraction of
Itself
Only) e Kurama's chakra
Akatsuki
Suppressi
Chiriku Fire Temple Hidan and/or Kakuzu Unknown
on
Mission
 Akatsuki
Land of Fire Curse Technique:
Suppressi
Asuma Sarutobi Bounty Hidan Death Controlling
on
Station Possessed Blood
Mission
Akatsuki Sealing Technique:
Suppressi Akatsuki Phantom Dragons
Yugito Nii Nagato
on Hideout Nine Consuming
Mission Seals
Lightning
Cutter (x2), Wind
Akatsuki Kakashi Release:
Suppressi Hatake(x2), Naruto Rasenshuriken (x2)
Kakuzu Land of Fire
on Uzumaki (x2), Hidan ( , Curse Technique:
Mission x1) Death Controlling
Possessed
Blood(x1)
Three-
Unnamed
Tails'
Rinji (Anime Only) Three-Tails Kabuto Yakushi Chakra Scalpel
Appearan
Lake
ce
Three-
Unnamed
Tails'
Kigiri (Anime Only) Three-Tails Kakashi Hatake Lightning Cutter
Appearan
Lake
ce
Three-
Unnamed
Tails'
Kih (Anime Only) Three-Tails Yamato Wood Release
Appearan
Lake
ce
Three-
Unnamed
Tails'
Nurari (Anime Only) Three-Tails Isobu Body slam
Appearan
Lake
ce
Body expired,
Itachi One of
unable to sustain
Gen'yumaru Pursuit Orochimaru's None
Orochimaru any
Mission hidden bases
longer
Itachi
Northern
Takishi Pursuit Suigetsu Hzuki Kubikiribch
Hideout
Mission
Itachi
Akatsuki Sealing Technique:
Rshi Pursuit Nagato
Hideout Phantom Dragons
Mission
 Nine Consuming
Seals
Itachi
Deidara Pursuit Unknown Himself C0
Mission
Itachi
Manda Pursuit Unknown Deidara C0
Mission
Tale of
Jiraiya Chakra Disruption
Jiraiya Amegakure Nagato
the Blades
Gallant
Fated
Battle Uchiha
Itachi Uchiha None Unknown illness
Between Hideout
Brothers
Unnamed
Six-Tails
Forest Near Giant Multi-
Tsurugi (Anime only) Unleashe Nagato
Tsuchigumo Headed Dog
d
Village
Sealing Technique:
Pain's
Akatsuki Phantom Dragons
Utakata (Anime only) Assault Nagato
Hideout Nine Consuming
(Arc)
Seals
Pain's Stabbed
Land of
Messenger Lizard Assault Sasuke Uchiha with Sword of
Lightning
(Arc) Kusanagi
Pain's
Konohagakur
Ksuke Assault Danz Shimura Katana
e
(Arc)
Outer Path:
Pain's
Konohagakur Samsara of
Nagato Assault Himself
e Heavenly Life
(Arc)
Technique
Five
Kage Stabbed with
Kurozuka Land of Fire Danz Shimura
Summit a sword
Arc
Five
Kage Samurai Chidori Sharp
Danz Shimura Sasuke Uchiha
Summit Bridge Spear
Arc
 One
Tonika Village Tonika Stabbed with
Power of Kabuto's reincarnate
Head (Anime only) Village a sword
dshinobi
Nine-Tailed Naruto Tailed Beast
Power The Hole Naruto Uzumaki
Clone(Anime only) Rasengan
Outskirts Stabbed with
Disonasu(Anime only) Power Tonika Village Head
of The Hole a sword
Paradise Wind Release:
Ultimate Summoning Summoning
Life on a Naruto Uzumaki Rasenshuriken and
Beast (Anime only) Island
Boat a fall into lava
Fourth
Shinobi The
Many Hidden
World land Takigak
Agara Kabuto Yakushi Shadow Snake
War: ure is located
Hands
Countdo at
wn
Fourth Suicide-Water
Shinobi Prison
World Technique; Summ
Kisame Hoshigaki Island Turtle Himself
War: oning
Countdo Technique (Sharks
wn )
Fourth
Shinobi
World Land of
Giant Squid Manda II Bitten
War: Lightning
Countdo
wn
Fourth
Shinobi
World Stabbed with a
Konan Amegakure Obito Uchiha
War: metal pipe
Countdo
wn
Fourth
Shinobi
World
Muta Aburame Unknown Deidara Explosive Clay
War:
Confronta
tion
Fourth Mountains'
Torune Aburame Obito Uchiha Broken neck
Shinobi Graveyard
 World
War:
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Shinobi Sacrifice
World Mountains' for Summoning:
F Yamanaka Kabuto Yakushi
War: Graveyard Impure World
Confronta Reincarnation
tion
Fourth
Shinobi
World Land of Hot Explosion Release:
Tajiki Gari
War: Water Landmine Fist
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Shinobi
Land of Hot
40,000 Allied Shinobi World
Water, Land Akatsuki Casualties of war
ForcesMembers War:
of Lightning
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Shinobi
Land of Hot
50,000 White Zetsu World
Water, Land Allied Shinobi Forces Casualties of war
Clones War:
of Lightning
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Shinobi
Scorch Release:
World Land of Hot
Monga (Anime only) Pakura Extremely
War: Water
Steaming Murder
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Shinobi
World Land of Hot Lightning Release:
Yurui (Anime only) Ameyuri Ringo
War: Water Thunder Gate
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Land of
Itachi's Crow Shinobi Itachi Uchiha Amaterasu
Lightning
World
 War:
Confronta
tion
Fourth
Shinobi
Blaze Release:
World Mountains'
White Zetsu Sasuke Uchiha Susanoo
War: Graveyard
Kagutsuchi
Confronta
tion
Fourth Earth Release: Fist
Shinobi Rock
World Land of Techniqueand Eart
Giant Clam noki
War: Lightning h Release: Ultra-
Confronta Added-Weight
tion Rock Technique
Fourth
Shinobi
Shikaku Nara World Kumogakure Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball
War:
Climax
Fourth
Shinobi
Inoichi Yamanaka World Kumogakure Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball
War:
Climax
Fourth
Shinobi
Kussaku World Kumogakure Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball
War:
Climax
Fourth
Shinobi
Mabui World Kumogakure Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball
War:
Climax
Fourth
Shinobi
Countless Kumogakurei
World Kumogakure Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball
nhabitants and shinobi
War:
Climax
Fourth
Land of Obito Uchiha via Wood Release:
Neji Hyga Shinobi
Lightning the Ten-Tails Cutting Technique
World
 War:
Climax
Jiraiya
Shinobi
Handboo
Unknown
Kaya (Anime Only) k: The Deidara C3
village
Tale of
Naruto
the Hero
Jiraiya
Shinobi
Handboo
Unknown
Ashitaba(Anime Only) k: The Deidara C3
village
Tale of
Naruto
the Hero
Jiraiya
Shinobi
Handboo
Unknown
Komichi(Anime Only) k: The Deidara C3
village
Tale of
Naruto
the Hero
Kaguya
Kaguya's All-Killing Ash
Obito Uchiha tsutsuki Kaguya tsutsuki
Dimension Bones
Strikes
Kaguya Naruto
Land of Extraction of
Madara Uchiha tsutsuki Uzumakiand Sasuke
Lightning the Ten-Tails
Strikes Uchiha
Kaguya Naruto Released
Land of
Tobi tsutsuki Uzumakiand Sasuke from Infinite
Lightning
Strikes Uchiha Tsukuyomi
Kaguya Naruto Released
Remaining White Zetsu Land of
tsutsuki Uzumakiand Sasuke from Infinite
Clones Lightning
Strikes Uchiha Tsukuyomi
Blank Period
Main article: Naruto HidenMain article: The Last: Naruto the MovieThe Blank Period explores the

stories of various characters after the conclusion of the original manga in the Naruto Hiden
(NARUTO -- , Literally meaning: Naruto Secret Chronicles) series and tenth
overall film The Last: Naruto the Movie.
Deaths
 Arc in Which
Character
Death Place of Death Killer(s) Cause of Death
Name
Occurred

Kakashi
Hiden: Fell out of
Rahy Tobishachimaru None
Lightning in the Tobishachimaru
the Icy Sky
Shadow Sewing
Shikamaru
The Last: Technique, Super God
Nara, Sai,
Gatekeeper Naruto the Moon Imitating Drawing,
and Sakura
Movie and Chakra Enhanced
Haruno
Strength
tsutsuki The Last:
Clan Naruto the Moon None Old age
Patriarch Movie
Hamura The Last:
tsutsuki Naruto the Moon Kurama Tailed Beast Ball
Golem Movie
Gaara Hiden:
Metoro
A Sandstorm Sunagakure Gaara Sand Sword
Konjiki
Mirage
Gaara Hiden:
Etoro Sand Binding Coffin and Sand
A Sandstorm Sunagakure Gaara
Konjiki Waterfall Funeral
Mirage
Sasuke
Tadaichi Shinden: Book Konohagakure Chino Exploding Human Technique
of Sunrise
Sasuke
Shinden: Book
Amino Bamboo Village Chino Exploding Human Technique
of Sunrise
(Arc)
Sasuke
Shinden: Book Died in the fire to save
I Bamboo Village Himself
of Sunrise Amino.
(Arc)
Sasuke
Land of Hot
Kary Shinden: Book I Set him on fire
Water
of Sunrise
New Era
Main article: Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet SpringMain article: Boruto: Naruto

the MovieMain article: Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsThe New Era explores the next

generation of shinobi after the conclusion of the original manga in the Naruto Gaiden: The
Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring mini series, eleventh overall film Boruto: Naruto
the Movie, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Deaths

Character Arc in Which

Place of Death Killer(s) Cause of Death
Name Death Occurred

Naruto Gaiden:
Sharingan
The Seventh Chakra Enhanced
Spying Shin's Hideout Sarada Uchiha
Hokage and the Strength
Creature
Scarlet Spring
Naruto Gaiden:
Stab with
The Seventh
Shin Uchiha Shin's Hideout Shin Uchiha's clones multiple three-
Hokage and the
pronged kunai
Scarlet Spring
Kinshiki Boruto: Naruto the Momoshiki's Chakra Edible
Momoshiki tsutsuki
tsutsuki Movie Planet Creation
Naruto
Momoshiki Boruto: Naruto the Momoshiki's Parent and Child
Uzumakiand Boruto
tsutsuki Movie Planet Rasengan
Uzumaki
Mujina Bandits Corpse Clone
Yamaoka Konohagakure Shojoji
Arc Technique
Trivia
Gaara died during the Kazekage Rescue Mission after Akatsuki extracted his tailed
beast from inside him. He was, however, revived by Chiyo.
In a similar manner Fukasaku, Kakashi Hatake, Shizune and several other unnamed
Konoha shinobi died during Pain's Assault. They were, however, revived
by Nagato's Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.