The Best Episodes Directed By Atsushi Wakabayashi

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.2/10(5 votes)

   #1 - Planetary Devastation

   S8:E1677/1/2010

   Naruto's rage pushes him to unleash six of the Kyubi's tails against Pain. In order to combat this menace, Pain is forced to rely upon his most powerful technique to stop Naruto. Will Pain succeed in defeating Naruto, or will the most unexpected of allies appear to calm Naruto down?

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Escape From Livian

   S1:E210/13/2014

   Favaro tries everything possible to remove his newly-acquired demon tail. Meanwhile, an elite band of knights is sent to retrieve Amira's God Key.

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   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #3 - A Plea from a Friend

   S3:E1335/4/2005

   Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symbolizing both as equals. But when Sasuke's Sharingan is upgraded to level 3, the tables turn on Naruto. Just when all hope seems lost for Naruto, he undergoes a startling transformation, but will it be enough?

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4. 

   7.7/10(14 votes)

   #4 - The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!

   S1:E304/23/2003

   Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for the grass ninja fake. When the team appear to get the upper hand the question begs to be asked. Are the ninja truly defeated, or is there more to them than meets the eye?

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5. 

   7.7/10(6 votes)

   #5 - An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!

   S2:E712/18/2004

   The battle of kings has begun as Orochimaru has summoned some unexpected help. How can the Third Hokage handle this uncomfortable situation? Meanwhile, Sasuke finally catches up with Kakurou, Gaara and Temari...

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6. 

   6.8/10(15 votes)

   #6 - SA: Idolatry; IDOLATOR

   S1:E71/1/2003

   Section 9 is on the trail of Marcelo Jarti, a South American revolutionary hero who has arrived in Japan. However, Jarti is a hard man to catch because he employs look-alikes to deceive people. Nevertheless, Section 9 is convinced that the one they're tracking is the real thing, and after a rather out-of-control gunbattle in an upscale hotel, they track him to an old warehouse.

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7. 

   6.3/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Dignified

   S1:E63/13/2022

   To unveil the truth behind his Father's death, Ryo heads to Hong Kong, looking for a person named "Lishao Tao". His bags are taken as many thugs and thieves walk the streets of Hong Kong since everyone is desperate to survive day by day.

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