The Best Episodes Directed By Eiko Nishi

Thanks to Itachi, the Reanimation Jutsu is released, and all the Reanimated Shinobi are returned to their resting places. But to everyone’s surprise, the real Madara still remains!

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Obito watches in disbelief as Kakashi kills Rin. Unable to accept the harsh reality, Obito decides to carry out Madara’s dream so that he can create an ideal world where Rin still exists.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Shin Yoshida

Naruto and his team, along with Hotaru and Utakata, return to Mount Katsuragi to plan their next move. Tonbei reveals a way to remove the forbidden jutsu from Hotaru's body which would result in the jutsu losing it's power. Hotaru states that if a man named Shiranami returned, the clan would be restored. Naruto decides to look for Shiranami within two days. Little do they know, the man they are looking for is actually the one after the forbidden jutsu. Meanwhile, Utakata wonders if Tsurugi spoke the truth about his master.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Shin Yoshida

Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Michiko Yokote

The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Rika Nakase

Matsuda, the task force member assigned to watch Misa, is eager to distinguish himself, and while on a job with Misa, he decides to do a little snooping on his own at the Yotsuba Group’s Tokyo headquarters.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Yasuko Kobayashi

Light, acting as L, reveals to Near that his sister Sayu has been kidnapped by someone wanting to trade her for the Death Note. Near finds out that the trade will happen in Los Angeles and promises to help, while secretly planning to steal the Death Note and capture Kira.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Toshiki Inoue

Aizawa figures out what's going on and tells Near, who already knows about the notes. Near instructs Aizawa to continue watching Light, and then puts in motion a plan to separate Misa from Light.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Genki Yoshimura

Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki battle Sode no Shirayuki, and Muramasa reveals he is a Zanpakutō Spirit.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Genki Yoshimura

Ichigo Kurosaki attacks Muramasa, but Senbonzakura, and later 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, shows up to protect him.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka's flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Masahiro Okubo