The Best Episodes Directed By Masahiko Murata

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Congratulations

   S20:E4749/1/2016

   Team 7 joins forces and succeeds in sealing away Kaguya, and the Tailed Beasts that Kaguya absorbed are also freed. Black Zetsu escapes the seal to lie in wait for another time to resurrect his mother, but Naruto is not about to let him go!

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   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 2: A Full-Powered Wedding Gift

   S20:E4952/16/2017

   Naruto and Hinata’s wedding day has been set. As the date approaches, Kakashi encounters a problem: Naruto’s friends are all top shinobi—the first line of defense in the village. They work 24/7, and there are always a few who cannot attend celebrations. As Kakashi tries to find the most reasonable solution, he announces a super-secret mission to find the couple a wedding gift.

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   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #3 - The Orange Spark

   S12:E2461/26/2012

   Inside his mind, Naruto continues his battle against Nine Tails to take control of its immense power.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Moonlit Night

   S20:E4554/7/2016

   Itachi joins the ANBU and is quickly promoted to captain. But he must report directly to Danzo, and is placed as a double agent to observe the Uchiha clan, who are in the midst of planning a coup d’état. With dissatisfaction rising within the clan, the Uchiha ultimately decide to carry out their revolt, and the fateful night approaches.

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   8.7/10(14 votes)

   #5 - The Last One

   S1:E14/12/2021

   An orb is tossed upon the earth. It transforms to match its surrounding environment: first a rock, then moss, then a dying wolf. The wolf returns to its last remaining family, a boy living alone in a small home in the snow.

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   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #6 - Awakening

   S1:E126/28/2021

   Just as Gugu and Rean come to understand each other, the Nokkers emerge, causing panic in the party hall. Fushi and Gugu are forced to fight.

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Those Who Follow

   S1:E55/10/2021

   Fushi, March and Parona continue their escape from Yanome and back to Ninanna. Hayase chases after them, especially in order to capture Fushi.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #8 - The End

   S6:E13812/3/2009

   Sasuke thinks that he's finally killed Itachi with the help of his most powerful technique, Kirin, but Itachi still has one final trick up his sleeve. Having used both Tsukiyomi and Amaterasu, Itachi calls upon the power of his third and final Mangekyo ability, Susano'o. Itachi has turned the tide of the battle against Sasuke, but the latter receives aid from an unexpected source. The battle between the Uchiha brothers is nearing its shocking conclusion!

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   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #9 - The Green April

   S1:E44/23/2020

   At the end of the first round of the Crown Game, Anaak, wielder of the ever-changing sword "The Green April," sits upon the throne. Bam, Khun, and Rak wait for the right moment to participate. Will they survive until the end of this bonus game?

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Tower of God

    S1:E136/25/2020

    Just as the guardian’s test is about to end, Bam is pushed off by Rachel. Time turns back to when the tower’s doors opened. How did Bam spend his time? What is the world Rachel saw?

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #11 - A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!

    S2:E927/21/2004

    While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped a paralyzing potion into his drink while he wasn't looking. Will Tsunade agree to Orochimaru's offer? And will Naruto master the Rasengan before the week is up?

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12. 

    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Gift From the Past

    S1:E116/21/2021

    Four years after their encounter with the Nokkers, Fushi and Gugu have grown into fine young men. They’re invited to Rean’s birthday party after a brief reunion with Gugu’s brother.

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    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Layer:05 – DISTORTION

    S1:E58/3/1998

    Lain receives cryptic messages about existence, God, and a coming prophecy. Meanwhile, Mika's world changes in ways both surreal and hyperreal.

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    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Echoes

    S1:E208/30/2021

    Fushi parts ways with Tonari and heads to the port where Pioran is waiting for him. He worries that he may attract the Nokkers again and endanger her.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan

    S2:E855/26/2004

    Jiraiya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraiya is forced to step in. Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but Jiraiya isn't about to let them get away so easily.

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    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 7: The Message

    S20:E5003/23/2017

    Naruto had once lived a lonely existence, ostracized by everyone. But Iruka's words and his very presence have supported Naruto to this day. As Naruto's wedding nears, Iruka begins to lose sight of what he was to Naruto, and is unsure of what to say for his message.

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    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #17 - A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!

    S1:E611/7/2002

    Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives them a C-rank mission. They will be bodyguards for a bridge builder. It appears to be a simple mission, until the group is attacked by something more than common thugs...other ninja!

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18. 

    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Layer:10 – LOVE

    S1:E109/7/1998

    Lain struggles with her identity. Is she a human being, or just a hologram? And are the Knights responsible for the Evil Lain? Lain decides to deal with the Knights once and for all.

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    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #19 - A Rambunctious Girl

    S1:E24/19/2021

    The orb, having morphed into a boy, finds its way to Ninanna, where he is attacked. He is discovered by a girl, March, who may not achieve her goal of becoming a grown-up.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas

    S3:E1294/6/2005

    Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his father and his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn for the worst.

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    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad

    S3:E11011/24/2004

    Now that word of Sasuke's departure has spread to the Fifth Hokage, she calls upon the newest Chunin, Shikamaru, to put together a squad to bring Sasuke back to the village.

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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #22 - The Boy Who Wants to Change

    S1:E75/24/2021

    Fushi and Pioran arrive at Takunaha, where they meet Booze Man and a boy named Gugu. Gugu, who had been living with Booze Man for several months following an accident, warms up to Fushi.

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    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Sakura Blossoms!

    S1:E325/7/2003

    Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now and that its her time to protect them! Can Sakura succeed where even Lee failed?

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - An Unneeded Addition

    S2:E3511/22/2007

    Yamato takes temporary leadership of Team Kakashi while Sai insults both Naruto and Sakura. While preparing to set off, Sai receives an envelope from a Root shinobi containing secret orders from Danzo, and Sakura consults with Tsunade. Jiraiya then meets with Tsunade and Yamato in Kakashi's hospital room to brief Yamato on the demon fox within Naruto, detailing the "demon fox's cloak", and revealing a scar he got from Naruto when the fourth tail formed. Finally the new Team Kakashi set off on their new mission, to intercept an Akatsuki spy and gather information about Sasuke.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!

    S2:E1019/15/2004

    After their mission, Naruto persuades Sakura and Sasuke to help him unmask their sensei, Kakashi. However, Squad 7 soon finds out that this is easier said than done...

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