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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E50

    The match between Gaara and Lee draws to an end as Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to defeat Gaara? Even if Lee does make it out in one piece, even more shocking news awaits him.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Mission Cleared
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    In order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 362 - Revival! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki!
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E362

    The 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo Kurosaki’s lost powers.

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 75 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E75

    Sasuke struggles to keep up with Gaara's monstrous capacity. Only able to use Chidori twice in normal circumstances, Sasuke remembers that tragic day when his family died and realises he must risk the use of Chidori beyond his limit if he is to defeat Gaara. That is, if he can...

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Chiyo's Secret Skills
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E22

    Sakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Naruto's Growth
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    S1:E14

    Guy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 38 - Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E38

    As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 47 - The Avengers
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E47

    As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

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  9. undefined Season 12 Episode 275 - A Message from the Heart
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E275

    While training in Chakra Mode, Naruto senses the presence of the Nine Tails’ chakra seeping from Kinkaku outside. Curious to find out what’s happening, Naruto tries to leave the training room when Iruka suddenly steps in to stop him.

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  10. undefined Season 14 Episode 297 - A Father's Hope, A Mother's Love
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S14:E297

    Gaara leads the Fourth Company into battle against the previous Kage, including his father, the late Fourth Kazekage. The Fourth Kazekage attacks Gaara in order to determine if his son is truly worthy to be the current Kazekage.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 67 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E67

    With Gaara's ultimate defense in place, Sasuke's only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him...Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed?

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 291 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E291

    As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.

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  13. undefined Season 14 Episode 309 - An A-Rank Mission: The Contest
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S14:E309

    Naruto arrives to help a team of Allied Shinobi Forces led by Karui, who are struggling against a reanimated samurai. Naruto recognizes the samurai as Tatewaki, a man he met during a past mission.

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  14. undefined Season 13 Episode 286 - Things You Can't Get Back
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S13:E286

    Still coping with the loss of her loved ones, Tsunade indulges in gambling and drinking. Around the same time, the Raikage Ay and his men are on a mission to steal a scroll from a certain village.

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 91 - Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E91

    Naruto makes a bet with Tsunade, that if he can master the Rasengan in one week, she'll give him a necklace belonging the to the First Hokage. However, Shizune reveals some startling information. Everybody, except for Tsunade, who's worn that necklace has died the next day!

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 106 - The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E106

    Now that Sasuke and Sakura are trapped at the bottom of a cliff, it's up the Number One Knucklehead Ninja to defeat the malevolent Aoi and help Idate cross the finish line.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 337 - The Developer of the Modified Souls
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E337

    As Yoruichi Shihōin and the captains battle the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara go in search of Kagerōza Inaba's lab.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 56 - Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S1:E56

    Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 139 - Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-second battle!
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E139

    As the battles with the Arrancar continue, Ichigo Kurosaki shows off his new power.

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  20. undefined Season 15 Episode 335 - To Each Their Own Leaf
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S15:E335

    Kabuto attempts to bring Sasuke over to his side by pointing out that they both are fighting for the same goal: to bring down the Leaf Village. But Sasuke quickly rejects him.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 55 - The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E55

    After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 123 - Ichigo, Complete Hollowification!?
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E123

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 256 - The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E256

    A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 264 - Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E264

    8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 275 - The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E275

    Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.

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Mitsutaka Noshitani Ratings Summary

"The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born" is the best rated episode directed by Mitsutaka Noshitani. It scored 8.8/10 from 13 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on September 17, 2003. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mission Cleared".