The Best Episodes Directed By Naoki Hishikawa

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Their Own Paths

   S16:E3543/6/2014

   Yukimi leaves the village to see the outside world, taking “Tenzo” with her. Kakashi tries to convince the two to return so that he can set a trap to capture Orochimaru, who is after Yukimi’s blood.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness

   S20:E4911/26/2017

   Shikamaru and his team are within range of Fushu Castle, where Gengo is purported to be. But they are unable to glean any intel about the man. Learning that Gengo will make a public appearance, Shikamaru and company infiltrate the square, where they see Sai being held captive.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium (5)

   S1:E391/23/2001

   Pegasus summons Relinquished, a fearsome monster that can consume Yugi’s Duel Monsters! Yugi counters with… Kuriboh? The smallest, weakest creature in the game? Has Yugi given up, or does he have one last strategy to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? The Shadow Game comes to a close!

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - The Wind Scar Fails

   S1:E429/3/2001

   Inuyasha and his group must defend themselves against an attack on multiple fronts. Kanna attacks Kagome, attempting to suck her soul into her mirror while Sango remains unconscious in the same room. Koharu tries to stab Miroku, while Inuyasha battles Kagura. Can Inuyasha use his Wind Scar to defeat her?

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5. 

   7.2/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Double Trouble Duel (3)

   S1:E219/12/2000

   Yugi and Jonouchi each unleash their strongest monster, Summoned Skull and Red-Eyes B. Dragon, but their strength pales in comparison to the tremendous power of Gate Guardian. Individually, our heroes have no chance, but they will unleash the greatest power of all: teamwork!

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6. 

   6.8/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Arena of Lost Souls (1)

   S1:E178/15/2000

   The #1 American duelist Bandit Keith's gang kidnaps Joey to a secret cave with a Graveyard playing field. As Yugi and friends search for him, Joey faces Bandit Keith's zombie monsters which become stronger as they return from the grave.

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   5.5/10(2 votes)

   #7 - The Sharingan vs. The Lightning Blade, Kiba the Fang!

   S1:E3010/25/2017

   Chojuro leads Boruto and Sarada to the location where Shizuma and his "New Seven Shinobi Swordsmen" are based. Shizuma uses his jutsu to create a fog that clouds the trio's vision, and they end up getting separated. Sarada is forced into one-on-one combat with a kunoichi, Buntan Kurosuki, who wields the Lightning Blade, Kiba the Fang! In the thick fog, Sarada uses her Sharingan, but her enemy is stronger than expected. Driven into a corner, she comes up with a counterattack. Meanwhile, Boruto goes up against none other than Kagura.

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