The Best Episodes Directed By Shinji Satoh

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Time for the Showdown

   S1:E712/26/2002

   While the title match approach Ippo trains again and again. As it enters its footing, a crowd gathered in front of the room, there are people coming to buy their tickets for this match promises to be memorable. Yagi advertisement for Ippo that all match tickets were sold in one day, amazing. The next day is the day of the weigh-in. Ippo enters the room, always a little anxious, he sees Sendo, the defending champion has not changed, still relaxed too.

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   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #2 - The Legacy

   S1:E3110/18/2007

   Relying on Naruto's power, Granny Chiyo performs the Transmigration Jutsu on Gaara.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - For a Friend

   S3:E1324/27/2005

   Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between the Chidori and the Rasengan ensues. The attacks are even, causing Naruto and Sasuke to both fly back. Naruto finally realizes how serious Sasuke is, and gets the snot beat out of him while he remembers how he always wanted to be friends with Sasuke.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Beast Within

   S3:E1243/2/2005

   Rock Lee's back and he's full of a special medicine that has Kimimaro on the run! Can he take out the fifth Sound Ninja?

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - An Invitation from the Sound

   S3:E10911/17/2004

   Sasuke takes on all four Sound Ninja, but soon learns it's going to take more than Chidori to defeat them!

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Sakura's Determination

   S3:E1416/29/2005

   The battle between Naruto and Arashi continues, but Naruto's injury is making it difficult for him to succeed. Sasame jumps in to try to save Naruto but will it be enough?

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #7 - The Sad News

   S4:E8110/23/2008

   While Akatsuki discusses the true goals of their organization, Naruto continues his training. Meanwhile, Tsunade receives the tragic news.

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #8 - 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot

   S3:E1161/5/2005

   While Naruto and the others go after Sasuke and the other Sound Ninja, Neji is locked in a desperate no-holds-barred battle with Kidomaru.

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   6.3/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Lockdown of Darkness

   S3:E657/3/2008

   With Konoha in complete darkness, the village struggles to defend against the four attackers who have sealed the entire village behind a barrier. The entire village is in a state of emergency. Asuma, commanded by Tsunade to follow Sora and Naruto, finally catches up to them. Asuma realizes that the four invaders plan to annihilate the entire village using the lightning powers of the corpses that they stole. The revelation shocks Sora. As Asuma leaves to help hold off the attackers, he instructs Naruto to continue pursuing Sora.

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    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!

    S2:E988/25/2004

    Naruto, Tsunade, and Shizune finally return to Konoha so Tsunade can take over and become Hokage. Konohamaru finds out that Tsunade is the Fifth but refuses to believe it. Naruto then takes Tsunade to the hospital so she can heal Sasuke, Kakashi, and Lee. She heals Sasuke and Kakashi just fine...However, her diagnosis of Rock Lee has heartbreaking consequences for him and his future.

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    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Something Important...

    S2:E493/6/2008

    Kabuto fights Team Kakashi and frees Sai. However, Sai, who intends to learn more about his bond with his brother through Naruto's bond with Sasuke, betrays him. Captured, Kabuto gives a vague description of Sasuke's location to the team. Leaving Yamato's wood clone to watch over Kabuto, Team Kakashi enters Orochimaru's hideout and splits up to find Sasuke.

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