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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 71 - Time for the Showdown
    9.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E71

    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.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - The Legacy
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E31

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

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 124 - The Beast Within
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S3:E124

    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?

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 132 - For a Friend
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S3:E132

    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.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 109 - An Invitation from the Sound
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E109

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

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 141 - Sakura's Determination
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E141

    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?

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 116 - 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S3:E116

    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.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 81 - The Sad News
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S4:E81

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

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 98 - Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E98

    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.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 65 - Lockdown of Darkness
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S3:E65

    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.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 49 - Something Important...
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E49

    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.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Needle, the Fine
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    Hakuhei Sabi challenges Shichika to a duel for possession of the Hari Sword and the rest of Shikizaki Kiki's Blades. Meanwhile, the Maniwa Ninja's Insect Squad attempt to kidnap Nanami and use her as a hostage against her brother. However, the Insect Squad soon discover that although Shichika is the head of the No Sword School, Nanami is far superior to her brother in combat and it doesn't take her long to kill all three of the Ninja sent after her.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Saw, the Imperator
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E9

    Togame and Shichika travel to the Shinou Issou School to take on its master, Zanki Kiguchi, for possession of Outou Nokogiri. Being a sword instructor, Zanki is bothered by Shichika's style and refuses to fight him until he receives training at swordsmanship. She offers to instruct him and the two begin a ten day training regimen, much to Togame's chagrin. Meanwhile, the Maniwa Corps are able to retrieve the most poisonous blade of all, Dokutou Mekki. Before they can leave with the sword, Emonzaemon arrives with the intention of assassinating Houou. Penguin and Houou flee while Oshidori stays behind, only to be gunned down with Entou Jyuu after putting on an impressive battle.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:N/A

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Shinji Satoh Ratings Summary

"Time for the Showdown" is the best rated episode directed by Shinji Satoh. It scored 9.8/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/26/2002 and is rated 1.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Legacy".