The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiyuki Tsuru

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.6/10(5 votes)

   #1 - The Unison Sign

   S20:E47810/6/2016

   Naruto and Sasuke are enveloped in a huge, intense light after exchanging attacks. When they come to, scenes from their childhood unfold. Is this just a figment of their imagination? Or could this be the afterlife?

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   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Confessions

   S8:E1666/24/2010

   As Pain tells Naruto about why he does what he does, Hinata appears on the scene and confesses her feelings to Naruto. In order to save him, she attacks Pain... Things are about to get messy and Naruto is about to go over the edge!

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   8.8/10(14 votes)

   #3 - Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!

   S1:E489/3/2003

   The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have never been truly injured in a fight before.

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   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Team Ten

   S4:E8210/30/2008

   All of Konoha mourns the tragic loss of Asuma Sarutobi. Knowing that Hidan and Kakuzu are bound to return, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino prepare to head off to take revenge upon the duo while Kakashi takes temporary leadership of the team.

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   8.2/10(18 votes)

   #5 - The Demon in the Snow

   S1:E192/13/2003

   Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Clash!

   S6:E1238/20/2009

   Upon encountering one another, Sasuke and Deidara engage in battle. After exchanging a few blows to test Sasuke’s strength, Deidara conjures up his specialty clay dragon and wages long-range attacks against Sasuke from high above. With Tobi’s backup support, the battle seems to be going to Deidara.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Power - Episode 1

   S13:E29011/22/2012

   Taking place in the aftermath of the Kage Summit, Team Kakashi is sent out on a mission by Tsunade to a location known as "The Hole" to investigate an incident where its people were killed.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Power - Episode 4

   S13:E29312/13/2012

   The Nine-Tailed Naruto clone tries to attack Dokku and the orphans, when Might Guy and Rock Lee arrive to repel it.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Power - Final Episode

   S13:E2951/10/2013

   The legendary Ama no Hoko imbues the Nine Tails’ clone with enough power to destroy the world. Naruto is overcome by its immense power and lies unconscious.

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10. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Die

    S1:E141/6/2004

    Harry's true nature is finally revealed when he asks Brandon to do the unthinkable. The sweeper draws on his old friend, but his inability to pull the trigger may lead to his downfall.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Power - Episode 2

    S13:E29111/29/2012

    The reborn Team Kakashi continues to investigate the recent attack by Kabuto and the reincarnated shinobi when Naruto gets swallowed by a giant snake, but manages to escape using shadow clones, and accidentally ingests snakes that were present in the pond which Kabuto uses to summon Hidan.

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12. 

    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The Terrifying Secret

    S4:E8511/20/2008

    As Kakashi and the others continue to struggle against the Akatsuki duo, Kakuzu reveals that he has not one, but five hearts! In order to kill him, one must take out all five of his hearts. Meanwhile, Shikamaru decides to challenge Hidan alone, and forces him away from his partner.

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13. 

    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way!

    S3:E1519/14/2005

    With the group trapped, Shino makes a deal to trade the Bikouchuu for Hinata. Unfortunately for the opponents, Hinata got away, making the deal worthless! They begin to attack but can Hinata show up to save the day?

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14. 

    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - White Past: Hidden Ambition

    S1:E171/30/2003

    Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?

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    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Naruto x Uniqlo

    S0:E21/1/2011

    UNIQLO clothing stores throughout Japan will be offering a Naruto x UT Original DVD with all-new animation on January 1. The DVD will contain an original Naruto anime video set to an exclusive version of Mayonaka no Orchestra, the upcoming song by the Japanese rock band Aqua Timez. A limited number of the DVDs will be offered as presents to people who buy UNIQLO's Naruto graphic T-shirts online or in stores.

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