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Every TV Episode Directed by Tsuyoshi Matsumoto Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 84 - Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S2:E84

    Sasuke remembers the day that Itachi single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan as he desperately searches for Naruto. However, Itachi and Kisame have already found him.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 108 - Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E108

    As their rivalry reaches a fever pitch, Kakashi-sensei breaks up the battle and sends Naruto and Sasuke to their corners. Meanwhile, Four Sound ninja enter the Hidden Leaf Village with only one thing on their mind... Sasuke!

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 90 - Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S2:E90

    Jiraiya and Naruto catch up to Tsunade, whereupon she learns that Konoha wants her to be the 5th Hokage. She refuses the title, angering Naruto, who mistakes her for being a weakling. Naruto learns first-hand how strong she really is. Naruto decides now is the time to try out the Rasengan, only he hasn't perfected it yet.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    Nana likes Shoji, but has decided to remain friends so as not to ruin the relationship they have. Junko and Kyousuke reveal their plans to go to Tokyo and get into an art College there. Nana wants to go with them, but Shoji confronts her and says she should stay in their hometown.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 96 - Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S2:E96

    With Tsunade in her current conidtion, and Jiraiya still under the effects of the drug, Tsunade and Jiraiya must work together to defeat Orochimaru. And with all three ninja having summoned their signature beasts, it's sure to be one heck of a battle!

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 128 - A Cry on Deaf Ears
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S3:E128

    Finally catching up to Sasuke, Naruto does all he can to keep him from going to Orochimaru. Does he have enough strength to stop him or is Sasuke gone for good?

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 115 - Your Opponent Is Me!
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E115

    Hot on Sasuke's trail, Shikamaru and his squad get caught up in a web of unparalled chakra when they tangle with the six-armed Kidomaru!

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 147 - A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down!
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E147

    Mizuki is determined to make Naruto and Iruka suffer and it appears that he has the upper edge with his improved strength and speed! Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are also at their limits and now Fuujin and Raijin are free. Can Tsunade arrive in time to help?

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 121 - To Each His Own Battle
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S3:E121

    With the Sasuke retrieval squad now split into individual battles, it's up to Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru to stop the sound ninja. But little do they realize that there's more to their opponents than their basic techniques.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 102 - Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S2:E102

    Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi who has responsibilities elsewhere. Tsunade sends them to the Tea Country to protect someone, but the details are vague at best. Along the way they meet Idate Morino who causes the group a lot of trouble, especially when they discover who they have to protect!

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 158 - Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E158

    Every Genin is assigned a squad of Cadets to lead on a mission that forces all of them to race to the top of a mountain to retrieve a scroll and, wouldn't you know it, guess who Naruto ends up leading? Its none other than the Konohamaru corps. However, when a storm causes the mission to be cancelled without his knowing, he will have to be a better leader than ever to keep his team alive!

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 174 - Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art - Money Style Jutsu!
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S4:E174

    Naruto was assigned a special mission to protect the son of a VIP. The boy was a spoiled brat who thought money could buy him anything. Naruto was tasked with teaching the boy about ninja skills, but the boy was more interested in playing video games. One day, the boy was kidnapped by a group of criminals. Naruto tracked down the criminals and rescued the boy, but the criminals escaped. The boy was grateful to Naruto for saving him, but he still didn't understand the importance of hard work and determination. Naruto continued to train the boy, and eventually the boy began to understand the value of hard work. He also learned that money couldn't buy him everything. The boy eventually became a skilled ninja, and he was proud to have Naruto as his mentor.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 164 - Too Late for Help
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    S4:E164

    Naruto decides to do some investigating on his own over the matter of the ghost, while Neji and Tenten try a different approach. WIth the help of two frogs, Naruto begins to learn more and more about the truth of the matter....but will what he discovers, cost him his life?

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
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Tsuyoshi Matsumoto Ratings Summary

"Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!" is the best rated episode directed by Tsuyoshi Matsumoto. It scored 8.6/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/19/2004 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds".