The Best Episodes Directed By Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Empty Tears

   S1:E2015/30/2021

   As Naruto sleeps, Kawaki repairs the vase he broke. Suddenly, Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Beast, appears before him. Kurama has been living with Naruto since he was sealed within him and tells Kawaki that Naruto used to be just like him. Upon hearing about Naruto's life, Kawaki aspires to become just like him. He reaffirms his decision to work with Boruto, who is also branded with a Karma, to defeat Jigen and the Kara.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Zone of Absolute Fortune

   S1:E259/17/1996

   The pivotal battle between Zaibach and the allied forces continues. Even after the Basram army employs the "doomsday weapon" in the form of a devastating Energist bomb, the fighting goes unabated. Folken decides the only way to end the war is confront Dornkirk personally and end his vision of the Sphere of Absolute Fortune.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Captain Denki's First Mission

   S1:E2321/16/2022

   With Denki as captain, Team 5 is assigned to a mission to transport automated puppets for mining purposes to an island in the Land of Water, to test and operate them, to gather data, and to analyze the results. However, lacking physical strength, Denki isn't very useful and ends up being ridiculed. Will Denki be able to restore his reputation as a ninja and successfully complete his first mission as captain?

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 3 - Suspicion

   S1:E34/19/2006

   Delving further into the mysteries surrounding the village, Keiichi's paranoia grows after he starts to suspect that someone might be after his life.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Remaining Time

   S1:E22010/17/2021

   Those with a Karma gradually lose control of their minds and bodies as they undergo Otsutsukification. Naruto convenes a Five Kage Summit to discuss what they should do about Boruto’s condition, as well as Code, one of the leaders of Kara.

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   7.7/10(18 votes)

   #6 - Evanescent Encounter (1)

   S1:E243/5/2005

   As the crew draws ever nearer their final destination, Fuu makes a bold and startling decision. Elsewhere, unnamed adversaries pursue the travelling trio.

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   7.3/10(19 votes)

   #7 - Redeye Reprisal

   S1:E26/3/2004

   When Mugen wounds an enemy's arm, it sets off a dangerous chain reaction. Fuu is kidnapped, and two deadly assassins are dispatched to make short work of vagabond Mugen and ronin Jin.

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   7.3/10(18 votes)

   #8 - A Risky Racket

   S1:E77/8/2004

   Fuu gets caught in a web of deception when she falls for prolific pickpocket with a heart of gold. But when her sticky-fingered friend slips his hands into the wrong pocket, he could be headed for a beat down.

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   7.2/10(18 votes)

   #9 - Misguided Miscreants (1)

   S1:E138/26/2004

   When Mugen crosses paths with a face his past, he reluctantly signs on for a heist that could land him a fortune in stolen gold. Unfortunately for him, some old friends aren't to be trusted.

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    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Elegy of Entrapment (1)

    S1:E202/5/2005

    Mugen defends the honor of beautiful blind songstress, but when the when the trio of wanderers becomes a quartet, Fuu will be faced with an impossible decision.

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    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Bloodsport Fairytale

    S1:E1410/11/2006

    After Rock and Chang trace the twins' origins to Romania, they become engaged in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with the lethal kids.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 1 - Elder Brother

    S1:E95/31/2006

    Keiichi's parents leave for Tokyo for a few days. Helped by Satoko and Rika, who makes dinner for him, Keiichi learns about Satoshi, Satoko's older brother, and his mysterious disappearance on the night of last year's Watanagashi.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Time Wasting Chapter - Part 2 - Omen

    S1:E157/12/2006

    Akasaka and Oishi find the kidnappers' hideout and rescue the boy. After discovering that their efforts were in vain because the perpetrators' demand was already conceded, he realizes the real meaning behind Rika's words to him.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - A Heavy Loss

    S1:E2464/24/2022

    During the battle against Funamushi, Kagura is fatally injured. Boruto becomes enraged and charges at Funamushi, activating his Karma. When the Funato squad retreats, Kagura gives Boruto and the others one final request.

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