The Best Episodes Directed By Yusuke Onoda

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Sasuke and Sarada

   S1:E218/23/2017

   Sarada arrives at the tower where her father is, only to be hurt by Sasuke's surprising words and actions. Naruto and Cho-Cho can hardly bear to watch the awkward exchange between father and daughter, and try to think of something to help. But the party is attacked by a father-son duo who call themselves "Shin Uchiha," and who possess the Sharingan! Meanwhile, Sakura learns that Sarada has gone to meet her father.

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   9.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Partner

   S1:E21810/3/2021

   Naruto and the others are exhausted from their battle with Isshiki. Suddenly, Boruto attacks Sasuke. Momoshiki has taken control of Boruto’s consciousness and stands before them as an enemy. Kawaki desperately calls out to Boruto to snap him out of it. Unfortunately, his words are unable to reach him. Sasuke tells Kawaki a way to bring back Boruto’s consciousness. In order to save Boruto, Kawaki attempts a risky plan using a jutsu he only recently learned. While Kawaki and Sasuke fight a desperate battle, Naruto finally runs out of strength. As his consciousness fades, he and Kurama quietly reminisce about their past.

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   #3 - Becoming a Student

   S1:E2005/23/2021

   Kawaki has lost an arm in the battle against Delta, so he is given the prosthetic arm made for Naruto. Though the prosthetic can't move without Naruto's chakra, Naruto shares some of his chakra with Kawaki. Kawaki is surprised by this gesture and remembers how Naruto said that chakra is the power to form bonds with one another. He asks Naruto to train him in Ninjutsu. Meanwhile, Delta informs Jigen that Boruto also has a Karma on his palm. Upon hearing this, Jigen smiles…

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   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Bridge to Peace

   S12:E2533/8/2012

   Konan encloses Tobi in an chasm with a large amount of explosive tags that detonates in a wide area. Tobi manages to survive with his Izanagi techique, sacrificing one eye, and pierces Konan behind. Tobi explains his technique to Konan. Konan refuses to give up and continues to fight Tobi. Tobi manages to subdue her and places Konan inside a genjutsu to force her to reveal the location of the Rinnegan. Tobi travels to the location and retrieves Nagato's corpse and then takes his leave. A bloodied piece of paper is blown of Konan's body by the wind and travels to her childhood hideout. As it travels, more of the Ame Orphans past with Jiraiya is revealed, as well as some of their time as the original Akatsuki. Meanwhile, Tobi, with a new outfit, is told by Zetsu that they have received intel on the Nine-Tails wherabouts from Kisame. He declares that it's time to capture the Nine-Tails.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #5 - The Rampaging Tailed Beast

   S5:E993/5/2009

   Yūkimaru summons the Three-Tailed and immobilizes it while Guren tries to capture it. It manages to break free and attack. Kakashi tells Naruto to investigate the lake, while they find Rinji and the others. Rinji and his men prepare an ambush, but Hinata, Sakura, and Sai arrive to avert it. Naruto summons Gamakichi and Gamatatsu and approach the Three-Tails, where they see Yūkimaru and learn of his allegiance to Guren. Trying to save Guren, Yūkimaru tries to suppress the Three-Tails once more, before managing to escape with her.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Shisui's Request

   S20:E4543/24/2016

   Itachi accompanies his friend Shisui on a three-part training exercise. The two come across a battle between the Hokage’s ANBU and the Foundation. Itachi is confused by their motives and can't discern which side is right or wrong. But Shisui is unwavering in his determination to stop the fighting.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Orochimaru's Hideout Discovered

   S5:E911/8/2009

   Kakashi leads Kiba, Hinata, and Shino on a mission to infiltrate Orochimaru's lair. What horrors and traps await them?

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Master and Student

   S7:E1513/11/2010

   After the peformance of the forbidden jutsu, Hotaru is horrified to see the damage the jutsu has done. Shiranami then notices the forbidden jutsu overflowing with chakra and the fact that it would destroy itself along with Hotaru. While Naruto chases the fleeing Shiranami, Utakata tries to save Hotaru using the hidden power within him. Can Utakata save Hotaru?

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Amaterasu!

   S6:E13711/26/2009

   After successfully breaking out of Itachi's Tsukiyomi, Sasuke gains the upper hand on his weakened brother. With no other alternative, Itachi activates his second Mangekyo ability, Amaterasu, a black flame said to burn forever.

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain

    S6:E12910/8/2009

    While the members of Team Hebi head towards Itachi's location, Jiraiya infiltrates the Hidden Rain Village in hopes of gathering information on the Akatsuki leader. Jiraiya captures two Rain ninja and interrogates them about Pain, but what he learns shocks even him.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Otsutsuki Invasion

    S1:E626/14/2018

    Momoshiki, Kinshiki and Urashiki of the Otsutsuki Clan suddenly appear in the arena filled with spectators. Using his Scientific Ninja Tool, Boruto hurls jutsu after jutsu to no avail against Momoshiki, who is targeting Naruto. Meanwhile, Urashiki is curious about Mitsuki's strange power and goes after him, but he is confronted by Gaara along with the Mizukage Chojuro. Naruto and the other ninja do all they can to protect the citizens, and for the first time, Boruto witnesses the magnitude of his father's power in real combat.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Stray Dog

    S1:E1913/21/2021

    Wounded and hungry, Kawaki escapes from the tech lab and makes his way to a nearby town to find food. Sumire tracks him down, believing she can help him. Meanwhile, Naruto begins making his way to the area to meet with Kawaki himself.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Outcast

    S1:E2098/1/2021

    Kawaki begins to worry that his presence is endangering everyone in the Leaf Village. Just as he makes the decision to leave, he notices Himawari acting strange.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Team 7's Last Mission?!

    S1:E22712/5/2021

    Team 7, with Sarada as captain, are assigned a mission. Mirai, who was on a mission with Konohamaru, returns to the village critically injured. The mission was supposed to be simple, but Mirai reports that the situation has changed drastically. It’s decided that reinforcements will be sent and Team 7 volunteers to go.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Funamushi's Tenacity

    S1:E2454/17/2022

    The main squad led by Funamushi is getting close to the village. Boruto and the others stand by, intending to use traps to slow down the enemy. However, the enemy sees through their plan and they are suddenly thrust into a full-scale battle. Despite being shaken, Boruto and the others fight back. Working together, they are able to handle the enemy’s overwhelming numbers. Even still, Funamushi burns with the desire for revenge and uses a powerful jutsu to corner them.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Road to Sakura

    S12:E2717/26/2012

    Ino sees Sakura falling from the sky. Although she manages to save her, the shock of the fall has left Sakura with amnesia.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Kakashi, My Eternal Rival!

    S11:E24112/22/2011

    As the Leaf ninja’s ship heads toward their final stop for supplies before entering the Land of Lightning, Yamato warns the crew to stay alert for enemies who could mimic both the appearance and chakra of their closest allies.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - A Formidable Team

    S1:E78/6/2018

    Ambushed by Doyle while in class, Baki leads Doyle away from the classroom only to encounter Yanagi in disguise outside.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - An Old Nemesis Returns

    S12:E2655/31/2012

    The commando unit is in hot water as they engage the reanimated Kekkei Genkai shinobi, which include Zabuza Momochi and Haku. Luckily, Kakashi and his unit arrive in time to assist them.

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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Rings

    S1:E510/31/2020

    During the ruckus as the Kaginoji house, Nasa and Tsukasa pledge their love to each other at a church. After Nasa reports to Kaname that he has finally proposed, she points that he still doesn’t have a ring. Although he doesn’t take much notice at first, Nasa gradually becomes more self-consciousness about the role of a ring in newlywed life.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - White Zetsu's Trap

    S13:E2799/13/2012

    Kiba, Shino, and Hinata are sent to investigate an area where the Akatsuki are supposedly getting through. There, the three are ambushed by a White Zetsu and get separated.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Clash of the Alphas

    S1:E2211/19/2018

    Baki's half-brother Jack Hammer challenges Sikorsky at a local park, where a battle inside the most inconceivable of places goes down.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Team Formed!

    S2:E46/4/2020

    Sea King Chin and Japan's sole Sea King, Jaku, battle on the tournament floor. Meanwhile, Baki provokes Yujiro into fighting him offstage.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Master vs the Boxer

    S2:E96/4/2020

    Alai Jr. proposes to Kozue, who's dumbfounded. To prove he's a better man than Baki, Alai Jr. challenges the elderly aikido master Goki Shibukawa.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Spots to Kiss

    S2:E44/29/2023

    Nasa's knowledge is a big help to the people around him, but even he's not sure about the list Kaname finds on the internet that describes the symbolism behind different kisses.

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