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The Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden Season 20

Every episode of Naruto Shippūden Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden Season 20!

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After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 414 - On the Brink of Death
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - On the Brink of Death

    S20:E414

    After his Tailed Beast is extracted, Naruto is on the verge of dying. Sakura desperately tries to save him, but Naruto's heart gives out.

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  2. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 415 - The Two Mangekyo
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Two Mangekyo

    S20:E415

    Madara has transformed into the Jinchuriki of the Ten Tails and appears before Kakashi. Kakashi and the others combine their powers to attack, but they are no match for Madara..

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  3. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 416 - The Formation of Team Minato
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Formation of Team Minato

    S20:E416

    Kakashi has changed for the worse, and Obito doesn't know why. He runs into Kakashi and tries to talk to him, but Kakashi gives him the cold shoulder.

    Director:Kazuya Iwata

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  4. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 417 - You'll Be My Backup
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - You'll Be My Backup

    S20:E417

    Obito doesn’t understand Kakashi's way of thinking, but he finally learns why Kakashi put his mission first that time at Kannabi Bridge. Presently, Obito and Kakashi return together to confront Madara.

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  5. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 418 - The Wild Green Beast vs. Six Paths Madara
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - The Wild Green Beast vs. Six Paths Madara

    S20:E418

    Guy releases his Eight Inner Gates against Madara, but the Seventh Gate of Shock does not work against him!

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  6. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 419 - Papa's Youth
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Papa's Youth

    S20:E419

    Dai counsels his forlorn son, telling him what true victory and setting self-rules are about. They become principles that Guy carves deep into his heart. With his father's teachings spurring him on, Guy sets out on his final battle.

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  8. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 420 - The Eight Inner Gates Formation
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - The Eight Inner Gates Formation

    S20:E420

    Guy activates the Eight Inner Gates Formation and relentlessly attacks Six Paths Madara. Even Madara, who has attained power strong enough to create huge fissures in the ground, tries to dodge Guy's direct attacks.

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  9. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 421 - The Sage of the Six Paths
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Sage of the Six Paths

    S20:E421

    Naruto wakes up and encounters the legendary shinobi, the Sage of Six Paths. He reveals to Naruto that he is the reincarnation of his son, Ashura, and that Sasuke is the reincarnation of Indra, Ashura's older brother.

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  10. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 422 - The Ones Who Will Inherit
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Ones Who Will Inherit

    S20:E422

    It’s been three years since Naruto set out to train with Jiraiya, and he's just returned to the Hidden Leaf Village. Konohamaru immediately begs Naruto to teach him a new jutsu and he starts to go over the basics...but his explanations are very vague. Soon after, Naruto sets out on a mission, leaving Konohamaru to figure it out alone!

    Director:Takuma Suzuki

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  11. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 423 - Naruto's Rival
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Naruto's Rival

    S20:E423

    It’s been three years since Naruto set out to train with Jiraiya, and he's just returned to the Hidden Leaf Village. Konohamaru immediately begs Naruto to teach him a new jutsu and he starts to go over the basics...but his explanations are very vague. Soon after, Naruto sets out on a mission, leaving Konohamaru to figure it out alone!

    Director:Akira Shimizu

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  12. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 424 - To Rise Up
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - To Rise Up

    S20:E424

    Madara sustains serious damage from the Eight Inner Gates Formation, the move Guy risks his life for.

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  13. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 425 - The Infinite Dream
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Infinite Dream

    S20:E425

    Madara now possesses the Rinnegan in both eyes, and he is the strongest, most despicable enemy the newly reunited Team 7 has ever faced. Kakashi calls upon Team 7 to recall their first lesson with the bells, and to use teamwork!

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  14. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 426 - The Infinite Tsukuyomi
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Infinite Tsukuyomi

    S20:E426

    Madara activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and anyone exposed to the light of the full moon--including shinobi and ordinary citizens--loses consciousness. Once ensnared, there is no escape from the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Will mankind be destined to live in a dreamworld forever?

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  15. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 427 - Road to Tenten ~The World of Dreams
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Road to Tenten ~The World of Dreams

    S20:E427

    Tenten falls under the Infinite Tsukuyomi and wakes up in the Hidden Leaf Village. When Lee and Guy Sensei appear, Tenten is relieved to see that she is not alone. But her joy is short-lived, as both men act oddly and are dressed stylishly—just where has she been transported to?

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  16. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 428 - Road to Tenten ~ Where Tenten Belongs
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Road to Tenten ~ Where Tenten Belongs

    S20:E428

    Tenten falls under the Infinite Tsukuyomi and wakes up in the Hidden Leaf Village. When Lee and Guy Sensei appear, Tenten is relieved to see that she is not alone. But her joy is short-lived, as both men act oddly and are dressed stylishly—just where has she been transported to?

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  17. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 429 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Heaven
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Heaven

    S20:E429

    Killer Bee gets caught in the Infinite Tsukuyomi and begins dreaming. In his dream, Jinchuriki are being stripped of their Tailed Beast powers by the Akatsuki. Bee is determined to rescue those who have been captured, and vows to resist the Akatsuki who are coming after him!

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  18. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 430 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Earth
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Earth

    S20:E430

    The Akatsuki summoned the Ten Tails, but the Princess of Rappu Castle sealed it away safely. Unfortunately, the seal will come undone on the next full moon. Now Killer Bee is determined to gather the power of all nine Jinchuriki before the next full moon and protect the princess. But one by one, adversaries who want to stop Bee appear, beginning with Itachi and Deidara, then Orochimaru, Kabuto and Sasuke!

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  19. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 431 - To See That Smile, Just One More Time
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - To See That Smile, Just One More Time

    S20:E431

    Karin is caught within the Infinite Tsukuyomi and dreams of her past. She was born into the Uzumaki Clan and has the unique ability to heal anyone who bites into her. Driven out of her village, the Hidden Grass takes her in, only to use her for this ability. Karin has no choice but to endure constant suffering in order to survive. She is later chosen to enter the Chunin Exams, where Sasuke saves her life. Karin has never forgotten what he did for her—or his smile.

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  20. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 432 - The Loser Ninja
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Loser Ninja

    S20:E432

    With the exception of Naruto’s Team 7, which is protected by the Susano’o, all other shinobi have been swept into a dream world by the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Even the Hokage, Tsunade, has fallen into a dream state. She awakens to find herself in the Leaf Village, where she discovers Jiraiya's final book, entitled "Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls," and begins to read...

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  21. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 433 - The Search Mission
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Search Mission

    S20:E433

    Tsunade continues to read Jiraiya’s novel. Chunin- and jonin-level ninja have gone missing, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, orders a search mission with teams of genin led by Guy and Kurenai. Kakashi’s Team 7 is also dispatched, but the hero Naruto Uzumaki, despite being the Hokage’s son, has the misfortune of being labeled a loser.

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  22. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 434 - Team Jiraiya
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Team Jiraiya

    S20:E434

    Tsunade continues to read Jiraiya’s novel. Chunin- and jonin-level ninja have gone missing, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, orders a search mission with teams of genin led by Guy and Kurenai. Kakashi’s Team 7 is also dispatched, but the hero Naruto Uzumaki, despite being the Hokage’s son, has the misfortune of being labeled a loser.

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  23. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 435 - Order of Priority
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Order of Priority

    S20:E435

    Team Jiraiya, Shikamaru, and his Leaf teammates are lured into a mysterious village during their battle. A couple children from the village get caught in the crossfire and fall into a cave-in. Yahiko’s team rushes to the rescue, but Shikamaru doesn’t budge. Meanwhile, Naruto and Neji’s teams rendezvous, but a mysterious voice addresses them out of nowhere!

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  24. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 436 - The Masked Man
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - The Masked Man

    S20:E436

    The Masked Man shows Neji and Naruto images of past incidents that occurred in the Leaf Village. Meanwhile, Shikamaru and friends join up with Team Jiraiya to rescue the children. After fighting side by side with the Leaf, Yahiko and the others seem to have a change of heart.

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  25. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 437 - The Sealed Power
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Sealed Power

    S20:E437

    The Masked Man is satisfied that the Hidden Leaf Genin chose the importance of life over their mission, but orders his team to continue their surveillance. Meanwhile, Naruto is frustrated at his inabilities, and recalls why his father Minato sealed the Nine Tails inside of him.

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  26. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 438 - The Rules or a Comrade?
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Rules or a Comrade?

    S20:E438

    Sasuke and Sakura join up with the others, but the Puppet User appears and blocks their path back to the Hidden Leaf Village. Sasuke wants to bring down the puppets and rush back to report to the Fourth Hokage, but Shikamaru and the others insist on staying and rescuing the jonin.

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"On the Brink of Death" is the best rated episode of "Naruto Shippūden" season 20. It scored 8.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Akira Shimizu and written by Katsuhiko Chiba, it aired on 5/28/2015. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Two Mangekyo".