7.0/102 votes#1 - Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness
Season 4 Episode 159 - Aired 11/9/2005
Naruto, Hinata and Kiba are sent off on a mission to capture a thief named Gosunkugi. However, on the way they meet another bounty hunter, who is after the same target as them....
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
7.0/102 votes#2 - Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!
Season 4 Episode 160 - Aired 11/16/2005
Turns out Sazanami is really a wanted criminal named Toukichi who is wanted for the murder of a family of three. Truth is however, he's innocent, and wants to capture the man responsible to prove it! Sazanami teams up with the Konoha group to stop Gosunki once and for all....
Director: Harume Kosaka
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
7.5/102 votes#3 - The Appearance of Strange Visitors
Season 4 Episode 161 - Aired 11/23/2005
As Gai and Lee leave Konoha on a mission, two strangers disguise themselves as them and sneak into the village to learn its secrets. Tsunade, Sakura and Tenten have big plans in store for these imposters, plans that'll make their lives miserable.
Director: Hayato Goda
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
7.0/102 votes#4 - The Cursed Warrior
Season 4 Episode 162 - Aired 11/30/2005
Naruto, Tenten, and Neji travel to the Bird Country to exterminate a ghost named Noroimusha.
Director: Kiyomu Fukuda
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.0/102 votes#5 - The Tactician's Intent
Season 4 Episode 163 - Aired 12/7/2005
Naruto and the others attempt to prove that Kouhmei is the one responsible for the ghost. However, what Naruto and the gang discover leaves even more mysteries unsolved.
Director: Yoshihiro Sugai
Writer: Junki Takegami
6.0/102 votes#6 - Too Late for Help
Season 4 Episode 164 - Aired 12/14/2005
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
Writer: Junki Takegami
6.5/102 votes#7 - The Death of Naruto
Season 4 Episode 165 - Aired 12/21/2005
Kakashi orders Neji and Tenten to return to the village with him, much to their protest. Meanwhile Koumei is about to be executed, at least until the Noroimusha shows up! Is the ghost an ally or an enemy and whatever became of Naruto? Questions are answered as Sagi reveals the truth!
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Junki Takegami
6.5/102 votes#8 - When Time Stands Still
Season 4 Episode 166 - Aired 1/4/2006
Sagi prepares his plans for revenge and he won't let anyone stand in his way! Disguised as the Noroimusha, he confronts Musou, but shocking news is revealed when they both reveal their true identities!
Director: Taiki Nishimura
Writer: Junki Takegami
6.5/102 votes#9 - When Egrets Flap Their Wings
Season 4 Episode 167 - Aired 1/4/2006
Shima saves Naruto from Ooki's genjutsu trap and proceeds to try and protect him. When all seems lost for our hero, a mysterious white figure appears and asks him to grant one last wish. Will Naruto find the strength to grant this request and save the day?
Director: Hayato Goda
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.5/102 votes#10 - Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! Burn, Copper Pot, Burn!
Season 4 Episode 168 - Aired 1/18/2006
Mr. Ichiraku, the owner of the Ichiraku Ramen shop is in trouble. His daughter has been kidnapped and he only has two days to win her back! Can Nauruto, Chouji and Sakura help Mr. Ichiraku win the contest, or will he have to hand over his Legendary Ramen recipe?
Director: N/A
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.0/102 votes#11 - Remembrance: The Lost Page
Season 4 Episode 169 - Aired 1/25/2006
Being some of the few Genins available, Naruto, Ino, and Shino are forced to accompany Anko on her mission to the Sea Country to destroy a sea monster and protect a boat carrying gold. However, Anko is acting strange as she begins to remember more and more events from her past, and the connection she once had with Orochimaru.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Yuka Miyata
7.5/102 votes#12 - The Closed Door
Season 4 Episode 170 - Aired 2/1/2006
Naruto is recovering thanks to the mysterious girl, Isaribi. While Naruto is recovering, Anko, Shino, and Ino search for him and also meet the man in charge of the payroll shipment. The group eventually meets back up, but not before finding the sea monster's lair.
Director: Atsushi Takeyama
Writer: Yuka Miyata
8.3/103 votes#13 - Infiltration: The Set-Up!
Season 4 Episode 171 - Aired 2/8/2006
After Isaribi escapes, Naruto and his team decide to go to the forbidden island and confront Orochimaru and his subordinates. They soon discover that Orochimaru is not the man behind the curtain, but a man known as Amachi. Amachi is the one responsible for turning Isaribi into a monster, so why is she helping him?
Director: Yuki Kinoshita
Writer: Yuka Miyata
7.0/102 votes#14 - Despair: A Fractured Heart
Season 4 Episode 172 - Aired 2/15/2006
After narrowly escaping the collapsing lab, Naruto and the others must catch up to the money convoy. However, Amachi has already set his trap, and the convoy crew has taken the bait. Naruto and the others arrive to save the day, as all of them prepare for battle. But can the group defeat Amachi when he reveals his true self? And what will happen when Isaribi realizes how far Naruto will go to save her?
Director: Taiki Nishimura
Writer: Yuka Miyata, Junki Takegami
7.0/102 votes#15 - The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!
Season 4 Episode 173 - Aired 2/22/2006
Naruto and Amachi's battle comes to a rather quick end, or does it? Also, Anko recovers more of her past including a significant event.
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Yuka Miyata, Junki Takegami
6.5/102 votes#16 - Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art - Money Style Jutsu!
Season 4 Episode 174 - Aired 3/1/2006
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: Kouhei Urasawa
6.5/102 votes#17 - The Treasure Hunt is On!
Season 4 Episode 175 - Aired 3/8/2006
Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata were assigned a special mission to find a hidden treasure. The treasure was said to be buried in a cave in the mountains. The three ninjas set off on their mission, and they soon found the cave. The cave was dark and dangerous, but the ninjas were determined to find the treasure. They searched the cave for hours, and they finally found the treasure chest. The chest was filled with gold and jewels, and the ninjas were overjoyed. Just as the ninjas were about to leave the cave, they were attacked by a group of bandits. The bandits wanted the treasure for themselves, but the ninjas were able to defeat them. The ninjas escaped from the cave with the treasure, and they returned to Konoha as heroes.
Director: N/A
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.0/103 votes#18 - Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!
Season 4 Episode 176 - Aired 3/15/2006
Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata were on their way back to Konoha when they were attacked by a group of ninjas. The ninjas were wearing the same uniforms as Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata, and they claimed to be the real ninjas. Naruto and his friends were confused, but they soon realized that they had been tricked. The imposters were actually evil ninjas who were trying to take over Konoha. Naruto and his friends fought bravely, and they were eventually able to defeat the imposters. The real Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata returned to Konoha as heroes. They had saved the village from the evil imposters, and they were celebrated as heroes.
Director: N/A
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
6.5/102 votes#19 - Please, Mr. Postman!!
Season 4 Episode 177 - Aired 3/22/2006
Naruto accidentally met up with Jiraiya while he was working on his next book. Naruto begged Jiraiya to train him, but Jiraiya refused. He told Naruto that he had to finish his book first. Naruto was disappointed, but he didn't give up. He decided to help Jiraiya with his book. He helped Jiraiya with research, and he even helped him with the writing. One day, while Naruto was helping Jiraiya, they were attacked by a group of courier ninjas. The courier ninjas were trying to steal Jiraiya's book. Naruto and Jiraiya fought bravely, and they were eventually able to defeat the courier ninjas. They saved the book, and they also learned a valuable lesson about teamwork.
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
7.0/102 votes#20 - Encounter! The Boy with a Star's Name
Season 4 Episode 178 - Aired 3/29/2006
About 200 years, a star fell to the Hidden Star Village. This star supposedly as mystic powers. However, the village has few ninja, so they require the help of other villages. Naruto accompanies Lee, Neji, and Tenten on a mission to protect it.
Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.0/103 votes#21 - The Remembered Lullaby
Season 4 Episode 179 - Aired 4/5/2006
When the mysterious attacker flies away with the star, using only their Chakra, the Konoha group are left in the dust. They swear to reclaim the star but it isn't as simple as they might hope. Meanwhile, Naruto learns some of Subaru's history and Natsuhiboshi...
Director: Masaaki Kumagai
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.5/102 votes#22 - Hidden Jutsu! The Price of the Ninja Art: Kujaku
Season 4 Episode 180 - Aired 4/12/2006
The Konoha team continue to investigate the star's theft and start to realise everything is not quite as it seems. Everything seems to be leading to a final battle, but who is the real enemy behind all this?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.0/103 votes#23 - Hoshikage: The Buried Truth
Season 4 Episode 181 - Aired 4/19/2006
Naruto has been rescued by the mysterious woman and soon learns who she really is. Can the two of them continue the mission the was started so very long ago and what will Subaru think when he discovers the truth?
Director: N/A
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.0/103 votes#24 - Reunion, The Remaining Time
Season 4 Episode 182 - Aired 4/26/2006
Subaru finally meets his mother, but is it too late for them? Can Naruto defeat Akahoshi and stop the star from falling back into his hands, and what side will the village choose to take?
Director: Yuki Kinoshita
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.0/102 votes#25 - The Star's Radiance
Season 4 Episode 183 - Aired 5/3/2006
After Akahoshi tries to execute Sumaru, Hakato and the rest of the children stand up to protect their village. Akahoshi, finding the village turning against him, takes drastic steps to ensure his success. Naruto is the only one left who can take down this menace, can he do it alone? or will he find help from someone more powerful....
Director: Hiroshi Kimura
Writer: Junki Takegami
The Best Episodes of Naruto Season 4
Every episode of Naruto Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Naruto Season 4!
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:TV Tokyo
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" is the best rated episode of "Naruto" season 4. It scored 7/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Masaaki Kumagai and written by Yasuyuki Suzuki, it aired on 11/9/2005. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!".