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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 17 Episode 372 - Something to Fill the Hole
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    S17:E372

    Ten Tails is on the brink of its final transformation and begins to form a massive Tailed Beast Bomb.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  2. undefined Season 18 Episode 379 - An Opening
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    S18:E379

    Obito has gained complete control over his power as the Ten Tails Jinchuriki. His powerful, cold-blooded attacks force Naruto and his friends into a corner.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  3. undefined Season 16 Episode 357 - An Uchiha ANBU
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S16:E357

    Itachi Uchiha is inducted into Kakashi’s unit as the youngest member of the ANBU Black Ops. Itachi’s father, Fugaku, is pleased, thinking this will grant the Uchiha access to exclusive, top-secret Leaf intel.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  4. undefined Season 12 Episode 253 - The Bridge to Peace
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    S12:E253

    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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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  5. undefined Season 20 Episode 421 - The Sage of the Six Paths
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    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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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  6. undefined Season 20 Episode 425 - The Infinite Dream
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    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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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  7. undefined Season 20 Episode 470 - Connecting Thoughts
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    S20:E470

    Before Naruto and Sasuke can attempt to seal Kaguya away, she transports Sasuke into a different Time-Space. Obito realizes that Kaguya’s ability to travel through Time-Space is similar to Kakashi’s and his own Visual Prowess. Obito and Sakura team up and begin the search for Sasuke.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  8. undefined Season 16 Episode 356 - A Shinobi of the Leaf
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S16:E356

    After being saved by the target he was ordered to kill, Tenzo realizes that the man known as “Kakashi the Friend Killer” is someone who values the lives of his comrades more than anyone.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  9. undefined Season 16 Episode 355 - The Targeted Sharingan
    8.7/10(2 votes)

    S16:E355

    Danzo orders Tenzo to kill Kakashi and take his Sharingan. Reluctant at first, Tenzo decides to carry out his orders after learning that the Leaf Shinobi has come to be known as “Kakashi the Friend Killer.”

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  10. undefined Season 20 Episode 455 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Moonlit Night
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S20:E455

    Itachi joins the ANBU and is quickly promoted to captain. But he must report directly to Danzo, and is placed as a double agent to observe the Uchiha clan, who are in the midst of planning a coup d’état. With dissatisfaction rising within the clan, the Uchiha ultimately decide to carry out their revolt, and the fateful night approaches.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  11. undefined Season 15 Episode 340 - Reanimation Jutsu: Release!
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S15:E340

    Thanks to Itachi, the Reanimation Jutsu is released, and all the Reanimated Shinobi are returned to their resting places. But to everyone’s surprise, the real Madara still remains!

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  12. undefined Season 16 Episode 358 - Coup d'État
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S16:E358

    Following the aftermath of the Nine-Tails incident, many on the Leaf Council voice suspicions that the Uchiha Clan were behind this tragedy. The Uchiha are then placed under 24-hour surveillance by the ANBU, which causes further tensions to arise.

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  13. undefined Season 18 Episode 392 - The Hidden Heart
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S18:E392

    With his newly revived strength, Madara doesn't give in against the nine Tailed Beasts.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 211 - Danzo Shimura
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S10:E211

    As the fight between Sasuke and Danzo comes to a close, the latter will do whatever it takes to finish off the former. Meanwhile, Sakura and her team close in on Sasuke.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  15. undefined Season 20 Episode 458 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Truth
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S20:E458

    Itachi confronts Sasuke, who for years bore the shame and anger that Itachi brought upon their clan. The truth behind Itachi’s story comes to light. Back on the battlefield of the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto and the others fight Madara, and just as he is declaring his victory, something unexpected occurs...

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  16. undefined Season 20 Episode 475 - The Final Valley
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S20:E475

    The battle with Kaguya is over, and all that is left is for Naruto and Sasuke to combine their powers and release the Infinite Tsukuyomi. But before they can do this, Sasuke makes a shocking declaration.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  17. undefined Season 17 Episode 365 - Those Who Dance in the Shadows
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S17:E365

    Naruto is overcome with grief over Neji’s death, but Hinata's words restore his fighting spirit.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  18. undefined Season 10 Episode 202 - Racing Lightning
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S10:E202

    Without any warning, Zetsu bursts through the floor in the middle of the Five Kage Summit and announces that Sasuke is somewhere in the vicinity. The Summit is immediately put on hold, and the Kages and samurai begin searching for him. Meanwhile, Naruto receives an unexpected visit from Madara, who says that he needs to talk to him. How will Sasuke respond to being discovered, and what are Madara's intentions?

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  19. undefined Season 18 Episode 383 - Pursuing Hope
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S18:E383

    Naruto's past, thoughts, and feelings flow into the consciousness of every shinobi, unifying their hearts.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  20. undefined Season 16 Episode 359 - The Night of the Tragedy
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S16:E359

    Kakashi visits the Uchiha District and notices that the community seems more antisocial than the last time he visited. Meanwhile Itachi finds concrete evidence regarding the Uchiha Clan’s coup against the Leaf. The fateful moment is fast approaching…

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  21. undefined Season 9 Episode 190 - Naruto and the Old Soldier
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S9:E190

    Naruto, two jonin and an elder known as "the Eternal Genin" set off to a mission to patrol the border of the Land of Fire following Orochimaru's attack. After some days with no incidents, a group of enemy ninjas cross the borders. The Eternal Genin proves to be a brave ninja and remembering the lessons he learned with the 2nd and 3rd hokages, sees the similarities between Naruto and his father.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  22. undefined Season 10 Episode 207 - The Tailed Beast vs. The Tailless Tailed Beast
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S10:E207

    As Killer Bee's battle with Kisame rages on, the latter reveals a hidden trump card ability connected with Samehada. Meanwhile, Ao chases down Danzo, Fuu, and Torune, but they anticipate this and set a trap for him. Can Killer Bee and Ao make it through their individual clashes in one piece?

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  23. undefined Season 12 Episode 252 - The Angelic Herald of Death
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S12:E252

    Tobi heads to Hidden Rain Village to retrieve Nagato's Rinnegan. Konan, now a former member of Akatsuki, recollects her past until Tobi arrives. Tobi asks Konan where is Nagato's Rinnegan and Konan replies that it is not located in the village. Their battle started and Tobi tells Konan that he encouraged Yahiko to form Akatsuki and he gave the Rinnegan to Nagato. Konan transforms into thousands of pieces of paper to self-destruct against Tobi, yet it fails and both survives. Konan unleashes a powerful paper technique that looks like a sea of paper beneath their feet.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  24. undefined Season 15 Episode 345 - I'm in Hell
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S15:E345

    After the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, Obito finds himself inside the hidden lair of Madara Uchiha, who saved the young shinobi’s life. There, Obito works to rehabilitate his injured body in the hopes of being reunited with Kakashi and Rin.

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    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  25. undefined Season 20 Episode 429 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Heaven
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    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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Katsuhiko Chiba Ratings Summary

"Something to Fill the Hole" is the best rated episode written by Katsuhiko Chiba. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/14/2014 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "An Opening".