The Best Episodes Written By Katsuhiko Chiba

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.”

Director: Naoki Horiuchi

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Kazunori Mizuno

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Takuma Suzuki

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

As the team prepares for dinner, Tenten pulls out a scroll that contains all the ingredients for okonomiyaki.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

An ancient ruin in Demon Desert comes crumbling down during the battle for the scrolls.

Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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!

Director: Yoshinobu Tokumoto

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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!

Director: Kazunori Mizuno

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Avan is overpowered by Hadlar, who is now stronger than ever. To protect his students and the world, Avan gathers the last of his strength and faces Hadlar. Dai can do nothing but watch. Finally, the showdown between Avan and Hadlar is concluded.

Director: Tetsuya Wakano

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

During their voyage, Naruto, Yamato, Gai, and Aoba stop at an island to recover from severe seasickness. There, they unexpectedly meet up with Sakura, Ino, and Choji, who are on an assignment to gather medical herbs for Tsunade.

Director: Yoshihiro Sugai

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Going after Guy, who was whisked away by a giant bird, Naruto, Yamato, and Aoba arrive on an island where they spot a young woman.

Director: Masahito Otani

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Hinata’s father Hiashi summons the Hyuga clan to discuss the role they will be playing in the upcoming Fourth Great Ninja War.

Director: Shu Watanabe

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Tenten remembers when she was little and how she really wanted to become like the legendary Tsunade. She finds out through hard training that she won't be capable of the strength Tsunade has. She also finds out that she won't be suitable to be a medical ninja for her poor chakra control. But at last, she discovers that she has the ability to summon ninja tools, thus creating her own style of fighting.

Director: Hisashi Ishii

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Yusuke Onoda

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Part Four of the Four Week Long Special Project for the Broadcast's Tenth Anniversary - Naruto is determined to save Sasuke, who has deserted the Hidden Leaf.

Director: Yusuke Onoda

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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!

Director: Eiko Nishi

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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

Director: Masaaki Kumagai

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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

Director: Masaaki Kumagai

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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

Director: Masayuki Yamada

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Kazunori Mizuno

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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!

Director: Kazuya Iwata

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Masaaki Kumagai

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

Avan turned into a dragon and attacks Dai. Dai fights back to no avail. To defeat Avan’s flames requires Wave Slash. As Dai clears his objective, someone enters the island. Who should appear before Avan but the worst possible being...!

Director: Kazuya Karasawa

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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.

Director: Hiroyuki Yamashita

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

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

Director: Naoki Horiuchi

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba