The Best Episodes Written By Katsuhiko Chiba

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(3 votes)

   #1 - An Opening

   S18:E3799/25/2014

   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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   #2 - A Shinobi of the Leaf

   S16:E3563/20/2014

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

   S20:E4299/10/2015

   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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   #4 - An Uchiha ANBU

   S16:E3574/3/2014

   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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   #5 - Something to Fill the Hole

   S17:E3728/14/2014

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

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   #6 - The Infinite Dream

   S20:E4258/20/2015

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

   S20:E4309/17/2015

   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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   #8 - The Hidden Heart

   S18:E39212/18/2014

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

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   #9 - One Worthy As A Leader

   S19:E3971/29/2015

   The genin are unable to figure out the answer and start to panic.

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    #10 - The Imprisoned Pair

    S19:E4053/26/2015

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

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    #11 - Connecting Thoughts

    S20:E4708/4/2016

    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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    #12 - Tenten's Troubles

    S19:E4043/19/2015

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

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    #13 - The Three Questions

    S19:E3961/22/2015

    The Chunin Exams finally begin and the proctor for Round One is none other than Shikamaru!

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    #14 - The Targeted Sharingan

    S16:E3553/13/2014

    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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    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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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    #16 - Those Who Dance in the Shadows

    S17:E3656/12/2014

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

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    #17 - Pursuing Hope

    S18:E38310/23/2014

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

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    #18 - The Sage of the Six Paths

    S20:E4217/30/2015

    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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    #19 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Moonlit Night

    S20:E4554/7/2016

    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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    #20 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Truth

    S20:E4584/28/2016

    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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    #21 - The Final Valley

    S20:E4759/8/2016

    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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    #22 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Genius

    S20:E4523/10/2016

    Having experienced the Great Ninja War as a young child, Itachi constantly questions the meaning the life and death, distancing him from other children his age. Soon after entering the Academy, Itachi exhibits his genius and finds himself at the top of his class.

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    #23 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Partner

    S20:E4574/21/2016

    Itachi is partnered with Kisame and begins his missions as a member of the Akatsuki. The duo succeeds in recruiting Deidara, so Pain assigns the newly formed team of Deidara and Sasori to hunt down the deserter Orochimaru. Meanwhile, intel comes in about an immortal killer, so Itachi, Konan and Kakuzu head out to the Land of Steam.

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    #24 - Coup d'État

    S16:E3584/10/2014

    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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    #25 - The Night of the Tragedy

    S16:E3594/17/2014

    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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