NARUTO

Sakura Haruno

Japanese: 春野サクラ

A member of Team 7 who appears in key moments from the early story alongside Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi.

Japanese: チーム7の一員。ナルト、サスケ、カカシとともに物語序盤から重要な場面に関わる。

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Team 7 Passes Kakashi's Bell Test

Japanese: 第七班がカカシの鈴取り試験に合格する

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura put their teammate first and are accepted as Team 7 by Kakashi.

Japanese: ナルト・サスケ・サクラが仲間を優先し、カカシの試験で第七班として認められる。

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TeamworkTurning pointPrologue - Land of WavesNaruto UzumakiSasuke UchihaSakura HarunoKakashi Hatake

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  • Naruto episode 5overall episode 5first aired 2002-10-31

    You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

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  • Manga chapters 6-7vol. 1Japan release 2000-03-03

    Not Sasuke! - Kakashi's Decision

  • Manga chapter 8vol. 2Japan release 2000-06-02

    You Failed!

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Naruto Refuses to Quit on the Tenth Question

Japanese: ナルトが10問目で諦めない

At the end of the first exam, Naruto refuses to back down and changes the room's momentum.

Japanese: 第一試験の最後でナルトが退かず、受験者たちを次の試験へ進ませる流れを作る。

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Turning pointChunin ExamsNaruto UzumakiIbiki MorinoSasuke UchihaSakura Haruno

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  • Naruto episode 25overall episode 25first aired 2003-03-27

    The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!

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  • Manga chapters 43-44vol. 5Japan release 2000-12-04

    The Tenth Question - The Talents We Test For

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Orochimaru Marks Sasuke with the Curse Seal

Japanese: 大蛇丸がサスケに呪印を刻む

In the Forest of Death, Orochimaru attacks Team 7 and leaves Sasuke with the curse seal.

Japanese: 死の森で大蛇丸が第七班を襲い、サスケに呪印を残す。

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BattleTurning pointRevealChunin ExamsOrochimaruSasuke UchihaNaruto UzumakiSakura HarunoAnko Mitarashi

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  • Naruto episode 30overall episode 30first aired 2003-04-23

    The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!

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  • Manga chapters 49-50vol. 6Japan release 2001-03-02

    Coward...!! - I've Got To...!!

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Sakura Cuts Her Hair to Protect Team 7

Japanese: サクラが髪を切って第七班を守る

In the Forest of Death, Sakura resolves to stand and protect Naruto and Sasuke.

Japanese: 死の森でサクラが覚悟を決め、倒れたナルトとサスケを守るために立つ。

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Turning pointBattleEmotionalChunin ExamsSakura HarunoIno YamanakaZaku AbumiNaruto UzumakiSasuke UchihaRock Lee

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  • Naruto episode 32overall episode 32first aired 2003-05-07

    Sakura Blossoms!

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  • Manga chapters 53-54vol. 6Japan release 2001-03-02

    Sakura's Decision!! - Sakura and Ino

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Prologue - Land of Waves

Order: Naruto ep. 3 / Manga ch. 3 / vol. 1

Naruto and Sasuke's Accidental Kiss

Japanese: ナルトとサスケの偶然のキス

A classroom gag around Team 7's formation that makes Naruto and Sasuke's rivalry immediately memorable.

Japanese: 第七班結成前後の教室で、ナルトとサスケのライバル関係を印象づけるコミカルな場面。

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Comic reliefIntroduction

Order: Naruto ep. 5 / Manga ch. 6-8

Team 7 Passes Kakashi's Bell Test

Japanese: 第七班がカカシの鈴取り試験に合格する

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura put their teammate first and are accepted as Team 7 by Kakashi.

Japanese: ナルト・サスケ・サクラが仲間を優先し、カカシの試験で第七班として認められる。

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TeamworkTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 7 / Manga ch. 11-12 / vol. 2

Zabuza Attacks Team 7

Japanese: 再不斬が第七班を襲撃する

Zabuza appears before Team 7 on the way to the Land of Waves, forcing Kakashi to answer with his Sharingan.

Japanese: 波の国へ向かう第七班の前に再不斬が現れ、カカシが写輪眼で応戦する。

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Chunin Exams

Order: Naruto ep. 22 / Manga ch. 37-38 / vol. 5

Rock Lee Challenges Sasuke

Japanese: ロック・リーがサスケに挑む

At the Chunin Exam venue, Lee challenges Sasuke and reveals the gap in taijutsu.

Japanese: 中忍試験会場でリーがサスケに勝負を挑み、体術の差を見せる。

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IntroductionBattle

Order: Naruto ep. 25 / Manga ch. 43-44 / vol. 5

Naruto Refuses to Quit on the Tenth Question

Japanese: ナルトが10問目で諦めない

At the end of the first exam, Naruto refuses to back down and changes the room's momentum.

Japanese: 第一試験の最後でナルトが退かず、受験者たちを次の試験へ進ませる流れを作る。

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Turning point

Order: Naruto ep. 30 / Manga ch. 49-50 / vol. 6

Orochimaru Marks Sasuke with the Curse Seal

Japanese: 大蛇丸がサスケに呪印を刻む

In the Forest of Death, Orochimaru attacks Team 7 and leaves Sasuke with the curse seal.

Japanese: 死の森で大蛇丸が第七班を襲い、サスケに呪印を残す。

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BattleTurning pointReveal

Order: Naruto ep. 32 / Manga ch. 53-54 / vol. 6

Sakura Cuts Her Hair to Protect Team 7

Japanese: サクラが髪を切って第七班を守る

In the Forest of Death, Sakura resolves to stand and protect Naruto and Sasuke.

Japanese: 死の森でサクラが覚悟を決め、倒れたナルトとサスケを守るために立つ。

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Konoha Crush

Order: Naruto ep. 75 / Manga ch. 127-128 / vol. 15

Naruto Saves Sasuke from Gaara

Japanese: ナルトが我愛羅からサスケを救う

When Sasuke reaches his limit, Naruto enters the fight against Gaara.

Japanese: サスケが限界に追い込まれた場面で、ナルトが我愛羅との戦いに割って入る。

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Order: Naruto ep. 76-77 / Manga ch. 129-132 / vol. 15

Gaara Remembers Yashamaru

Japanese: 我愛羅、夜叉丸との過去を思い出す

During the fight with Naruto's team, Gaara remembers Yashamaru and the roots of his isolation.

Japanese: ナルトたちとの戦いの中で、我愛羅が夜叉丸との過去と孤独の原点を思い出す。

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Order: Naruto ep. 78 / Manga ch. 133-135 / vol. 15

Naruto Summons Gamabunta Against Gaara

Japanese: ナルトが我愛羅戦でガマブン太を口寄せする

To counter Gaara's Shukaku form, Naruto summons Gamabunta.

Japanese: 守鶴化した我愛羅に対抗するため、ナルトがガマブン太を呼び出す。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 79 / Manga ch. 136-137 / vol. 16

Naruto Lands the Final Blow on Gaara

Japanese: ナルトが我愛羅に最後の一撃を入れる

Naruto confronts Gaara's loneliness and brings the main Gaara fight of Konoha Crush to an end.

Japanese: ナルトは自分と似た孤独を持つ我愛羅に挑み、木ノ葉崩しの大きな決着をつける。

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Naruto standalone episodes

Order: Naruto ep. 101

Team 7 Tries to See Kakashi's Face

Japanese: 第七班、カカシ先生の素顔を探る

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke try to see Kakashi's face in a well-known standalone episode.

Japanese: ナルトたちがカカシの素顔を見ようとする、NARUTO単発回の代表的な検索入口。

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Land of Tea Escort Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 102

The Land of Tea Escort Mission Begins

Japanese: 茶の国護衛任務が始まる

Team 7 heads into the Land of Tea escort mission, an original-anime Part I arc.

Japanese: 第七班が茶の国で護衛任務に向かう、少年編アニメオリジナル編の入口。

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IntroductionTeamwork

Order: Naruto ep. 103

The Land of Tea Race Moves Onto the High Seas

Japanese: 茶の国レースが大海原で動き出す

In the Land of Tea escort mission, the job of protecting Idate expands into a sea race and sabotage.

Japanese: 茶の国護衛任務で、イダテを守る任務が海上のレースと妨害へ広がっていく。

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TeamworkTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 104

Idate Faces Aoi on Nagi Island

Japanese: イダテがナギ島でアオイと向き合う

As the race heads toward Nagi Island, Idate's past and his connection to Aoi become central to the mission.

Japanese: ナギ島へ向かう流れで、イダテの過去とアオイへの因縁が任務の中心になる。

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Order: Naruto ep. 105

The Rolling Thunder Battle Against Aoi Begins

Japanese: アオイとの雷鳴の大激闘が始まる

Near the goal of the Land of Tea race, Naruto's team confronts Aoi's interference and a fierce battle.

Japanese: ゴール直前の茶の国レースで、ナルトたちがアオイの妨害と激しい戦いに挑む。

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BattleTeamwork

Order: Naruto ep. 106

Idate Runs the Final Leg in the Land of Tea

Japanese: イダテが茶の国レースで最後まで走る

Near the end of the Land of Tea mission, Naruto's team supports Idate through the final leg.

Japanese: 茶の国護衛任務の終盤で、ナルトたちがイダテの最後の走りを支える。

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Sasuke Recovery Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 107-108 / Manga ch. 172-176 / vol. 20

Naruto and Sasuke Clash on the Hospital Rooftop

Japanese: ナルトとサスケ、病院屋上で激突

Naruto and Sasuke's rivalry erupts on the hospital rooftop, pushing the story toward Sasuke Recovery.

Japanese: 任務後のすれ違いが爆発し、ナルトとサスケの関係がサスケ奪還編へ向かって崩れ始める。

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Order: Naruto ep. 109 / Manga ch. 177-180 / vol. 20

Sasuke Leaves Konoha with the Sound Four

Japanese: サスケ、音の四人衆と木ノ葉を離れる

Sasuke leaves Konoha in search of power, directly triggering the recovery mission.

Japanese: サスケが力を求めて木ノ葉を離れ、奪還任務の直接のきっかけになる。

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Turning pointEmotional

Order: Naruto ep. 109-110 / Manga ch. 180, 183

Sakura Entrusts Sasuke's Return to Naruto

Japanese: サクラ、ナルトにサスケを託す

Naruto accepts Sakura's wish and carries the promise to bring Sasuke back.

Japanese: サクラの願いを受けたナルトが、サスケを連れ戻す約束を背負って任務へ向かう。

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EmotionalTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 135 / Manga ch. 236-238 / vol. 27

Naruto and Sakura Renew Their Promise to Bring Sasuke Back

Japanese: ナルトとサクラ、サスケ奪還を改めて誓う

After the failed mission, Naruto and Sakura reaffirm the goal of bringing Sasuke back and prepare for the next step.

Japanese: 任務失敗後、ナルトとサクラはサスケを取り戻す決意を持ち直し、次の修行へ向かう。

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Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 136

Naruto Searches the Land of Rice Fields for Sasuke Clues

Japanese: 田の国でサスケの手がかりを追う

Naruto's group searches the Land of Rice Fields for clues tied to Sasuke and Orochimaru.

Japanese: ナルトたちが田の国でサスケと大蛇丸に関わる手がかりを追う。

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IntroductionTeamwork

Order: Naruto ep. 137

Naruto Tracks the Fuma Clan Shadow in an Outlaw Town

Japanese: ナルトたちが無法者の街でふうま一族の影を追う

In the Land of Rice Fields investigation, Naruto's group follows clues around the Fuma clan while widening the search for Sasuke.

Japanese: 田の国調査任務で、ナルトたちがふうま一族の手がかりを追い、サスケ捜索を広げる。

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TeamworkIntroduction

Order: Naruto ep. 139

Naruto's Group Enters Orochimaru's House in the Land of Rice Fields

Japanese: 田の国で大蛇丸の館へ踏み込む

The search for Sasuke's trail moves into a dangerous place tied to Orochimaru.

Japanese: サスケの手がかりを求める調査が、大蛇丸に関わる危険な場所へ進む。

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RevealTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 140

Kabuto's Trap Corners Naruto and Sakura

Japanese: カブトの罠でナルトとサクラが追い詰められる

During the Land of Rice Fields investigation, Kabuto's trap shakes Naruto and Sakura's search for Sasuke.

Japanese: 田の国調査任務で、カブトの罠がナルトとサクラのサスケ捜索を揺さぶる。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 141

Sakura Resolves to Continue the Sasuke Search

Japanese: サクラがサスケ捜索を続ける決意を固める

Near the end of the Land of Rice Fields investigation, Sakura renews her resolve to keep searching for Sasuke.

Japanese: 田の国調査任務の終盤で、サクラたちがサスケの手がかりを追い続ける気持ちを新たにする。

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Konoha Plans Recapture Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 197

The Hidden Leaf Eleven Gather in a Crisis

Japanese: 木ノ葉の十一人が大ピンチで集まる

In the Konoha Plans Recapture Mission, the young Leaf shinobi gather to investigate a threat to the village.

Japanese: 木ノ葉奪還任務で、木ノ葉の若い忍たちが集合し、里を狙う計画の調査へ向かう。

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Gantetsu Escort Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 209

Naruto's Group Guards Gantetsu

Japanese: ナルトたち、ガンテツ護衛任務に出る

Naruto's group takes on the mission to escort Gantetsu.

Japanese: ナルトたちがガンテツを護衛する任務に向かう。

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TeamworkIntroduction

Order: Naruto ep. 210

The Gantetsu Escort Mission Enters the Bewildering Forest

Japanese: ガンテツ護衛任務が迷いの森へ入る

In the Gantetsu Escort Mission, Naruto's team enters the Bewildering Forest and faces a difficult escort pursuit.

Japanese: ガンテツ護衛任務で、ナルトたちが迷いの森に入り、護衛と追跡の難しさに直面する。

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TeamworkTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 211

Gantetsu's Memory of Flames Comes to Light

Japanese: ガンテツの炎の記憶が明らかになる

In the Gantetsu Escort Mission, memories tied to Gantetsu's past change the meaning of the mission.

Japanese: ガンテツ護衛任務で、ガンテツの過去に関わる記憶が任務の意味を変えていく。

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Order: Naruto ep. 212

Gantetsu Chooses His Own Path

Japanese: ガンテツがそれぞれの道へ進む

Near the end of the Gantetsu Escort Mission, the escort target and Naruto's team each choose a path forward.

Japanese: ガンテツ護衛任務の終盤で、護衛対象とナルトたちがそれぞれの道を選ぶ。

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Menma Memory Search Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 213

Naruto Travels with Menma

Japanese: ナルト、メンマと旅をする

Naruto meets Menma, who has lost his memories, and enters the memory-search mission.

Japanese: ナルトが記憶を失ったメンマと出会い、記憶探索任務に向かう。

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EmotionalIntroduction

Order: Naruto ep. 214

Menma Faces the Reality He Regains

Japanese: メンマが取り戻した現実へ向き合う

In the Menma Memory Search Mission, regained memory and reality change Naruto's journey with Menma.

Japanese: メンマ記憶探索任務で、取り戻した記憶と現実がナルトたちの旅を大きく動かす。

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Order: Naruto ep. 215

Menma Faces the Past He Wants to Erase

Japanese: メンマが消し去りたい過去と向き合う

Near the end of the Menma Memory Search Mission, Menma and Naruto face the meaning of his lost memories.

Japanese: メンマ記憶探索任務の終盤で、メンマとナルトが失われた記憶の意味に向き合う。

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Sunagakure Support Mission

Order: Naruto ep. 216

The Sunagakure Support Mission Begins Around the Targeted Shukaku

Japanese: 狙われた守鶴をめぐり砂隠れ支援が始まる

In the Sunagakure Support Mission, a threat targeting Shukaku leads to cooperation between Sand and Leaf shinobi.

Japanese: 砂隠れ支援任務で、守鶴を狙う動きが砂と木ノ葉の連携へつながる。

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IntroductionTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 218

The Sand Support Mission Faces Sealed Sand and Suiko's Counterattack

Japanese: 封じられた砂と水虎の反撃に向き合う

In the Sunagakure Support Mission, the fight over sealed sand and Suiko's counterattack intensify the mission.

Japanese: 砂隠れ支援任務で、封じられた砂をめぐる戦いと水虎の反撃が任務を激しくする。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto ep. 219

Sand and Leaf Face the Ultimate Weapon Reborn

Japanese: よみがえった究極兵器を砂と木ノ葉が止める

Late in the Sunagakure Support Mission, Sand and Leaf cooperation is tested by the ultimate weapon reborn.

Japanese: 砂隠れ支援任務の終盤で、よみがえった究極兵器を前に砂と木ノ葉の連携が試される。

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Order: Naruto ep. 220

Naruto Departs After the Sunagakure Support Mission

Japanese: 砂隠れ支援任務を経てナルトが旅立つ

At the end of the Sunagakure Support Mission, Naruto finishes the mission with the Sand allies and heads toward departure.

Japanese: 砂隠れ支援任務の終盤で、ナルトが砂の仲間たちとの任務を終え、次の旅立ちへ向かう。

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Kazekage Rescue Mission

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 17 / overall 237 / Manga ch. 261, 278

Gaara's Death After Shukaku Is Extracted

Japanese: 守鶴を抜かれた我愛羅の死が示される

After Akatsuki extracts Shukaku, Gaara's condition becomes the emotional center of the rescue mission.

Japanese: 暁による尾獣抽出の結果、我愛羅の危機が風影奪還任務の核心として示される。

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Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 20, 21, 27 / overall 240, 241, 247 / Manga ch. 263-274

Sakura and Chiyo Defeat Sasori

Japanese: サクラとチヨ、サソリを倒す

Sakura and Chiyo coordinate to win the puppet battle against Sasori.

Japanese: サクラとチヨが連携し、サソリとの傀儡戦を制する。

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BattleTeamworkEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 21 / overall 241 / Manga ch. 266 / vol. 30

Sasori Reveals His True Body

Japanese: サソリが本体を現す

Sasori's true form and fighting style come into view, pushing the puppet battle with Sakura and Chiyo forward.

Japanese: サクラとチヨの前でサソリの姿と戦い方が明らかになり、傀儡戦が本格化する。

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Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 24 / overall 244 / Manga ch. 267-268 / vol. 30

Sasori Unleashes the Third Kazekage Puppet

Japanese: サソリが三代目風影の傀儡を出す

During the fight with Sakura and Chiyo, Sasori reveals the puppet made from the Third Kazekage.

Japanese: サクラとチヨとの戦いで、サソリが三代目風影を用いた傀儡術を見せる。

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Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 31-32 / overall 251-252 / Manga ch. 279-280 / vol. 31

Chiyo Revives Gaara

Japanese: チヨ、我愛羅を蘇生する

At the end of Kazekage Rescue, Chiyo risks her life to bring Gaara back.

Japanese: 風影奪還の終盤、チヨが我愛羅を救うため命を懸ける。

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Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 33-34 / overall 253-254 / Manga ch. 282-286 / vol. 32

Yamato and Sai Join the New Team 7

Japanese: ヤマトとサイ、新生第七班に加わる

Yamato leads the new Team 7 as Sai joins Naruto and Sakura.

Japanese: カカシの代わりにヤマトが隊長となり、サイを加えた新生第七班が動き出す。

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IntroductionTeamwork

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 40, 42, 43 / overall 260, 262, 263 / Manga ch. 291-296 / vol. 33

Naruto Fights Orochimaru in Four-Tails Form

Japanese: ナルト、四本目の尾で大蛇丸と戦う

At Tenchi Bridge, Naruto's Nine-Tails transformation escalates into a violent fight with Orochimaru.

Japanese: 天地橋でナルトの九尾化が進み、大蛇丸との戦いが暴走状態へ入る。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 43 / overall 263 / Manga ch. 292-296 / vol. 33

Four-Tails Naruto Hurts Sakura

Japanese: 四尾化したナルトがサクラを傷つける

Naruto's Nine-Tails chakra runs wild during the clash with Orochimaru, putting Sakura in danger too.

Japanese: 大蛇丸との衝突で九尾の力が暴走し、サクラにも危険が及ぶ。

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Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 44 / overall 264 / Manga ch. 295-296 / vol. 33

Yamato Suppresses Four-Tails Naruto

Japanese: ヤマトが四尾化ナルトを抑える

Yamato's Wood Style and First Hokage-linked power help stop Naruto's rampage.

Japanese: ヤマトの木遁と初代火影由来の力が、暴走したナルトを止める役割を果たす。

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Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 51 / overall 271 / Manga ch. 301, 306 / vol. 34

Sai Meets Sasuke at Orochimaru's Hideout

Japanese: サイが大蛇丸のアジトでサスケに会う

During the infiltration of Orochimaru's hideout, Sai's contact with Sasuke leads toward Team 7's reunion.

Japanese: 大蛇丸のアジト潜入中、サイとサスケの接触が第七班再会へつながる。

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RevealTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 51-53 / overall 271-273 / Manga ch. 303-310

The New Team 7 Reunites with Sasuke

Japanese: 新生第七班、サスケと再会する

Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato find Sasuke at Orochimaru's hideout.

Japanese: 大蛇丸のアジトでナルト、サクラ、サイ、ヤマトがサスケと再会する。

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ReturnEmotionalTurning point

Twelve Guardian Ninja

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 58-59 / overall 278-279

Sora's Loneliness and a New Enemy Move the Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc

Japanese: ソラの孤独と新たな敵が守護忍十二士編を動かす

In the Twelve Guardian Ninja arc, Sora's loneliness and the shadow of a new enemy deepen Naruto's mission.

Japanese: 守護忍十二士編で、ソラの孤独と新たな敵の影がナルトたちの任務を深める。

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EmotionalTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 68, 70 / overall 288, 290

Sora's Awakening and Resonance Become the Arc's Climax

Japanese: ソラの覚醒と共鳴が守護忍十二士編の山場になる

Late in the Twelve Guardian Ninja arc, Sora's awakening and resonance shake Naruto's battle.

Japanese: 守護忍十二士編の終盤で、ソラの覚醒と共鳴がナルトたちの戦いを大きく揺らす。

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BattleTurning point

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 88 / overall 308 / Manga ch. 340-342 / vol. 38

Naruto Uses Rasen Shuriken on Kakuzu

Japanese: ナルト、角都に螺旋手裏剣を放つ

Naruto brings his training result into battle by using Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken against Kakuzu.

Japanese: 修行の成果として、ナルトが角都戦で風遁・螺旋手裏剣を実戦投入する。

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Three-Tails' Appearance

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 91 / overall 311

Orochimaru's Hideout Is Found in the Three-Tails Arc

Japanese: 三尾出現編で大蛇丸のアジトが見つかる

In the Three-Tails Appearance arc, clues around Orochimaru's hideout connect to the mission around the Three-Tails.

Japanese: 三尾出現編で、大蛇丸のアジトに関わる手がかりが三尾をめぐる任務へつながる。

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RevealTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 99 / overall 319

The Rampaging Three-Tails Appears

Japanese: 荒れ狂う三尾が姿を現す

In the Three-Tails Appearance arc, the Three-Tails begins rampaging and raises the mission's danger.

Japanese: 三尾出現編で、尾獣としての三尾が本格的に暴れ、任務の危険度が上がる。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 103 / overall 323

The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier Starts Around the Three-Tails

Japanese: 三尾封印の結界四方封陣が始まる

In the Three-Tails Appearance arc, the Four-Corner Sealing Barrier becomes central to sealing the Three-Tails.

Japanese: 三尾出現編で、三尾を封じるための結界四方封陣が任務の中心になる。

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TeamworkBattle

Six-Tails Unleashed

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 145 / overall 365

Hotaru Is Framed as the Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu

Japanese: ホタルが禁術の継承者として描かれる

In the Six-Tails Unleashed arc, Hotaru's inherited forbidden jutsu and her bond with Utakata become the focus.

Japanese: 六尾発動編で、ホタルが受け継ぐ禁術とウタカタとの師弟関係が任務の焦点になる。

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TrainingEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 147 / overall 367

Utakata's Rogue-Ninja Past Comes Into View

Japanese: ウタカタの抜け忍としての過去が明かされる

In the Six-Tails Unleashed arc, Utakata's past and distance from Hotaru deepen the teacher-student story.

Japanese: 六尾発動編で、ウタカタの過去とホタルへの距離感が師弟の物語を深める。

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RevealEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 150 / overall 370

The Forbidden Jutsu Is Released in the Six-Tails Arc

Japanese: 六尾発動編で禁術が発動する

Late in the Six-Tails Unleashed arc, the forbidden jutsu around Hotaru is released and the student-master bond reaches its peak.

Japanese: 六尾発動編の終盤で、ホタルをめぐる禁術が発動し、ウタカタとの師弟関係が山場へ向かう。

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BattleTurning point

Pain's Assault

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 162 / overall 382 / Manga ch. 427-430 / vol. 46

Pain Devastates Konoha

Japanese: ペインが木ノ葉を壊滅させる

Pain's massive attack devastates Konoha and sets up Naruto's return.

Japanese: ペインの大規模な攻撃で木ノ葉が壊滅し、ナルト到着への流れが決定的になる。

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DestructionTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 163 / overall 383 / Manga ch. 430-432 / vol. 46

Naruto Returns in Sage Mode

Japanese: ナルトが仙人モードで木ノ葉に帰還する

Naruto arrives in Sage Mode and begins his main confrontation with Pain.

Japanese: ナルトは仙人モードで木ノ葉に現れ、Painとの本格的な戦いに入る。

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ReturnBattleTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 175 / overall 395 / Manga ch. 450 / vol. 48

Konoha Welcomes Naruto as a Hero

Japanese: 木ノ葉がナルトを英雄として迎える

After Pain's assault, the villagers welcome Naruto back, marking a major shift in how the village sees him.

Japanese: ペイン襲来後、里の人々が戻ってきたナルトを迎え、ナルトの立場が大きく変わる。

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Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 179 / overall 399

The Past Arc Revisits Kakashi as Jonin Leader

Japanese: 担当上忍カカシを過去篇で振り返る

In the Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha, Kakashi as a jonin leader is revisited.

Japanese: 過去篇・木ノ葉の軌跡で、第七班以前から担当上忍としてのカカシを振り返る。

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FamilyEmotional

Five Kage Summit

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 206 / overall 426 / Manga ch. 469 / vol. 50

Sakura Gives Naruto a False Confession

Japanese: サクラがナルトに偽りの告白をする

As Sakura decides to stop Sasuke, she confesses to Naruto, exposing the gap between her words, the old promise, and her true intent.

Japanese: サスケを止める決意の中で、サクラがナルトに告白し、約束と本心のずれが浮かび上がる。

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ConfessionEmotionalTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 212, 214 / overall 432, 434 / Manga ch. 482-484

Sakura Tries to Stop Sasuke After Danzo

Japanese: サクラがダンゾウ戦後のサスケを止めようとする

Sakura faces Sasuke after his fight with Danzo, carrying the decision to stop him herself.

Japanese: サスケを止める覚悟を抱いたサクラが、ダンゾウ戦直後のサスケと向き合う。

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Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 212, 214 / overall 432, 434 / Manga ch. 484-486 / vol. 52

Team 7 Faces Each Other After the Danzo Fight

Japanese: 第七班、ダンゾウ戦後に再び向き合う

After the Danzo fight, Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi face Sasuke again, setting up the next conflict.

Japanese: ダンゾウ戦後、ナルト、サクラ、カカシがサスケと向き合い、次の大きな戦いへつながる。

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EmotionalTurning point

Power

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 290 / overall 510

Naruto's Group Investigates the Power Arc Incident

Japanese: ナルトたち、力編の異変を追う

In the Power arc, Naruto's group moves to investigate a new incident.

Japanese: 力編で、ナルトたちが異変の起きた事件へ向かう。

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BattleTeamwork

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 291 / overall 511

The Power Arc Investigation Deepens

Japanese: 力編で異変の調査が深まる

In the Power arc, Naruto's group moves closer to the cause of the incident as the mission expands.

Japanese: 力編で、ナルトたちが異変の原因へ近づき、任務が大きな事件へ広がる。

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TeamworkTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 292 / overall 512

The Power Arc Conflict Escalates

Japanese: 力編で戦いが大きく動き出す

Midway through the Power arc, the investigation turns into a sharper fight and pressures Naruto's group.

Japanese: 力編の中盤で、異変を追う任務が激しい戦いへ進み、ナルトたちが追い込まれる。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 294 / overall 514

The Power Arc Builds Toward Its Final Battle

Japanese: 力編の最終決戦前に危機が高まる

Late in the Power arc, the danger rises as Naruto's group heads toward the final battle.

Japanese: 力編の終盤で、最終決戦へ向かう前段階としてナルトたちの危機が高まる。

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BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 295 / overall 515

The Power Arc Final Battle Resolves

Japanese: 力編の最終決戦が決着する

In the final Power arc episode, Naruto's team resolves the battle around the force at the center of the incident.

Japanese: 力編の最終話で、ナルトたちが事件の中心にある力をめぐる戦いに決着をつける。

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BattleTeamworkResolution

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 372 / overall 592 / Manga ch. 631-632 / vol. 66

Minato and the Hokage Arrive on the Battlefield

Japanese: ミナトと歴代火影が戦場に到着する

Minato and the previous Hokage arrive at the Ten-Tails battlefield, while Sasuke returns to the front as part of Team 7.

Japanese: 十尾との戦場にミナトと歴代火影が到着し、サスケも第七班として戦線に戻る。

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ReturnTeamworkTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 373 / overall 593 / Manga ch. 631-632 / vol. 66

Team 7 Reunites on the Battlefield

Japanese: 第七班、戦場で再集結する

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi stand together again as Team 7 on the battlefield.

Japanese: ナルト、サスケ、サクラ、カカシが戦場で再び並び立ち、第七班として動き出す。

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ReturnTeamworkTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 374 / overall 594 / Manga ch. 633-634 / vol. 66

Team 7 Shows the New Three-Way Deadlock

Japanese: 第七班が新たな三竦みを示す

On the battlefield, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura show their growth and stand together as a new three-way deadlock.

Japanese: 戦場でナルト、サスケ、サクラがそれぞれの力を示し、新しい三竦みとして並び立つ。

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Naruto Shippuden standalone episodes

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 377 / overall 597

Naruto Faces Mecha Naruto in a Standalone Episode

Japanese: メカナルト単発回でナルトと対決する

In a Shippuden standalone episode, a comic battle around Mecha Naruto plays out.

Japanese: 疾風伝単発回で、メカナルトをめぐるコミカルな対決が描かれる。

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Comic reliefBattle

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 469 / overall 689

The Special Mission to See Kakashi's Face

Japanese: カカシの素顔に迫る特別任務

In a Shippuden standalone episode, Team 7 is pulled into another special mission around Kakashi's face.

Japanese: 疾風伝単発エピソードで、第七班が再びカカシの素顔をめぐる特別任務に巻き込まれる。

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In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 394 / overall 614

Friends' Footsteps Revisits the Chunin Exams

Japanese: 仲間の軌跡で中忍試験を振り返る

In Naruto's Footsteps revisits the Chunin Exams through the viewpoints of Naruto's friends.

Japanese: ナルトの背中・仲間の軌跡編で、仲間たちの中忍試験が振り返られる。

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TeamworkTraining

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 395 / overall 615

The New Chunin Exams Begin in Naruto's Footsteps

Japanese: 仲間の軌跡で新たな中忍試験が始まる

In In Naruto's Footsteps, the Chunin Exams during Naruto's absence are shown through his friends.

Japanese: ナルトの背中・仲間の軌跡で、ナルト不在時の中忍試験が仲間たちの視点で描かれる。

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IntroductionTeamwork

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 399 / overall 619

The Demon Desert Survival Tests Naruto's Friends

Japanese: 魔の砂漠サバイバルで仲間たちが試される

In In Naruto's Footsteps, the desert survival phase of the Chunin Exams reflects the growth of Naruto's friends.

Japanese: ナルトの背中・仲間の軌跡で、中忍試験の砂漠サバイバルが仲間たちの成長を映す。

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TeamworkBattle

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 412 / overall 632

Neji's Judgment Moves the Footsteps Arc Toward Its End

Japanese: ネジの判断が仲間の軌跡の終盤を動かす

Late in In Naruto's Footsteps, Neji's judgment connects to hopes entrusted to the future.

Japanese: ナルトの背中・仲間の軌跡の終盤で、ネジの判断が未来へ託す流れにつながる。

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TeamworkResolution

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 413 / overall 633

The Friends' Paths Entrust Hopes to the Future

Japanese: 仲間の軌跡が未来へ託す思いに至る

Near the end of In Naruto's Footsteps, the arc looks back on the friends' growth through the Chunin Exams.

Japanese: ナルトの背中・仲間の軌跡編の終盤で、中忍試験を通じた仲間たちの成長が振り返られる。

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TeamworkTrainingResolution

Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 425 / overall 645 / Manga ch. 676-678 / vol. 70

Madara Casts the Infinite Tsukuyomi

Japanese: マダラ、無限月読を発動する

Madara casts the Infinite Tsukuyomi, pushing the war into its final stage.

Japanese: マダラが無限月読を発動し、忍界大戦は最終局面へ入る。

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RevealDestructionTurning point

Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 433-434 / overall 653-654

Team Jiraiya's Search Mission Begins in the Jiraiya Handbook

Japanese: 自来也忍法帳でチーム・ジライヤの探索任務が始まる

In the Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook, Naruto's group heads into a search mission inside the dream story.

Japanese: 自来也忍法帳で、夢の中の物語としてナルトたちが探索任務へ向かう。

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IntroductionTeamwork

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 438 / overall 658

The Jiraiya Handbook Asks: Rules or Comrade?

Japanese: 自来也忍法帳で掟か仲間かが問われる

In the Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook, the dream story frames the choice between rules and comrades.

Japanese: 自来也忍法帳で、仲間を取るか掟を取るかというテーマが夢の物語の中で描かれる。

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EmotionalTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 444, 446 / overall 664, 666

The Jiraiya Handbook Moves Toward Leaving the Village and Collision

Japanese: 自来也忍法帳で里抜けと衝突へ進む

Later in the Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook, a Sasuke-like departure and Naruto clash play out inside the dream story.

Japanese: 自来也忍法帳の後半で、サスケの里抜けに相当する流れとナルトとの衝突が夢の物語として描かれる。

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BattleTurning point

Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 471-472 / overall 691-692 / Manga ch. 686-687 / vol. 71

Obito Sacrifices Himself for Team 7

Japanese: オビトが第七班を守るため身を投げ出す

During the Kaguya fight, Obito makes his final choice to protect Naruto and the others.

Japanese: カグヤ戦で、オビトがナルトたちを守るために最後の選択をする。

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SacrificeDeathEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 473 / overall 693 / Manga ch. 688 / vol. 71

Kakashi Uses Double Sharingan Susanoo

Japanese: カカシが両目の写輪眼でスサノオを使う

Near the end of the Kaguya fight, Kakashi uses the power entrusted by Obito to help Team 7 reach the finish.

Japanese: カグヤ戦の終盤で、カカシがオビトから託された力を使い、第七班の決着へつなげる。

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RevealBattleTeamwork

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 474 / overall 694 / Manga ch. 689 / vol. 71

Sakura Strikes Kaguya Before the Seal

Japanese: サクラがカグヤ封印の一撃をつなぐ

At the end of the Kaguya fight, Sakura's strike helps connect Naruto and Sasuke's sealing move.

Japanese: カグヤ戦の決着で、サクラの一撃がナルトとサスケの封印へつながる。

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BattleTeamworkResolution

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 474 / overall 694 / Manga ch. 689-691

Team 7 Seals Kaguya

Japanese: 第七班、カグヤを封印する

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi work together to settle the battle with Kaguya.

Japanese: ナルト、サスケ、サクラ、カカシが連携し、カグヤとの最終局面に決着をつける。

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BattleTeamworkResolution

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 475-477 / overall 695-697 / Manga ch. 692-698 / vol. 72

Naruto and Sasuke Enter the Final Battle

Japanese: ナルトとサスケ、最後の戦いへ向かう

After the Kaguya battle, Naruto and Sasuke head into their final fight at the Final Valley.

Japanese: カグヤ戦後、ナルトとサスケが終末の谷で最後の戦いに向かう。

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BattleEmotionalTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 478 / overall 698 / Manga ch. 698 / vol. 72

Naruto and Sasuke Lose Their Arms After the Final Clash

Japanese: ナルトとサスケが最後の激突で腕を失う

After the final Valley of the End clash, the two face the cost of the fight and move toward reconciliation.

Japanese: 終末の谷の最終決戦後、二人は戦いの代償と向き合いながら和解へ向かう。

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BattleEmotionalResolution

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 478-479 / overall 698-699 / Manga ch. 699 / vol. 72

Naruto and Sasuke Form the Unison Sign

Japanese: ナルトとサスケ、和解の印を結ぶ

After the final battle, Naruto and Sasuke reach the Unison Sign and close a long conflict.

Japanese: 最後の戦いの後、ナルトとサスケが和解の印に至り、長い因縁に区切りをつける。

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ResolutionEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 479 / overall 699 / Manga ch. 699 / vol. 72

Sasuke Begins His Redemption Journey

Japanese: サスケが贖罪の旅へ出る

After the final battle, Sasuke carries the weight of his choices and leaves the village on a journey.

Japanese: 最終決戦後、サスケは自分の選択を背負い、里を離れて旅へ向かう。

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Final chapter epilogue

Order: Manga ch. 700 / vol. 72

Naruto Is Shown as the Seventh Hokage

Japanese: ナルト、七代目火影として描かれる

The final chapter epilogue shows Naruto's future as the Seventh Hokage.

Japanese: 最終話エピローグで、ナルトが七代目火影となった未来が描かれる。

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ResolutionReturn

Childhood

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 481 / overall 701

The Childhood Arc Revisits Sasuke and Sakura

Japanese: 幼少期編でサスケとサクラの過去を振り返る

In the Childhood arc, memories tied to Sasuke and Sakura's younger days are shown as a short story.

Japanese: 幼少期編で、サスケとサクラの子供時代に関わる記憶が短編として描かれる。

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FamilyEmotional

Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 484 / overall 704

Sasuke Shinden's Journey Incident Begins

Japanese: サスケ真伝、旅の事件が始まる

In Sasuke Shinden, Sasuke becomes involved in a new incident during his journey.

Japanese: サスケ真伝で、旅を続けるサスケが新たな事件に関わる。

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ReturnIntroduction

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 485 / overall 705

Sasuke Shinden Enters the Coliseum

Japanese: サスケ真伝で闘技場へ入る

In Sasuke Shinden, Sasuke's journey moves into the coliseum incident and toward the exploding-human mystery.

Japanese: サスケ真伝で、サスケの旅が闘技場の事件へ進み、起爆人間の謎に近づく。

Light spoilers
BattleTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 486 / overall 706

Sasuke Shinden Follows the Fushin Lead

Japanese: サスケ真伝で風心の手がかりを追う

In Sasuke Shinden, Sasuke follows clues tied to Fushin and works out the shape of the case.

Japanese: サスケ真伝で、サスケが風心に関わる手がかりを追い、事件の構図を探る。

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RevealTurning point

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 487 / overall 707

Sasuke Shinden Reaches the Ketsuryugan Mystery

Japanese: サスケ真伝で血龍眼の謎へ迫る

In Sasuke Shinden, the truth around the Ketsuryugan connects to the core of the exploding-human case.

Japanese: サスケ真伝で、血龍眼に関わる真相が起爆人間事件の核心へつながる。

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RevealBattle

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 488 / overall 708

Sasuke Shinden Reaches the Last One

Japanese: サスケ真伝の事件が最後の一人へ至る

Near the end of Sasuke Shinden, Sasuke reaches the core of the incident during his journey.

Japanese: サスケ真伝の終盤で、旅を続けるサスケが事件の核心へ迫る。

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BattleResolution

Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 494, 500 / overall 714, 720

Friends Prepare Naruto and Hinata's Wedding Gift

Japanese: 仲間たち、ナルトとヒナタの結婚祝いを準備する

In Konoha Hiden, Naruto's friends prepare around Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

Japanese: 木ノ葉秘伝で、仲間たちがナルトとヒナタの結婚祝いをめぐって動く。

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ResolutionTeamworkEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 495 / overall 715

Friends Search for a Full-Powered Wedding Gift

Japanese: フルパワー結婚祝いを仲間たちが探す

In Konoha Hiden, friends put full effort into choosing a wedding gift for Naruto and Hinata.

Japanese: 木ノ葉秘伝で、仲間たちがナルトとヒナタの結婚祝いを全力で考える。

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Comic reliefEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 498 / overall 718

The Wedding Gift Becomes the Last Mission

Japanese: 最後の任務として結婚祝いがまとまっていく

In Konoha Hiden, the friends' search for a wedding gift comes together as the last mission.

Japanese: 木ノ葉秘伝で、仲間たちの結婚祝い探しが最後の任務としてまとまっていく。

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ResolutionEmotional

Order: Naruto Shippuden ep. 500 / overall 720

A Message Reaches Naruto and Hinata's Wedding

Japanese: ナルトとヒナタの結婚に祝いの言葉が届く

In the final Konoha Hiden episode, the friends' preparations lead into Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

Japanese: 木ノ葉秘伝の最終話で、仲間たちの準備がナルトとヒナタの結婚へつながる。

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ResolutionEmotionalTeamwork