NARUTO

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Sasuke Retrieval

Japanese: サスケ奪還

Trace Sakura's request, the recovery squad, battles with the Sound Four, and the first Final Valley clash.

Japanese: サクラの約束、奪還班、音の四人衆との分断、終末の谷まで、少年編後半の流れを探す入口です。

Aliases and search cues

Sasuke Retrieval arc, Sound Four, Final Valley

Japanese: サスケ奪還編, 音の四人衆, 終末の谷

Scenes related to this term

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。

Major spoilers
EmotionalTurning pointSasuke Recovery MissionSakura HarunoNaruto UzumakiSasuke Uchiha

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 109overall episode 109first aired 2004-11-17

    An Invitation from the Sound

  • Naruto episode 110overall episode 110first aired 2004-11-24

    Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapter 180vol. 20Japan release 2003-12-19

    A Promise!!

  • Manga chapter 183vol. 21Japan release 2004-03-04

    The Promise

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Shikamaru Forms the Sasuke Recovery Squad

Japanese: シカマル、サスケ奪還班を編成する

Shikamaru leads Naruto, Neji, Kiba, and Choji as the squad forms to pursue Sasuke.

Japanese: シカマルを隊長に、ナルト、ネジ、キバ、チョウジがサスケを追うため集まる。

Light spoilers
TeamworkTurning pointSasuke Recovery MissionShikamaru NaraNaruto UzumakiNeji HyugaKiba InuzukaAkamaruChoji AkimichiTsunade

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 110overall episode 110first aired 2004-11-24

    Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapters 181-183vol. 21Japan release 2004-03-04

    The Battle Begins...!! - The Promise

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The Sound Four Split the Recovery Squad

Japanese: 音の四人衆、奪還班を分断する

The Konoha squad catches up to the Sound Four and begins splitting up to keep the pursuit alive.

Japanese: 追跡する木ノ葉側と音の四人衆が接触し、奪還班は一人ずつ足止めを引き受けて進む。

Light spoilers
TeamworkBattleTurning pointSasuke Recovery MissionShikamaru NaraNaruto UzumakiNeji HyugaKiba InuzukaAkamaruChoji AkimichiJiroboKidomaruSakon and UkonTayuya

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 111overall episode 111first aired 2004-11-24

    Sound vs. Leaf

  • Naruto episode 112overall episode 112first aired 2004-12-01

    Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapters 184-187vol. 21Japan release 2004-03-04

    Sound vs. Leaf!! - The Plea...!!

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The Sand Siblings Save the Recovery Squad

Japanese: 砂の三姉弟、木ノ葉の救援に入る

Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro arrive as allies and save the Konoha squad from separate crises.

Japanese: 我愛羅、テマリ、カンクロウが援軍として現れ、木ノ葉の仲間たちの窮地を救う。

Major spoilers
ReturnTeamworkBattleSasuke Recovery MissionGaaraTemariKankuroRock LeeShikamaru NaraKiba InuzukaAkamaruTayuyaSakon and Ukon

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 125overall episode 125first aired 2005-03-09

    The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapter 209vol. 24Japan release 2004-10-04

    Help Arrives!!

  • Manga chapters 213-215vol. 24Japan release 2004-10-04

    Debt...!! - Gaara of the Sand

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Naruto Catches Sasuke at the Final Valley

Japanese: ナルト、終末の谷でサスケに追いつく

Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke at the Final Valley, leading into their private confrontation.

Japanese: 追跡の末、ナルトが終末の谷でサスケに追いつき、二人だけの対話と戦いへ進む。

Detailed momentMajor spoilers
Turning pointEmotionalBattleSasuke Recovery MissionNaruto UzumakiSasuke Uchiha

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 128overall episode 128first aired 2005-03-30

    A Cry on Deaf Ears

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapters 218-219vol. 25Japan release 2004-12-03

    Konohagakure Comrades!! - Future and Past

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Naruto and Sasuke Clash at the Final Valley

Japanese: ナルトとサスケ、終末の谷で最後に激突する

Naruto and Sasuke's final clash at the valley becomes the emotional core of Sasuke Recovery.

Japanese: 互いの力と想いをぶつけるナルトとサスケの決戦が、サスケ奪還編の核心になる。

Representative sceneMajor spoilers
BattleEmotionalTurning pointSasuke Recovery MissionNaruto UzumakiSasuke UchihaKakashi Hatake

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 132overall episode 132first aired 2005-04-27

    For a Friend...

  • Naruto episode 133overall episode 133first aired 2005-05-04

    A Plea from a Friend

  • Naruto episode 134overall episode 134first aired 2005-05-11

    The End of Tears

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapter 226vol. 25Japan release 2004-12-03

    For a Friend...!!

  • Manga chapters 227-233vol. 26Japan release 2005-02-04

    Chidori vs. Rasengan!! - The Worst Ending...!!

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Sasuke Leaves Naruto After the Final Valley Fight

Japanese: サスケ、倒れたナルトを残して去る

After the duel, Sasuke leaves without killing Naruto, and Kakashi arrives too late at the valley.

Japanese: 決戦後、サスケはナルトを殺さずに去り、カカシが終末の谷へ駆けつける。

Detailed momentMajor spoilers
ResolutionEmotionalTurning pointSasuke Recovery MissionSasuke UchihaNaruto UzumakiKakashi Hatake

Anime mapping

  • Naruto episode 134overall episode 134first aired 2005-05-11

    The End of Tears

  • Naruto episode 135overall episode 135first aired 2005-05-18

    The Promise That Could Not Be Kept

Manga mapping

  • Manga chapters 234-235vol. 26Japan release 2005-02-04

    Parting Ways...!! - Mission Failed...!!

  • Manga chapter 236vol. 27Japan release 2005-04-04

    A Broken Promise

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