Naruto Shippuden Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Nine-Tails UnleashedFaced with Orochimaru, his sworn enemy, Naruto suddenly releases the power of his Nine-Tailed Fox. When Yamato sees Naruto's fourth tail appear, he recalls Jiraiya's tale of how he nearly lost his life to the transformed Naruto. Yamato has been ordered to suppress the Nine-Tail chakra that would adversely affect Naruto's body. Then, the secret of Yamato's Wood-Style ninjutsu becomes apparent. |
Episode 2 - The Top Secret Mission BeginsWhen his third tail appears, all that Naruto can see is Orochimaru. He is blind even to his teammates. As the fighting accelerates, Sakura is knocked unconscious. While Yamato is distracted saving Sakura, Sai finally sets his top secret mission, entrusted to him by Danzo, into motion. Meanwhile, taunted by Orochimaru and impatient to rescue Sasuke, Naruto finally releases his forbidden fourth tail. |
Episode 3 - Orochimaru Vs. JinchuurikiWith the release of his fourth tail, Naruto completely loses his awareness and is overtaken by destructive impulses. When Sai's and Yamato's clones are finally able to get close enough, they witness a horrifying battle between Orochimaru and the transformed Naruto. Yamato is puzzled that Naruto is able to function wrapped in evil chakra too powerful for a normal person to withstand. In the gale born from the Triple Rashomon and high-density chakra, Naruto's power and appearance become demonlike as he gets closer to fully becoming the Nine-Tailed Fox. |
Episode 4 - Sakura's TearsAlthough he has changed almost completely into his animal form and has lost all awareness, Naruto refuses to give up the idea of bringing Sasuke home. Moved by Naruto's condition, Sakura ignores Yamato's restraints and runs to Naruto and is injured by him. Yamato is finally able to use his Wood-Style ninjutsu to halt the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage. Meanwhile, Orochimaru reaches his limit and tries to leave the battleground, but is confronted by Sai, who has brought him a message from Danzo. |
Episode 5 - The Secret of the Battle!Taking advantage of the confusion, Sai makes contact with Orochimaru. After reviewing the contents of the documents given to him, Orochimaru decides to take Sai back to the hideout. Meanwhile, Yamato is able to stop Naruto's rampage, but the damage to Naruto's body is severe. Yamato sees how distressed Sakura is over her powerlessness. When Naruto comes to, Yamato tells him and Sakura that Sai is gone, and that there is a possibility that Sai's superior, Danzo, is plotting something terrible. |
Episode 6 - The Consequences of BetrayalNaruto and Sakura are shocked when they hear that Danzo's goal is to work with Orochimaru to once again attempt to defeat the Leaf Village. Sakura worries about Naruto, who is still recovering from his rampage, but when Yamato explains that they'll never have another such chance against Orochimaru, they begin their pursuit. The injuries inflicted by Naruto as the Nine-Tailed Fox cause Sakura to fall behind, and Team Kakashi is forced to take a break. Meanwhile, Orochimaru realises that he is being followed by Yamato's clone and decides to use Sai to lose his pursuers. |
Episode 7 - The Unfinished PageNaruto is shocked to learn that he was the one responsible for the destruction around them and for Sakura's injuries. Yamato tells him that he will, hereafter, suppress the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox with his Wood-Style ninjutsu, and he counsels Naruto not to rely on Nine-Tails but to use his own powers. Meanwhile, Sakura has questions about a strange story she discovers in Sai's picture book. The story seems to be about Sai and his older brother, but... |
Episode 8 - Infiltration: The Den Of the Snake!Sai shudders when he finally meets Sasuke face to face in Orochimaru's hideout. The list that Sai gave to Orochimaru lists the members of the Anbu Black Ops, the corps under the direct control of the Hokage. Sai stays with Orochimaru in exchange for some valuable information, but until he can be trusted completely, he is given a room where he will be under house arrest. When he is alone, Sai cautiously looks around and begins to summon a book. |
Episode 9 - BondsTeam Kakashi is able to find Sai with Yamato guiding them. They immediately begin questioning Sai about Danzo's plans for destroying the Leaf Village, and surprisingly, Sai divulges everything. Naruto and his team are irritated that he remains absolutely unemotional, but Sai declares that, as a member of the Foundation, "I do not exist." However, from all of his actions, Sakura detects some strong feelings in his subconscious and points out to Sai the contradictions in his behaviour. |
Episode 10 - Something ImportantKabuto carries out a surprise attack on Team Kakashi to take back Sai, but a change has come over Sai since Sakura pointed out his contradictions. With the information that they get out of the captured Kabuto, the search for Sasuke nears its end. As Naruto and Sakura run to find Sasuke, fond memories of Sasuke and of their parting bloom in their hearts. |
Episode 11 - The Picture Book's StoryNaruto, while nursing his injuries caused by the release of the Nine-Tailed Fox, searches frantically for Sasuke. Seeing this, Sai recalls the feelings he once had for his older brother and finally manages to complete his unfinished picture. For the first time, they see a sincere smile on his face. A sudden attack by Orochimaru mars the brief, tranquil scene. Before he vanishes Sai promises that he will save Sasuke. However, Yamato finds an ominous truth among the belongings that Sai leaves behind. |
Episode 12 - ReunionTeam Kakashi are stunned to learn that Sai's true mission is to kill Sasuke. Naruto wants to believe that the smile Sai showed them was real, but there is a possibility that it was all an act. Meanwhile, Sai has reached Sasuke. Kill him, or save him... Which ending does Sai, a Foundation operative, choose? Sai and Sasuke battle it out, demolishing a part of the hideout. Naruto and the others follows the signs of chakra, and they are finally reunited with Sasuke. |
Episode 13 - The Power of the UchihaTeam Kakashi finally have their wish to be reunited with Sasuke granted. Although it has been three long years, Sasuke's feelings have not changed. His ultimate goal is to get revenge against his older brother, Itachi. Declaring that he has cut all ties with Naruto and the others, Sasuke begins to attack the Leaf Ninja. They are overwhelmed by Sasuke's skills. Sensing the inferiority of his host, the Nine-Tailed Fox urges Naruto on from within, but Sasuke uses his well-developed Sharingan to enter Naruto's mind and suppress the Nine-Tails. |
Episode 14 - TitleSasuke's desire for revenge remains firm, no matter how hard Naruto tries to talk him out of it. Yamato tries to take Sasuke by force, but interference by Orochimaru brings things to a quick close. |
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