Season: 13
Episode: 13
First Aired: 12/25/2008
Prod Code: NS090
As Naruto recovers from his injury, Kakashi prepares to tell him the grim news about his new technique. Meanwhile, Sasuke secretly trains and has an encounter with a strange young girl.
Season: 13
Episode: 12
First Aired: 12/18/2008
Prod Code: NS089
In the aftermath of the battle, Teams 7 and 10 return to Konoha. After examining Naruto, Tsunade officially classifies Naruto’s new technique as a Forbidden Jutsu and warns Kakashi never to let him use it again. What is the terrible secret of the Rasen Shuriken that has left even Tsunade stunned by its power?
Season: 13
Episode: 11
First Aired: 12/11/2008
Prod Code: NS088
Naruto challenges Kakuzu alone with his new technique, the Rasen Shuriken. Can he defeat Kakuzu when his technique isn’t even complete yet?
Season: 13
Episode: 9
First Aired: 12/4/2008
Prod Code: NS086
Shikamaru continues his fight with Hidan. Hidan manages to injure Shikamaru and curses him the same way he did Asuma, but when Shikamaru survives Hidan’s attack, Hidan realizes something isn’t quite right.
Season: 13
Episode: 8
First Aired: 11/20/2008
Prod Code: NS085
As Kakashi and the others continue to struggle against the Akatsuki duo, Kakuzu reveals that he has not one, but five hearts! In order to kill him, one must take out all five of his hearts. Meanwhile, Shikamaru decides to challenge Hidan alone, and forces him away from his partner.
Season: 9
Episode: 1
First Aired: 11/15/2008
Prod Code: 448
When a mysterious girl paints a picture of Konoha, Naruto notices and realizes that the picture is under a stormy sky. He points out that the sky is clear, until clouds soon cover the sky. When the girl shows lightning striking the Hokage’s place, it happens! The girl is soon apprehended by the ANBU, who tell Naruto that what he has seen is not important. Meanwhile, Kurenai announces that she is leaving Team 8! For what reasons has Kurenai decided to leave, and how are the current events involved?
QUOTES
Tsunade: Hurry! Do it now! We need water now!
Ninja: Right away!
Both ninja: Suiton, Suishi no Jutsu!
(Jutsu splashes Tsunade with water instead of the roof)
Tsunade: Not on me you idiots! The roof!
Ninja: Our sincerest apologies!
Tsunade: Good! Keep at it!
Naruto: I just can’t get hyped about training when I’m by myself… Where is Ero-Sennin and what’s he up to? What happened to his promise to look after my training? Damn it!
(He notices a girl painting)
Naruto: What is she doing? You’re painting!
Season: 13
Episode: 7
First Aired: 11/13/2008
Prod Code: NS084
When Kakashi strikes Kakuzu through the heart, the battle seems to be over. However, when Kakuzu not only survives the attack, but also manages to escape from Shikamaru’s trap, it soon becomes clear that the fight is only just beginning.
Season: 13
Episode: 6
First Aired: 11/6/2008
Prod Code: NS083
With careful planning, the group manages to find and trap Hidan and Kakuzu. However, things seem to be going a bit too smoothly.
Season: 8
Episode: 24
First Aired: 11/1/2008
Prod Code: 447
Ever wonder which five battles are considered to be the best? Watch this clip show and find out! Also, don’t miss a surprise guest appearance!
Cast and Crew
Main Cast
Season: 13
Episode: 5
First Aired: 10/30/2008
Prod Code: NS082
All of Konoha mourns the tragic loss of Asuma Sarutobi. Knowing that Hidan and Kakuzu are bound to return, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino prepare to head off to take revenge upon the duo while Kakashi takes temporary leadership of the team.