Season 12
1. Nightmare | Download
First aired: 4/3/2008 Production Code: NS054
Naruto’s been having nightmares about a mysterious character and him releasing the Kyubi’s power. After remembering their recent encounter with Sasuke, Naruto realizes that he must get stronger. Meanwhile, Sai tries to adapt to everyday life with Naruto and Sakura. When the group goes to visit Kakashi to discuss the situation, they are joined by Team 10, whom have also come to visit. Will Sai be able to adapt to everyday life as a member of Team Kakashi? What of Naruto’s dream? And who are these mysterious characters that have appeared in a cemetery?
Director: Hayato Date
2. Wind | Download
First aired: 4/17/2008 Production Code: NS055
Kakashi and Yamato introduce Naruto to a special training regime that only he can do, and Naruto learns about chakra element affinity. What affinity does Naruto’s chakra have?
Director: Hayato Date
3. Squirm | Download
First aired: 4/24/2008 Production Code: NS056
A group of four mysterious people attacks a village in the countryside of the Fire Country. Meanwhile, Naruto struggles with his training and seeks advice from Asuma.
Director: Hayato Date
4. Deprived of Eternal Sleep | Download
First aired: 5/8/2008 Production Code: NS057
Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato are sent on a mission where Naruto has an encounter with the boy from his nightmares.
Director: Hayato Date
5. Loneliness | Download
First aired: 5/8/2008 Production Code: NS058
After learning about the temple, Naruto challenges Sora to a sparring match. However, during the match, Naruto realizes that he has more in common with Sora than he originally thought.
Director: Hayato Date
6. New Enemy | Download
First aired: 5/15/2008 Production Code: NS059
Naruto, Sakura, Sai, Yamato, Sora, and the man from the temple set off to find the ones responsible for the destruction of the small village.
Director: Hayato Date
7. Mutability | Download
First aired: 5/22/2008 Production Code: NS060
Sora breaks away from Sakura, unwilling to find Naruto. Meanwhile Naruto, Sai, and Yamato are stuck fighting three new foes that have appeared before each of them.
Director: Hayato Date
8. Contact | Download
First aired: 5/29/2008 Production Code: NS061
Sora encounters the person responsible for the latest events and engages him in combat. Meanwhile, Sakura and Sai meet up with Yamato, and Naruto continues his fight against Fuka, a woman who can use all five different chakra elements.
Director: Hayato Date
9. Teammate | Download
First aired: 6/5/2008 Production Code: NS062
Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato return to Konoha with Sora, who will be taking Sai’s place for the rest of the mission while Sai is incapacitated. However, upon meeeting Sora, Naruto’s colleagues soon discover why Naruto has a strong dislike for him.
Director: Hayato Date
10. Two Kings | Download
First aired: 6/19/2008 Production Code: NS063
Furiido’s group attacks the Fire Temple. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sora’s rivalry continues to be a problem.
Director: Hayato Date
11. Jet-Black Signal Fire | Download
First aired: 7/3/2008 Production Code: NS064
Furiido’s group begins their attack on Konoha, and Sora begins to question his own loyalty.
12. Lockdown of Darkness | Download
First aired: 7/3/2008 Production Code: NS065
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13. Revived Souls | Download
First aired: 7/10/2008 Production Code: NS066
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14. Everyone’s Struggle | Download
First aired: 7/24/2008 Production Code: NS067
Naruto, Sakura and Yamato are stuck fighting Fuka, Fuen and Fudo respectively, yet again. Asuma struggles against Kitane, while Lee, Kiba, Choji, Akamaru, Ino and the other Konoha shinobi try to fend of the ninja corpses. Thinking about the dangers that his friends face, Shikamaru finally makes his move.
15. Time of Awakening | Download
First aired: 7/31/2008 Production Code: NS068
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16. Despair | Download
First aired: 7/31/2008 Production Code: NS069
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17. Resonance | Download
First aired: 8/7/2008 Production Code: NS070
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18. Friends | Download
First aired: 8/14/2008 Production Code: NS071
19. Silent Approaching Threat | Download
First aired: 8/21/2008 Production Code: NS072
A mysterious duo chases a kunoichi from the Hidden Cloud Village named Yugito. Who are these people from Akatsuki, and why are they pursuing her?
20. Akatsuki’s Invasion | Download
First aired: 8/28/2008 Production Code: NS073
Hidan and Kakuzu infiltrate the Fire Temple in an effort to assassinate Chiriku. Meanwhile, Naruto resumes his wind training by using his chakra to try and cut a waterfall in half.
21. Under the Starry Sky | Download
First aired: 9/4/2008 Production Code: NS074
Tsunade sends out a team to deal with the most recent Akatsuki problem while Naruto struggles to complete his most recent training exercise. That night, Naruto finds a source of motivation looking up at the night sky. Looking up, Sakura remembers the same thing as Naruto: Sasuke.
22. The Old Monk’s Prayer | Download
First aired: 9/11/2008 Production Code: NS075
Asuma mourns Chiriku’s death while Hidan and Kakuzu take Chiriku in for their payment. Meanwhile, Kakashi shows Naruto something that leaves him surprised.
23. Akatsuki vs. Asuma | Download
First aired: 9/25/2008 Production Code: NS076
Asuma’s team locates Hidan and Kakuzu and a battle ensues. Meanwhile, Kakashi explains the true goal of Naruto’s training.
24. The Next Step | Download
First aired: 9/25/2008 Production Code: NS077
25. Climbing Silver | Download
TV Movie. Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles the Movie 2: Bonds | Download
First aired: 8/2/2008 Production Code: Movie 5
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