Naruto: Shippuuden

Akatsuki Makes Its Move

Jiraiya explains to Kakashi what he has learned of Akatsuki and that his predictions were correct. Naruto and Sakura are challenged by Kakashi with the same game of bells at the same place where they became genin in Episode 4. But this time Kakashi uses his Sharingan and closes his book, saying "Looks like this time I'll have to be serious". Meanwhile, Akatsuki sends two members, Deidara and Sasori, to Sunagakure to attempt to capture Gaara, who is now Kazekage, with the help of their sleeper age... more

Homecoming

The episode starts in medias res of the 2nd plot, where Team 7 is confronted by Sasuke Uchiha in Orochimaru's lair. The teaser focuses on Sasuke and his new attitude, skipping the battle scenes which are supposed to occur between his various speaking points. Returning to the start of the 2nd plot, Naruto Uzumaki returns to Konoha after training with Jiraiya for two and a half years. He is reintroduced to his friends, who have also grown as well as become at least Chunnin, unlike Naruto who is sti... more