The plot of Naruto is told during the first 238 chapters of the manga and all 220 episodes

of the Naruto anime. In the manga, before the switch to the second part of the series, otherwise known as Naruto: Shippden, the story of Kakashi Gaiden is told. Introduction Arc Main article: Introduction ArcThe Introduction Arc is from Part I of the series, and spans from chapters 1 to 8 of the manga and episodes 1 to 5 of the Naruto anime. The main characters of the series are introduced during this arc. Land of Waves Arc Main article: Land of Waves ArcThe Land of Waves Arc is from Part I of the series, and spans from chapters 9 to 33 of the manga and episodes 6 to 19 of the Naruto anime. It is the first major arc of the series. Chnin Exam Arc Main article: Chnin Exam ArcThe Chnin Exams arc is from Part I of the series, and spans from chapters 34 to 114 of the manga and episodes 20 to 67 of the Naruto anime. It introduces many of the secondary characters of the series, the first major villain, Orochimaru and sets up the main plot for the rest of the series, with Sasuke obtaining a Cursed Seal from Orochimaru. It is also the largest story arc in the continuity of Naruto. Invasion of Konoha Arc Main article: Invasion of Konoha ArcThe Invasion of Konoha Arc is from Part I of the series, and spans from chapters 115 to 138 of the manga and episodes 68 to 80 of the Naruto anime. The previous arc directly leads into this one. This arc covers Gaara's change of heart towards people after battling Naruto and the death of the Third Hokage by Orochimaru. Search for Tsunade Arc Main article: Search for Tsunade ArcThe Search for Tsunade Arc spans from chapters 139 to 171 of the manga and episodes 81 to 100 of the Narutoanime. The beginning of the arc is sometimes referred to as the "Return of Itachi Arc". The arc entails Narutomeeting the Akatsuki members Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, his training to learn Rasengan, and meeting up with Tsunade. It also covers the battle between Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Tsunade.

 Sasuke Retrieval Arc Main article: Sasuke Retrieval ArcThe Sasuke Retrieval Arc spans from chapters 172 to 238 of the manga, and episodes 107 to 135 of the Narutoanime. This arc sets the tone for Naruto: Shippden, where Sasuke decides he is not powerful enough and leaves for Orochimaru to gain power, and his final battle at the Valley of the End against Naruto Uzumaki. It also includes Naruto's first use of his onetailed form when the Nine-Tails grants him more power to defeat Sasuke. It is the last arc of Part I of the manga. In the anime, the arc is followed by a series of short arcs. ANIME-ONLY Arcs See also: Anime Exclusive ArcsIn the anime, a number of additional episodes are added to the story to allow the manga a chance to get ahead. Some take place after the Search for Tsunade Arc, but most occur after the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. In total, these additional episodes last for almost two years. All feature Naruto Uzumaki assisting members of the Konoha 11with a mission. The "arcs" that last one episode are shown on Anime Exclusive Arcs, while the ones that lasted two or more episodes are listed below: Episodes 102106: Naruto and Team 7 go to the Land of Tea to help Idate Morino win a race. Episodes 136141: Naruto, Sakura, and Jiraiya, while investigating Orochimaru's whereabouts, encounters the Fma clan. Episodes 142147: Naruto helps Iruka catch the escaped convict, Mizuki. Episodes 148151: Naruto and Team 8 look for the bikch beetle in the hopes that it will lead them toSasuke Uchiha. Episodes 152157: Naruto and Team Guy deal with Raiga Kurosuki and his Kurosuki family. Episodes 159160: Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata help Sazanami clear his name. Episodes 162167: Naruto, Neji, and Tenten go to the Land of Birds to deal with a mysterious ghost. Episodes 169173: Anko Mitarashi takes Naruto, Ino, and Shino to the Land of the Sea to find information on Orochimaru. Episodes 175176: Naruto is again paired up with Kiba and Hinata in order to improve their teamwork. Episodes 178183: Naruto and Team Guy go to Hoshigakure to help the villagers preserve their way of life. Episodes 187191: Naruto, Hinata, and Chji go to the Land of Vegetables to protect some peddlers from the Criminal Brothers. Episodes 195196: Guy is forced to deal with Yagura's apparent attempts at revenge.

Episodes 197201: The Konoha 11 stop Genn from destroying Konoha. Episodes 203207: Kurenai temporarily leaves Team 8 to take care of some old business with Yakumo Kurama. Episodes 209212: Naruto, Lee, and Sakura help transfer a member of the Shinobazu to prison. Episodes 213215: Naruto helps Menma regain his memory. Episodes 216220: The Konoha 11 go to Sunagakure to help rescue Matsuri from the Four Celestial Symbols Men. Deaths Arc in Which Character Name Death Place of Death Occurred Land of Waves Arc Land of Waves Arc Land of Waves Arc

Killer(s)

Cause of Death

Haku

Great Naruto Bridge

Kakashi Hatake

Lightning Cutter

Gat Zabuza Momochi

Great Naruto Bridge

Zabuza Momochi

Kunai

Great Naruto Bridge

Gat's henchmen

Various weapons Sword of Kusanagi: Longsword of the Sky

Fourth Kazekage

Chnin Exam Unknown Arc

Orochimaru

Shiore

Chnin Exam Konohagakure Arc Chnin Exam Forty-Fourth Training Arc Ground Chnin Exam Forty-Fourth Training Arc Ground Chnin Exam Forty-Fourth Training

Orochimaru

Unknown Sand Waterfall Funeral Sand Waterfall Funeral Sand Waterfall

Shigure

Gaara

Midare

Gaara

Baiu

Gaara

Arc

Ground

Funeral

Dosu Kinuta

Chnin Exam Kiky Castle Arc Chnin Exam Konohagakure Arc

Gaara

Sand arm

Hayate Gekk

Baki

Blade of Wind Sacrifice for Summoning: Impure World Resurrection Sacrifice for Summoning: Impure World Resurrection Sand Waterfall Funeral Sand Waterfall Funeral Dead Demon Consuming Seal

Zaku Abumi

Chnin Exam Konohagakure Arc

Orochimaru

Kin Tsuchi

Chnin Exam Konohagakure Arc

Orochimaru

Shiba

Chnin Exam Chnin Exam Stadium Arc Chnin Exam Chnin Exam Stadium Arc Invasion of Konoha Arc

Gaara

Midori

Gaara

Hiruzen Sarutobi

Chnin Exam Stadium

Himself

Aoi Land of Tea Rokush(Anime Arc Only)

Land of Tea

Naruto Uzumaki

Rasengan

Jirb

Sasuke Land of Fire Retrieval Arc Sasuke Land of Fire Retrieval Arc

Chji Akimichi

Butterfly Bullet Bombing

Kidmaru

Neji Hyga

Gentle Fist Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot

Sasuke Sakon and Ukon Land of Fire Retrieval Arc

Kankur

Tayuya

Sasuke Land of Fire Retrieval Arc Sasuke Land of Fire Retrieval Arc Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Rice Fields Arc Land of Sound

Temari

Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance Unknown illness

Kimimaro Jigumo (Anime Only) Kamikiri(Anime Only) Kager (Anime Only) Arashi (Anime Only)

None

Arashi

Casualty Puppet

Land of Sound

Arashi

Casualty Puppet

Land of Sound

Herself

Stopping her heart

Land of Sound

None

Cave collapse

Raiga Curry of Life Kurosuki(Anime Arc Only)

Land of Rivers

Himself

Lightning

Natsuhi (Anime Hoshigakure Star Village Training Only) Arc Dojo Land of Vegetables Arc Land of Vegetables Arc Trap Master Arc Shinobazu Arc

Akahoshi,Shis andYotaka Kunai

Ruiga (Anime Only)

Land of Vegetables

Jiga

Magnet Ninja Art: Infinite Meteors

Jiga (Anime Only) Genn (Anime Only) Shura (Anime Only)

Land of Vegetables

Hinata Hyga

Gentle Fist

Konohagakure

None

Old injuries

Forest of Bewilderment

Naruto Uzumaki

Rasengan

Toki (Anime Only) Monju (Anime Only)

Shinobazu Arc Shinobazu Arc

Forest of Bewilderment

Naruto Uzumaki

Rasengan

Forest of Bewilderment

Rock Lee

Leaf Whirlwind Avalanche from explosive tags Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot Ultimately Hard Absolute Attack: Spear of Shukaku Sacrificed his own body and life force to revive Seimei

Menma (Anime Menma Arc Only)

Land of Sound

Himself

Kujaku (Anime Only)

Someplace between Ultimate theTakumi Weapon Arc Village andSunagakure Someplace between Ultimate theTakumi Weapon Arc Village andSunagakure Someplace between Ultimate theTakumi Weapon Arc Village andSunagakure Someplace between Ultimate theTakumi Weapon Arc Village andSunagakure Someplace between Ultimate theTakumi Weapon Arc Village andSunagakure

Temari

Rygan (Anime Only)

Kankur

Suiko (Anime Only)

Gaara

Hki (Anime Only)

Himself

Seimei (Anime Only)

Gaara

Sand Waterfall Imperial Funeral

The plot of the second part of the manga and anime series Naruto, titled Naruto: Shippden (; Literally meaning "Hurricane Chronicles") in the anime and simply Part II in the manga, was set two and a half years after the present timeline in Part I. The new setting for the series began with volume 28 (chapter 245) of the manga. The anime adaptation of the manga started airing on February 15 2007, premiering with the first two episodes debuting in a one-hour special. Viz is working on a North American DVD series of Naruto: Shippden, which was released on September 29, 2009. The US publication of the manga began in January 2008, in the US issue of Shonen Jump.[1] The new story revolved mainly around Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno's new adventures, and their search forSasuke Uchiha after he defected from Konoha in order to gain Orochimaru's power. The plot later includes new major characters, such as Sai and Yamato. The plot also showed a more active Akatsuki in their quest to obtain all the tailed beasts. Kazekage Rescue Arc Main article: Kazekage Rescue ArcThe Kazekage Rescue Arc is from Part II of the series that spans from chapters 245 to 281 of the manga and episodes 1 to 32 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. It is the first arc of Part II. In the third databook this arc is called the "Kazekage Rescue Mission" ( , Kazekage Dakkan Ninmu) and in the anime DVDs it is referred to as the "Kazekage Rescue" Arc. This arc details the events of an Akatsuki raid by Deidara and Sasori onSunagakure to find the jinchriki of the One-Tailed Shukaku. Sasuke and Sai Arc Main article: Sasuke and Sai ArcThe Sasuke and Sai Arc is from Part II of the series, and spans from chapters 282 to 310 of the manga and episodes 33 to 53 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. In the third databook, this arc is called the "Heaven and Earth Reconnaissance Mission" (, Tenchi Teisatsu Ninmu). The anime DVDs for this arc call it the "Long-Awaited Reunion". This arc details Team Kakashi new members Yamato and Sai, and their reunion with the defector Sasuke Uchiha. Hidan and Kakuzu Arc Main article: Hidan and Kakuzu ArcThe Hidan and Kakuzu Arc is from Part II of the series, and spans from chapters 312 to 342 of the manga and episodes 72 to 89 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. In the third databook, this arc is called the "'Akatsuki' Suppression Mission" (, "Akatsuki" Tbatsu Ninmu). The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Immortal Devastators Hidan and Kakuzu". This arc details the events caused by two of Akatsuki's "immortals", Hidanand Kakuzu.

 Itachi Pursuit Arc Main article: Itachi Pursuit ArcThe Itachi Pursuit Arc is from Part II of the series, and spans from chapters 343 to 402 of the manga. In theNaruto: Shippden anime, it began with episode 113 to 118, and 121 to 143 with the two episode adaptation ofKakashi Gaiden shown in the interim. In the third databook, this arc is called the "Itachi Pursuit" (, Itachi Tsuiseki) while the anime DVDs call it the "Master's Prophecy and Vengeance" chapter. Portions of this arc are sometimes considered separate arcs. Collectively, this arc details Konoha's Eight Man Squad's and Sasuke's task of finding Itachi Uchiha, as well as Jiraiya's confrontation with the S-rank organisation Akatsuki's leader Pain. Invasion of Pain Arc Main article: Invasion of Pain ArcThe Invasion of Pain Arc is from Part II, and spans from chapters 403 to 449 of the manga. In the Naruto: Shippden anime, it spanned from episode 152 to episode 175. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Two Saviors". The arc detailed Akatsuki's attempts to capture the EightTails and the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. Five Kage Summit Arc Main article: Five Kage Summit ArcThe Five Kage Summit Arc is from Part II, and spans from chapters 450 to 488 of the manga. In the Naruto: Shippden anime, it spanned from episode 197 to 221. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "The Gathering of the Five Kage". Pain's destruction of Konoha and Killer B's supposed capture by Taka enticed the five countries to unite against the threat of Akatsuki. Confining the Jinchriki Arc Main article: Confining the Jinchriki ArcThe Confining the Jinchriki Arc spans from chapters 489 to 514, and in the Naruto: Shippden anime from episode 243 to current. All the Five Great Shinobi Countries have formed a ninja alliance with the Land of Iron and prepare for the Fourth Shinobi World War and the final battle against Akatsuki. While Naruto trains to control theNine-Tailed Demon Fox's power. It also describes the Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha and the beginning of the war. Shinobi World War Arc Main article: Shinobi World War ArcThe Shinobi World War Arc spans at chapter 515 to current. It covers the Fourth Shinobi World War where theFive Great Shinobi Countries all ally into the Allied Shinobi Forces to oppose Tobi and Akatsuki, all to protect the last two jinchriki, Naruto Uzumaki and Killer B. The arc began in chapter 516 with the war finally starting with both the Allied Shinobi Forces and Akatsuki moving out for battle.

ANIME-ONLY Arcs Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Main article: Twelve Guardian Ninja ArcThe Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc is the first filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 54 to 71 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Twelve Guardian Ninja". The arc expands upon the Twelve Guardian Ninja and Naruto's wind training through the introduction of a boy named Sora. Three-Tails Arc Main article: Three-Tails ArcThe Three-Tails Arc is the second filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 89 to 112 of theNaruto: Shippden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "The Three-Tailed Demon Turtle". It deals with the efforts of Akatsuki, Konoha, and Team Guren to capture the Three-Tails. Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc Main article: Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu ArcThe Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc is the third filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 144 to 151 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "The Six-Tailed Unleashed". It deals with the bond between masters and students named Utakata, the jinchriki of Six-Tails and his student Hotaru. Konoha History Arc Main article: Konoha History ArcThe Konoha History Arc is the fourth filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 176 to 196 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Past Arc ~The Locus of Konoha~". This arc is shown as multiple flashbacks from different characters, such as Iruka remembering the time he first met Narutoand Kakashi remembering when he was appointed as leader of Team 7 from his perspective. The first flashback takes place prior Part I while the rest all take place before the time-skip. Adventures at Sea Arc Main article: Adventures at Sea ArcThe Adventures at Sea Arc is the fifth filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episode 222 to 242. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Paradise Life on a Boat". This arc shows Naruto and his team on their journey to the Land of Lightning by sea, to confine him from Akatsuki during the Fourth Shinobi World War, as well as character development for the Konoha 11. Throughout the arc, small hints are given of what is to come in the anime such as a mention of a ninja clan talented in finjutsu. The arc also expands on the character Aoba Yamashiro who will have a somewhat more prominent role in the upcoming arc.

 Deaths Arc in Which Character Name Death Occurred Kazekage Rescue Arc Kazekage Rescue Arc Kazekage Rescue Arc Kazekage Rescue Arc Kazekage Rescue Arc Kazekage Rescue Arc Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc

Place of Death

Killer(s)

Cause of Death

Tsubusa

Sunagakure

Yra

Unknown

Suname

Sunagakure

Deidara

C1

Mukade

Unknown

Might Guy

Morning Peacock

Yra

Unknown

Naruto Uzumaki

Big Ball Rasengan

Sasori

Land of Rivers

Chiyo

Mother and Father One's Own Life Reincarnation

Chiyo

Land of Rivers

Herself

Fuen (Anime Only)

Konohagakure

Sakura Haruno

Cherry Blossom Impact

Fud (Anime Only)

Konohagakure

Yamato

Wood Release: Tree Bind Flourishing Burial

Fka (Anime Only)

Konohagakure

Naruto Uzumaki

Rasengan

Kazuma(Anime Only)

Konohagakure

Asuma Sarutobi

Flying Swallow

Chiriku

Hidan and Kakuzu Arc

Fire Temple

Hidan and/orKakuzu

Unknown Curse Technique: Death Controlling Possessed Blood Sealing Technique: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals

Hidan and Asuma Sarutobi Kakuzu Arc

Land of Fire Bounty Station

Hidan

Yugito Nii

Hidan and Kakuzu Arc

Akatsuki Hideout

Akatsuki

Kakuzu

Hidan and Kakuzu Arc

Land of Fire

Lightning Cutter (x2), Wind Release: Kakashi Rasenshuriken (x2), Curse Hatake(x2), Naruto Technique: Death Uzumaki (x2),Hidan (x1) Controlling Possessed Blood (x1)

Rinji (Anime Only) Kigiri (Anime Only) Kih (Anime Only) Nurari (Anime Only)

Three-Tails Unnamed ThreeArc Tails Lake Three-Tails Unnamed ThreeArc Tails Lake Three-Tails Unnamed ThreeArc Tails Lake Three-Tails Unnamed ThreeArc Tails Lake Itachi Pursuit Arc Itachi Pursuit Arc Itachi Pursuit Arc

Kabuto Yakushi

Chakra Scalpel

Kakashi Hatake

Lightning Cutter

Yamato

Wood Release

Three-Tails

Body slam

Takishi

Northern Hideout

Suigetsu Hzuki

Kubikiribch

Rshi

Akatsuki Hideout

Akatsuki

Sealing Technique: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals

Deidara

Unknown

Himself

C0

Manda

Itachi Pursuit Arc Itachi Pursuit Arc Itachi Pursuit Arc

Unknown

Deidara

C0

Jiraiya

Amegakure

Nagato

Chakra Disruption Blades

Itachi Uchiha

Uchiha Hideout

None

Unknown illness

Tsurugi(Anime only)

Unnamed Forest Tsuchigumo Near Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc Villiage

Nagato

Giant Multi-Headed Dog

Utakata

Invasion of Pain Arc Invasion of Pain Arc Invasion of Pain Arc

Akatsuki Hideout

Akatsuki

Sealing Technique: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals

Ksuke

Konohagakure

Danz Shimura

Katana Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique

Nagato

Konohagakure

Himself

Danz Shimura

Five Kage Samurai Bridge Summit Arc Confining the Jinchriki Arc Confining the Jinchriki Arc

Sasuke Uchiha

Chidori Sharp Spear

Kisame Hoshigaki

Island Turtle

Himself

Suicide-Water Prison Technique;Summoning Technique (Sharks)

Konan

Amegakure

Tobi

Stabbed with a metal pipe

Shinobi Muta Aburame World War Arc

Unknown

Deidara

Explosive Clay

Torune

Shinobi World War Arc Shinobi World War Arc Shinobi World War Arc

Mountains' Graveyard

Tobi

Broken neck

Mountains' Graveyard

Kabuto Yakushi

Sacrifice for Summoning: Impure World Resurrection

Tajiki

Land of Hot Water Gari

Explosion Release: Landmine Fist

40.000 Allied Shinobi Shinobi World War ForcesMembers Arc 50.000 White Zetsu Clones Shinobi World War Arc Shinobi World War Arc Shinobi World War Arc Shinobi World War Arc Shinobi World War Arc

Land of Hot Water, Land of Lightning Land of Hot Water, Land of Lightning

Akatsuki

Casualties of war

Allied Shinobi Forces

Casualties of war

Toyosa

Logistical Support and Medical White Zetsu's clone Divisioncompound Logistical Support and Medical White Zetsu's clone Divisioncompound Logistical Support and Medical White Zetsu's clone Divisioncompound

Stabbed with a kunai

Takemaru

Stabbed with a kunai

Hino

Stabbed with a kunai

Itachi's Crow

Land of Lightning

Itachi Uchiha

Amaterasu

 Trivia Gaara died during the Kazekage Rescue Arc after Akatsuki extracted his tailed beast from inside him. He was, however, revived by Chiyo. In a similar manner Fukasaku, Kakashi Hatake, Shizune and several other unnamed Konoha shinobi died during the Invasion of Pain Arc. They were however revived by Nagato's Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.