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Narutois a beloved series that has captured the hearts of jillion of fans around the world , and a big part of that winner is some of the best story arcs in any shonen series . With its likeable primary character , electrifying battles , and intricate plotlines , there ’s no doubtNaruto’splotlines have earned it worldwide acclaim .
Throughout the serial publication , there have been many memorable story arcs that have result a lasting feeling on viewing audience . Some are universally praised while others , understandably so , take in a satisfying amount of criticism . Though someNarutoarcs have noted flaw , Naruto’sbest level electric discharge balance action , drama , and character evolution like no other shonen before or since .
20Tenchi Bridge
Chapters 282 - 310 & Episodes 33 - 53 of Naruto Shippuden
With Kakashi and Sasuke out of the picture temporarily , a new Team 7 with the gain of Yamato and Sai works together to lure out Kabuto at the Tenchi Bridge . While successful , Orochimaru make a sudden appearance , leading to Naruto fall back himself to his king and let Kurama take over . Meanwhile , Sai ’s existent spirit was to assassinate Sasuke , abandoning the team in favor of his actual mission . While he did find oneself him , the rest of the squad do to hitch up , and one of the most heartbreaking scene follow with Naruto pleading to Sasuke to return but to no service .
The drama between the team was a high spot of this arc , and Sai ’s nasty personality rub off Naruto and Sakura the wrong way gave a good starting point for the friendship that was about to flower . The fight between a transformed Naruto and Orochimaru was every bit great as well , but it was unfortunately the last good fight from the Snake Sannin .
19Search For Tsunade
chapter 139 - 171 & Episodes 81 - 100 of Naruto
The Chunin Exams , Konoha Crush , and the Sasuke Retrieval spark are all some of the most iconic and well - screw electric arc inNarutohistory , and unfortunately that can conduct rooter to ignore the arc that amount in between them , the Search for Tsunade arc . The arc sees Naruto teaming up with the Sannin Jiraiya to find a replacement for the Third Hokage , Tsunade . Along the way , Jiraiya teaches Naruto what would end up as his strongest flack , the Rasengan .
Though not as epic as the Sasuke Retrieval arc , the Search For Tsunade discharge is still critical for Naruto ’s fiber developmentand in how it lay down Tsunade as a major character . Jiraiya and Naruto ’s human relationship would become an significant ingredient of the series going forward , and that all start with the Search for Tsunade arc .
18Kakashi Gaiden
Episodes 119 - 120 of Shippuden
Kakashi Hatake ’s stock and past were long delinquent , and fans finally come to see the fan deary ’s flashback after the Sasuke Retrieval electric discharge and before the first arc of the time skip kicked off . This is where Obito and Rin were officially introduced , and how Kakashi receive his Sharingan was answer . moreover , there was a callback to Kakashi ’s philosophy of prize his friends , and how he come to learn this object lesson .
This arc was everything one could require in a flashback . It clearly explains the character ’s need , sets up future consequence , answers much - needed query and feed the character even more depth . Interestingly , this arc was n’t the full backstory of Kakashi and it was in the state of war arc where it was uncover what happened after Obito died .
17Akatsuki Suppression Mission
Chapters 311 - 342 & Episodes 72 - 88 of Shippuden
Shikamaru isone ofNaruto’sbest characters , and though the Akatsuki Suppression Mission discharge is n’t solely about Konoha ’s nonmigratory lazy genius , the arc feature his best fight . set aside everything involving Kakuzu , the major developments of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission discharge are Hidan wipe out Asuma and then Shikamaru get retaliation for his fallen skipper . Given Shikamaru ’s unbelievable intellectual , it ’s always been clean-cut that he ’s a threat , having him take down the Akatsuki ’s resident immortal though truly cements his status as a Shinobi .
While Asuma was n’t exactly one of the series ' most beloved characters , his death still hit fans hard , partly due to just how much it clearly impacted Shikamaru , Ino , and Choji . Part 2 ofNarutotruly establish the deadly stakes at dramatic play when facing the Akatsuki , so having Shikamaru follow where Asuma failed confirms just how much the young genesis of Konoha shinobi are surpassing their precursor .
16Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding
Episodes 494 - 500 of Shippuden
Narutohas never really been a romance series , yet relationships and love have always been on the periphery . Though some fans might balk at endingNaruto Shippudenwith a wedding , it ’s a arrant way to land Naruto ’s story full traffic circle and to establish how much hope there is for the new age of peace sports fan see atNaruto : Shippuden’send . To see Naruto surrounded by so many citizenry who like about him is truly heartwarmingconsidering just how stranded and lonely the youthful ninja started .
Though The Perfect Day for a Wedding Arc is n’t in theNarutomanga , it does hold one element that should be viewed as an substantive part of the series . Naruto ’s relationship with Iruka run criminally under - explored throughout much ofNaruto’sstory , which is why it ’s so incredible to see Naruto postulate his father - shape to walk him down the gangway at his marriage ceremony .
15Six Tails Unleashed
Episodes 145 - 152 of Shippuden
Naruto and his squad meet Utakata , the jinchūriki of the Six - Tails , and a girl named Hotaru . Utakata , scarred by his yesteryear , is mistrustful of others , while Hotaru is targeted because of a unsafe jutsu seal inside her . As Naruto forms a adherence with Hotaru , he seek to protect them from the enemies pursuing them , including the Akatsuki .
This filler arc , while interrupting the stream of the Fated Battle Between Brothers and Pain spark , did a great job making watcher seize to Utakata and feel the loss of a Jinchuriki to Pain and the Akatsuki . The serial publication never explore the other Tailed Beasts besides Kurama and Gyuki , so this bow at the very least helped with the serial ' worldbuilding . moreover , this arc absolutely replicated the manga ’s theme of a original and student relationship , with Utakata and Hotaru having an awesome and wholesome family relationship , which made that much more heartbreaking when Utakata was killed .
14Kakashi’s Anbu Arc: The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness
Episodes 349 - 361 of Shippuden
Naruto : Shippudenis filled with makeweight , but as Kakashi ’s Anbu Arc demonstrate , makeweight does n’t always have to be a bad thing . The arc , as its name implies , details Kakashi ’s prison term in the Anbu and throw more details about his tragical past tense . Fans already knew something of Kakashi ’s time in the Anbu , such as his partnership with Itachi , but Kakashi ’s Anbu Arc goes a long way to fulfil out the details of what that partnership was like . The result is that it is n’t just Kakashi who has his backstory flesh out , but also Itachi , Hiruzen , and Yamato .
The problem with much ofNaruto’sfiller is that it does n’t expand the story or the character in meaningful style . At worst , much of the filler are try at comedy that come across as off considering the wider effect go on in canon . With Kakashi ’s Anbu Arc though , the serial record just how effective makeweight can be . The arc is a must - check for any lover of Kakashi and is good enough to stick out shoulder - to - shoulder with the serial ' proficient canon arcs .
13Sasuke Shinden
Episodes 484 - 488 of Shippuden
Sasuke investigates a mysterious illness disseminate across a village , causing people to behave violently . His search leads him to clash with rogue shinobi and bring out hidden confederacy . Throughout the novel , Sasuke struggles with solitariness , guilt , and his new role as a guardian , while also reflecting on his bonds with Team 7 , peculiarly Naruto .
Naruto has a lot of mysteries demanding explanation , but the sudden disappearance of Akatsuki ’s iconic ring is one of the most perplexing .
This novel adjustment of Sasuke Shinden side news report really help Sasuke ’s characterby register his commitment to atonement and finding out the truth of the ninja mankind after being used for so long . It ’s a crucial exploration of his route to salvation , offer a more introspective expression at one of the most complex characters in theNarutoseries .
12The Fourth Great Shinobi War
Chapters 484 - 639 & Episodes 215 - 375 of Shippuden
The Fourth Great Shinobi War was doubtlessly one ofthe most highly anticipated arcs inNarutohistory . Never before had the leg been set so exactly , with proceed pieces set all over the ninja world . The getting even of many once - salient ninjas and the unification of the humans ’s bang-up armies was a quite a little to behold as the electric arc unfolded .
Naruto ’s Fourth Shinobi World War electric discharge is in reality three arcs consist of Countdown , Confrontation , and Climax . give that all the arcs kernel around one outcome though , it relieve oneself horse sense to deal them all aside of one mega - electric discharge .
highlight of this action - packed arc admit Kakashi ’s bitter fight against Obito in the Kamui kingdom , thereturn of bigNarutovillains Madara and Itachi , and Might Guy ’s Gate of Death . Unfortunately , the electric arc was also bogged down with just as many fights that lacked implication , such as Kankuro ’s Special Ops team combat Sasori and Deidara . While the arc was full of awesome consequence , it really postulate to narrow down its focus to assure that every struggle was relevant to the secret plan at bridge player .
11The Kazekage Rescue Mission
Chapters 248 - 281 & Episodes 1 - 32 of Shippuden
The Kazekage Rescue Mission arc saw Naruto and his friends journey to the Hidden Sand Village in ordering to rescue Gaara , who had late become the Kazekage . This arc begins with a great tactical battle between Gaara and Deidara . The Akatsuki had already been established inNaruto’sfirst part with Itachi and Kisame , but it was n’t until Part 2 that fans get a extensive depiction of the radical with the likes of Deidara and Sasori .
The Naruto enfranchisement is full of strange and hefty eye - based techniques . As the inclination continues to grow , we break down each Dojutsu and its powers .
This arc serves as a great reintroduction to Naruto and Sakura after the timeskip and containsSakura ’s most memorable battle inNarutohistory . This is also the first time rooter were introduced to Kakashi ’s Mangekyo Sharingan in the hunt for Deidara . While this arc develops sympathy for novel addition to the cast like Sasori and Granny Chiyo , other lineament that should have been spectacular were left to the wayside , like Kankuro and Temari .
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