The Best Episodes Directed By Hayato Goda

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Breaking Through the Enemy Front

   S1:E116/16/2007

   Shu and Blue Dragon face General Logi.

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Run, Kankuro

   S1:E73/29/2007

   Gaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Raiga's Counterattack

   S3:E15610/19/2005

   Ranmaru is determined to bring Raiga back from the dead and appears to suceed! An enraged raiga now goes on the offensive, starting with Tenten. Karashi runs back to the Curry House to tell the others what has happened, but who's side is he really on?

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Vampire of the Solitary Castle

   S1:E192/13/2007

   While on a mission to search for General Cross, Allen is beseeched by several villagers complaining about a "vampire problem." Soon after the ruckus, Lavi and Bookman join Allen on his new mission.

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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #5 - The Appearance of Strange Visitors

   S4:E16111/23/2005

   As Gai and Lee leave Konoha on a mission, two strangers disguise themselves as them and sneak into the village to learn its secrets. Tsunade, Sakura and Tenten have big plans in store for these imposters, plans that'll make their lives miserable.

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #6 - When Egrets Flap Their Wings

   S4:E1671/4/2006

   Shima saves Naruto from Ooki's genjutsu trap and proceeds to try and protect him. When all seems lost for our hero, a mysterious white figure appears and asks him to grant one last wish. Will Naruto find the strength to grant this request and save the day?

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Kiba's Long Day!

   S4:E1845/10/2006

   When Akamaru is taken ill and starts to undergo a mysterious transformation, can Kiba do anything to save his friend? When the whole village appears to be against him what lengths will he go through, to protect his friend?

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth is All About Passion!

   S4:E1937/12/2006

   When Naruto returns from a mission, he discovers that Lee has set up a Dojo and is desperate for a challenger. When Gai discovers nobody has challenged him he steps up to the plate! However, a last minute change in plans throws changes everything, and when an imposter joins the fray, chaos ensues....

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   7.0/10(5 votes)

   #9 - A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!

   S3:E1457/27/2005

   Naruto's backup has arrived and they are Shikamaru, Ino, and Chouji. They tell Naruto that they will take care of the brothers. Naruto leaves to catch up to Iruka, who is fighting Mizuki. Can Naruto arrive before Mizuki kills Iruka? And can Shikamaru, Ino, and Chouji hold off the brothers?

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Funeral March for the Living

    S3:E1529/21/2005

    When Naruto rescues three strangers he finds himself dragged into yet another mission. However, this time he doesn't want to partake in it! That is until he hears that there might be a connection to Akatsuki. With Neji, Lee and Tenten as his teammates, will he find the information he is looking for?

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!

    S4:E1763/15/2006

    Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata were on their way back to Konoha when they were attacked by a group of ninjas. The ninjas were wearing the same uniforms as Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata, and they claimed to be the real ninjas. Naruto and his friends were confused, but they soon realized that they had been tricked. The imposters were actually evil ninjas who were trying to take over Konoha. Naruto and his friends fought bravely, and they were eventually able to defeat the imposters. The real Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata returned to Konoha as heroes. They had saved the village from the evil imposters, and they were celebrated as heroes.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Powerful Helper

    S4:E2009/13/2006

    With the city of Konoha mapped in explosive tags, a decision must be made weather to try and remove them, or to evacuate the entire city! However, something is strange about these tags, can they discover what it is? And can they remove all of them in time?

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Sand Alliance With The Leaf Shinobi

    S4:E2171/18/2007

    The rogue ninjas continue running as Gaara, Temari and Kankuro give chase. At the same time, Shino, Hinata and Neji are using their abilities to try and find the Shitenshounnin. Who will end up fighting first and, who will ultimately win?

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts

    S4:E20911/9/2006

    Naruto, Sakura and Lee are sent to escort a prisoner named Gantetsu to the Forest Country Capital. Their job is only to back up the escort group incase something goes wrong, which inevitably, it does....

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