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The Best Episodes Directed By Naoki Horiuchi

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 16 Episode 355 - The Targeted Sharingan
    8.7/10(2 votes)

    S16:E355

    Danzo orders Tenzo to kill Kakashi and take his Sharingan. Reluctant at first, Tenzo decides to carry out his orders after learning that the Leaf Shinobi has come to be known as “Kakashi the Friend Killer.”

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The One Who Vanished
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E4

    Fushi takes care of a troubled Mizuha.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  3. undefined Season 17 Episode 365 - Those Who Dance in the Shadows
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S17:E365

    Naruto is overcome with grief over Neji’s death, but Hinata's words restore his fighting spirit.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  4. undefined Season 18 Episode 384 - A Heart Filled With Comrades
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S18:E384

    Naruto and Sasuke size up Obito as the final battle looms.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  5. undefined Season 12 Episode 261 - For My Friend
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S12:E261

    The Allied Shinobi Forces are on standby, ready to confront Madara’s army of reanimated shinobi and 100,000 White Zetsu. But distrust still exists among the Allied Shinobi Forces, who were once sworn enemies until recently.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  6. undefined Season 20 Episode 471 - The Two of Them...Always
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S20:E471

    Fearing that he will once again break a promise, Obito uses the last of his power to bring Sasuke and Sakura back, but the thought of his inability to protect Rin nags at him as he loses consciousness.

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  7. undefined Season 18 Episode 374 - The New Three-Way Deadlock
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S18:E374

    Bearing a close resemblance to the Legendary Sannin, Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke make a stunning arrival on the battlefield with each of their summonings.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  8. undefined Season 16 Episode 349 - A Mask that Hides the Heart
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S16:E349

    After the end of the Third Great Ninja War, the Leaf Village is divided over who should become the next Hokage.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 207 - The Tailed Beast vs. The Tailless Tailed Beast
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S10:E207

    As Killer Bee's battle with Kisame rages on, the latter reveals a hidden trump card ability connected with Samehada. Meanwhile, Ao chases down Danzo, Fuu, and Torune, but they anticipate this and set a trap for him. Can Killer Bee and Ao make it through their individual clashes in one piece?

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  10. undefined Season 20 Episode 461 - Hagoromo and Hamura
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S20:E461

    Near the Divine Tree is an area known as the Peak of Demise. No one is allowed to go near it, except those chosen by Kaguya to undergo a ritual she has established. Gamamaru, a Sage Toad, says the truth lies beyond the peak—those words stir Hagoromo’s curiosity, and he decides to head out to investigate.

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  11. undefined Season 20 Episode 498 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 5: The Last Mission
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S20:E498

    Shino and Kiba still don't have a wedding gift for Hinata's wedding. Kiba's made it his goal to become the next Hokage, but unlike his teammates, who are steadfastly chasing their dreams, Shino is unsure about his. With this uncertainty, he sets out with Kiba and Akamaru on their final mission as Team 8!

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  12. undefined Season 8 Episode 160 - Mystery of Pain
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S8:E160

    When Kakashi falls against Pain, the situation only grows worse for Konoha. Shizune and Inoichi are close to unraveling the mystery of Pain, but when the Animal and Human paths of Pain appear before them, can they escape with the truth about Pain?

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  13. undefined Season 11 Episode 242 - Naruto's Vow
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S11:E242

    During his final stop for supplies on an island in the Land of Water, Naruto runs into Akatsuchi and Kurotsuchi of the Hidden Stone, who are on an assignment to deliver a letter from the Tsuchikage addressed to the Mizukage.

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  14. undefined Season 9 Episode 177 - Iruka's Ordeal
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S9:E177

    Iruka struggles to deal with his hate for the Nine-Tailed Fox inside Naruto as he tries to connect with Naruto after seeing him shunned by his peers.

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  15. undefined Season 15 Episode 341 - Orochimaru's Return
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S15:E341

    Suigetsu and Jugo finally catch up to Sasuke. In order to learn the truth behind the Leaf’s actions, Sasuke decides to resurrect the one man who can help him find the answer—Orochimaru.

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  16. undefined Season 11 Episode 233 - Naruto's Imposter
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S11:E233

    Naruto finds an imposter that has been building his reputation by attempting to steal from other people while his friend is also attempting to gain a reputation by "beating" the imposter up so he builds his reputation even further and become a ninja.

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 170 - Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy ~ Part 1
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S8:E170

    The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, left behind his legacy before he passed away. Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke attempt to find Minato's legacy before the other shinobi teams can get to it.

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  18. undefined Season 9 Episode 188 - Record of the Ninja Gutsy Master and Student
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S9:E188

    After having discovered that the village was under the control of rebels from the Hidden Rain Village, led by Hanzo, Naruto and Jiraiya decided to take action to help save the women and children taken hostage and free the village from the Rain's tyrannical control.

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  19. undefined Season 19 Episode 394 - The New Chunin Exams
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S19:E394

    The story travels back to the time after Sasuke's defection from the Leaf and before Naruto's return from his two-year training journey with Jiraiya.

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  20. undefined Season 15 Episode 321 - Reinforcements Arrive
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S15:E321

    White Zetsu’s ability to mimic people’s appearances has wrought confusion and distrust within the Allied Shinobi Forces. Naruto arrives to assist, and using his sensory powers, he identifies all the disguised White Zetsu clones, changing the tide of the battle.

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  21. undefined Season 10 Episode 199 - Enter the Five Kage!
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S10:E199

    The time has come for each Kage to leave for the Kage Summit in the Land of Iron. On his way to the meeting, Danzo gets attacked by shinobi from the Wood Country who want to take his head. Meanwhile, Naruto, with Kakashi and Yamato by his side, heads off to find the Raikage to convince him to spare Sasuke.

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  22. undefined Season 10 Episode 221 - Storage
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S10:E221

    At Mount Myoboku, Naruto prepares to store Gerotora within himself, but hesitates as it also holds the potential risk of unleashing the Nine Tails on the world.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  23. undefined Season 14 Episode 312 - The Old Master and the Dragon's Eye
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S14:E312

    Might Guy arrives on the battlefield to stop a Reanimated Shinobi who he recognizes as Master Chen, the legendary Taijutsu User from the Third Great Ninja War.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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  24. undefined Season 15 Episode 331 - Eyes That See in the Dark
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S15:E331

    Suigetsu and Jugo’s search for Sasuke leads them to one of Orochimaru’s old hideouts where they come across his research data, which could tip the outcome of the Fourth Great War. Meanwhile, Sasuke finally sets out to settle his score with Naruto.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 137 - Charmy’s Century of Hunger, Gordon’s Millennium of Loneliness
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E137

    Asta and the other Black Bulls continue their training in order to face off with the devil. Charmy is trying to use her cotton magic and her Sheep Cooks to create food to enhance her friends’ mana, but she realizes she lacks training. She then decides to seek out someone who can help her. Meanwhile, Gordon is also unhappy with his inability to help his friends, so he decides to go off to train on his own.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
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Naoki Horiuchi Ratings Summary

"The Targeted Sharingan" is the best rated episode directed by Naoki Horiuchi. It scored 8.7/10 from 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on March 13, 2014.