The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiya Niidome

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - The Necromancer Laughs

   S1:E410/28/2015

   In the chairman's office, Ouka finds files documenting Mari's crimes... The next day, the Mock Battle Tournament has entered the second round: Kyoya's 15th Platoon against Takeru's 35th. But during the battle, Yoshimizu, Kyoya's childhood friend and platoon member, has strange black thorns burst out of her body! "I've come to rescue you, my sweet Mari-san!" Emerging from the black thorns is the necromancer, Haunted.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Breakdown! The Deal is Off!

   S2:E937/28/2004

   Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques but are they enough to defeat her? Will Jiraiya, Shizune and Naruto show up in time?

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke

   S3:E10711/3/2004

   Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to celebrate a special occasion!

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Remembrance: The Lost Page

   S4:E1691/25/2006

   Being some of the few Genins available, Naruto, Ino, and Shino are forced to accompany Anko on her mission to the Sea Country to destroy a sea monster and protect a boat carrying gold. However, Anko is acting strange as she begins to remember more and more events from her past, and the connection she once had with Orochimaru.

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   7.7/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Hidden Jutsu! The Price of the Ninja Art: Kujaku

   S4:E1804/12/2006

   The Konoha team continue to investigate the star's theft and start to realise everything is not quite as it seems. Everything seems to be leading to a final battle, but who is the real enemy behind all this?

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Episode 3

   S1:E33/2/2018

   Kaela battles the hackers as the poison gas release ticks closer. Keith drags Boris on a chase outside the city, pursuing Koku and one of the gang.

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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!

   S2:E743/10/2004

   While Shino and Kankuro fight the match they should've fought back during the Chuunin Exam, Naruto, Sakura, and Pakkun slowly catch up to Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke has finally caught up with Gaara and Temari, but is he ready to face true horror when Gaara reveals his demon form?

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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #8 - The Little Princess Who Could

   S1:E93/8/2022

   Wein arrives to save Falanya, but exhaustion takes a toll. Lowa seeks Wein's advice. The imperial princes suspect Wein in an attempted poisoning. When the princes surround Mealtars, Falanya convinces its people to unite and thwart their aggression.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #9 - The Promise That Could Not Be Kept

   S3:E1355/18/2005

   Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wound but nothing too serious, and Naruto and Shimakamru have a few injuries. When Sakura finds out they are back ,she goes immediatley to see Sasuke and Naruto but finds out Sasuke got away. Can Naruto keep his promise to Sakura? And what news does the Jiraiya have for Naruto?

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    7.5/10(5 votes)

    #10 - A Failure's True Power

    S2:E6212/10/2003

    When it looks as if Naruto can't win, Neji continues to tell him that he cannot change his fate and that he has no idea what it feels like to carry a seal that cannot be removed. Naruto thinks back about his childhood and how he was treated because of the Nine-Tails sealed inside him. However, that same curse may prove to be his only chance at winning...

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    7.5/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro

    S3:E1263/16/2005

    Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the runaway Sasuke.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Yesterday's Enemy Is Today's…

    S1:E72/22/2022

    When Wein's second meeting with King Ordalasse ends with deadly consequences, the Natran delegation flees with the Cavarinians in hot pursuit. But Wein has a plan to turn hunter into hunted. Zenovia asks a favor that Wein is hard-pressed to refuse.

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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived

    S3:E1508/31/2005

    With Hinata's safety in danger, the group must try and figure out a way to save her and protect the Bikouchuu at the same time. Every time one side seems to have an edge though, the other reveals yet a new trick. As dawn approaches, they don't have long left....can they succeed?

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    6.7/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Losing is Not an Option!

    S3:E1171/5/2005

    Neji's on the run from Kidomaru's bow and arrow attacks. Will Neji make it out alive or will his new-found enemy hit his blindspot dead on?

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    6.6/10(4 votes)

    #15 - A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong

    S2:E866/2/2004

    Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun, at least until Naruto puts a stain on a man's shirt. Jiraiya uses a new technique that easily defeats the man and offers to teach it to Naruto. What is this new technique and can Naruto master it?

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