The Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden Season 10

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #1 - The Sixth Hokage Danzo

   S10:E1972/10/2011

   Naruto and Sakura learn that Danzo has been made Hokage and that his first order is to eliminate Sasuke. The two go to Sai and inquire about Danzo, but Sai reveals that a curse mark given to all members of the Foundation prevent him from revealing anything about the new Hokage. Soon afterward, Karui and Darui attack them, demanding information about Sasuke.

   Director:Masaaki Kumagai

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   Director:Masaaki Kumagai

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Five Kage Summit's Eve

   S10:E1982/10/2011

   Karui decides to get information about Sasuke from Naruto by any means necessary. When Naruto refuses to sell Sasuke out, Karui takes out her frustration upon the former. Meanwhile, Danzo prepares for the Kage Summit, and determines to keep Naruto confined to the Leaf Village.

   Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa

   Writer:Yuka Miyata

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   Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa

   Writer:Yuka Miyata
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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Enter the Five Kage!

   S10:E1992/17/2011

   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.

   Director:Naoki Horiuchi

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   Director:Naoki Horiuchi

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Naruto's Plea

   S10:E2002/24/2011

   Naruto stands before the Raikage and begs him to forgive Sasuke. Will the Raikage listen to what he has to say? Later, the Five Kage Summit gets underway. Mifune suggests that the Five Great Nations should form the first alliance of its kind; but also nominates Danzo to be the leader. How will the other Kages react to the latter proposal?

   Director:Shu Watanabe

   Writer:Shin Yoshida

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   Director:Shu Watanabe

   Writer:Shin Yoshida
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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Painful Decision

   S10:E2013/3/2011

   As chaos breaks out at the Five Kage Summit regarding Mifune's proposal to make Danzo leader of the alliance, Ao discovers something unsettling about the new Hokage. Meanwhile, Shikamaru goes to Sakura and asks permission to take decisive action against Sasuke. How will Sakura react, and what is Danzo's secret?

   Director:Maki Kodaira

   Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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   Director:Maki Kodaira

   Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki
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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Racing Lightning

   S10:E2023/10/2011

   Without any warning, Zetsu bursts through the floor in the middle of the Five Kage Summit and announces that Sasuke is somewhere in the vicinity. The Summit is immediately put on hold, and the Kages and samurai begin searching for him. Meanwhile, Naruto receives an unexpected visit from Madara, who says that he needs to talk to him. How will Sasuke respond to being discovered, and what are Madara's intentions?

   Director:Shigeru Mita

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   Director:Shigeru Mita

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Sasuke's Ninja Way

   S10:E2033/17/2011

   With Team Hawk exposed, Sasuke begins to ruthlessly take down all opposing samurai. Raikage, along with Darui and Shii, track down Sasuke. The two sides engage in battle, and Suigetsu and Juugo join the fray. Which side will win this battle of overwhelming power?

   Director:Hiroyoshi Kishikawa

   Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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   Director:Hiroyoshi Kishikawa

   Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki
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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Power of the Five Kage

   S10:E2043/24/2011

   Sasuke uses Susano'o to slip past Gaara and the Raikage and heads towards Danzo. Just as the latter is within Sasuke's grasp, however, the Mizukage stands in his way.

   Director:Kenichi Nishida

   Writer:Yuka Miyata

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   Director:Kenichi Nishida

   Writer:Yuka Miyata
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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Declaration of War

   S10:E2053/31/2011

   The four Kage are startled by the sudden appearance of Madara Uchiha. Having sent Sasuke away to safety using the Transportation Technique, Madara unveils to the Kage his “Project Tsuki no Me.”

   Director:Kiyomu Fukuda

   Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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   Director:Kiyomu Fukuda

   Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo
10. 

    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Sakura's Feelings

    S10:E2064/7/2011

    Sakura, not wanting to cause Naruto any more pain, tells him that he can let go of his promise about bringing Sasuke back, and claims that she doesn't feel anything more for Sasuke. To top it off, Sakura confesses her feelings for Naruto, taking everyone by surprise. How will Naruto respond? Meanwhile, Kisame tracks down Killer Bee and the battle for the Eight-Tails begins.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Shin Yoshida
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    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Tailed Beast vs. The Tailless Tailed Beast

    S10:E2074/14/2011

    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

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    Director:Naoki Horiuchi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - As One's Friend

    S10:E2084/21/2011

    One of Sai's clones tells Naruto the truth surrounding Sasuke, something that Sakura couldn't bring herself to do. Before Naruto can even comprehend what Sai just said, they are interrupted by Gaara. What additional bad news concerning Sasuke does Gaara bring for Naruto?

    Director:Shu Watanabe

    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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    Director:Shu Watanabe

    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki
13. 

    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Danzo's Right Arm

    S10:E2094/28/2011

    Madara brings Sasuke out of his dimension to battle Danzo. When Sasuke demands answers concerning Itachi, things turn ugly, and Danzo reveals a few tricks he has up his sleeves (literally). What is Danzo's true strength, and can Sasuke summon enough power to suppress it?

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai

    Writer:Daisuke Watanabe

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    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai

    Writer:Daisuke Watanabe
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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Forbidden Visual Jutsu

    S10:E2105/5/2011

    Danzo brings forth a forbidden genjutsu known as Izanagi, which has the astounding power to turn dreams into reality and vice versa. Izanagi's great power comes with a time limit, but Sasuke's strength is rapidly dwindling as well. Can Sasuke resist long enough, or will Danzo completely overpower him?

    Director:Masato Kitagawa

    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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    Director:Masato Kitagawa

    Writer:Shin Yoshida
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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Danzo Shimura

    S10:E2115/12/2011

    As the fight between Sasuke and Danzo comes to a close, the latter will do whatever it takes to finish off the former. Meanwhile, Sakura and her team close in on Sasuke.

    Directors:Hayato Date, Kenichi Nishida

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    Directors:Hayato Date, Kenichi Nishida

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
16. 

    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Sakura's Resolve

    S10:E2125/19/2011

    Sakura ditches her team and goes alone to Sasuke's location. Meanwhile, Madara advises Sasuke to finish off Karin, but at the last second Sakura intervenes. After so long, what interaction will take place between Sasuke and Sakura?

    Director:Hideaki Uehara

    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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    Director:Hideaki Uehara

    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki
17. 

    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Lost Bonds

    S10:E2135/26/2011

    As he is resting, Naruto starts dreaming his past experiences with Sasuke that made the two friends closer. When he tries to follow Kakashi, who is in pursuit of Sakura, he is stopped by Yamato, saying that he has orders from Kakashi to return Naruto to Konoha. Naruto devises a plan to sneak out and leaving a shadow clone to fool Yamato. He goes into Sage Mode to locate Kakashi. He then starts remembering the experiences that brought Sasuke pain in his life. Naruto decides what he can do for Sasuke if they come face to face.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato

    Writer:Daisuke Watanabe

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    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato

    Writer:Daisuke Watanabe
18. 

    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - The Burden

    S10:E2146/2/2011

    Kakashi rescues Sakura from certain death at Sasuke's hands and takes over the fight. After healing Karin, Sakura again decides to take on Sasuke, but her resolve fails her. Just as she comes close to death a second time, Naruto intervenes and saves her. After so long, the original Team 7 is reunited.

    Director:Kiyomu Fukuda

    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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    Director:Kiyomu Fukuda

    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo
19. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Two Fates

    S10:E2156/9/2011

    Naruto reproaches Sasuke for attempting to kill Sakura. Then Sasuke reveals that he killed Danzo with his own hands. He goes on to declare his intent to purify the Uchiha clan’s name by annihilating the Hidden Leaf.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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    Director:Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer:Shin Yoshida
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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - High-Level Shinobi

    S10:E2166/16/2011

    As Naruto and Sasuke clash, their Rasengan and Chidori explode, sending them both flying. When Zetsu and Madara appear to aid Sasuke, they decide to retreat to the Akastuki headquarters. Before they leave, however, Naruto has one last thing to say to Sasuke; something that will have an impact on both of their lives.

    Director:Kenichi Nishida

    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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    Director:Kenichi Nishida

    Writer:Shin Yoshida
21. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Infiltrator

    S10:E2176/23/2011

    Naruto returns to the Leaf Village, and his teammates demand to know why he didn't finish Sasuke off when the latter was in such a weak state. Naruto tells them that when the time is right, he will deal with Sasuke personally. Meanwhile, a supposedly deceased member of Akastuki has infiltrated the Hidden Cloud Village.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
22. 

    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #22 - The Five Great Nations Mobilize

    S10:E2186/30/2011

    The formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces is ratified by the Feudal Lords of the Five Great Nations. Each Kage returns to their village to prepare for the coming war.

    Director:Masato Kitagawa

    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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    Director:Masato Kitagawa

    Writer:Yuka Miyata
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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage

    S10:E2197/7/2011

    Naruto gathers his friends and tells them that he will defeat Sasuke alone. Meanwhile, the Elders of the Leaf officially nominate Kakashi to become the next Hokage.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Prophecy of the Great Lord Elder

    S10:E2207/21/2011

    In Mount Myoboku, Gerotora, Fukasaku, and the Great Lord Elder are debating whether to give Naruto the key to the Tetragram Seal left behind by Jiraiya, an act that could unleash the Nine Tails.

    Director:Hiroyoshi Kishikawa

    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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    Director:Hiroyoshi Kishikawa

    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki
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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Storage

    S10:E2217/28/2011

    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

    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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    Director:Naoki Horiuchi

    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo