Synopsis
Twelve years before the start of the series, the Nine-Tailed Demon Foxattacked Konohagakure destroying much of the village and taking many lives. The leader of the village, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails into a newborn, Naruto Uzumaki. Orphaned by the attack, Naruto was shunned by the villagers, who out of fear and anger, viewed him as the Nine-Tails itself. Though the Third Hokage outlawed speaking about anything related to the Nine-Tails, the children — taking their cues from their parents — inherited the same animosity towards Naruto. In his thirst to be acknowledged, Naruto vowed he would one day become the greatest Hokagethe village had ever seen.
Naruto
The plot of Naruto is told during the first 238 chapters of the manga and all 220 episodes of the Narutoanime. In the manga, before the switch to the second part of the series, otherwise known as Naruto: Shippūden, the story of Kakashi Gaiden is told.
Introduction Arc
Main article: Introduction ArcThe Introduction Arc was included in Part I of the series, and comprised chapters 1 to 8 of the manga and episodes 1 to 5 of the Naruto anime. The main characters of the series were introduced during this arc. This arc is followed by the Land of Waves Arc.
Land of Waves Arc
Main article: Land of Waves ArcThe Land of Waves Arc was included in Part I of the series, and comprised chapters 9 to 33 of the manga and episodes 6 to 19 of the Naruto anime. It was the first major arc of the series. This arc is preceded by the Introduction Arc and followed by the Chūnin Exam Arc.
Chūnin Exam Arc
Main article: Chūnin Exam ArcThe Chūnin Exam Arc was included in Part I of the series, and comprised chapters 34 to 114 of the manga and episodes 20 to 67 of the Naruto anime. It introduced many of the secondary characters of the series and the first major villain, Orochimaru, and set up the main plot for the rest of the series, with Sasuke obtaining a cursed seal from Orochimaru. This arc is preceded by the Land of Waves Arcand is followed by the Invasion of Konoha Arc.
Invasion of Konoha Arc
Main article: Invasion of Konoha ArcThe Invasion of Konoha Arc was included in Part I of the series, and comprised chapters 115 to 138 of the manga and episodes 68 to 80 of the Naruto anime. The previous arc directly led into this one. This arc covered Gaara's change of heart towards people after battling Naruto, and the death of the Third Hokage at Orochimaru's hands. This arc is preceded by the Chūnin Exam Arc and is followed by theSearch for Tsunade Arc.
Search for Tsunade Arc
Main article: Search for Tsunade ArcThe Search for Tsunade Arc spans from chapters 139 to 171 of the manga and episodes 81 to 100 of theNaruto anime. The beginning of the arc is sometimes referred to as the "Return of Itachi Arc". The arc entails Naruto meeting the Akatsuki members Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, his training to learnRasengan, and meeting up with Tsunade. It also covers the battle between Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Tsunade. In the anime, discussion of Rock Lee's surgery takes place here instead of the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. This arc is preceded by the Invasion of Konoha Arc and is followed by the Sasuke Retrieval Arc in the manga and the Land of Tea Arc in the anime.
Sasuke Retrieval Arc
Main article: Sasuke Retrieval ArcThe Sasuke Retrieval Arc spans from chapters 172 to 238 of the manga, and episodes 107 to 135 of theNaruto anime. This arc sets the tone for Naruto: Shippūden, where Sasuke decides he is not powerful enough and leaves for Orochimaru to gain power, and his final battle at the Valley of the End againstNaruto Uzumaki. It also includes Naruto's first use of his one-tailed form when the Nine-Tails grants him more power to defeat Sasuke. It is the last arc of Part I of the manga. In the anime, the arc is followed by a long series of multiple short arcs. For the anime only, this arc is preceded by the Land of Tea Arc and is followed by the Land of Rice Fields Arc, while in the manga it is only preceded by theSearch for Tsunade Arc.
Anime-Only Arcs
In the anime, a number of additional episodes were added to the story to allow the manga a chance to get ahead. Some take place after the Search for Tsunade Arc, but most occur after the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. In total, these additional episodes last for almost two years. All feature Naruto Uzumaki assisting members of the Konoha 11 with a mission. The "arcs" that lasted two or more episodes are listed below:
- Episodes 102—106: Naruto and Team 7 go to the Land of Tea to help Idate Morino win a race.
- Episodes 136—141: Naruto, Sakura, and Jiraiya, while investigating Orochimaru's whereabouts, encounters the Fūma clan.
- Episodes 142—147: Naruto helps Iruka catch the escaped convict, Mizuki.
- Episodes 148—151: Naruto and Team 8 look for the bikōchū beetle in the hopes that it will lead them to Sasuke Uchiha.
- Episodes 152—157: Naruto and Team Guy deal with Raiga Kurosuki and his Kurosuki family.
- Episodes 159—160: Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata help Sazanami clear his name.
- Episodes 162—167: Naruto, Neji, and Tenten go to the Land of Birds to deal with a mysterious ghost.
- Episodes 169—173: Anko Mitarashi takes Naruto, Ino, and Shino to the Land of the Sea to find information on Orochimaru.
- Episodes 175—176: Naruto is again paired up with Kiba and Hinata in order to improve their teamwork.
- Episodes 178—183: Naruto and Team Guy go to Hoshigakure to help the villagers protect their sacred star.
- Episodes 187—191: Naruto, Hinata, and Chōji go to the Land of Vegetables to protect some peddlers from the Criminal Brothers.
- Episodes 195—196: Guy is forced to deal with Yagura's apparent attempts at revenge.
- Episodes 197—201: The Konoha 11 stop Gennō from destroying Konoha.
- Episodes 203—207: Kurenai temporarily leaves Team 8 to take care of some old business withYakumo Kurama.
- Episodes 209—212: Naruto, Lee, and Sakura help transfer a member of the Shinobazu to prison.
- Episodes 213—215: Naruto helps Menma regain his memory.
- Episodes 216—220: The Konoha 11 go to Sunagakure to help rescue Matsuri from the Four Celestial Symbols Men.
Deaths
Naruto: Shippūden
The plot of the second part of the manga and anime series Naruto, titled Naruto: Shippūden (疾風伝; Literally meaning "Hurricane Chronicles") in the anime and simply Part II in the manga, was set two and a half years after the present timeline in Part I. The new setting for the series began with volume 28 (chapter 245) of the manga. The anime adaptation of the manga started airing on February 15 2007, premiering with the first two episodes debuting in a one-hour special. Viz is working on a North American DVD series of Naruto: Shippūden, which was released on September 29, 2009. The US publication of the manga began in January 2008, in the US issue of Shonen Jump.[1]
The new story revolved mainly around Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno's new adventures, and their search for Sasuke Uchiha after he defected from Konoha in order to gain Orochimaru's power. The plot later includes new major characters, such as Sai and Yamato. The plot also showed a more activeAkatsuki in their quest to obtain all the tailed beasts.
Kazekage Rescue Arc
Main article: Kazekage Rescue ArcThe Kazekage Rescue Arc is from Part II of the series that spans from chapters 245 to 281 of the manga and episodes 1 to 32 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. It is the first arc of Part II. In the third databook this arc is called the "Kazekage Rescue Mission" (風影奪還任務, Kazekage Dakkan Ninmu) and in the anime DVDs it is referred to as the "Kazekage Rescue" Arc. This arc details the events of an Akatsuki raid byDeidara and Sasori on Sunagakure to find the jinchūriki of Shukaku. In the manga, it is preceded by theKakashi Gaiden and in the anime, it is preceded by the Ultimate Weapon Arc. It is followed by theSasuke and Sai Arc.
Sasuke and Sai Arc
Main article: Sasuke and Sai ArcThe Sasuke and Sai Arc is from Part II of the series, and spans from chapters 282 to 310 of the manga and episodes 33 to 53 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the third databook, this arc is called the "Heaven and Earth Reconnaissance Mission" (天地偵察任務, Tenchi Teisatsu Ninmu). The anime DVDs for this arc call it the "Long-Awaited Reunion". This arc details Team Kakashi new members Yamato andSai, and their reunion with the defector Sasuke Uchiha. This arc is preceded by the Kazekage Rescue Arc and is followed by the Hidan and Kakuzu Arc in the manga and the Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc in the anime.
Hidan and Kakuzu Arc
Main article: Hidan and Kakuzu ArcThe Hidan and Kakuzu Arc is from Part II of the series, spanning from chapters 311 to 342 of the manga and episodes 72 to 89 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the third databook, this arc is called the "'Akatsuki' Suppression Mission" (“暁”討伐任務, "Akatsuki" Tōbatsu Ninmu). The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Immortal Devastators — Hidan and Kakuzu". This arc details the events caused by two ofAkatsuki's "immortals", Hidan and Kakuzu. In the anime, Naruto's training began in the Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc. This arc is preceded by the Sasuke and Sai Arc in the manga and Twelve Guardian Ninja Arcin the anime and is followed by the Three-Tails Arc in the anime, and the Itachi Pursuit Arc in the manga.
Itachi Pursuit Arc
Main article: Itachi Pursuit ArcThe Itachi Pursuit Arc is from Part II of the series, and spans from chapters 343 to 402 of the manga. In the Naruto: Shippūden anime, it began with episode 113 to 118, and then spanned episodes 121 to 143 with the two episode adaptation of Kakashi Gaiden shown in the interim. In the third databook, this arc is called the "Itachi Pursuit" (イタチ追跡, Itachi Tsuiseki) while the anime DVDs call it the "Master's Prophecy and Vengeance" chapter. Portions of this arc are sometimes considered separate arcs. Collectively, this arc details Konoha's Eight Man Squad's and Sasuke's task of finding Itachi Uchiha, as well as Jiraiya's confrontation with the S-rank organisation Akatsuki's leader Pain. This arc is preceded by the Hidan and Kakuzu Arc in the manga and the Three-Tails Arc in the anime and followed by theInvasion of Pain Arc in the manga and the Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc in the anime.
Invasion of Pain Arc
Main article: Invasion of Pain ArcThe Invasion of Pain Arc is from Part II, and spans from chapters 403 to 449 of the manga. In theNaruto: Shippūden anime, it spanned from episode 152 to episode 175. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Two Saviours". The arc detailed Akatsuki's attempts to capture the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. This arc is preceded by the Itachi Pursuit Arc in the manga and the Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc in the anime and is followed by the Five Kage Summit Arc in the manga and the Konoha History Arcin the anime.
Five Kage Summit Arc
Main article: Five Kage Summit ArcThe Five Kage Summit Arc is from Part II, and spans from chapters 450 to 488 of the manga. In theNaruto: Shippūden anime, it spanned from episode 197 to 221. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "The Gathering of the Five Kage". Pain's destruction of Konoha and Killer B's supposed capture by Takaenticed the five countries to unite against the threat of Akatsuki. This arc is preceded by the Invasion of Pain Arc in the manga and the Konoha History Arc in the anime and followed by the Confining the Jinchūriki Arc in the manga and the Adventures at Sea Arc in the anime.
Confining the Jinchūriki Arc
Main article: Confining the Jinchūriki ArcThe Confining the Jinchūriki Arc spans from chapters 489 to 514, and in the Naruto: Shippūden anime from episode 243 to 255. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Nine-Tailed Fox Taming and Karmic Encounters" and it has a special DVD version for the Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha's part called "The Birth of Naruto". All the Five Great Shinobi Countries have formed a ninja alliance with the Land of Ironand prepare for the Fourth Shinobi World War and the final battle against Akatsuki. While Naruto trains to control the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's power. It also describes the Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha and the beginning of the war. This arc is preceded by the Five Kage Summit Arc in the manga and theAdventures at Sea Arc in the anime and is followed by the Shinobi World War Arc.
Shinobi World War Arc
Main article: Shinobi World War ArcThe Shinobi World War Arc spans from chapter 515 to 592 and in the anime from episode 256 to 289 (with the Chikara Arc going on from episode 290 to episode 295) and resumes from episode 296 to 340. It covers the Fourth Shinobi World War where the Five Great Shinobi Countries and the samurai all unite into the Allied Shinobi Forces to oppose Tobi and Akatsuki, all to protect the last two jinchūriki,Naruto Uzumaki and Killer B. The arc began with the war finally starting with both the Allied Shinobi Forces and Akatsuki moving out for battle. The arc ended following the defeat of Kabuto Yakushi, and the release of Impure World Reincarnation. This arc is preceded by the Confining the Jinchūriki Arc and is followed by the Ten-Tails Revival Arc.
Ten-Tails Revival Arc
Main article: Ten-Tails Revival ArcThe Ten-Tails Revival Arc spans from chapter 593 to chapter 656 and in the anime, from episode 341 to 348 and is currently paused. It covers the climax of the Fourth Shinobi World War and the revival of theTen-Tails, which Tobi and Madara Uchiha plan to use for their Eye of the Moon Plan. This arc is preceded by the Shinobi World War Arc and is followed by the Return of Madara Arc. In the anime, theShadow of the Anbu Arc takes place in the middle of it.
Return of Madara Arc
Main article: Return of Madara ArcThe Return of Madara Arc spans from chapter 657 to the current. It covers the official revival of Madara Uchiha and his attempt to complete the Eye of the Moon Plan after the defeat of Obito Uchiha. This arc is preceded by the Ten-Tails Revival Arc.
Anime-Only Arcs
Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc
Main article: Twelve Guardian Ninja ArcThe Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc is the first filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 54 to 71 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Twelve Guardian Ninja". The arc expands upon the Twelve Guardian Ninja and Naruto's wind training through the introduction of a boy named Sora. This arc is preceded by the Sasuke and Sai Arc and followed by the Hidan and Kakuzu Arc.
Three-Tails Arc
Main article: Three-Tails ArcThe Three-Tails Arc is the second filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 89 to 112 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "The Three-Tailed Demon Turtle". It deals with the efforts of Akatsuki, Konoha, and Team Guren to capture the Three-Tails. This arc is preceded by the Hidan and Kakuzu Arc and followed by the Itachi Pursuit Arc.
Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc
Main article: Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu ArcThe Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc is the third filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 144 to 151 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "The Six-Tailed Unleashed". It deals with the bond between masters and students named Utakata, the jinchūriki of Six-Tails and his student Hotaru. This arc is preceded by the Itachi Pursuit Arc and followed by the Invasion of Pain Arc.
Konoha History Arc
Main article: Konoha History ArcThe Konoha History Arc is the fourth filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episodes 176 to 196 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Past Arc ~The Locus of Konoha~". This arc is shown as multiple flashbacks from different characters, such as Irukaremembering the time he first met Naruto and Kakashi remembering when he was appointed as leader of Team 7 from his perspective. The first flashback takes place prior Part I while the rest all take place before the time-skip. This arc is preceded by the Invasion of Pain Arc and is followed by the Five Kage Summit Arc.
Adventures at Sea Arc
Main article: Adventures at Sea ArcThe Adventures at Sea Arc is the fifth filler arc from Part II of the series, and spans from episode 222 to 242. The anime DVDs for this arc call it "Paradise Life on a Boat". This arc shows Naruto and his team on their journey to the Land of Lightning by sea, to confine him from Akatsuki during the Fourth Shinobi World War, as well as character development for the Konoha 11. Throughout the arc, small hints are given of what is to come in the anime such as a mention of a ninja clan talented in fūinjutsu, as well as expanding on the character Aoba Yamashiro who has a somewhat more prominent role in later arcs. This arc is preceded by the Five Kage Summit Arc and is followed by the Confining the Jinchūriki Arc.
Chikara Arc
Main article: Chikara ArcThe Chikara Arc (Literally meaning "Power Arc") is the sixth filler arc from Part II of the series consisting of six episodes, spanning from episode 290 to 295. This arc is to commemorate 500 episodes total of both parts of the Naruto anime. In this arc, set a short while after the Five Kage Summit amidst the looming threat of a Fourth Shinobi World War, Team Kakashi is sent on a mission to investigate the massacre of Tonika Village by Kabuto Yakushi and his reincarnated shinobi, who are searching for a treasure consisting of great power.[2]
Shadow of the Anbu Arc
Main article: Shadow of the Anbu ArcThe Shadow of the Anbu Arc (カカシ暗部篇～闇を生きる忍, Kakashi Anbu Hen ~ Yami o Ikiru Shinobi; Literally meaning "Kakashi's Anbu Chapter ~ The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness") is the seventh filler arc from Part II of the series and spans from episode 349 onwards. The arc focuses on Kakashi Hatake's Anbu background, while also exploring the backgrounds of others such as Yamato and Itachi Uchiha.[3] This arc takes place in the middle of the Ten-Tails Revival Arc.
Deaths
Trivia
- Gaara died during the Kazekage Rescue Arc after Akatsuki extracted his tailed beast from inside him. He was, however, revived by Chiyo.
- In a similar manner Fukasaku, Kakashi Hatake, Shizune and several other unnamed Konoha shinobi died during the Invasion of Pain Arc. They were, however, revived by Nagato's Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
References
- ↑ VIZ Media's Naruto Nation campaign. Retrieved on 2007-04-26.
- ↑ Official site
- ↑ Official site
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