S17 • The Fourth Great Ninja War - The Return of Squad Seven
Naruto Shippūden
With Kakashi unable to get through to Obito, Naruto leaps to his Sensei's defense. The release of Ten Tails forces the Allied Shinobi Forces into an assault on Obito and Madara, but the powerful Tailed Beast proves to be a formidable enemy. The devastation is severe, but Hinata's words spur Naruto to continue fighting with renewed energy, while help arrives from unexpected quarters - including an old adversary! Will Naruto and the Allied Shinobi's efforts be enough to fend off destruction?
Episodes
Kakashi's Resolve
Kakashi desperately tries to reach out to Obito, but his words fall on deaf ears. Obito instead accuses Kakashi of being trash, which angers Naruto, forcing him to step in and defend his Sensei.
The Allied Shinobi Forces Jutsu!
The barrier is shattered, and Ten Tails appears! With unfathomable power in its attack, it sends shock waves through the air! Kurama takes the lead and tries to go on the offensive, but is helpless against Ten Tails' immense strength.
The Ties That Bind
The Allied Shinobi Forces begin their onslaught against Obito and Madara. But Ten Tails suddenly transforms and hurls powerful Tailed Beast Bombs toward distant towns.
Those Who Dance in the Shadows
Naruto is overcome with grief over Neji’s death, but Hinata's words restore his fighting spirit.
The All-Knowing
Sasuke returns to the Hidden Leaf Village seeking answers, and standing before him are First Hokage Hashirama, Second Hokage Tobirama, Third Hokage Hiruzen, and Fourth Hokage Minato, all reanimated.
Hashirama and Madara
Villages did not exist when Hashirama was a child. It was during this strife-filled time that he met Madara Uchiha.
The Era of Warring States
Madara and Hashirama eventually become the leaders of their respective clans.
My True Dream
The Senju and Uchiha clans join together to build a shinobi village and fulfill their dreams.
Sasuke's Answer
After listening to what Hashirama and the rest of the former Hokage have to say, Sasuke finally understands how the Leaf Village and its shinobi came to be.
Hole
The fighting rages between Naruto, who stands at the vanguard of the Allied Shinobi Forces, and the team of Madara and Obito.
Something to Fill the Hole
Ten Tails is on the brink of its final transformation and begins to form a massive Tailed Beast Bomb.