


After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.

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32 episodes • 2007Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homecoming | Feb 15, 2007 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The Akatsuki Makes Its Move | Feb 15, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 3 | The Results of Training | Feb 22, 2007 | 7.9 |
| 4 | The Jinchuriki of the Sand | Mar 1, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 5 | The Kazekage Stands Tall | Mar 15, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Mission Cleared | Mar 29, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 7 | Run, Kankuro | Mar 29, 2007 | 7.6 |
| 8 | Team Kakashi, Deployed | Apr 12, 2007 | 7.6 |
| 9 | The Jinchuriki's Tears | Apr 12, 2007 | 7.5 |
| 10 | Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons | Apr 19, 2007 | 7.4 |
| 11 | The Medical Ninja's Student | Apr 26, 2007 | 7.6 |
| 12 | The Retired Granny's Determination | May 3, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 13 | A Meeting With Destiny | May 10, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Naruto's Growth | May 17, 2007 | 8.3 |
| 15 | The Secret Weapon is Called... | May 24, 2007 | 8.3 |
| 16 | The Secret of Jinchuriki | May 31, 2007 | 7.5 |
| 17 | The Death of Gaara! | Jun 7, 2007 | 7.6 |
| 18 | Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!! | Jun 21, 2007 | 7.5 |
| 19 | Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy | Jul 5, 2007 | 7.5 |
| 20 | Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi! | Jul 19, 2007 | 7.9 |
| 21 | Sasori's Real Face | Jul 26, 2007 | 7.9 |
| 22 | Chiyo's Secret Skills | Aug 2, 2007 | 7.7 |
| 23 | Father and Mother | Aug 2, 2007 | 7.7 |
| 24 | The Third Kazekage | Aug 9, 2007 | 7.9 |
| 25 | Three Minutes Between Life and Death | Aug 16, 2007 | 7.7 |
| 26 | Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100! | Aug 23, 2007 | 8.8 |
| 27 | Impossible Dream | Aug 30, 2007 | 8.5 |
| 28 | Revival of the Beasts | Sep 13, 2007 | 6.8 |
| 29 | Kakashi's Enlightened! | Sep 27, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 30 | Aesthetics of an Instant | Sep 27, 2007 | 8.3 |
| 31 | The Legacy | Oct 18, 2007 | 8.8 |
| 32 | Return of the Kazekage | Oct 25, 2007 | 7.7 |

21 episodes • 2007Avg: 6.9Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | The New Target | Nov 8, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 34 | Formation! New Team Kakashi | Nov 15, 2007 | 7.4 |
| 35 | An Unneeded Addition | Nov 22, 2007 | 7.2 |
| 36 | The Fake Smile | Nov 29, 2007 | 7.4 |
| 37 | Untitled | Nov 29, 2007 | 7.6 |
| 38 | Simulation | Dec 6, 2007 | 7.6 |
| 39 | The Tenchi Bridge | Dec 13, 2007 | 8.4 |
| 40 | The Nine-Tails Unleashed!! | Dec 20, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 41 | The Top-Secret Mission Begins | Dec 20, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 42 | Orochimaru vs. Jinchuriki | Jan 10, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 43 | Sakura's Tears | Jan 17, 2008 | 6.3 |
| 44 | The Secret of the Battle! | Jan 24, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 45 | The Consequences of Betrayal | Jan 31, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 46 | The Unfinished Page | Feb 7, 2008 | 6.3 |
| 47 | Infiltration: The Den of the Snake! | Feb 14, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 48 | Bonds | Feb 28, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 49 | Something Important... | Mar 6, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 50 | The Picture Book's Story | Mar 13, 2008 | 6.7 |
| 51 | Reunion | Mar 20, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 52 | The Power of Uchiha | Mar 20, 2008 | 6.7 |
| 53 | The Leaves Sprout! | Apr 3, 2008 | 6.3 |

18 episodes • 2008Avg: 6.3Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Nightmare | Apr 3, 2008 | 6.9 |
| 55 | Wind | Apr 17, 2008 | 6.7 |
| 56 | Writhe | Apr 24, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 57 | Deprived of Eternal Sleep | May 8, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 58 | Loneliness | May 8, 2008 | 5.8 |
| 59 | A New Enemy | May 15, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 60 | Impermanence | May 22, 2008 | 6.0 |
| 61 | Contact | May 29, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 62 | Teammate | Jun 5, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 63 | The Two Kings | Jun 19, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 64 | Jet-Black Signal Fire | Jul 3, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 65 | Lockdown of Darkness | Jul 3, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 66 | Revived Souls | Jul 10, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 67 | Everyone's Struggle to the Death | Jul 24, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 68 | Moment of Awakening | Jul 31, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 69 | Despair | Jul 31, 2008 | 6.0 |
| 70 | Resonance | Aug 7, 2008 | 6.0 |
| 71 | My Friend | Aug 14, 2008 | 6.0 |

17 episodes • 2008Avg: 7.4Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | The Quietly Approaching Threat | Aug 21, 2008 | 6.9 |
| 73 | Akatsuki's Invasion | Aug 28, 2008 | 7.1 |
| 74 | Under the Starry Sky | Sep 4, 2008 | 6.9 |
| 75 | The Old Monk's Prayer | Sep 11, 2008 | 6.9 |
| 76 | The Next Step | Sep 25, 2008 | 7.0 |
| 77 | Climbing Silver | Sep 25, 2008 | 7.0 |
| 78 | The Judgment | Oct 2, 2008 | 7.3 |
| 79 | Unfulfilled Scream | Oct 2, 2008 | 7.6 |
| 80 | Last Words | Oct 16, 2008 | 7.7 |
| 81 | The Sad News | Oct 23, 2008 | 7.7 |
| 82 | Team Ten | Oct 30, 2008 | 8.3 |
| 83 | Target: Locked On | Nov 6, 2008 | 7.6 |
| 84 | Kakuzu's Abilities | Nov 13, 2008 | 7.7 |
| 85 | The Terrifying Secret | Nov 20, 2008 | 7.8 |
| 86 | Shikamaru's Genius | Dec 4, 2008 | 7.4 |
| 87 | When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave | Dec 4, 2008 | 7.7 |
| 88 | Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken! | Dec 11, 2008 | 7.6 |

24 episodes • 2008Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | The Price of Power | Dec 18, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 90 | A Shinobi's Determination | Dec 25, 2008 | 7.2 |
| 91 | Orochimaru's Hideout Discovered | Jan 8, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 92 | Encounter | Jan 15, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 93 | Connecting Hearts | Jan 22, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 94 | A Night of Rain | Jan 29, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 95 | The Two Charms | Feb 5, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 96 | The Unseeing Enemy | Feb 12, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 97 | The Labyrinth of Distorted Reflection | Feb 19, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 98 | The Target Appears | Feb 26, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 99 | The Rampaging Tailed Beast | Mar 5, 2009 | 8.7 |
| 100 | Inside the Mist | Mar 12, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 101 | Everyone's Feelings | Mar 26, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 102 | Regroup! | Mar 26, 2009 | 7.7 |
| 103 | The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier | Apr 9, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 104 | Breaking the Crystal Style | Apr 9, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 105 | The Battle Over the Barrier | Apr 16, 2009 | 9.5 |
| 106 | Red Camellia | Apr 23, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 107 | Strange Bedfellows | Apr 30, 2009 | 9.5 |
| 108 | Guidepost of the Camellia | May 7, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 109 | Counterattack of the Curse Mark | May 14, 2009 | 9.5 |
| 110 | Memory of Guilt | May 21, 2009 | 8.3 |
| 111 | Shattered Promise | May 28, 2009 | 7.0 |
| 112 | The Place to Return To | Jun 4, 2009 | 7.8 |

31 episodes • 2009Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | The Serpent's Pupil | Jun 11, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 114 | The Eye of the Hawk | Jun 18, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 115 | Zabuza's Blade | Jun 25, 2009 | 7.5 |
| 116 | Guardian of the Iron Wall | Jul 2, 2009 | 7.2 |
| 117 | Jugo of the Northern Hideout | Jul 9, 2009 | 7.0 |
| 118 | Formation! | Jul 23, 2009 | 7.0 |
| 119 | Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 1 | Jul 30, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 120 | Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 2 | Jul 30, 2009 | 9.2 |
| 121 | Assemble | Aug 6, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 122 | The Hunt | Aug 13, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 123 | Clash! | Aug 20, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 124 | Art | Aug 27, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 125 | Disappearance | Sep 3, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 126 | Twilight | Sep 10, 2009 | 8.5 |
| 127 | Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll ~ Part 1 | Sep 24, 2009 | 8.5 |
| 128 | Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~ Jiraiya Ninja Scroll ~ Part 2 | Sep 24, 2009 | 8.5 |
| 129 | Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain | Oct 8, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 130 | The Man Who Became God | Oct 8, 2009 | 8.5 |
| 131 | Honored Sage Mode! | Oct 15, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 132 | In Attendance, the Six Paths of Pain | Oct 22, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 133 | The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant | Oct 29, 2009 | 9.4 |
| 134 | Banquet Invitation | Nov 5, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 135 | The Longest Moment | Nov 19, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 136 | The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan | Nov 19, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 137 | Amaterasu! | Nov 26, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 138 | The End | Dec 3, 2009 | 8.4 |
| 139 | The Mystery of Tobi | Dec 10, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 140 | Fate | Dec 17, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 141 | Truth | Dec 24, 2009 | 8.8 |
| 142 | Battle of Unraikyo | Jan 7, 2010 | 7.8 |
| 143 | The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke | Jan 14, 2010 | 8.6 |

8 episodes • 2010Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | The Wanderer | Jan 21, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 145 | Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu | Jan 28, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 146 | The Successor's Wish | Feb 4, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 147 | Rogue Ninja's Past | Feb 11, 2010 | 8.3 |
| 148 | The Heir to Darkness | Feb 18, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 149 | Parting | Feb 25, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 150 | The Forbidden Jutsu Released | Mar 4, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 151 | Master and Student | Mar 11, 2010 | 8.3 |

24 episodes • 2010Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | Somber News | Mar 25, 2010 | 5.8 |
| 153 | Following the Master's Shadow | Mar 25, 2010 | 7.8 |
| 154 | Decryption | Apr 8, 2010 | 7.8 |
| 155 | The First Challenge | Apr 8, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 156 | Surpassing the Master | Apr 15, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 157 | Assault on the Leaf Village! | Apr 22, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 158 | Power to Believe | Apr 29, 2010 | 8.5 |
| 159 | Pain vs. Kakashi | May 6, 2010 | 8.5 |
| 160 | Mystery of Pain | May 13, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 161 | Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru! | May 20, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 162 | Pain to the World | May 27, 2010 | 8.5 |
| 163 | Explode! Sage Mode | Jun 3, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 164 | Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached | Jun 10, 2010 | 8.8 |
| 165 | Nine-Tails, Captured! | Jun 17, 2010 | 8.5 |
| 166 | Confessions | Jun 24, 2010 | 8.7 |
| 167 | Planetary Devastation | Jul 1, 2010 | 9.0 |
| 168 | The Fourth Hokage | Jul 15, 2010 | 9.0 |
| 169 | The Two Students | Jul 22, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 170 | Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy ~ Part 1 | Jul 29, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 171 | Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy ~ Part 2 | Jul 29, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 172 | Meeting | Aug 5, 2010 | 7.5 |
| 173 | Origin of Pain | Aug 12, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 174 | The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki | Aug 19, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 175 | The Hero of the Hidden Leaf | Aug 26, 2010 | 8.2 |

21 episodes • 2010Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | Rookie Instructor Iruka | Sep 2, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 177 | Iruka's Ordeal | Sep 9, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 178 | Iruka's Decision | Sep 16, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 179 | Kakashi Hatake, The Jonin in Charge | Sep 30, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 180 | Inari's Courage Put to the Test | Oct 7, 2010 | 7.3 |
| 181 | Naruto's School of Revenge | Oct 14, 2010 | 7.3 |
| 182 | Gaara's Bond | Oct 21, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 183 | Naruto: Outbreak | Oct 28, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 184 | Deploy! Team Tenten | Nov 4, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 185 | Animal District | Nov 11, 2010 | 7.3 |
| 186 | Ah, the Medicine of Youth | Nov 18, 2010 | 7.3 |
| 187 | Gutsy Master and Student: The Training | Nov 25, 2010 | 7.5 |
| 188 | Record of the Ninja Gutsy Master and Student | Nov 25, 2010 | 7.8 |
| 189 | Sasuke's Paw Encyclopedia | Dec 2, 2010 | 7.8 |
| 190 | Naruto and the Old Soldier | Dec 9, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 191 | Kakashi Love Song | Dec 16, 2010 | 7.6 |
| 192 | Neji Chronicles | Dec 23, 2010 | 7.8 |
| 193 | The Man Who Died Twice | Jan 6, 2011 | 8.5 |
| 194 | The Worst Three-Legged Race | Jan 13, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 195 | Team 10's Teamwork | Jan 20, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 196 | Drive Towards Darkness | Jan 27, 2011 | 7.5 |

25 episodes • 2011Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | The Sixth Hokage Danzo | Feb 10, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 198 | Five Kage Summit's Eve | Feb 10, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 199 | Enter the Five Kage! | Feb 17, 2011 | 7.6 |
| 200 | Naruto's Plea | Feb 24, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 201 | Painful Decision | Mar 3, 2011 | 8.2 |
| 202 | Racing Lightning | Mar 10, 2011 | 8.4 |
| 203 | Sasuke's Ninja Way | Mar 17, 2011 | 8.4 |
| 204 | Power of the Five Kage | Mar 24, 2011 | 8.6 |
| 205 | Declaration of War | Mar 31, 2011 | 8.2 |
| 206 | Sakura's Feelings | Apr 7, 2011 | 7.6 |
| 207 | The Tailed Beast vs. The Tailless Tailed Beast | Apr 14, 2011 | 8.2 |
| 208 | As One's Friend | Apr 21, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 209 | Danzo's Right Arm | Apr 28, 2011 | 8.4 |
| 210 | The Forbidden Visual Jutsu | May 5, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 211 | Danzo Shimura | May 12, 2011 | 8.6 |
| 212 | Sakura's Resolve | May 19, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 213 | Lost Bonds | May 26, 2011 | 7.2 |
| 214 | The Burden | Jun 2, 2011 | 8.2 |
| 215 | Two Fates | Jun 9, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 216 | High-Level Shinobi | Jun 16, 2011 | 7.4 |
| 217 | The Infiltrator | Jun 23, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 218 | The Five Great Nations Mobilize | Jun 30, 2011 | 6.3 |
| 219 | Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage | Jul 7, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 220 | Prophecy of the Great Lord Elder | Jul 21, 2011 | 7.6 |
| 221 | Storage | Jul 28, 2011 | 7.4 |

21 episodes • 2011Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | The Five Kage's Decision | Jul 28, 2011 | 7.6 |
| 223 | The Young Man and the Sea | Aug 4, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 224 | The Ninja of Benisu | Aug 11, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 225 | The Cursed Ghost Ship | Aug 18, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 226 | Battleship Island | Aug 25, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 227 | The Forgotten Island | Sep 2, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 228 | Fight! Rock Lee! | Sep 9, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 229 | Eat or Die! Mushrooms from Hell | Sep 22, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 230 | Revenge of the Shadow Clones | Sep 29, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 231 | The Closed Route | Oct 6, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 232 | The Girls' Get-Together | Oct 13, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 233 | Naruto's Imposter | Oct 20, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 234 | Naruto's Favorite Pupil | Oct 27, 2011 | 7.0 |
| 235 | The Kunoichi Of Nadeshiko Village | Nov 3, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 236 | Friends You Can Count On | Nov 10, 2011 | 8.2 |
| 237 | Ah, My Hero Lady Tsunade! | Nov 24, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 238 | Sai's Day Off | Dec 1, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 239 | The Legendary Ino-Shika-Cho | Dec 8, 2011 | 7.5 |
| 240 | Kiba's Determination | Dec 15, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 241 | Kakashi, My Eternal Rival! | Dec 22, 2011 | 7.8 |
| 242 | Naruto's Vow | Dec 28, 2011 | 8.0 |

33 episodes • 2012Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Land Ahoy! Is this the Paradise Island? | Jan 5, 2012 | 7.4 |
| 244 | Killer Bee and Motoi | Jan 12, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 245 | The Next Challenge! Naruto vs. The Nine Tails! | Jan 19, 2012 | 6.8 |
| 246 | The Orange Spark | Jan 26, 2012 | 8.8 |
| 247 | Target: Nine Tails | Feb 2, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 248 | The Fourth Hokage's Death Match! | Feb 9, 2012 | 8.8 |
| 249 | Thank You | Feb 9, 2012 | 9.3 |
| 250 | Battle in Paradise! Odd Beast vs. The Monster! | Feb 16, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 251 | The Man Named Kisame | Feb 23, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 252 | The Angelic Herald of Death | Mar 1, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 253 | The Bridge to Peace | Mar 8, 2012 | 8.8 |
| 254 | The Super Secret S-Rank Mission | Mar 15, 2012 | 7.5 |
| 255 | The Artist Returns | Mar 22, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 256 | Assemble! Allied Shinobi Forces! | Mar 29, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 257 | Meeting | Apr 5, 2012 | 7.0 |
| 258 | Rivals | Apr 12, 2012 | 7.0 |
| 259 | Rift | Apr 19, 2012 | 7.0 |
| 260 | Parting | Apr 26, 2012 | 7.2 |
| 261 | For My Friend | May 3, 2012 | 8.4 |
| 262 | War Begins | May 10, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 263 | Sai and Shin | May 17, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 264 | Secrets of the Reanimation Jutsu | May 24, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 265 | An Old Nemesis Returns | May 31, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 266 | The First and Last Opponent | Jun 7, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 267 | The Brilliant Military Advisor of the Hidden Leaf | Jun 21, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 268 | Battleground! | Jun 28, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 269 | Forbidden Words | Jul 5, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 270 | Golden Bonds | Jul 19, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 271 | Road to Sakura | Jul 26, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 272 | Mifune vs. Hanzou | Aug 2, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 273 | True Kindness | Aug 9, 2012 | 7.4 |
| 274 | The Complete Ino-Shika-Cho Formation! | Aug 9, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 275 | A Message from the Heart | Aug 16, 2012 | 8.0 |

20 episodes • 2012Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | Attack of the Gedo Statue | Aug 23, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 277 | Unison Sign | Aug 30, 2012 | 6.4 |
| 278 | Medic Ninja in Danger | Sep 6, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 279 | White Zetsu's Trap | Sep 13, 2012 | 7.5 |
| 280 | Aesthetics of an Artist | Sep 20, 2012 | 7.5 |
| 281 | The Allied Mom Forces! | Sep 27, 2012 | 6.2 |
| 282 | The Secret Origin of the Ultimate Tag Team! | Oct 4, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 283 | Two Suns | Oct 11, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 284 | The Helmet Splitter: Jinin Akebino! | Oct 18, 2012 | 7.5 |
| 285 | User of the Scorch Style: Pakura of the Sand! | Oct 25, 2012 | 7.2 |
| 286 | Things You Can't Get Back | Nov 1, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 287 | One Worth Betting On | Nov 1, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 288 | Danger: Jinpachi and Kushimaru! | Nov 8, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 289 | The Lightning Blade: Ameyuri Ringo! | Nov 15, 2012 | 7.5 |
| 290 | Power - Episode 1 | Nov 22, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 291 | Power - Episode 2 | Nov 29, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 292 | Power - Episode 3 | Dec 6, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 293 | Power - Episode 4 | Dec 13, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 294 | Power - Episode 5 | Dec 20, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 295 | Power - Final Episode | Jan 10, 2013 | 8.0 |

25 episodes • 2013Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | Naruto Enters the Battle! | Jan 17, 2013 | 6.3 |
| 297 | A Father's Hope, A Mother's Love | Jan 24, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 298 | Contact! Naruto vs. Itachi | Jan 31, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 299 | The Acknowledged One | Feb 7, 2013 | 8.4 |
| 300 | The Mizukage, the Giant Clam, and the Mirage | Feb 14, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 301 | Paradox | Feb 21, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 302 | Terror: The Steam Imp | Feb 28, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 303 | Ghosts from the Past | Mar 7, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 304 | The Underworld Transfer Jutsu | Mar 14, 2013 | 8.7 |
| 305 | The Vengeful | Mar 21, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 306 | The Heart's Eye | Mar 28, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 307 | Fade into the Moonlight | Apr 4, 2013 | 7.5 |
| 308 | Night of the Crescent Moon | Apr 11, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 309 | An A-Rank Mission: The Contest | Apr 18, 2013 | 7.2 |
| 310 | The Fallen Castle | Apr 25, 2013 | 7.3 |
| 311 | Prologue of Road to Ninja | May 2, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 312 | The Old Master and the Dragon's Eye | May 9, 2013 | 7.2 |
| 313 | Rain Followed by Snow, With a Chance of Lightning | May 16, 2013 | 6.5 |
| 314 | The Sad Sun Shower | May 23, 2013 | 7.2 |
| 315 | Lingering Snow | May 30, 2013 | 7.0 |
| 316 | The Reanimated Allied Forces | Jun 6, 2013 | 7.2 |
| 317 | Shino vs. Torune! | Jun 13, 2013 | 7.5 |
| 318 | A Hole in the Heart: The Other Jinchuriki | Jun 20, 2013 | 8.3 |
| 319 | The Soul Living Inside the Puppet | Jun 27, 2013 | 7.5 |
| 320 | Run, Omoi! | Jul 4, 2013 | 7.8 |

28 episodes • 2013Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | Reinforcements Arrive | Jul 18, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 322 | Madara Uchiha | Jul 25, 2013 | 8.8 |
| 323 | The Five Kage Assemble | Aug 1, 2013 | 8.2 |
| 324 | The Unbreakable Mask and the Shattered Bubble | Aug 8, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 325 | Jinchuriki vs. Jinchuriki!! | Aug 15, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 326 | Four Tails, the King of Sage Monkeys | Aug 22, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 327 | Nine Tails | Aug 29, 2013 | 7.5 |
| 328 | Kurama | Aug 29, 2013 | 7.2 |
| 329 | Two-Man Team | Sep 5, 2013 | 8.4 |
| 330 | The Promise of Victory | Sep 12, 2013 | 6.6 |
| 331 | Eyes That See in the Dark | Sep 19, 2013 | 7.0 |
| 332 | A Will of Stone | Sep 26, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 333 | The Risks of the Reanimation Jutsu | Oct 3, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 334 | Sibling Tag Team | Oct 10, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 335 | To Each Their Own Leaf | Oct 24, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 336 | Kabuto Yakushi | Oct 31, 2013 | 7.7 |
| 337 | The Izanami Activated | Nov 7, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 338 | Izanagi and Izanami | Nov 14, 2013 | 8.6 |
| 339 | I Will Love You Always | Nov 21, 2013 | 8.8 |
| 340 | Reanimation Jutsu: Release! | Nov 28, 2013 | 8.6 |
| 341 | Orochimaru's Return | Dec 5, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 342 | The Secret of the Transportation Technique | Dec 12, 2013 | 8.8 |
| 343 | Who Are You? | Dec 19, 2013 | 8.6 |
| 344 | Obito and Madara | Jan 9, 2014 | 7.4 |
| 345 | I'm in Hell | Jan 16, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 346 | World of Dreams | Jan 23, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 347 | Creeping Shadow | Jan 23, 2014 | 7.6 |
| 348 | The New Akatsuki | Jan 30, 2014 | 8.2 |

13 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.6Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | A Mask that Hides the Heart | Feb 6, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 350 | Minato's Death | Feb 13, 2014 | 8.5 |
| 351 | Hashirama's Cells | Feb 20, 2014 | 8.8 |
| 352 | The Rogue Ninja Orochimaru | Feb 27, 2014 | 8.5 |
| 353 | Orochimaru's Test Subject | Mar 6, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 354 | Their Own Paths | Mar 6, 2014 | 8.7 |
| 355 | The Targeted Sharingan | Mar 13, 2014 | 8.7 |
| 356 | A Shinobi of the Leaf | Mar 20, 2014 | 8.7 |
| 357 | An Uchiha ANBU | Apr 3, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 358 | Coup d'État | Apr 10, 2014 | 8.5 |
| 359 | The Night of the Tragedy | Apr 17, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 360 | Jonin Leader | Apr 24, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 361 | Squad Seven | May 8, 2014 | 9.3 |

11 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.2Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 | Kakashi's Resolve | May 15, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 363 | The Allied Shinobi Forces Jutsu! | May 22, 2014 | 8.8 |
| 364 | The Ties That Bind | Jun 5, 2014 | 8.6 |
| 365 | Those Who Dance in the Shadows | Jun 12, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 366 | The All-Knowing | Jun 19, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 367 | Hashirama and Madara | Jul 3, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 368 | The Era of Warring States | Jul 10, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 369 | My True Dream | Jul 24, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 370 | Sasuke's Answer | Jul 31, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 371 | Hole | Aug 7, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 372 | Something to Fill the Hole | Aug 14, 2014 | 9.0 |

21 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.2Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | Team 7 Assemble! | Aug 21, 2014 | 6.7 |
| 374 | The New Three-Way Deadlock | Aug 28, 2014 | 8.3 |
| 375 | Kakashi vs. Obito | Sep 4, 2014 | 9.2 |
| 376 | The Directive to Take the Nine-Tails! | Sep 11, 2014 | 7.5 |
| 377 | Naruto vs. Mecha Naruto | Sep 11, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 378 | The Ten Tails' Jinchuriki | Sep 18, 2014 | 8.5 |
| 379 | An Opening | Sep 25, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 380 | The Day Naruto Was Born | Oct 2, 2014 | 8.8 |
| 381 | The Divine Tree | Oct 9, 2014 | 8.8 |
| 382 | A Shinobi's Dream | Oct 16, 2014 | 8.3 |
| 383 | Pursuing Hope | Oct 23, 2014 | 8.3 |
| 384 | A Heart Filled With Comrades | Oct 30, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 385 | Obito Uchiha | Nov 6, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 386 | I'm Always Watching | Nov 13, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 387 | The Promise That Was Kept | Nov 20, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 388 | My First Friend | Nov 27, 2014 | 7.3 |
| 389 | The Adored Elder Sister | Dec 4, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 390 | Hanabi's Decision | Dec 4, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 391 | Madara Uchiha Arises | Dec 11, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 392 | The Hidden Heart | Dec 18, 2014 | 8.5 |
| 393 | A True Ending | Dec 25, 2014 | 9.0 |

20 episodes • TBAAvg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | The New Chunin Exams | Jan 8, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 395 | The Chunin Exams Begin! | Jan 15, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 396 | The Three Questions | Jan 22, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 397 | One Worthy As A Leader | Jan 29, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 398 | The Night Before the Second Exam | Feb 5, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 399 | Demon Desert Survival | Feb 12, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 400 | As a Taijutsu User | Feb 19, 2015 | 8.3 |
| 401 | The Ultimate | Feb 26, 2015 | 8.3 |
| 402 | Escape vs. Pursuit | Mar 5, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 403 | Unwavering Gutsiness | Mar 12, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 404 | Tenten's Troubles | Mar 19, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 405 | The Imprisoned Pair | Mar 26, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 406 | The Place Where I Belong | Apr 2, 2015 | 8.3 |
| 407 | The Yamanaka Clan's Secret Ninjutsu | Apr 9, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 408 | The Cursed Puppet | Apr 16, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 409 | Their Backs | Apr 23, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 410 | The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion | Apr 30, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 411 | The Targeted Tailed Beast | May 7, 2015 | 7.3 |
| 412 | Neji's Judgement | May 14, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 413 | Hopes Entrusted to the Future | May 21, 2015 | 8.5 |

87 episodes • 2015Avg: 8.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | On the Brink of Death | May 28, 2015 | 7.0 |
| 415 | The Two Mangekyo | Jun 4, 2015 | 8.8 |
| 416 | The Formation of Team Minato | Jun 11, 2015 | 8.2 |
| 417 | You'll Be My Backup | Jun 25, 2015 | 8.4 |
| 418 | The Wild Green Beast vs. Six Paths Madara | Jul 2, 2015 | 8.4 |
| 419 | Papa's Youth | Jul 9, 2015 | 8.2 |
| 420 | The Eight Inner Gates Formation | Jul 23, 2015 | 8.4 |
| 421 | The Sage of the Six Paths | Jul 30, 2015 | 8.8 |
| 422 | The Ones Who Will Inherit | Aug 6, 2015 | 5.3 |
| 423 | Naruto's Rival | Aug 6, 2015 | 5.0 |
| 424 | To Rise Up | Aug 13, 2015 | 8.4 |
| 425 | The Infinite Dream | Aug 20, 2015 | 8.8 |
| 426 | The Infinite Tsukuyomi | Aug 27, 2015 | 8.2 |
| 427 | Road to Tenten ~The World of Dreams | Sep 3, 2015 | 8.3 |
| 428 | Road to Tenten ~ Where Tenten Belongs | Sep 3, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 429 | Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Heaven | Sep 10, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 430 | Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Earth | Sep 17, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 431 | To See That Smile, Just One More Time | Sep 24, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 432 | The Loser Ninja | Oct 1, 2015 | 8.7 |
| 433 | The Search Mission | Oct 8, 2015 | 8.7 |
| 434 | Team Jiraiya | Oct 15, 2015 | 7.3 |
| 435 | Order of Priority | Oct 22, 2015 | 8.3 |
| 436 | The Masked Man | Nov 5, 2015 | 8.3 |
| 437 | The Sealed Power | Nov 12, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 438 | The Rules or a Comrade? | Nov 19, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 439 | Child of the Prophecy | Nov 26, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 440 | The Caged Bird | Dec 3, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 441 | Returning Home | Dec 10, 2015 | 9.0 |
| 442 | The Mutual Path | Dec 17, 2015 | 9.0 |
| 443 | The Difference in Power | Dec 24, 2015 | 9.5 |
| 444 | Leaving the Village | Jan 14, 2016 | 9.5 |
| 445 | The Pursuer | Jan 21, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 446 | The Collision | Jan 28, 2016 | 9.5 |
| 447 | Another Moon | Feb 4, 2016 | 9.5 |
| 448 | Comrade | Feb 11, 2016 | 9.5 |
| 449 | The Shinobi Unite | Feb 18, 2016 | 9.5 |
| 450 | Rivals | Feb 25, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 451 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Birth and Death | Mar 3, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 452 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Genius | Mar 10, 2016 | 8.8 |
| 453 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Pain of Living | Mar 17, 2016 | 8.8 |
| 454 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Shisui's Request | Mar 24, 2016 | 8.5 |
| 455 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Moonlit Night | Apr 7, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 456 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Darkness of the Akatsuki | Apr 14, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 457 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Partner | Apr 21, 2016 | 8.5 |
| 458 | Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Truth | Apr 28, 2016 | 8.8 |
| 459 | She Of The Beginning | May 5, 2016 | 9.3 |
| 460 | Kaguya Otsutsuki | May 12, 2016 | 8.7 |
| 461 | Hagoromo and Hamura | May 19, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 462 | A Fabricated Past | May 26, 2016 | 8.5 |
| 463 | The No. 1 Most Unpredictable Ninja | Jun 2, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 464 | Ninshu: The Ninja Creed | Jun 9, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 465 | Ashura and Indra | Jun 16, 2016 | 8.7 |
| 466 | The Tumultuous Journey | Jun 30, 2016 | 8.7 |
| 467 | Ashura's Decision | Jul 7, 2016 | 8.7 |
| 468 | The Successor | Jul 21, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 469 | A Special Mission | Jul 28, 2016 | 8.8 |
| 470 | Connecting Thoughts | Aug 4, 2016 | 9.3 |
| 471 | The Two of Them...Always | Aug 11, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 472 | You Better... | Aug 18, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 473 | The Sharingan Revived | Aug 25, 2016 | 9.5 |
| 474 | Congratulations | Sep 1, 2016 | 9.8 |
| 475 | The Final Valley | Sep 8, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 476 | The Final Battle | Sep 29, 2016 | 9.6 |
| 477 | Naruto and Sasuke | Sep 29, 2016 | 9.6 |
| 478 | The Unison Sign | Oct 6, 2016 | 9.6 |
| 479 | Naruto Uzumaki!! | Oct 13, 2016 | 9.3 |
| 480 | Naruto and Hinata | Oct 20, 2016 | 8.5 |
| 481 | Sasuke and Sakura | Oct 27, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 482 | Gaara and Shikamaru | Nov 3, 2016 | 8.7 |
| 483 | Jiraiya and Kakashi | Nov 10, 2016 | 8.7 |
| 484 | Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 1: The Exploding Human | Dec 1, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 485 | Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 2: Colosseum | Dec 8, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 486 | Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 3: Fūshin | Dec 15, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 487 | Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 4: The Ketsuryūgan | Dec 22, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 488 | Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 5: The Last One | Jan 5, 2017 | 8.3 |
| 489 | Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 1: The State of Affairs | Jan 12, 2017 | 9.0 |
| 490 | Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 2: Dark Clouds | Jan 19, 2017 | 9.0 |
| 491 | Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness | Jan 26, 2017 | 8.7 |
| 492 | Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 4: Cloud of Suspicion | Feb 2, 2017 | 7.7 |
| 493 | Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 5: Dawn | Feb 9, 2017 | 8.7 |
| 494 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 1: Naruto's Wedding | Feb 16, 2017 | 8.8 |
| 495 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 2: A Full-Powered Wedding Gift | Feb 16, 2017 | 8.8 |
| 496 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 3: Hot Springs and Food Pills | Feb 23, 2017 | 8.8 |
| 497 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 4: The Kazekage's Wedding Gift | Mar 2, 2017 | 8.8 |
| 498 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 5: The Last Mission | Mar 9, 2017 | 8.5 |
| 499 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 6: The Outcome of the Secret Mission! | Mar 16, 2017 | 8.4 |
| 500 | Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 7: The Message | Mar 23, 2017 | 7.9 |