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Masashi Kishimoto (岸本斉史, Kishimoto Masashi) born November 8, 1974 in Okayama Prefecture Japan, is the creator and author of the popular manga and anime Naruto. He debuted as a mangaka (Japanese cartoonist) with his work Karakuri, which was submitted to Shueisha in 1996. Beginning in 1999, his next work Naruto was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine. Kishimoto had received the Hop Step Award, which is given to new artists once a month by Shonen Jump. He also says that he was influenced by the Dragonball series and its creator, Akira Toriyama.
His twin brother Seishi Kishimoto is also a manga-ka and the creator of 666 Satan. Their art has been remarked on as being very similar and accusations of plagiarism were made, either that Seishi had copied his brother or vice versa. However, Seishi notes in one of his manga volumes that the similarities are not intentional and that the occurrence would have been likely because both he and Masashi have been influenced by many of the same things. Masashi Kishimoto has publicly dismissed these accusations in his own manga.
In his interviews and exclusively in the Naruto manga, he commonly mentions his deceased plant, Ukki-kun.[1] According to Kishimoto, the first time he had an office plant, due to missing the country atmosphere, he fed it undiluted plant food. He continued purchasing several other plants afterwards, but many of them perished.[2]

Naruto Series


Naruto (ナルト, NARUTO) is a manga by Masashi Kishimoto with an anime TV series adaptation. Its main character, Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.
The manga was first published by Shueisha in 1999 in the 43rd issue of Japan's Shonen Jump magazine. VIZ Media publishes a translated version in the American Shonen Jump, and is currently within a few volumes of the Japanese publication. Naruto has become VIZ Media's best-selling manga series.[1]
The anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex, premiered across Japan on the terrestrial TV Tokyo network and the anime satellite television network Animax on October 3, 2002, and is still being aired. Viz also licensed the anime for North American production. Naruto debuted in the United States on Cartoon Network's Toonami programming block on September 10, 2005, and in Canada on YTV's Bionix on September 16, 2005. Naruto began showing in the UK on Jetix on July 22, 2006. It began showing on Toasted TV on January 12, 2007 in Australia, although it could be watched on Cartoon Network in 2006. The first series lasted nine seasons, while the second began its first on February 15, 2007.


Naruto Manga Pilot

In 1997 Masashi Kishimoto created the first published incarnation of the Naruto Series. Debuting in Akamaru Jump, the Naruto one-shot would be Kishimoto's first incarnation of the Naruto universe. Though the plot of the one-shot bears little resemblance to the later shonen manga, many of the same character and ninja themes would be displayed for the first time.

Growth and popularity

The series' length and popularity is comparable to that of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball, another popular action/martial arts-oriented shōnen manga. Since its creation, Naruto has spawned a large number of fansites that contain detailed information, guides, and active forums. Some of the first and most popular sites targeted at English speaking audiences were established shortly after the first English manga volume was released in August of 2003.And Like many other manga and anime titles, Naruto has also spawned its own collectible card game.
Prior to the anime's North American debut in 2005, several scanlation and fansub groups translated the series and made it available for free download on the internet. Despite North American companies' perceived tendency to prosecute fansubbing groups more frequently than Japanese companies,[2] there are some that have continued to translate new Naruto episodes due to the extremely large gap between the English and Japanese versions.
Volume 7 of the manga has recently won a Quill Award for best graphic novel in North America.[3] In TV Asahi's latest top 100 Anime Ranking, Naruto ranked 17th on the list.[4]

Anime details

See also: List of Episodes and Anime-Manga Differences Even though it debuted some time after the manga, the anime quickly caught up, since one anime episode usually covers one or two manga chapters. To prevent overlapping, the anime's producers tend to organize content from the manga chapters into long, uneventful sections followed by short bursts of action, sometimes adding filler content in between. By the time the Sasuke Retrieval arc ended in the anime (episode 135), the series was at a point where it was quickly gaining on the manga. At the conclusion of this arc, the anime immediately switched to anime-only episodes to allow the manga to broaden the gap once more. Most of these episodes are stand-alone stories, with a few being part of arcs that were several episodes long, and lasted for a total of 85 episodes in the first series.
After the series moved back into manga-adapted episodes, it was renamed Naruto: Shippūden (疾風伝; Hurricane Chronicles). The new series premiered on February 15, 2007.
The anime generally remains true to the manga, usually changing only minor details (causes of death, loss of limbs, and other injuries have been lessened in the anime) or expanding on parts skipped by the manga, such as the fight between Tenten and Temari. The anime-only arcs, though unreferenced in the manga (save for a few scant scenes), deal with the breaks between manga volumes, which covers a short period before the Sasuke Retrieval arc and several months before the time skip. The anime-only arcs tend to cover the supporting characters, occasionally giving insight into an otherwise rarely seen character.
New episodes, animated by Studio Pierrot, air weekly on TV Tokyo in Japan during the Golden Time slot (Japan's equivalent of prime time in the US). As of October 5, 2006, it shows on Thursday nights. The series has also spawned six movies, Naruto the Movie, Naruto the Movie 2, Naruto the Movie 3, Naruto: Shippūden the Movie, Naruto Shippuuden the Movie 2 and Naruto Shippūden the Movie 3.

English-language broadcast

On September 10, 2005, Naruto had its hour-long premiere in the U.S. on Cartoon Network's Toonami. The first episode of Naruto premiered in Canada on YTV on September 16, 2005. In the United Kingdom, Naruto premiered on Jetix on July 22, 2006. In Australia and New Zealand it premiered on Cartoon Network on September 27, 2006. In late 2009 Disney XD began airing english dubbed episodes of Naruto: Shippūden.
In its English anime release, Naruto was aired with a TV-PG rating in the US and a PG rating in Canada. More explicit episodes, such as Jiraiya's debut and the battle with Zabuza, have been given a TV-PG-DS or a TV-PG-V rating. References to alcoholism, Japanese cultural differences, mild language, mild sexual situations, and even blood and death remain in the English version, though reduced.[5] Other networks make additional content edits apart from the edits done by Cartoon Network, such as Jetix's more strict censoring of blood, language, and the like.

Plot overview

Further information: Plot of Naruto, Plot of Naruto: Shippūden Twelve years before the events at the focus of the series, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox attacked Konohagakure. It was a powerful demon; a single swing of one of its nine tails would raise tsunamis and flatten mountains. It raised chaos and caused the deaths of many, until the leader of Konoha, the Fourth Hokage, defeated it by sacrificing his own life to seal the demon inside a newly-born child, who was later found out to be his son. That child's name was Naruto Uzumaki.
The Fourth Hokage was celebrated as a hero for sealing the Nine-Tails away. He wanted Naruto to be respected in a similar light by being the containment vessel for the Nine-Tails. The village he grew up in, however, mostly shunned Naruto; they regarded him as if he were the Nine-Tails itself and mistreated him throughout most of his childhood.
A decree made by the Third Hokage made it so that the other villagers were forbidden to mention the event to anyone, even to their own children. However, this did not stop them from treating Naruto like an outcast. Although their children did not specifically know why their parents treated Naruto the way they did, they learned through example to despise the boy. As a result, Naruto grew up as an orphan in a lonesome atmosphere without friends, family, or acknowledgment. He could not force people to befriend him, so he sought acknowledgment and attention the only way he knew – through pranks and mischief. However, that soon changed after Naruto graduated from the Ninja Academy by using his Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to save his teacher, Iruka Umino, from the renegade ninja Mizuki. That encounter gave Naruto two insights: that he was the container of the Nine-Tails, and that there was someone besides the Third Hokage who actually cared about him. His graduation from the academy opened a gateway to the events and people that would change and define his world, including his way of the ninja for the rest of his life.
Naruto maintains a balance between drama and comedy, with plenty of action interspersed. It follows Naruto and his friends' personal growth and development as ninja, and emphasizes their interactions with each other and the influence of their backgrounds on their personalities. Naruto finds two friends and comrades in Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, two fellow young ninja who are assigned with him to form a three-person team under a very experienced sensei named Kakashi Hatake. Naruto also confides in other characters as well that he has met through the Chūnin Exam. They learn new abilities, get to know each other and other villagers better, and experience a coming-of-age journey as Naruto dreams of becoming the Hokage of Konoha.
Naruto places strong emphasis on character development. Almost all outcomes are a result of decisions, character, and personality; very few things happen just because of chance. At first, emphasis is placed on Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, who are the members of Team 7. However, other characters are developed, such as Kakashi, Guy, and Jiraiya, as well as Naruto's peers in the other Genin teams and other villages.
Several major villains came into play as well, the first being Zabuza Momochi, a missing-nin from the Kirigakure, and his partner, Haku. Later, in the Chūnin Exam arc, Orochimaru is introduced as an S-Class missing-nin at the top of Konoha's most wanted list. Later, a mysterious organization called Akatsuki begins to pursue Naruto in order to take the Nine-Tails inside him and harness its power.

Characters

Main article: Characters Naruto has a large and colorful cast of characters, running a gamut of detailed histories and complex personalities, and allowing many of them their fair share in the spotlight; they are also seen to grow and mature with the series, as it spans several years. As fitting for a coming-of-age saga, Naruto's world constantly expands and thickens, and his social relations are no exception – during his introduction he has only his teacher and the village's leader for sympathetic figures, but as the story progresses, more and more people become a part of his story.
The students at the Ninja Academy, where the story begins, are split up into teams of three after their graduation and become Genin. Each team is assigned an experienced sensei. These core teams form a basis for the characters' interactions later in the series, where characters are chosen for missions for their team's strength and complementary skills; Naruto's Team 7 becomes the social frame where Naruto is acquainted with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, and their sensei Kakashi Hatake, also called the "copy ninja" for copying thousands of ninja techniques with his Sharingan, forming the core of his world-in-the-making. The other three-man teams of his former classmates form another such layer, as Naruto connects with them to various degrees, learning of their motives, vulnerabilities, and aspirations, often relating them to his own. The groups of three are not limited to the comrades Naruto's age – groups in the story in general come in threes and multiples of three with very few exceptions.
Sensei-student relationships play a significant role in the series; Naruto has a number of mentors with whom he trains and learns, most notably Kakashi Hatake and Jiraiya, and there are often running threads of tradition and tutelage binding together several generations. These role models provide guidance for their students not only in the ninja arts but also in a number of Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideals. Techniques, ideals, and mentalities noticeably run in families, Naruto often being exposed to the abilities and traditions of generation-old clans in his village when friends from his own age group demonstrate them, or even achieve improvements of their own; it is poignantly noted that Naruto's generation is particularly talented.
Many of the greater lingering mysteries of the series are questions of character motives and identity. The legacy of Naruto's parents, the goals that guide Kabuto Yakushi, the identity of the mysterious Akatsuki leader – these are only a few of the fundamental unanswered questions of "who" and, by proxy, "why" currently at the core of the series. The story is remarkably character-driven; the theme of causality runs inherently throughout the series as characters reciprocate for their past actions and relationships. In this respect, characters' respective destinies are very much intertwined, and large emphasis is placed on comradeship and 'bonds' between the community or individual.
Character names often borrow from Japanese mythology, folklore and literature (such as the names borrowed from the folk-tale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari), or are otherwise elaborate puns; often there is a noticeable influence of the story behind the name shouldered by the character.[6]

List of Volumes

# Volume title Japanese Release English Release Manga Chapters
1 The Tests of the Ninja (Uzumaki Naruto!!, うずまきナルト!!) 3 March 2000 16 August 2003

1 to 7
2 The Worst Client (Saiaku no irainin, 最悪の 依頼人) 2 June 2000 26 December 2003

8 to 17
3 Bridge of Courage (Yume no tame ni...!!, 夢 の為に・・・!!) 4 August 2000 19 November 2005

18 to 27
4 The New Opponents (Eiyū no hashi!!, 英雄の 橋!!) 4 October 2000 3 August 2004

28 to 36
5 Exam Hell (Chōsensha-tachi!!, 挑戦者たち!!) 4 December 2000 7 December 2004

37 to 45
6 The Forest of Death (Sakura no ketsui!!, サクラの決意!!) 2 March 2001 5 April 2005

46 to 54
7 Orochimaru's Curse (Susumubeki michi...!!, 進むべき道・・・!!) 1 May 2001 2 August 2005

55 to 63
8 Life-and-Death Battles (Inochigake no tatakai!!, 命懸けの戦い!!) 3 August 2001 6 December 2005

64 to 72
9 Turning The Tables (Neji to Hinata, ネジ とヒナタ) 4 October 2001 7 March 2006

73 to 81
10 A Splendid Ninja (Rippa na ninja...!!, 立 派な忍者...!!) 4 December 2001 6 June 2006

82 to 90
11 Impassioned Efforts (Deshi'iri shigan!?, 弟子入り志願 !?) 4 March 2002 5 September 2006

91 to 99
12 The Great Flight (Ōi naru hishō!!, 大いなる飛 翔!!) 1 May 2002 5 December 2006

100 to 108
13 The Chūnin Exam, Concluded...!! (Chūnin shiken, shūryō...!!, 中忍試験、終了...!!) 2 August 2002 6 March 2007

109 to 117
14 Hokage vs. Hokage!! (火影VS火影!!) 1 November 2002 1 May 2007

118 to 126
15 Naruto's Ninja Handbook! (Naruto ninpōchō!!, ナルト忍法帖!!) 20 December 2002 3 July 2007

127 to 135
16 Eulogy (Konoha kuzushi, shūketsu!!, 木ノ葉崩し、終結!!) 4 March 2003 4 September 2007

136 to 144
17 Itachi's Power (Itachi no chikara!!, イタチの能 力!!) 1 May 2003 4 September 2007

145 to 153
18 Tsunade's Choice (Tsunade no ketsui, 綱手の 決意!!) 4 August 2003 4 September 2007

154 to 162
19 Successor (Uketsugumono, 受け継ぐ者) 11 November 2003 2 October 2007

163 to 171
20 Naruto vs. Sasuke (ナルトvsサスケ!!) 19 December 2003 2 October 2007

172 to 180
21 Pursuit (Yurusenai!!, 許せない!!) 4 March 2004 2 October 2007

181 to 190
22 Comrades (Tensei...!!, 転生...!!) 30 April 2004 6 November 2007

191 to 199
23 Predicament (Kukyō...!!, 苦境...!!) 4 August 2004 6 November 2007

200 to 208
24 Unorthodox (Pinchi pinchi pinchi!!, ピンチ·ピンチ·ピン チ!!) 4 October 2004 6 November 2007

209 to 217
25 Brothers (Itachi to Sasuke, 兄と弟) 3 December 2004 4 December 2007

218 to 226
26 Awakening (Wakare no hi...!!, 別れの日...!!) 4 February 2005 4 December 2007

227 to 235
27 Departure (Tabidachi no hi!!, 旅立ちの日!!) 4 April 2005 4 December 2007

236 to 244

Part II

# Volume title Japanese Release English Release Manga Chapters
28 Homecoming (Naruto no kikyō!!, ナルトの帰 郷!!) 3 June 2005 4 March 2008

245 to 253
29 Kakashi vs Itachi (カカシVSイタチ!!) 4 August 2005 6 May 2008

254 to 262
30 Puppet Masters (Chiyo-bā to Sakura, チヨバアとサ クラ) 4 November 2005 1 July 2008

263 to 271
31 Final Battle (Takusareta omoi!!, 託された想い!!) 26 December 2005 2 September 2008

272 to 280
32 The Search for Sasuke (Sasuke e no michi!!, サスケへの道!!) 4 April 2006 4 November 2008

281 to 289
33 The Secret Mission (Gokuhi ninmu...!!, 極 秘任務...!!) 2 June 2006 23 December 2008

290 to 299
34 The Reunion (Saikai no toki...!!, 再会の時...!!) 4 August 2006 3 February 2009

300 to 309
35 The New Two (Aratanaru, 新たなる二人組!!) 2 November 2006 3 February 2009

310 to 319
36 Cell Number Ten (Daijippan, 第十班) 27 December 2006 3 February 2009

320 to 320
37 Shikamaru's Battle (Shikamaru no tatakai!!, シカマルの戦い!!) 4 April 2007 3 February 2009

330 to 339
38 Practice Makes Perfect (Shugyō no seika...!!, 修業の成果...!!) 4 June 2007 3 March 2009

340 to 349
39 On the Move (Ugokidasumono-tachi, 動き出す者たち) 3 August 2007 3 March 2009

350 to 359
40 The Ultimate Art (Kyūkyoku geijutsu!!, 究 極芸術!!) 2 November 2007 3 March 2009

360 to 369
41 Jiraiya's Decision (Jiraiya no sentaku!!, 自来也の選択!!) 4 February 2008 3 March 2009

370 to 379
42 The Secret of the Mangekyō (Mangekyō no himitsu...!!, 万華鏡の秘密...!!) 2 May 2008 7 April 2009

380 to 389
43 The Man with the Truth (Shinjitsu o shiru mono, 真実を知る者) 4 August 2008 7 April 2009

390 to 402
44 Senjutsu Heir (Senjutsu Denshō...!!, 仙術伝 承・・・!!) 4 November 2008 7 April 2009

403 to 412
45 Battlefield Konoha!! (Senjō, Konoha!!, 戦 場、木ノ葉!!) 4 February 2009 7 July 2009

413 to 422
46 Naruto Returns!! (Naruto kikan!!, ナルト帰 還!!) 1 May 2009 6 October 2009

423 to 432
47 The Seal Destroyed (Fūin hakai!!, 封印破 壊!!) 4 August 2009 2 February 2010

433 to 442
48 The Cheering Village!! (Kanko no sato!!, 歓呼の里!!) 4 November 2009 8 June 2010

443 to 453
49 The Gokage Summit Commences!! (Gokage kaidan, kaimaku...!!, 五影会談、開幕...!!) 4 January 2010 5 October 2010

454 to 463
50 Deathmatch in a Prison of Water!! (Suirō no shitō!!, 水牢の死闘！！) 4 March 2010

464 to 473
51 Sasuke vs. Danzo...!! (Sasuke bāsasu Danzō...!!, サスケVSダンゾウ...!!) 30 April 2010

474 to 483


List of Episodes


Naruto: Original Episodes




# Episode Title Japanese Airdate English Airdate
1 Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! 3 October 2002 10 September 2005
2 My Name is Konohamaru! 10 October 2002 10 September 2005
3 Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes? 17 October 2002 17 September 2005
4 Pass or Fail: Survival Test 24 October 2002 24 September 2005
5 You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision 31 October 2002 1 October 2005
6 A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves! 17 November 2002 8 October 2005
7 The Assassin of the Mist! 14 November 2002 15 October 2005
8 The Oath of Pain 21 November 2002 22 October 2005
9 Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior! 28 November 2002 29 October 2005
10 The Forest of Chakra 5 December 2002 5 November 2005
11 The Land Where a Hero Once Lived 12 December 2002 12 November 2005
12 Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns! 19 December 2002 19 November 2005
13 Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors 26 December 2002 26 November 2005
14 The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight! 9 January 2003 3 December 2005
15 Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters 16 January 2003 10 December 2005
16 The Broken Seal 23 January 2003 17 December 2005
17 White Past: Hidden Ambition 30 January 2003 31 December 2005
18 The Weapons Known as Shinobi 6 February 2003 7 January 2006
19 The Demon in the Snow 13 February 2003 14 January 2006
20 A New Chapter Begins: The Chūnin Exam! 20 February 2003 21 January 2006
21 Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals 27 February 2003 28 January 2006
22 Chūnin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke! 6 March 2003 4 February 2006
23 Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! 13 March 2003 11 February 2006
24 Start Your Engines: The Chūnin Exam Begins! 20 March 2003 18 February 2006
25 The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! 27 March 2003 25 February 2006
26 Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! 2 April 2003 4 March 2006
27 The Chūnin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death 2 April 2003 15 April 2006
28 Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest 9 April 2003 15 April 2006
29 Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In! 16 April 2003 15 April 2006
30 The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! 23 April 2003 22 April 2006
31 Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! 30 April 2003 29 April 2006
32 Sakura Blossoms! 7 May 2003 6 May 2006
33 Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! 14 May 2003 13 May 2006
34 Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength! 21 May 2003 20 May 2006
35 The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed 28 May 2003 27 May 2006
36 Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better Than Yours! 4 June 2003 3 June 2006
37 Surviving the Cut: The Rookie Nine Together Again! 11 June 2003 10 June 2006
38 Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! 18 June 2003 17 June 2006
39 Bushy Brow's Jealousy -- Barrage of Lions Unleashed! 2 July 2003 24 June 2006
40 Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! 9 July 2003 1 July 2006
41 Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious! 16 July 2003 8 July 2006
42 The Ultimate Battle: Cha! 23 July 2003 15 July 2006
43 Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru 30 July 2003 15 July 2006
44 Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now? 6 August 2003 22 July 2006
45 Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon! 13 August 2003 29 July 2006
46 Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold! 20 August 2003 5 August 2006
47 A Failure Stands Tall! 27 August 2003 12 August 2006
48 Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes! 3 September 2003 19 August 2006
49 Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu! 10 September 2003 26 August 2006
50 The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born 17 September 2003 2 September 2006
51 A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke 24 September 2003 9 September 2006
52 Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet! 1 October 2003 16 September 2006
53 Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! 8 October 2003 30 September 2006
54 The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage! 15 October 2003 7 October 2006
55 A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope 22 October 2003 21 October 2006
56 Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All! 29 October 2003 28 October 2006
57 He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears! 5 November 2003 4 November 2006
58 Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed! 12 November 2003 11 November 2006
59 The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena! 19 November 2003 18 November 2006
60 Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu! 26 November 2003 18 November 2006
61 Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot! 3 December 2003 18 November 2006
62 A Failure's True Power 10 December 2003 18 November 2006
63 Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated! 17 December 2003 25 November 2006
64 Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy! 24 December 2003 2 December 2006
65 Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand 31 December 2003 9 December 2006
66 Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style! 14 January 2004 16 December 2006
67 Late for the Show, but Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born! 14 January 2005 23 December 2006
68 Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! 28 January 2004 6 January 2007
69 Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission! 4 February 2004 13 January 2007
70 A Shirker's Call to Action: A Layabout No More! 11 February 2004 20 January 2007
71 An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale! 18 February 2004 27 January 2007
72 A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed! 25 February 2004 27 January 2007
73 Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal! 3 March 2004 3 February 2007
74 Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges! 10 March 2004 10 February 2007
75 Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge! 17 March 2004 17 February 2007
76 Assassin of the Moonlit Night 24 March 2004 24 February 2007
77 Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara 31 March 2004 3 March 2007
78 Naruto's Ninja Handbook 7 April 2004 10 March 2007
79 Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light 14 April 2004 17 March 2007
80 The Third Hokage, Forever... 21 April 2004 24 March 2007
81 Return of the Morning Mist 28 April 2004 7 April 2007
82 Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan! 5 May 2004 7 April 2007
83 Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster! 12 May 2004 14 April 2007
84 Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother! 19 May 2004 21 April 2007
85 Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan! 26 May 2004 28 April 2007
86 A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong! 2 June 2004 5 May 2007
87 Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon! 9 June 2004 12 May 2007
88 Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf 16 June 2004 19 May 2007
89 An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart 23 June 2004 26 May 2007
90 Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect! 7 July 2004 9 June 2007
91 Inheritance! The Necklace of Death! 14 July 2004 16 June 2007
92 A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice! 21 July 2004 23 June 2007
93 Breakdown! The Deal is Off! 28 July 2004 30 June 2007
94 Attack! Fury of the Rasengan! 4 August 2004 7 July 2007
95 The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line! 11 August 2004 7 July 2007
96 Deadlock! Sannin Showdown! 11 August 2004 14 July 2007
97 Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure! 18 August 2004 21 July 2007
98 Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More! 25 August 2004 28 July 2007
99 The Will of Fire Still Burns! 1 September 2004 4 August 2007
100 Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi 8 September 2004 11 August 2007
101 Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face! 15 September 2004 18 August 2007
102 Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea 22 September 2004 25 August 2007
103 The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas! 29 September 2004 1 September 2007
104 Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits! 13 October 2004 8 September 2007
105 A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder! 20 October 2004 15 September 2007
106 The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation 27 October 2004 22 September 2007
107 The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke 3 November 2004 6 October 2007
108 Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds 10 November 2004 13 October 2007
109 An Invitation from the Sound 17 November 2004 20 October 2007
110 Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad 24 November 2004 27 October 2007
111 Sound vs. Leaf 24 November 2004 27 October 2007
112 Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart! 1 December 2004 3 November 2007
113 Full Throttle Power! Chōji, Ablaze! 8 December 2004 3 November 2007
114 Good-bye Old Friend...! I'll Always Believe in You! 15 December 2004 10 November 2007
115 Your Opponent is Me! 22 December 2004 10 November 2007
116 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind Spot 5 January 2005 24 November 2007
117 Losing is Not an Option! 5 January 2005 24 November 2007
118 The Vessel Arrives Too Late 12 January 2005 1 December 2007
119 Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears! 19 January 2005 1 December 2007
120 Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag-Team! 2 February 2005 8 December 2007
121 To Each His Own Battle 9 February 2005 8 December 2007
122 Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback! 16 February 2005 15 December 2007
123 The Leaf's Handsome Devil! 23 February 2005 15 December 2007
124 The Beast Within 2 March 2005 22 December 2007
125 The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf 9 March 2005 22 December 2007
126 Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro 16 March 2005 29 December 2007
127 Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance! 30 March 2005 29 December 2007
128 A Cry on Deaf Ears 30 March 2005 5 January 2008
129 Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha 6 April 2005 5 January 2008
130 Father and Son, the Broken Crest 13 April 2005 12 January 2008
131 The Secrets of the Mangekyō Sharingan 20 April 2005 12 January 2008
132 For a Friend... 27 April 2005 19 January 2008
133 A Plea from a Friend 4 May 2005 19 January 2008
134 The End of Tears 11 May 2005 26 January 2008
135 The Promise That Could Not Be Kept 18 May 2005 26 January 2008
136 Deep Cover?! A Super S-Ranked Mission! 25 May 2005 2 February 2008
137 A Town of Outlaws, The Shadow of the Fūma Clan 1 June 2005 2 February 2008
138 Pure Betrayal and a Fleeting Plea 8 June 2005 9 February 2008
139 Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru! 15 June 2005 9 February 2008
140 Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's Trap 22 June 2005 16 February 2008
141 Sakura's Determination! 29 June 2005 16 February 2008
142 The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison 6 July 2005 23 February 2008
143 Ton Ton! I'm Counting on You! 13 July 2005 23 February 2008
144 A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?! 20 July 2005 1 March 2008
145 A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! 27 July 2005 1 March 2008
146 Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow 10 August 2005 8 March 2008
147 A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me Down! 17 August 2005 8 March 2008
148 The Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle 17 August 2005 15 March 2008
149 What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike? 24 August 2005 15 March 2008
150 A Battle of Bugs! The Deceivers and the Deceived! 31 August 2005 22 March 2008
151 Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way! 14 September 2005 22 March 2008
152 Funeral March for the Living 21 September 2005 29 March 2008
153 A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of Love! 28 September 2005 29 March 2008
154 The Enemy of the Byakugan 5 October 2005 5 April 2008
155 The Dark Creeping Clouds 12 October 2005 5 April 2008
156 Raiga's Counterattack 19 October 2005 12 April 2008
157 Run! The Curry of Life! 26 October 2005 12 April 2008
158 Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge 2 November 2005 19 April 2008
159 The Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness 9 November 2005 19 April 2008
160 Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple! 16 November 2005 26 April 2008
161 The Appearance of Strange Visitors 23 November 2005 26 April 2008
162 The Cursed Warrior 30 November 2005 3 May 2008
163 The Tactician's Intent 7 December 2005 3 May 2008
164 Too Late for Help 14 December 2005 10 May 2008
165 The Death of Naruto 21 December 2005 10 May 2008
166 When Time Stands Still 4 January 2006 17 May 2008
167 When Egrets Flap Their Wings 4 January 2006 17 May 2008
168 Mix it, Stretch it, Boil it Up! Burn Copper Pot, Burn! 18 January 2006 24 May 2008
169 Remembrance: The Lost Page 25 January 2006 24 May 2008
170 The Closed Door 1 February 2006 31 May 2008
171 Infiltration: The Set-Up! 8 February 2006 31 May 2008
172 Despair: A Fractured Heart 15 February 2006 7 June 2008
173 Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed! 22 February 2006 7 June 2008
174 Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art: Money Style Jutsu! 1 March 2006 14 June 2008
175 The Treasure Hunt is On! 8 March 2006 14 June 2008
176 Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased! 15 March 2006 21 June 2008
177 Please, Mr. Postman! 22 March 2006 21 June 2008
178 Encounter! The Boy with a Star's Name 29 March 2006 28 June 2008
179 The Remembered Lullaby 5 April 2006 28 June 2008
180 Hidden Jutsu! The Price of Ninja Art: Kujaku 12 April 2006 5 July 2008
181 Hoshikage: The Buried Truth 19 April 2006 5 July 2008
182 Reunion: The Remaining Time 26 April 2006 26 July 2008
183 The Star's Radiance 3 May 2006 26 July 2008
184 Kiba's Long Day 10 May 2006 2 August 2008
185 A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa! 17 May 2006 2 August 2008
186 Laughing Shino 24 May 2006 9 August 2008
187 Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service 31 May 2006 9 August 2008
188 The Mystery of the Targeted Merchants 7 June 2006 16 August 2008
189 A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools 14 June 2006 16 August 2008
190 The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot! 21 June 2006 23 August 2008
191 Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun! 28 June 2006 23 August 2008
192 Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise! 5 July 2006 30 August 2008
193 Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth is All About Passion! 12 July 2006 30 August 2008
194 The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle 19 July 2006 6 September 2008
195 The Third Super-Beast! 26 July 2006 6 September 2008
196 Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei 9 August 2006 13 September 2008
197 Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather! 16 August 2006 13 September 2008
198 The Anbu Gives Up? Naruto's Recollection 23 August 2006 20 September 2008
199 The Missed Target 30 August 2006 20 September 2008
200 The Powerful Helper 13 September 2006 4 October 2008
201 Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction 20 September 2006 18 October 2008
202 The Top 5 Ninja Battles! 27 September 2006 1 November 2008
203 Kurenai's Decision: Squad 8 Left Behind 5 October 2006 15 November 2008
204 Yakumo's Sealed Power 5 October 2006 22 November 2008
205 Kurenai's Top Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage 5 October 2006 27 December 2008
206 Genjutsu or Reality? 19 October 2006 3 January 2009
207 The Supposed Sealed Ability 26 October 2006 10 January 2009
208 The Weight of the Prized Artifact! 2 November 2006 24 January 2009
209 The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts 9 November 2006 31 January 2009
210 The Bewildering Forest 16 November 2006 25 October 2009
211 Memory of Flames 30 November 2006
212 To Each His Own Path 7 December 2006
213 Vanished Memories 14 December 2006
214 Bringing Back Reality 21 December 2006
215 A Past to Be Erased 21 December 2006
216 The Targeted Shukaku 11 January 2007
217 Sand Alliance With the Leaf Shinobi 18 January 2007
218 Sealed Sand: The Counterattack! 25 January 2007
219 The Ultimate Weapon Reborn 1 February 2007
220 Departure 8 February 2007

OVA's

# Episode Title Japanese Airdate English airdate
1 Find the Four-Leaf Red Clover! 2003 —
2 Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! 2004 May 19, 2007
3 Finally a clash! Jōnin VS Genin!! Indiscriminate grand melee tournament meeting!! December 22, 2005 —
4 Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival! August 21, 2004 June 4, 2008
5 Naruto: The Cross Roads 2009 —

Naruto: Shippūden Episodes

See also: Plot of Naruto: Shippūden
# Episode Title Japanese Airdate English Airdate
1 Homecoming 15 February 2007 28 October 2009
2 The Akatsuki Makes Its Move 15 February 2007 28 October 2009
3 The Results of Training 22 February 2007 28 October 2009
4 The Jinchūriki of the Sand 1 March 2007 28 October 2009
5 The Kazekage Stands Tall 15 March 2007 4 November 2009
6 Mission Cleared 29 March 2007 11 November 2009
7 Run, Kankurō 29 March 2007 18 November 2009
8 Team Kakashi, Deployed 12 April 2007 2 December 2009
9 The Jinchūriki's Tears 12 April 2007 9 December 2009
10 Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons 19 April 2007 16 December 2009
11 The Medical Ninja's Student 26 April 2007 23 December 2009
12 The Retired Granny's Determination 3 May 2007 31 December 2009
13 A Meeting With Destiny 10 May 2007 31 December 2009
14 Naruto's Growth 17 May 2007 31 December 2009
15 The Secret Weapon is Called... 24 May 2007 31 December 2009
16 The Secret of Jinchūriki 31 May 2007 6 January 2010
17 The Death of Gaara! 7 June 2007 13 January 2010
18 Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry 21 June 2007 20 January 2010
19 Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemies! 5 July 2007 27 January 2010
20 Hiruko vs. Two Kunoichi! 19 July 2007 3 February 2010
21 Sasori's Real Face 26 July 2007 10 February 2010
22 Chiyo's Secret Skills 2 August 2007 17 February 2010
23 Father and Mother 2 August 2007 24 February 2010
24 The Third Kazekage 9 August 2007 3 March 2010
25 Three Minutes Between Life and Death 16 August 2007 3 March 2010
26 Puppet Fight: 10 vs 100! 23 August 2007 10 March 2010
27 Impossible Dream 30 August 2007 17 March 2010
28 Beasts! Alive Again! 13 September 2007 24 March 2010
29 Kakashi Enlightened! 27 September 2007 31 March 2010
30 Aesthetics of an Instant! 27 September 2007 7 April 2010
31 The Legacy! 18 October 2007 14 April 2010
32 Return of the Kazekage 25 October 2007 21 April 2010
33 The New Target 8 November 2007 28 April 2010
34 Formation! New Team Kakashi! 15 November 2007 5 May 2010
35 An Unnecessary Addition 22 November 2007 12 May 2010
36 The Fake Smile 29 November 2007 19 May 2010
37 Untitled 29 November 2007 26 May 2010
38 Simulation 6 December 2007 3 June 2010
39 The Tenchi Bridge 13 December 2007 10 June 2010
40 Nine-Tails Unleashed! 20 December 2007 17 June 2010
41 The Top-Secret Mission Begins! 20 December 2007 24 June 2010
42 Orochimaru VS Jinchūriki 10 January 2008
43 Sakura's Tears 17 January 2008
44 The Secret of the Battle 24 January 2008
45 The Consequences of Betrayal 31 January 2008
46 The Unfinished Page 7 February 2008
47 Infiltration: The Den of the Snake! 14 February 2008
48 Bonds 28 February 2008
49 Something Important... 6 March 2008
50 The Picture Book's Story 13 March 2008
51 Reunion 20 March 2008
52 The Power of the Uchiha 20 March 2008
53 Title 3 April 2008
54 Nightmare 3 April 2008
55 Wind 17 April 2008
56 Squirming 24 April 2008
57 Robbed of Sleep 8 May 2008
58 Loneliness 8 May 2008
59 A New Enemy 15 May 2008
60 Vicissitudes of Life 22 May 2008
61 Contact 29 May 2008
62 Teammate 5 June 2008
63 The Two Kings 19 June 2008
64 The Jet-Black Signal Fire 3 July 2008
65 Lockdown of Darkness 3 July 2008
66 Revived Souls 10 July 2008
67 Everyone's Struggle to the Death 24 July 2008
68 Moment of Awakening 31 July 2008
69 Despair 31 July 2008
70 Resonance 7 August 2008
71 My Friend 14 August 2008
72 The Quietly Approaching Threat 21 August 2008
73 Akatsuki's Invasion 28 August 2008
74 Under the Starry Sky 4 September 2008
75 The Old Monk's Prayer 11 September 2008
76 The Next Step 25 September 2008
77 Climbing Silver 25 September 2008
78 The Judgment 2 October 2008
79 Unfulfilled Scream 2 October 2008
80 Last Words 16 October 2008
81 Sad News 23 October 2008
82 Team 10 30 October 2008
83 Target: Locked On 6 November 2008
84 Kakuzu's Abilities 13 November 2008
85 Terrifying Secret 20 November 2008
86 Shikamaru's Genius 4 December 2008
87 When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave 4 December 2008
88 Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken! 11 December 2008
89 The Price of Power 18 December 2008
90 A Shinobi's Determination 25 December 2008
91 Orochimaru's Hideout Discovered 8 January 2009
92 Encounter 15 January 2009
93 Connecting Hearts 22 January 2009
94 A Night of Rain 29 January 2009
95 The Two Charms 5 February 2009
96 The Unseeing Enemy 12 February 2009
97 The Labyrinth of Distorted Reflection 19 February 2009
98 The Target Appears 26 February 2009
99 Raging Tailed Beast 5 March 2009
100 Inside the Mist 12 March 2009
101 Everyone's Feelings 26 March 2009
102 Regroup! 26 March 2009
103 The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier 9 April 2009
104 Breaking the Crystal Style 9 April 2009
105 The Battle Over the Barrier 16 April 2009
106 Red Camellia 23 April 2009
107 Strange Bedfellows 30 April 2009
108 Guidepost of the Camellia 7 May 2009
109 Cursed Seal Counterattack 14 May 2009
110 Memory of Guilt 21 May 2009
111 Shattered Promise 28 May 2009
112 A Place to Return To 4 June 2009
113 The Serpent's Pupil 11 June 2009
114 Eye of a Hawk 18 June 2009
115 Zabuza's Blade 25 June 2009
116 Guardian of the Iron Wall 2 July 2009
117 Jūgo of the Nothern Hideout 9 July 2009
118 Formation! 23 July 2009
119 Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 1 30 July 2009
120 Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 2 30 July 2009
121 Assemble 6 August 2009
122 The Hunt 13 August 2009
123 Clash! 20 August 2009
124 Art 27 August 2009
125 Disappearance 3 September 2009
126 Twilight 10 September 2009
127 Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll~ Part 1 24 September 2009
128 Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll~ Part 2 24 September 2009
129 Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain 8 October 2009
130 The Man Who Became God 8 October 2009
131 Honored Sage Mode! 15 October 2009
132 In Attendance, the Six Paths of Pain 22 October 2009
133 The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant 29 October 2009
134 Banquet Invitation 5 November 2009
135 The Longest Moment 19 November 2009
136 The Light & Dark of the Mangekyō Sharingan 19 November 2009
137 Amaterasu! 26 November 2009
138 The End 3 December 2009
139 The Mystery of Tobi 10 December 2009
140 Fate 17 December 2009
141 Truth 24 December 2009
142 Battle of Unraikyo 7 January 2010
143 The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke 14 January 2010
144 Wanderer 21 January 2010
145 Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu 27 January 2010
146 The Successor's Wish 4 February 2010
147 Rogue Ninja's Past 11 February 2010
148 Heir to Darkness 18 February 2010
149 Separation 25 February 2010
150 The Forbidden Jutsu Released 4 March 2010
151 Master and Student 11 March 2010
152 Somber News 25 March 2010
153 Following the Master's Shadow 25 March 2010
154 Decryption 8 April 2010
155 The First Challenge 8 April 2010
156 Surpassing the Master 15 April 2010
157 Assault on the Leaf Village! 22 April 2010
158 Power to Believe 29 April 2010
159 Pain vs. Kakashi 6 May 2010
160 Mystery of Pain 13 May 2010
161 Surname is Sarutobi, Given Name, Konohamaru 20 May 2010
162 Pain to the World 27 May 2010
163 Explode! Sage Mode 3 June 2010


Shinobi Organizational System

Regular Forces


The regular forces (正規部隊, Seiki Butai) form the foundation of the village and its shinobi system. The majority of shinobi are a part of these forces and together, either individually or in teams, they perform the majority of the missions the village receives. They are also tasked with the various duties within the organization, such as training and office work.
When an Academy student graduates, they usually become a part of these forces, assuming the rank of Genin. Via various exams and tests, they can be promoted to higher ranks, first to Chūnin and after that to Jōnin. Sometimes, when a shinobi is specialized in a very specific skill, they can assume the rank of Tokubetsu Jōnin, which is ranked between chūnin and jōnin.

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[edit] Academy Student

Main article: Academy Student Academy students (忍者学校性, Akademī-sei) make up the student body of the Ninja Academy, where they are trained and prepared for life as a shinobi. They are not an actual part of the shinobi force, as they are still in the process of mastering the very basics of the ninja lifestyle. However, they can be conscripted as part of the war potential in times of emergency.

[edit] Genin

Main article: Genin Genin (下忍, Genin; Literally meaning "Low Ninja", Meaning (Viz) "Junior Ninja") are the lowest level of ninja and also the ones that display the most difference in power. When they become Genin, ninja start to do their bit for their village's economy – being sent on missions that the village gets paid for. They are typically sent either on D-Rank missions, which are almost entirely risk-free jobs of manual labor, or, very rarely, on C-Rank missions, which are a cut above that and begin to verge on real "ninja" work that have a very low possibility of risk to the ninja involved. When Konohagakure was shorthanded in upper-level ninja because of the attack by Otogakure and Sunagakure, the village had to occasionally send Genin on higher-ranked missions.

[edit] Chūnin

Main article: Chūnin Chūnin (中忍; Literally meaning "Middle Ninja", Meaning (Viz) "Journeyman Ninja") are ninja who are qualified to watch over and guide other ninja. Chūnin have reached a level of maturity that primarily consists of leadership skills and tactical prowess. This is because the genin who don't have the skills to become chūnin are weeded out in testing. Some of them, like Iruka Umino and Mizuki, function as Academy teachers and others, like Shikamaru Nara, serve as team leaders in charge of small teams who need to make decisions and utilize the skills of the shinobi under their command to the maximum effect. Chūnin are typically sent on C-rank or B-rank missions.

[edit] Tokubetsu Jōnin

Main article: Tokubetsu Jōnin Tokubetsu Jōnin (特別上忍, Tokubetsu Jōnin; English TV "Special Jōnin"; Literally meaning "Special High Ninja"; sometimes known as Tokujō for short) are ninja who, rather than all-around Jōnin training, have Jōnin-level ability in a single area or skill, much like warrant officers of real-world militaries. They are elite specialists in their areas and are often assigned as subordinates to regular Jōnin when their services are needed.

[edit] Jōnin

Main article: Jōnin Jōnin (上忍, Jōnin; Literally meaning "High Ninja", Meaning (Viz) "Elite Ninja") are generally highly-experienced shinobi with great individual skill who serve as military captains. They are often sent on A-Rank missions, and experienced Jōnin may even be sent on S-Class missions (which are considered to be the greatest difficulty). It is not unusual for Jōnin to go on missions alone. Jōnin are generally able to use at least two types of elemental chakra, some genjutsu, and above-average taijutsu skills.

[edit] Teams

Although the higher-ranking members of the regular forces often perform missions alone, most are done in teams. The most basic team is the one a genin is placed in after graduation. This so-called three-man cell consists of three genin under the guidance of a jōnin. These teams are meant to give the new shinobi practical skills, while already being a productive member of the organization. Usually, strong bonds are cultivated between the members of such a team, lasting their entire lives. Because of these bonds and the fact that working with one's long-time team-mates is usually more efficient, these teams often last even after all members have been promoted to chūnin or higher.
Besides these basic teams, there are also teams, and groups created for specific missions and tasks. Sometimes these are ad hoc teams only exist for the duration of the mission, such as the Sasuke Retrieval Team, but in certain cases these teams are more organized and lasting, such as the Nijū Shōtai, created to battle the Akatsuki threat.

[edit] Special Ranks and Functions

Besides the standard ranks of genin, chūnin, tokubetsu jōnin, and jōnin, there are some shinobi who bear a special rank or function. For instance, Kumogakure has a rank between that of jōnin and Raikage. This Head Ninja helps in leading the shinobi forces and is capable of representing the village. Konohagakure has the Jōnin Commander, who represents the regular forces in councils and likely helps in commanding them.

edit ANBU

Main article: ANBU The ANBU (暗部, Dark Side), short for Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai (暗殺戦術特殊部隊, Special Assassination and Tactical Squad; English Version: ANBU Black Ops), take orders directly from the Kage, performing special high-level missions, such as assassinations and torture. The ANBU usually work in teams formed to the requirements of the mission, ensuring maximum success. The shinobi in the ANBU are hand-picked by the Kage; chosen for their individual capabilities and special skills. Age, gender, background, or previous rank bear no weight in this decision.
There are apparently no true ranks within the ANBU, as is the case with the regular forces. Team leadership and hierarchy seem to be based on merit and experience. The leaders of the teams are called squad leaders (分隊長, Buntaichō), a position held in high regards.

[edit] Groups

There are various groups within the ANBU, aimed at various different functions and tasks. Kirigakure, for instance, has the Hunter-nin, a group created solely for hunting down and disposing of missing-nin. Konohagakure has the ANBU Torture and Interrogation Force, who interrogate prisoners and work to gather intelligence. Though they were to officially disband, another ANBU group named Root would carry out extremely secretive missions and were not under the direct authority of previous Hokage.

edit Medical Teams


The symbol of the Medical Teams
The Medical Teams (医療班, Iryō-han) are the back-up of the shinobi forces. They consist of medical-nin, working behind the scenes to heal the sick and injured shinobi and to make sure the organization is always in peak condition. Medical-nins are also similar to HM or Hospital Corpsman of the military in real life. They also do extensive research into new techniques, medicine, and into diseases and the human body. Although not seen very often, they are highly respected. Even to a jōnin, the advanced skills of these shinobi appear like magic.
Not all medical-nin are members of the Medical Teams, though. There are also medical-nin within the regular forces, who go along on standard missions to increase the success-rate. However, back in the village, it is the Medical Teams who run the hospital and treat the wounded.
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The tailed beasts (尾獣, bijū) are nine giant demons that serve to drive the plot of the Naruto series. They are differentiated by the number of tails they have, with each possessing a number from one to nine. The tailed beasts are large, living forms of chakra, sometimes referred to as "Chakra Monsters" (チャクラのバケモノ, Chakura no Bakemono),[1] giving them power that far outmatches most shinobi. However, this immense strength is tempered due to their bestial nature, which restricts them from being intelligent enough to use it effectively. When the tailed beasts are sealed within humans, they are able to benefit from the knowledge of their hosts, giving them the ability to speak and better utilize their powers. Akatsuki has been capturing the tailed beasts and their hosts, and as of the Fourth Great Shinobi World War possess seven of the nine beasts.

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See also: Jinchūriki In the beginning of ninja history, centuries before the founding of the ninja villages, there existed one demon, the Ten-Tailed Beast, that plagued the planet until the Sage of the Six Paths defeated and sealed the beast within himself, making him the first jinchūriki. On his deathbed, he divided the Ten-Tails' chakra into the nine other tailed beasts and sealed its body in the moon.[2]
By the time of the formation of the shinobi villages, Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, managed to capture and control some of them with his Wood Release techniques, and used them as peace treaties to the other great shinobi nations in order to stabilize the balance of power between them.[1] After his death, however, the shinobi nations couldn't control these giant demons themselves and they began to run wild, so the nations instead moved to seal the tailed beasts within humans. In order to ensure that the jinchūriki wouldn't turn traitor, it has been common practice to choose the jinchūriki from the village's Kage family, such as a sibling or a spouse. The strength of the jinchūriki would then be used to protect the village and be a living display the Kage's power.[3]
Comments by both the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails indicates that those two at least know each other on a personal level, though without much respect.[4][5]

edit The Tailed Beasts



[edit] One-Tailed Shukaku

Main article: One-Tailed Shukaku The One-Tailed Shukaku (一尾の守鶴, Ichibi no Shukaku) is a tailed beast that was sealed within Gaara of Sunagakure since before his birth. It has been captured by Deidara, then extracted and sealed by Akatsuki.

[edit] Two-Tailed Monster Cat

Main article: Two-Tailed Monster Cat The Two-Tailed Monster Cat (ニ尾の化け猫, Nibi no Bakeneko) is a tailed beast that was sealed within Yugito Nii of Kumogakure when she was two years old. It has been captured by Hidan and Kakuzu, then extracted and sealed by Akatsuki.

[edit] Three-Tailed Giant Turtle

Main article: Three-Tailed Giant Turtle The Three-Tailed Giant Turtle (三尾の巨大亀, Sanbi no Kyodaigame) is a tailed beast that was formerly sealed in Yagura of Kirigakure, but was extracted for unknown reasons. It has been captured by Deidara and Tobi, then sealed by Akatsuki.

[edit] Four-Tailed Monkey

Main article: Four-Tailed Monkey The Four-Tailed Monkey (四尾の猿, Yonbi no Saru) is a tailed beast sealed within Rōshi of Iwagakure. It has been captured by Kisame Hoshigaki, then extracted and sealed by Akatsuki.

[edit] Five-Tailed Dolphin Horse

Main article: Five-Tailed Dolphin Horse The Five-Tailed Dolphin Horse (五尾のイルカ馬, Gobi no Irukauma) is a tailed beast sealed within Han from Iwagakure. It has been captured, extracted, and sealed by Akatsuki. In the anime, the Five-Tails is indicated to have been one of the two tailed beasts that Akatsuki captured before the start of Part II.

[edit] Six-Tailed Slug

Main article: Six-Tailed Slug The Six-Tailed Slug (六尾の蛞蝓, Rokubi no Namekuji) is a tailed beast sealed within Utakata of Kirigakure. It has been captured by Nagato in the anime, then extracted and sealed by Akatsuki.

[edit] Seven-Tailed Horned Beetle

Main article: Seven-Tailed Horned Beetle The Seven-Tailed Horned Beetle (七尾のカブトムシ, Nanabi no Kabutomushi) is a tailed beast sealed within Fū from Takigakure. It has been captured, extracted, and sealed by Akatsuki. In the anime, the Seven-Tails is indicated to have been one of the two tailed beasts that Akatsuki captured before the start of Part II.

[edit] Eight-Tailed Giant Ox

Main article: Eight-Tailed Giant Ox The Eight-Tailed Giant Ox (八尾の巨牛, Hachibi no Kyogyū) is a tailed beast sealed within Killer Bee of Kumogakure.

[edit] Nine-Tailed Demon Fox

Main article: Nine-Tailed Demon Fox The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox (九尾の妖狐, Kyūbi no Yōko) is the most powerful out of all nine of the tailed beasts; a single swipe from just one of its nine tails can create tsunamis and flatten mountains. When the Nine-Tails attacked Konohagakure, Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, sacrificed his own life by sealing it within his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki.

[edit] Ten-Tailed Beast

Main article: Ten-Tailed Beast The Ten-Tailed Beast (十尾, Jūbi) is the original, primordial demon of the Naruto universe. All nine of the tailed beasts are but portions of chakra divided from the Ten-Tails. Madara Uchiha's ultimate goal, the Moon's Eye Plan, is to capture and merge all nine of the tailed beasts back into the Ten-Tails, and become its jinchūriki to cast the reflection of his Sharingan on the moon, casting a genjutsu known as the Infinite Tsukuyomi which will put the entire world under his control.

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Countries

Countries operate as separate political entities and are presumably all monarchies, ruled by daimyo who stand equally in rank with the Hidden Villages' Kage. The Naruto world is similar to feudal Japan in many aspects; those countries maintain balance between themselves through nothing but power. Treaties are periodically signed, but they are generally not even worth the paper they are written on.


The Land of Fire

Main article: Land of Fire
The Land of Fire (火の国, Hi no Kuni) is one of the largest and most powerful countries in the series, and the home of the main characters. Its government leader is the Fire Daimyo. The Land of Fire was the first country to adopt a ninja village, Konohagakure, a custom other countries would soon adopt. The Land of Fire is appropriately oriented towards the element of fire, typically having very bright and warm weather. While not the largest country, it has the largest hidden village.

The Land of Water

Main article: Land of Water
The Land of Water (水の国, Mizu no Kuni) is oriented towards the element of water (Water Release). It is composed of many islands, with each having its own unique traditions. The country's weather is typically cool and full of mist and lakes. In some places, like the area where Haku grew up, it is very cold and snows quite a bit.

The Land of Sound

Main article: Land of Sound
The Land of Sound (音の国, Oto no Kuni) is a neighbor country of the Land of Fire. It is a relatively new country in the political scene, though it has existed for some time under the name of the Land of Rice Fields (田の国, Ta no Kuni; English TV "Land of Rice Paddies"). Orochimaru conquered the country and convinced its daimyo to let him establish his own ninja village.

The Land of Earth

Main article: Land of Earth
The Land of Earth (土の国, Tsuchi no Kuni) has seen little attention in the series thus far. It is located north-west of the Land of Fire. The country is mostly comprised of desolate, rocky areas. The border of the Land of Earth runs along a rocky mountain range, blocking communication with other countries. The wind blowing from the north passes over these mountains, carrying small rocks from the Land of Earth to the surrounding countries. This famous natural phenomenon is called "Gan'u" (岩雨, "Rock Rain").

The Land of Lightning

Main article: Land of Lightning
The Land of Lightning (雷の国, Kaminari no Kuni) has seen little attention in the series. It is located on a peninsula north-east of the Land of Fire and it is considered one of the Five Great Countries. In the center of the country are vast mountain ranges, whose many thunderstorms are said to give the country its name. From these mountain ranges, many rivers flow to the sea, creating a very crooked coastline that displays an impressive oceanic beauty. There are many hot springs located within the country.

The Land of Wind

Main article: Land of Wind
The Land of Wind (風の国, Kaze no Kuni) is one of the more focused on countries in the series. It is located south-west of the Land of Fire and borders the Land of Rivers and the Land of Rain. The country covers a vast realm, but that realm is largely comprised of deserts. Because there is very little rainfall throughout the year, the people of the country live in villages built on one of the desert's many oases. Despite the country's extremely harsh environment, it has a large population. The Land of Wind is on good terms with the Land of Fire, with a lot of trade going on between the two countries.

The Land of Waves

Main article: Land of Waves
The Land of Waves (波の国, Nami no Kuni) is a relatively poor nation, and thus does not have a hidden village. It is an isolated island, but used to be prosperous nonetheless, until Gatō set his sights on it. He broke the people's will and monopolized the shipping industry, which was crucial for its economy.

The Land of Iron

Main article: Land of Iron
The Land of Iron (鉄の国, Tetsu no Kuni) is an icy, snow-covered country. It is politically unusual in that it has remained neutral and never been involved in the ninja wars. In fact, the shinobi have a rule since long ago that they would not meddle with the land. Despite this, it is said to have an incredibly strong military which, instead of ninja, is manned by samurai.

The Land of Snow

Main article: Land of Snow
The Land of Snow (雪の国, Yuki no Kuni) was the focus of Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, in which it had been taken over by a tyrant. Its hidden village is Yukigakure.

The Land of the Sky

Main article: Land of the Sky
The Land of the Sky (空の国, Sora no Kuni) is featured in Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds. The country was formed by ninja from several countries that could mold their chakra to mist in order to fly. It is said that they fought in the Second Great Shinobi World War. Their hidden village was destroyed in the war by Konohagakure but the country survived. Shinnō is from this village. They apparently have quite the reputation as Tsunade was terrified that they were attacking Konohagakure. They use fliers that use chakra to operate. Their base is a giant temple named Ancor Vantian which means "The Ultimate Weapon", which is capable of flight and possesses a powerful laser-like weapon at the front.

Minor Countries

Bean Jam, Bears, Birds, Claws, Demons, Fangs, Forests, Honey, Mountains, Noodles, Rivers, Sand, Stone, Swamps, Tea, Valleys, Vegetables, Whirlpools, Woods, Moon, Sea

Hidden Villages

Hidden Villages are parts of countries in which the country's ninja reside. Their leaders stand equally with the landlords ruling the countries they are a part of. A Hidden Village maintains its economy by training its citizens to be ninja from a young age and using them as manpower in various missions others would be willing to pay for, from weeding a garden for a single payment to receiving a constant budget from the country it resides in for being soldiers in case the country is involved in a war.


Amegakure

Main article: Amegakure
Amegakure (雨隠れの里, Amegakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in Rain") is a small yet highly industrialized hidden village located in an unnamed country. A number of smaller villages surround Amegakure. As its name suggests, it rains almost constantly. Many shinobi from this village seem to wear a kind of mask that allows them to breathe underwater.

Getsugakure

Main article: Getsugakure
Getsugakure (月隠れの里, Getsugakure; literally "Village Hidden under the Moon") is a hidden village in the Land of the Moon. A shinobi from this village briefly appears during the Chūnin Exams.

Hoshigakure

Main article: Hoshigakure
Hoshigakure (星隠れの里, Hoshigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden Among Stars") was introduced during the Star Village filler arc. It is located in the Land of Bears, and is one of the lesser-known Shinobi Villages in the Naruto Universe. Hoshigakure was formed sometime after a strange meteorite, which the inhabitants called the "star," struck its location 200 years earlier. No trees or plants could grow around the vicinity after it landed.

Iwagakure

Main article: Iwagakure
Iwagakure (岩隠れの里, Iwagakure no Sato; English TV "Hidden Stone Village"; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Rocks") is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. As one of the five great ninja villages, Iwagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Tsuchikage. There have been three Tsuchikage, the most recent being Ōnoki. Iwagakure is well-known for the rock-hard attitude of its shinobi; as soon as the Tsuchikage gives an order, the Iwa-nin do so without hesitating, even if it means death. Iwagakure ninja seem to specialize in earth release techniques.

Kagerō Village

Main article: Kagerō Village
Kagerō Village (陽炎の里, Kagerō no Sato; English TV "Heat Devil Village"; Literally meaning "Heat Haze Village"), introduced in the anime, was a small village located in the Land of Mountains.

Kirigakure

Main article: Kirigakure
Kirigakure (霧隠れの里, Kirigakure no sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Mist") is located in the Land of Water. As one of the five great ninja villages, Kirigakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Mizukage. There have been five Mizukage, the current one being Mei Terumī. An unusually high number of missing-nin seem to originate from this village. A unique classification of ninja known as hunter-nin are specifically tasked with eliminating these defectors.

Konohagakure

Main article: Konohagakure
Konohagakure (木ノ葉隠れの里, Konohagakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden Among Tree Leaves"; also known as "Village Hidden in the Leaves" or "Hidden Leaf Village"), or Konoha for short, is one of the five great ninja villages. As such, it is one of five villages with a Kage as its leader, known as the Hokage. There have been five Hokage, the most recent being Tsunade. On a mountain overlooking the villages from the north exists the Hokage Monument. The village resides in the Land of Fire. Although Konoha, much like the country in which it resides, has been relatively peaceful since the end of the Third Great Shinobi World War, it remains one of the most powerful villages in existence, and has great military power and influence.

Kumogakure

Main article: Kumogakure
Kumogakure (雲隠れの里, Kumogakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Clouds") is the Hidden Village of the Land of Lightning. As one of the five Great Ninja Villages, Kumogakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Raikage. There have been four Raikage, the most recent being A. Use of lightning release techniques and swords seem to be common of ninja from this village.

Kusagakure

Main article: Kusagakure
Kusagakure (草隠れの里, Kusagakure; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Grass") is located in a thus far unnamed country. Because it had Genin participating in the Chūnin exams organized by Konohagakure, it can be assumed the two villages are allied. Nothing is known about Kusagakure's general fighting style, or even if they have one. It can be inferred from the village's name that its shinobi use jutsu involving flora or possibly Earth Release techniques.

Moyagakure

Main article: Moyagakure
Moyagakure (Moyagakure; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Haze") is located in an unnamed country. This hidden village is briefly mention in episode 101.

Otogakure

Main article: Otogakure
Otogakure (音隠れの里, Otogakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in Sound"), called Oto for short, was Orochimaru's personal village, founded for the express purpose of collecting ninja for his experiments and his quest to learn all jutsu. In actuality, Oto is not really a village, but a group of hideouts and bases scattered throughout the Land of Sound and other countries.

Sunagakure

Main article: Sunagakure
Sunagakure (砂隠れの里, Sunagakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Sand") is the hidden village of the Land of Wind. As one of the five great ninja villages, Sunagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Kazekage. There have been five Kazekage, the most recent being Gaara. The ninja from this village seem to specialize in Wind Release techniques and the Puppet Technique. Shinobi from Sunagakure believe that the accomplishment of a mission predominates the lives of the ninja trying to accomplish it.

Takigakure

Main article: Takigakure
Takigakure (滝隠れの里, Takigakure; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in a Waterfall") is located in an unnamed country. In terms of the village's appearance, Takigakure seems to be based on mostly Southeast Asian aesthetics. Their current leader is Shibuki.

Takumi Village

Main article: Takumi Village
Takumi Village (匠の里, Takumi no Sato; Literally meaning "Village of Artisans") resides in the small Land of Rivers. It was founded approximately one hundred years ago by a man named Seimei. Takumi is known for its skills in making weaponry, many of which are sold to the ninja villages of the world.

Tsuchigumo village

Main article: Tsuchigumo village
The Tsuchigumo Village is the village of the Tsuchigumo clan. The village is led by Hotaru's uncle, the Tsuchigumo chief. This village is composed of the members of the Tsuchigumo clan who refused to follow En no Gyōja to Mount Katsuragi, and consquently denied the Tsuchigumo clan kinjutsu. They were made into pawns by the Magaki Group who sought the kinjutsu.

Yugakure

Main article: Yugakure
Yugakure (湯隠れの里, Yugakure no Sato; Literally Meaning "Village Hidden in Hot Water") is the village that the Akatsuki member Hidan originated from. Once a ninja village, Yugakure decided that it didn't feel like staying a hidden village and transitioned out into a peaceful and prosperous village instead. However, Hidan, growing up, already showed a tendency toward violent Jashinist ways, decided that he didn't like this and slaughtered his neighbors before leaving the village.

Yukigakure

Main article: Yukigakure
Yukigakure (雪隠れの里, Yukigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Snow") is located in the Land of Snow and featured in the first Naruto movie. Its ninja apparently specialize in manipulating preexisting ice.
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