NARUTO AND NARUTO SHIPPUDEN

 Plot:-

Twelve years before the start of the series, the Nine-Tails attacked Konohagakure destroying much of the village and taking many lives. The leader of the village, the Fourth Hokage, sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails into a newborn, Naruto Uzumaki. Orphaned by the attack, Naruto was shunned by the villagers, who out of fear and anger, viewed him as the Nine-Tails itself. Though the Third Hokage outlawed speaking about anything related to the Nine-Tails, the children — taking their cues from their parents — inherited the same animosity towards Naruto. In his thirst to be acknowledged, Naruto vowed he would one day become the greatest Hokage the village had ever seen.

The plot of Naruto is told during the first 238 chapters of the manga and all 220 episodes of the Naruto anime. In the manga, before the switch to the second part of the series, otherwise known as Naruto: Shippūden, the story of Kakashi Gaiden is told.

Prologue — Land of Waves

Main article: Prologue — Land of Waves Prologue — Land of Waves (プロローグ~波の国, Purorōgu — Nami no Kuni), known as the Lands of Waves Escort Mission (波の国要人護衛, Nami no Kuni Yōjin Goei) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the formation of Team 7 and the completion of their first mission to the Land of Waves. It spans through volumes 1 to 4,[1] or more specifically, covers chapters 1 to 33 of the manga and episodes 1 to 19 of the Naruto anime. This arc is followed by the Chūnin Exams.

Chūnin Exams (Arc)

Main article: Chūnin Exams (Arc) The Chūnin Exams (中忍試験, Chūnin Shiken), known as the Chūnin Exams Preliminaries (中忍試験予選, Chūnin Shiken Yosen) and the Chūnin Exams Finals (中忍試験本選, Chūnin Shiken Honsen) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees Team 7's entrance into the Chūnin Exams and the introduction of such characters as the rest of the Rookie Nine, Team Guy, Three Sand Siblings and Orochimaru. It spans through volumes 4-13,[2] or more specifically, covers chapters 34 to 115 of the manga and episodes 20 to 67 of the Naruto anime. This arc is preceded by Prologue — Land of Waves and followed by Konoha Crush.

Konoha Crush (Arc)

Main article: Konoha Crush (Arc) Konoha Crush (木ノ葉崩し, Konoha Kuzushi) is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees Orochimaru's attempt to destroy Konohagakure. It spans through volumes 13-16,[3] or more specifically, covers chapters 116 to 138 of the manga and episodes 68 to 80 of the Naruto anime. This arc is preceded by the Chūnin Exams and followed by the Search for Tsunade.

Search for Tsunade

Main article: Search for Tsunade Search for Tsunade (綱手探索, Tsunade Tansaku) is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the first appearance of Akatsuki as well as the competing attempts of Jiraiya and Orochimaru to recruit Tsunade. It spans through volumes 16 to 19,[4] or more specifically, covers chapters 139 to 171 of the manga and episodes 81 to 100 of the Naruto anime. This arc is preceded by the Konoha Crush. In the manga, it is followed by the Sasuke Recovery Mission, while in the anime, it is followed by the Land of Tea Escort Mission.

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Main article: Sasuke Recovery Mission The Sasuke Recovery Mission (サスケ奪回任務, Sasuke Dakkai Ninmu), known as the Sasuke Uchiha Recovery (うちはサスケ奪回, Uchiha Sasuke Dakkai) and the Valley of the End (終末の谷, Shūmatsu no Tani) in the anime, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the attempt to stop Sasuke Uchiha from defecting to Orochimaru. It spans through volumes 20-27,[5] or more specifically, covers chapters 172 to 238 of the manga and episodes 107 to 135 of the Naruto anime. In the manga, this arc is preceded by the Search for Tsunade and followed by Kakashi Gaiden. In the anime, it is preceded by the Land of Tea Escort Mission and is followed by the Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission.

Anime-Only Arcs

In the anime, a number of additional episodes were added to the story to allow the manga a chance to get ahead. Some take place after the Search for Tsunade, but most occur after the Sasuke Recovery Mission. In total, these additional episodes last for almost two years. All feature Naruto Uzumaki assisting members of the Konoha 11 with a mission.

Naruto: Shippūden

The plot of the second part of the manga and anime series Naruto, titled Naruto: Shippūden (疾風伝, literally meaning: Hurricane Chronicles) in the anime and simply Part II in the manga, was set two and a half years after the present timeline in Part I. The new setting for the series began with volume 28 (chapter 245) of the manga. The anime adaptation of the manga started airing on February 15 2007, premiering with the first two episodes debuting in a one-hour special. Viz is working on a North American DVD series of Naruto: Shippūden, which was first released on September 29, 2009. The US publication of the manga began in January 2008, in the US issue of Shonen Jump.[6]

Kazekage Rescue Mission

Main article: Kazekage Rescue Mission The Kazekage Rescue Mission (風影奪還任務, Kazekage Dakkan Ninmu), known simply as Kazekage Rescue (風影奪還, Kazekage Dakkan) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the rescue of the Fifth Kazekage from Akatsuki. It spans through volumes 28 to 32,[7] or more specifically, covers chapters 245 to 281 of the manga and episodes 1 to 32 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the manga, it is preceded by Kakashi Gaiden; in the anime, it is preceded by the Sunagakure Support Mission. In both medias, it is followed by the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission.

Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission

Main article: Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission The Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission (天地橋偵察任務, Tenchi-Kyō Teisatsu Ninmu, literally meaning: Heaven and Earth Bridge Reconnaissance Mission), known as the Long-Awaited Reunion (遥かなる再会, Harukanaru Saikai) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Team 7's mission to the Tenchi Bridge to find Sasuke Uchiha. It spans through volumes 32 to 35,[8] or more specifically, covers chapters 282 to 310 of the manga and episodes 33 to 53 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Kazekage Rescue Mission; in the manga, it is followed by the Akatsuki Suppression Mission while it is followed by the Twelve Guardian Ninja in the anime.

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

Main article: Akatsuki Suppression Mission The Akatsuki Suppression Mission (“暁”討伐任務, "Akatsuki" Tōbatsu Ninmu), known as the Immortal Devastators — Hidan and Kakuzu (不死の破壊者、飛段・角都, Fushi no Hakaisha Hidan Kakuzu) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Konoha's fight against Hidan and Kakuzu of Akatsuki. It spans through volumes 35 to 38,[9] or more specifically, covers chapters 311 to 342 of the manga and episodes 72 to 88 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the manga, this arc is preceded by the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission and followed by the Itachi Pursuit Mission. In the anime, it is preceded by the Twelve Guardian Ninja and is followed by the Three-Tails' Appearance.

Itachi Pursuit Mission

Main article: Itachi Pursuit Mission The Itachi Pursuit Mission (イタチ追跡任務, Itachi Tsuiseki Ninmu), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (師の予言と復讐, Shi no Yogen to Fukushū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the separate attempts of Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki to find Itachi Uchiha. It spans through volumes 38 to 40,[10] or more specifically, covers chapters 343 to 367 of the manga and episodes 113 to 118 and later episodes 121 to 126 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime; two episodes of Kakashi Gaiden are shown in the interim. In the manga, it is preceded by the Akatsuki Suppression Mission; in the anime, it is preceded by the Three-Tails' Appearance. In both medias, it is followed by the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant. In the anime, the events of Sasuke's meeting with Itachi and Hebi's travelling to Itachi's location takes place in the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc.

Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant

Main article: Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant (自来也豪傑物語, Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (師の予言と復讐, Shi no Yogen to Fukushū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Jiraiya's investigation of Pain's identity. It spans through volumes 40 to 42,[11] or more specifically, covers chapters 368 to 383 in the manga and episodes 127 to 133 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Itachi Pursuit Mission and followed by the Fated Battle Between Brothers.

Fated Battle Between Brothers

Main article: Fated Battle Between Brothers The Fated Battle Between Brothers (連命の兄弟対决, Unmei no Kyōdai Taiketsu), known as Master's Prophecy and Vengeance (師の予言と復讐, Shi no Yogen to Fukushū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the battle between Sasuke Uchiha and his brother Itachi. It spans through volumes 42 to 44,[12] or more specifically, covers chapters 384 to 412 in the manga and episodes 134 to 143 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant; in the manga it is followed by Pain's Assault and in the anime it is followed by the Six-Tails Unleashed. In the anime, the events of Naruto finding out about Jiraiya's death, as well as decoding Jiraiya's message, and accepting Fukasaku's offer to learn senjutsu takes place at the beginning of the Pain's Assault arc.

Pain's Assault (Arc)

Main article: Pain's Assault (Arc) Pain's Assault (ペイン強襲, Pein Kyōshū), known as Two Saviours (二人の救世主, Futari no Kyūseishu) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees Pain's attack on Konohagakure to find Naruto Uzumaki. It spans through volumes 45 to 48,[13] or more specifically, covers chapters 413 to 453 of the manga and episodes 152 to 169, as well as episodes 172 to 175 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime with two stand-alone episodes shown in the interim. In the manga, this arc is preceded by the Fated Battle Between Brothers and followed by the Five Kage Summit. In the anime, it is preceded by the Six-Tails Unleashed and is followed by the Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha. In the anime, the Taka vs. Eight-Tails event takes place at the end of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc.

Five Kage Summit (Arc)

Main article: Five Kage Summit (Arc) The Five Kage Summit (五影会談, Gokage Kaidan), known as The Gathering of the Five Kage (五影集結, Gokage Shūketsu) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the convening of a Kage Summit to discuss how to deal with Akatsuki. It spans through volumes 49 to 51,[14] or more specifically, covers chapters 454 to 483 of the manga and episodes 197 to 214 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. In the manga, this arc is preceded by Pain's Assault and in the anime it was preceded by the Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha. In both medias, it is followed by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown The Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown (第四次忍界大戦 (序), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Jo)), known as Nine-Tails Taming and Karmic Encounters (九尾掌握と因果なる邂逅, Kyūbi Shōaku to Inga Naru Kaikō, English TV: The Taming of Nine-Tails and Fateful Encounters) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the preparations for the Fourth Shinobi World War by all the warring parties. It spans through volumes 52 to 55,[15] or more specifically, covers chapters 484 to 515 of the manga and episodes 215 to 222 in the Naruto: Shippūden anime, followed by the Paradise Life on a Boat, and later picks up from episodes 243 to 256. It is preceded by the Five Kage Summit and followed by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation The Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation (第四次忍界大戦 (破), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Ha)), known as The Seven Shinobi Swordsmen (忍刀七人衆, Shinobigatana Shichinin-shū) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the start of the Fourth Shinobi World War, specifically the battle against the Impure World Reincarnation. It spans through volumes 55 to 59,[16] or more specifically, covers chapters 516 to 559 of the manga and episodes 261 to 270, and also picks from 272 to 289 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime and later picks up from episodes 296 to 310, and 312 to 321. The six episodes of the Power arc, along with two others, were shown in the interim. This arc is preceded by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown and followed by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax.

Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax The Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax (第四次忍界大戦 (急), Daiyoji Ninkai Taisen (Kyū)), known as The Great Ninja War - Assailants From Afar (忍界大戦・彼方からの攻撃者, Ninkai Taisen - Kanata kara no Kōgekisha), The Great Ninja War - Sasuke and Itachi (忍界大戦・サスケとイタチ, Ninkai Taisen - Sasuke to Itachi) and The Great Ninja War - Team 7 Returns (忍界大戦・第七班再び, Ninkai Taisen - Dainanahan Futatabi) in the anime, is an arc from Part II of the series. This arc sees the Allied Shinobi Forces' fight against Kabuto Yakushi, Tobi, and Madara Uchiha as part of the ongoing Fourth Shinobi World War. It spans through volumes 59 to 67,[17] or more specifically, covers chapters 560 to 639 of the manga and episodes 322 to 348, as well as 362 to 375 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime. This arc is preceded by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation and followed by the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, though in the anime, the two-part Mecha-Naruto stand-alone episodes takes place in between both arcs. Also in the anime, the Kakashi's Anbu Arc: The Shinobi That Lives in the Darkness arc was shown in the interim.

Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki

Main article: Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki (十尾の人柱力誕生, Jūbi no Jinchūriki Tanjō) is an arc from Part II of the series. In the anime, the arc is split into two parts; the first part known as The Great Ninja War - Obito Uchiha (忍界大戦・うちはオビト, Ninkai Taisen - Uchiha Obito), and the second part known as Infinite Tsukuyomi: The Invocation (無限月読・発動の章, Mugen Tsukiyomi: Hatsudō no Shō). This arc sees Obito Uchiha and Madara Uchiha becoming the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails. It spans through volumes 67 to 70,[18] or more specifically, covers chapters 640 to 677 of the manga and from episodes 378 to 388 in the Naruto: Shippūden anime and later picks up starting from episodes 391 to 393, then from episodes 414 to 421, and lastly from episodes 424 to 431. This arc is preceded by the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax and is followed by Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes. In the anime, this arc is preceded by two Mecha-Naruto stand-alone episodes, two stand-alone episodes involving Hanabi Hyūga, the In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths arc and two stand-alone episodes involving Konohamaru Sarutobi.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes

Main article: Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes (大筒木カグヤ襲来, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya Shūrai), is an arc from Part II of the series. In the anime, the arc is split into two parts; the first part known as The Origins of Ninshū: The Two Souls, Indra and Asura (忍宗の起源～二つの魂インドラ・アシュラ, Ninshū no Kigen ～ Futatsu no Tamashī Indora Ashura), and the second part known as The Chapter of Naruto and Sasuke (ナルトとサスケの章, Naruto to Sasuke no Shō). This arc sees the introduction of alien Princess Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and her subsequent attempt to take over the world. It spans from volumes 70 to 72,[19] and covers chapters 678 to 699 of the manga and from episodes 451, 455, 458 to 468, and lastly from episodes 470 to 479. This arc is preceded by the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki and followed by the events of The Last: Naruto the Movie, Naruto Hiden series, the epilogue and Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring. In the anime, the Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero, Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness arcs along with a stand-alone episode takes place in the interim, as well as the Childhood arc taking place after this arc.