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Naruto: Season 4

62 episodes Premiered Nov 9, 2005 Updated Sep 22, 2026

Naruto season 4 continues the overarching saga across sixty-two episodes as part of the animated action, adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy television series based on the manga series by Masashi Kishimoto. The series follows Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village. The narrative features the

Previously on Naruto

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Naruto Uzumaki is a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition from his peers.
  • Naruto dreams of becoming the Hokage, who is the leader of the village.
  • The series is an anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name.
  • The overarching saga continues across the television series run encompassing animation, action, adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy elements.

Season overview

Naruto season 4 continues the overarching saga across sixty-two episodes as part of the animated action, adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy television series based on the manga series by Masashi Kishimoto. The series follows Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village. The narrative features the young ninja as he navigates his journey, striving for acceptance and working toward his ultimate ambition within the village setting established across the program's run.

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4·E159 Core

Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness

Nov 9, 2005

Naruto, Hinata and Kiba are sent off on a mission to capture a thief named Gosunkugi. However, on the way they meet another bounty hunter, who is after the same target as them....

S4·E160 Core

Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!

Nov 16, 2005

Turns out Sazanami is really a wanted criminal named Toukichi who is wanted for the murder of a family of three. Truth is however, he's innocent, and wants to capture the man respo

S4·E161 Core

The Appearance of Strange Visitors

Nov 23, 2005

As Gai and Lee leave Konoha on a mission, two strangers disguise themselves as them and sneak into the village to learn its secrets. Tsunade, Sakura and Tenten have big plans in st

S4·E162 Core

The Cursed Warrior

Nov 30, 2005

Naruto, Tenten, and Neji travel to the Bird Country to exterminate a ghost named Noroimusha.

S4·E163 Core

The Tactician's Intent

Dec 7, 2005

Naruto and the others attempt to prove that Kouhmei is the one responsible for the ghost. However, what Naruto and the gang discover leaves even more mysteries unsolved.

S4·E164 Core

Too Late for Help

Dec 14, 2005

Naruto decides to do some investigating on his own over the matter of the ghost, while Neji and Tenten try a different approach. WIth the help of two frogs, Naruto begins to learn

S4·E165 Mytharc

The Death of Naruto

Dec 21, 2005

Kakashi orders Neji and Tenten to return to the village with him, much to their protest. Meanwhile Koumei is about to be executed, at least until the Noroimusha shows up! Is the gh

S4·E166 Core

When Time Stands Still

Jan 4, 2006

Sagi prepares his plans for revenge and he won't let anyone stand in his way! Disguised as the Noroimusha, he confronts Musou, but shocking news is revealed when they both reveal t

S4·E167 Core

When Egrets Flap Their Wings

Jan 4, 2006

Shima saves Naruto from Ooki's genjutsu trap and proceeds to try and protect him. When all seems lost for our hero, a mysterious white figure appears and asks him to grant one last

S4·E169 Core

Remembrance: The Lost Page

Jan 25, 2006

Being some of the few Genins available, Naruto, Ino, and Shino are forced to accompany Anko on her mission to the Sea Country to destroy a sea monster and protect a boat carrying g

S4·E170 Core

The Closed Door

Feb 1, 2006

Naruto is recovering thanks to the mysterious girl, Isaribi. While Naruto is recovering, Anko, Shino, and Ino search for him and also meet the man in charge of the payroll shipment

S4·E171 Core

Infiltration: The Set-Up!

Feb 8, 2006

After Isaribi escapes, Naruto and his team decide to go to the forbidden island and confront Orochimaru and his subordinates. They soon discover that Orochimaru is not the man behi

S4·E172 Mytharc

Despair: A Fractured Heart

Feb 15, 2006

After narrowly escaping the collapsing lab, Naruto and the others must catch up to the money convoy. However, Amachi has already set his trap, and the convoy crew has taken the bai

S4·E173 Core

The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!

Feb 22, 2006

Naruto and Amachi's battle comes to a rather quick end, or does it? Also, Anko recovers more of her past including a significant event.

S4·E174 Core

Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art - Money Style Jutsu!

Mar 1, 2006

Naruto was assigned a special mission to protect the son of a VIP. The boy was a spoiled brat who thought money could buy him anything. Naruto was tasked with teaching the boy abou

S4·E175 Core

The Treasure Hunt is On!

Mar 8, 2006

Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata were assigned a special mission to find a hidden treasure. The treasure was said to be buried in a cave in the mountains. The three ninjas set off on their

S4·E176 Core

Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!

Mar 15, 2006

Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata were on their way back to Konoha when they were attacked by a group of ninjas. The ninjas were wearing the same uniforms as Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata, and t

S4·E177 Core

Please, Mr. Postman!!

Mar 22, 2006

Naruto accidentally met up with Jiraiya while he was working on his next book. Naruto begged Jiraiya to train him, but Jiraiya refused. He told Naruto that he had to finish his boo

S4·E178 Core

Encounter! The Boy with a Star's Name

Mar 29, 2006

About 200 years, a star fell to the Hidden Star Village. This star supposedly as mystic powers. However, the village has few ninja, so they require the help of other villages. Naru

S4·E179 Core

The Remembered Lullaby

Apr 5, 2006

When the mysterious attacker flies away with the star, using only their Chakra, the Konoha group are left in the dust. They swear to reclaim the star but it isn't as simple as they

S4·E180 Core

Hidden Jutsu! The Price of the Ninja Art: Kujaku

Apr 12, 2006

The Konoha team continue to investigate the star's theft and start to realise everything is not quite as it seems. Everything seems to be leading to a final battle, but who is the

S4·E181 Core

Hoshikage: The Buried Truth

Apr 19, 2006

Naruto has been rescued by the mysterious woman and soon learns who she really is. Can the two of them continue the mission the was started so very long ago and what will Subaru th

S4·E182 Core

Reunion, The Remaining Time

Apr 26, 2006

Subaru finally meets his mother, but is it too late for them? Can Naruto defeat Akahoshi and stop the star from falling back into his hands, and what side will the village choose t

S4·E183 Core

The Star's Radiance

May 3, 2006

After Akahoshi tries to execute Sumaru, Hakato and the rest of the children stand up to protect their village. Akahoshi, finding the village turning against him, takes drastic step

S4·E184 Core

Kiba's Long Day!

May 10, 2006

When Akamaru is taken ill and starts to undergo a mysterious transformation, can Kiba do anything to save his friend? When the whole village appears to be against him what lengths

S4·E185 Core

A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa!

May 17, 2006

While Naruto trains in the forest, a mysterious creature latches onto his back. This legendary creature can't be removed until it becomes an adult, but that's only the beginning of

S4·E186 Core

Laughing Shino

May 24, 2006

Naruto and Shino go on a mission together to Motoyoshi Village, where a man named Fuuta has a strange request. To receive his inheritance money, he must not laugh at his fathers fu

S4·E187 Core

Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service

May 31, 2006

Naruto, Hinata, and Chouji are chosen on a mission to protect some peddlers running away from a war at the Greenery Country. However, Tsunade gave them more than just a simple guar

S4·E188 Core

Mystery of the Targeted Merchants

Jun 7, 2006

The group splits off into two, in an attempt to deter their mysterious attackers. However, when Naruto and Chouji discover the plan hasn't worked as intended, they soon realise tha

S4·E189 Core

A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools

Jun 14, 2006

Naruto, Chouji, and Yurinojou take on Ruiga, who uses water as a weapon. Ruiga has the power to draw out water from the Earth, giving him an unlimited supply of ninja weapons. How

S4·E190 Core

The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot!

Jun 21, 2006

With Naruto defeated, Hinata decides to join the fight. Will she be able to defeat the second evil ninja? And what of the princess?

S4·E191 Core

Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun!

Jun 28, 2006

The battle with the third and final evil ninja is on. He has only one desire and that is to kill Princess Haruna. Will Naruto be able to defeat this new menace and save Haruna?

S4·E192 Core

Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!

Jul 5, 2006

When the daughter of a Feudal Lord calls for a double, Ino is brought in to take her place. The only problem is they look nothing alike, the princess has become big boned because s

S4·E193 Core

Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth is All About Passion!

Jul 12, 2006

When Naruto returns from a mission, he discovers that Lee has set up a Dojo and is desperate for a challenger. When Gai discovers nobody has challenged him he steps up to the plate

S4·E194 Core

The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle

Jul 19, 2006

Naruto, Hinata, and Kiba are sent to the Land of Honey to search for the Daimyō's wife. There, they find an eerie castle, and journey inside to search for clues.

S4·E195 Core

The Third Super-Beast!

Jul 26, 2006

When Lee misses his check-up with Tsunade, Naruto is sent to find him. Meanwhile Gai is training someone called Yagura and has decided that Lee and Yagura should have a training ma

S4·E196 Core

Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei

Aug 9, 2006

Gai is trapped inside a fortress made of practice posts. Yagura appears but is he there to help or to hinder? Naruto, Neji and Tenten show up to try and rescue Gai, but will it be

S4·E197 Core

Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!

Aug 16, 2006

Naruto meets an old man, a construction worker named Gennou. However, when Gennou steals plans for some of the buildings in Konoha, Naruto suddenly finds himself under investigatio

S4·E198 Core

The ANBU Gives Up? Naruto's Recollection

Aug 23, 2006

In order to get the information they need about Gennou, the ANBU put Naruto in a trance, hoping to prong the information they need from Naruto's memory. However, even by doing all

S4·E199 Core

The Missed Target

Aug 30, 2006

Naruto and the others continue their search for any clues leading to Gennou or his plan. During an investigation of the Ninja Academy, they discover a suspicious training post whic

S4·E200 Core

The Powerful Helper

Sep 13, 2006

With the city of Konoha mapped in explosive tags, a decision must be made weather to try and remove them, or to evacuate the entire city! However, something is strange about these

S4·E201 Core

Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction

Sep 20, 2006

While Shikamaru tries to figure out what Gennou is planning next, Naruto is fighting Gennou in the Great Stone faces. Can Shikamaru stop Gennou's next step in the plan before it is

S4·E202 Core

The Top 5 Ninja Battles!

Sep 27, 2006

Naruto and Sakura host a special recap episode featuring the top five battles so far! There are also interviews with some of the team, and perhaps even some of the enemy....

S4·E203 Core

Kurenai's Decision: Squad 8 Left Behind

Oct 5, 2006

Naruto encounters a girl named Yakumo who has a surprising talent for destruction. Shortly after, Kurenai Yuhi, leader of Team 8 makes a startling decision and Naruto is determined

S4·E204 Core

Yakumo's Sealed Ability

Oct 5, 2006

Naruto sneaks into Yakumo's mansion in the night, and has a dream that Kurenai threatened to seal Yakumo's abilities. He then discovers that this is the reason why she left the tea

S4·E206 Core

Genjutsu or Reality?

Oct 19, 2006

Naruto, Kurenai, Yakumo and Team 8 return to Konoha to a shocking discovery. Can this really be reality or is it all some kind of sick illusion?

S4·E207 Core

The Supposed Sealed Ability

Oct 26, 2006

Naruto and the members of Team 8 head into Yakumo's house to find her with Kurenai. It is revealed that a mysterious entity might be behind all this. Can the group discover the tru

S4·E208 Core

The Weight of the Prized Artifact!

Nov 2, 2006

Naruto and Kiba are ordered to escort a man named Shinemon who is transporting a rare and valuable artifact. However, when Bandits steal the artifact, can the pair retrieve it and

S4·E209 Core

The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts

Nov 9, 2006

Naruto, Sakura and Lee are sent to escort a prisoner named Gantetsu to the Forest Country Capital. Their job is only to back up the escort group incase something goes wrong, which

S4·E210 Core

The Bewildering Forest

Nov 16, 2006

With the ship split in half, Naruto, Todoroki and Gantetsu are seperated from the others. Now Naruto must face the other three Shinobazu that Gantetsu was with. Can Naruto lead the

S4·E211 Core

Memory of Flames

Nov 30, 2006

Todoroki wants to avenge his family and kill Gantetsu. The only problem is that Naruto has other ideas. Elsewhere, Lee and Sakura are surrounded by children who are demanding they

S4·E212 Core

To Each His Own Path

Dec 7, 2006

Naruto arrives to save Gantetsu and the kids but has trouble when Akio is kidnapped and Todoroki realizes his brother is alive. Will Naruto and Todoroki be able to save Akio?

S4·E213 Core

Vanished Memories

Dec 14, 2006

Naruto rescues a kid who was injured but he is an outsider to Konoha. Tsunade assigns Naruto to take care of the kid until he gets his memory back. What was this kid doing outside

S4·E214 Core

Bringing Back Reality

Dec 21, 2006

Naruto and Menma manage to get Tsunade to let them go find Menma's memories. However, they are forced to go with Neji and Tenten guarding them. On the way, they come across a burne

S4·E215 Core

A Past to Be Erased

Dec 21, 2006

Ran wants to kill Menma, upon seeing the mark on his arm, but Neji stands in the way, saying it would be unfair to kill a criminal without any memories of his crimes. Ran finally a

S4·E216 Core

The Targeted Shukaku

Jan 11, 2007

A Sand shinobi, Matsuri, has been abducted by a mysterious ninja. In order to bring them bring back, Gaara must accept the mystery ninja's challenge. Can Naruto prevent this challe

S4·E217 Core

Sand Alliance With The Leaf Shinobi

Jan 18, 2007

The rogue ninjas continue running as Gaara, Temari and Kankuro give chase. At the same time, Shino, Hinata and Neji are using their abilities to try and find the Shitenshounnin. Wh

S4·E218 Core

The Counterattack!

Jan 25, 2007

Shikamaru and Ino arrive to help out Temari against Kyaku, while Kiba and Chouji go to help Konkuro. All seems to be going well until Neji notices something odd...

S4·E219 Mytharc

The Ultimate Weapon Reborn

Feb 1, 2007

Even with his chakra so low, Gaara fights the Shitenshounin leader. When he fails and is trapped, Naruto arrives to try and rescue him. But when the leader of Takumi Village, Seime

S4·E220 Mytharc

Departure

Feb 8, 2007

The exciting conclusion to Naruto. What will become of Gaara, and now that Jiraiya has returned, will Naruto finally leave Konoha to begin his training?