Naruto Shippūden: S10 • The Five Kage Assemble
Following the recent attack on Konoha, the village faces a significant leadership transition as Danzo is appointed the new Hokage. His immediate agenda focuses on the rogue ninja Sasuke, a member of Team 7, which leaves Naruto and Sakura in a state of shock. The narrative expands to the Land of Iron, where the Kage from the various ninja villages convene for a summit to address the growing threat posed by the Akatsuk
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Naruto Uzumaki is an adolescent ninja striving to gain recognition and become the Hokage of his village.
- Sasuke Uchiha has defected from the village and is classified as a rogue ninja.
- The Akatsuki organization represents a major, ongoing threat to the stability of the shinobi world.
- The village of Konoha recently suffered a destructive attack that necessitated a change in leadership.
Season overview
Following the recent attack on Konoha, the village faces a significant leadership transition as Danzo is appointed the new Hokage. His immediate agenda focuses on the rogue ninja Sasuke, a member of Team 7, which leaves Naruto and Sakura in a state of shock. The narrative expands to the Land of Iron, where the Kage from the various ninja villages convene for a summit to address the growing threat posed by the Akatsuki organization. During this diplomatic gathering, Naruto attempts to secure a pardon for Sasuke by appealing directly to the Raikage. However, the deep-seated cycle of hatred within the shinobi world complicates these efforts. As the Kage deliberate on how to confront the Akatsuki, a mysterious individual identifying as Madara emerges. This figure reveals hidden truths that threaten to fundamentally alter Naruto's understanding of his reality. Additionally, the season provides a historical perspective by revisiting a pivotal moment in the youth of Kakashi. This flashback sequence depicts Kakashi fighting alongside his former teammates while operating under the direct guidance of the Fourth Hokage, offering insight into the origins of his character and the experiences that shaped his development as a ninja.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
The Sixth Hokage Danzo
Feb 10, 2011 · 23 min
Naruto and Sakura learn that Danzo has been made Hokage and that his first order is to eliminate Sasuke. The two go to Sai and inquire about Danzo, but Sai reveals that a curse mar
Five Kage Summit's Eve
Feb 10, 2011 · 23 min
Karui decides to get information about Sasuke from Naruto by any means necessary. When Naruto refuses to sell Sasuke out, Karui takes out her frustration upon the former. Meanwhile
Enter the Five Kage!
Feb 17, 2011 · 23 min
The time has come for each Kage to leave for the Kage Summit in the Land of Iron. On his way to the meeting, Danzo gets attacked by shinobi from the Wood Country who want to take h
Naruto's Plea
Feb 24, 2011 · 23 min
Naruto stands before the Raikage and begs him to forgive Sasuke. Will the Raikage listen to what he has to say? Later, the Five Kage Summit gets underway. Mifune suggests that the
Painful Decision
Mar 3, 2011 · 23 min
As chaos breaks out at the Five Kage Summit regarding Mifune's proposal to make Danzo leader of the alliance, Ao discovers something unsettling about the new Hokage. Meanwhile, Shi
Racing Lightning
Mar 10, 2011 · 23 min
Without any warning, Zetsu bursts through the floor in the middle of the Five Kage Summit and announces that Sasuke is somewhere in the vicinity. The Summit is immediately put on h
Sasuke's Ninja Way
Mar 17, 2011 · 23 min
With Team Hawk exposed, Sasuke begins to ruthlessly take down all opposing samurai. Raikage, along with Darui and Shii, track down Sasuke. The two sides engage in battle, and Suige
Power of the Five Kage
Mar 24, 2011 · 23 min
Sasuke uses Susano'o to slip past Gaara and the Raikage and heads towards Danzo. Just as the latter is within Sasuke's grasp, however, the Mizukage stands in his way.
Declaration of War
Mar 31, 2011 · 23 min
The four Kage are startled by the sudden appearance of Madara Uchiha. Having sent Sasuke away to safety using the Transportation Technique, Madara unveils to the Kage his “Project
Sakura's Feelings
Apr 7, 2011 · 23 min
Sakura, not wanting to cause Naruto any more pain, tells him that he can let go of his promise about bringing Sasuke back, and claims that she doesn't feel anything more for Sasuke
The Tailed Beast vs. The Tailless Tailed Beast
Apr 14, 2011 · 23 min
As Killer Bee's battle with Kisame rages on, the latter reveals a hidden trump card ability connected with Samehada. Meanwhile, Ao chases down Danzo, Fuu, and Torune, but they anti
As One's Friend
Apr 21, 2011 · 23 min
One of Sai's clones tells Naruto the truth surrounding Sasuke, something that Sakura couldn't bring herself to do. Before Naruto can even comprehend what Sai just said, they are in
Danzo's Right Arm
Apr 28, 2011 · 23 min
Madara brings Sasuke out of his dimension to battle Danzo. When Sasuke demands answers concerning Itachi, things turn ugly, and Danzo reveals a few tricks he has up his sleeves (li
The Forbidden Visual Jutsu
May 5, 2011 · 23 min
Danzo brings forth a forbidden genjutsu known as Izanagi, which has the astounding power to turn dreams into reality and vice versa. Izanagi's great power comes with a time limit,
Danzo Shimura
May 12, 2011 · 23 min
As the fight between Sasuke and Danzo comes to a close, the latter will do whatever it takes to finish off the former. Meanwhile, Sakura and her team close in on Sasuke.
Sakura's Resolve
May 19, 2011 · 23 min
Sakura ditches her team and goes alone to Sasuke's location. Meanwhile, Madara advises Sasuke to finish off Karin, but at the last second Sakura intervenes. After so long, what int
Lost Bonds
May 26, 2011 · 23 min
As he is resting, Naruto starts dreaming his past experiences with Sasuke that made the two friends closer. When he tries to follow Kakashi, who is in pursuit of Sakura, he is stop
The Burden
Jun 2, 2011 · 23 min
Kakashi rescues Sakura from certain death at Sasuke's hands and takes over the fight. After healing Karin, Sakura again decides to take on Sasuke, but her resolve fails her. Just a
Two Fates
Jun 9, 2011 · 23 min
Naruto reproaches Sasuke for attempting to kill Sakura. Then Sasuke reveals that he killed Danzo with his own hands. He goes on to declare his intent to purify the Uchiha clan’s na
High-Level Shinobi
Jun 16, 2011 · 23 min
As Naruto and Sasuke clash, their Rasengan and Chidori explode, sending them both flying. When Zetsu and Madara appear to aid Sasuke, they decide to retreat to the Akastuki headqua
The Infiltrator
Jun 23, 2011 · 23 min
Naruto returns to the Leaf Village, and his teammates demand to know why he didn't finish Sasuke off when the latter was in such a weak state. Naruto tells them that when the time
The Five Great Nations Mobilize
Jun 30, 2011 · 23 min
The formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces is ratified by the Feudal Lords of the Five Great Nations. Each Kage returns to their village to prepare for the coming war.
Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage
Jul 7, 2011 · 23 min
Naruto gathers his friends and tells them that he will defeat Sasuke alone. Meanwhile, the Elders of the Leaf officially nominate Kakashi to become the next Hokage.
Prophecy of the Great Lord Elder
Jul 21, 2011 · 23 min
In Mount Myoboku, Gerotora, Fukasaku, and the Great Lord Elder are debating whether to give Naruto the key to the Tetragram Seal left behind by Jiraiya, an act that could unleash t
Storage
Jul 28, 2011 · 23 min
At Mount Myoboku, Naruto prepares to store Gerotora within himself, but hesitates as it also holds the potential risk of unleashing the Nine Tails on the world.