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Naruto Shippūden: S10 • The Five Kage Assemble

25 episodes Premiered Feb 10, 2011 Updated Oct 3, 2026

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

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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.
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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.

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Season 10 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 10: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S10·E197 Mytharc

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

S10·E198 Core

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

S10·E199 Core

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

S10·E200 Core

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

S10·E201 Core

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

S10·E202 Core

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

S10·E203 Core

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

S10·E204 Core

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.

S10·E205 Core

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

S10·E206 Core

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

S10·E207 Mytharc

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

S10·E208 Core

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

S10·E209 Mytharc

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

S10·E210 Core

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,

S10·E211 Core

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.

S10·E212 Core

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

S10·E213 Core

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

S10·E214 Core

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

S10·E215 Mytharc

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

S10·E216 Core

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

S10·E217 Core

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

S10·E218 Core

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.

S10·E219 Core

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.

S10·E220 Mytharc

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

S10·E221 Mytharc

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.

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