Naruto Shippūden: S14 • The Fourth Great Ninja War: Assailants From Afar
In the fourteenth season of Naruto Shippuden, the narrative focuses on the escalating conflict of the Fourth Company as they engage in battle against reanimated figures from the past. Gaara takes a leadership role, commanding the Fourth Company as they confront previous Kage, a group that includes Gaara's own father. Simultaneously, the story follows Naruto Uzumaki and Killer Bee as they encounter the reanimated Itac
Season 14 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Naruto Uzumaki is a ninja from the village of Konoha who aspires to become the Hokage.
- The Akatsuki is a dangerous shinobi organization that serves as a primary antagonist to Naruto.
- Naruto has spent years training and developing his skills since returning to his village.
- Sasuke is currently on a path of vengeance that concerns his former allies.
Season overview
In the fourteenth season of Naruto Shippuden, the narrative focuses on the escalating conflict of the Fourth Company as they engage in battle against reanimated figures from the past. Gaara takes a leadership role, commanding the Fourth Company as they confront previous Kage, a group that includes Gaara's own father. Simultaneously, the story follows Naruto Uzumaki and Killer Bee as they encounter the reanimated Itachi Uchiha. During this confrontation, Itachi acknowledges the significant growth Naruto has achieved as a shinobi. Itachi also recognizes Naruto's potential to intervene and rescue his brother, Sasuke, from the destructive path of vengeance he has chosen. As the conflict intensifies, the characters are forced to confront enemies and former allies who have returned to the battlefield, creating complex emotional and tactical challenges. The season highlights the broader scope of the war, emphasizing the personal stakes for the combatants as they face figures from their history while striving to protect their village and the future of the shinobi world. The narrative arc centers on these high-stakes confrontations, testing the resolve of the protagonists as they navigate the unexpected return of those they once knew, all while the overarching threat of the Akatsuki looms over their efforts.
Episode Guide
Season 14 Progress Shield
Naruto Enters the Battle!
Jan 17, 2013 · 23 min
Naruto makes his entrance onto the battlefield and uses his sensory powers to detect and destroy the transformed White Zetsu clones. During the battle, Shikaku updates Naruto with
A Father's Hope, A Mother's Love
Jan 24, 2013 · 23 min
Gaara leads the Fourth Company into battle against the previous Kage, including his father, the late Fourth Kazekage. The Fourth Kazekage attacks Gaara in order to determine if his
Contact! Naruto vs. Itachi
Jan 31, 2013 · 23 min
Naruto and Killer Bee engage in battle against the reanimated Itachi Uchiha and Nagato. Itachi learns from Naruto that Sasuke has chosen the path of vengeance.
The Acknowledged One
Feb 7, 2013 · 23 min
Itachi uses the ultimate genjutsu technique Koto Amatsukami to free himself from the Reanimation Jutsu. Itachi then joins Naruto and Killer Bee to fight Nagato, who is still under
The Mizukage, the Giant Clam, and the Mirage
Feb 14, 2013 · 23 min
The Fourth Company continue their fight against the reanimated Kage. Gaara and Ohnoki team up to hold off Second Tsuchikage Mu, while the remaining shinobi take on the Second Mizuk
Paradox
Feb 21, 2013 · 23 min
Temari leads the attack on the Third Raikage using Wind Style, but even her strongest jutsu is not enough to penetrate the Raikage’s invincible armor.
Terror: The Steam Imp
Feb 28, 2013 · 23 min
Gaara and Ohnoki manage to overcome the Second Mizukage’s mirage attack. Having taken an interest in Gaara, the Second Mizukage decides to further test the young Kage’s skills.
Ghosts from the Past
Mar 7, 2013 · 23 min
Shikamaru, Choji, Neji, and Kiba find themselves up against some familiar faces from the past. The Sound Ninja Four have been brought back by Kabuto’s Reanimation Jutsu, and they a
The Underworld Transfer Jutsu
Mar 14, 2013 · 23 min
Shikamaru, Neji, Choji, and Kiba succeed in defeating the Sound Ninja Four. But the enemy uses the Underworld Transfer Jutsu to trap the Leaf shinobi’s souls inside a barrier.
The Vengeful
Mar 21, 2013 · 23 min
Time is running out for the Leaf shinobi whose souls are trapped inside the Sound Four’s barrier. Ino and Shino exhaust their own chakra to keep their friends alive.
The Heart's Eye
Mar 28, 2013 · 23 min
Hinata defends Neji from a White Zetsu clone while he’s recovering from an earlier fight. She then remembers the time Neji protected her the same way after she temporarily lost her
Fade into the Moonlight
Apr 4, 2013 · 23 min
Three years ago, Leaf Anbu Yugao Uzuki lost her lover Hayate Gekko in battle. Unable to cope with his death, Yugao has since left the Anbu and joined the Medical Corps. Meanwhile,
Night of the Crescent Moon
Apr 11, 2013 · 23 min
Yugao is ordered by Sukui to track down the reanimated Hayate. Still shaken by her lover’s unexpected return as an enemy, Yugao manages to catch up to Hayate and his men.
An A-Rank Mission: The Contest
Apr 18, 2013 · 23 min
Naruto arrives to help a team of Allied Shinobi Forces led by Karui, who are struggling against a reanimated samurai. Naruto recognizes the samurai as Tatewaki, a man he met during
The Fallen Castle
Apr 25, 2013 · 23 min
The Leaf Shinobi succeed in bringing young lord Shu into custody, placing a disguised Naruto as his double. But Tatewaki soon uncovers Naruto’s identity and surrounds the intruder
Prologue of Road to Ninja
May 2, 2013 · 23 min
Madara is prepping his new jutsu Limited Tsukuyomi, choosing Naruto as his test subject. Meanwhile, Naruto is spending his day off alone in his room. Thinking that Naruto is lonely
The Old Master and the Dragon's Eye
May 9, 2013 · 23 min
Might Guy arrives on the battlefield to stop a Reanimated Shinobi who he recognizes as Master Chen, the legendary Taijutsu User from the Third Great Ninja War.
Rain Followed by Snow, With a Chance of Lightning
May 16, 2013 · 23 min
A reanimated boy who can control weather appears before Team Ino-Shika-Cho, Sakura, and Kiba, who are all fighting in different locations. To their surprise, the boy seems to know
The Sad Sun Shower
May 23, 2013 · 23 min
The weather-controlling enemy is revealed to be Yota, a boy who came to the Leaf Village years ago and befriended the local kids, including Naruto.
Lingering Snow
May 30, 2013 · 23 min
Naruto and the others finally regain their lost memories regarding Yota. Years ago, the Leaf Village kids came to befriend Yota, but the adults believed the young boy was a spy and
The Reanimated Allied Forces
Jun 6, 2013 · 23 min
Kabuto reanimates an army of unknown shinobi led by Danzo’s former bodyguard Torune to retrieve the ones he lost to the Allied Forces. But aside from Torune, the reanimated shinobi
Shino vs. Torune!
Jun 13, 2013 · 23 min
During their battle against the White Zetsu, Shino’s beetles detect the presence of another enemy. Leaving the fight to Kiba and the others, Shino goes to investigate and finds Tor
A Hole in the Heart: The Other Jinchuriki
Jun 20, 2013 · 23 min
Kabuto reanimates Fukai to attack Killer Bee and Motoi. Fukai warns Killer Bee to escape before being taken over by Kabuto. To everyone’s surprise, Fukai releases Eight Tails’ chak
The Soul Living Inside the Puppet
Jun 27, 2013 · 23 min
A reanimated Granny Chiyo attacks Kankuro and Mifune’s team. Kankuro fights back by using the human puppet of Sasori. The sight of Sasori causes Granny Chiyo to recall the painful
Run, Omoi!
Jul 4, 2013 · 23 min
The Allied Forces receive a report that Omoi has deserted his post, much to the Raikage’s shock. It is soon revealed that Omoi has defied orders to go save the Thundercloud Unit.