Naruto Shippūden: S2 • Long-Awaited Reunion
Naruto Shippuden Season 2 continues the overarching saga across twenty-one episodes. After two and a half years, Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha. The season follows the ongoing narrative arc of the series, maintaining the focus on the adventures and challenges faced by Naruto and other characters within the established world of the village and beyond. As part of the broader television series, this blo
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Naruto has spent two and a half years away from his home village of Konoha.
- Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha after his long absence.
- The overarching saga continues with Naruto back in his home environment.
- The story picks up following Naruto's return after the multi-year training period.
Season overview
Naruto Shippuden Season 2 continues the overarching saga across twenty-one episodes. After two and a half years, Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha. The season follows the ongoing narrative arc of the series, maintaining the focus on the adventures and challenges faced by Naruto and other characters within the established world of the village and beyond. As part of the broader television series, this block of episodes contributes to the unfolding story established in the first season and the source material. The narrative details continue to build upon the premise of Naruto returning home after his extended training period, reintegrating into his environment, and facing new developments in the storyline.
Episode Guide
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The New Target
Nov 8, 2007 · 23 min
Teams Kakashi and Guy return home to Konoha. As Kakashi rests in the infirmary, Sakura tells Tsunade about the information Sasori gave her as a reward for defeating him. Sasori had
Formation! New Team Kakashi
Nov 15, 2007 · 23 min
Naruto, Choji and Shikamaru attempt to capture and interrogate Sai, but Sai withdraws after insulting Naruto. Shortly afterward, Ino appears. Concerned that the demon fox could fal
An Unneeded Addition
Nov 22, 2007 · 23 min
Yamato takes temporary leadership of Team Kakashi while Sai insults both Naruto and Sakura. While preparing to set off, Sai receives an envelope from a Root shinobi containing secr
The Fake Smile
Nov 29, 2007 · 23 min
The new team Kakashi heads out for the Heaven and Earth bridge. Sai, Sakura, and Naruto come to blows after just 5 minutes on the same team due to Sai making fun of Sasuke. Therefo
Untitled
Nov 29, 2007 · 23 min
Sakura sees Sai drawing by the river and finds out that Sai has artistic talent but has never given titles to anything he ever drew. Naruto and Sakura begin to realize the reason b
Simulation
Dec 6, 2007 · 23 min
Naruto is paired with Sai for the Buddy team of two, over his and Sakura's objections, while Sakura is assigned to support Yamato. Yamato conducts a simulation of the spy meeting w
The Tenchi Bridge
Dec 13, 2007 · 23 min
Yamato disguises himself as Sasori after creating a wood replica of Hiruko, and goes to meet the spy. The spy turns out to be Orochimaru's right-hand man, Kabuto Yakushi, who revea
The Nine-Tails Unleashed!!
Dec 20, 2007 · 23 min
Immediately after Yamato signals Naruto and the others out to the bridge where Orochimaru and Kabuto are waiting, Naruto's chakra begins to boil with the chakra of the Nine-Tailed
The Top-Secret Mission Begins
Dec 20, 2007 · 23 min
Naruto continues to get even more enraged and easily counters Kabuto's attack, flinging him away. Naruto's counter throws Kabuto into Sakura, knocking her unconscious. Orochimaru c
Orochimaru vs. Jinchuriki
Jan 10, 2008 · 23 min
Naruto, in the four-tailed state, begins attacking Orochimaru with incredible force, devastating the surrounding landscape and preventing Sai and Yamato's wood clone from approachi
Sakura's Tears
Jan 17, 2008 · 23 min
Kabuto comments that Naruto's state is a consequence of his desperation to bring back Sasuke. Sakura begins to cry and approaches Naruto but is injured when his attention turns to
The Secret of the Battle!
Jan 24, 2008 · 23 min
Yamato uses the first Hokage's chakra to suppress the demon fox's chakra and Naruto returns to normal, but with severe injuries. Sakura begins to heal him, but notes that medical n
The Consequences of Betrayal
Jan 31, 2008 · 23 min
Kabuto creates a fake corpse that resembles Sai, containing hidden traps to slow down Yamato's clone after sensing it. Naruto hasn't completely recovered from using the Demon Fox's
The Unfinished Page
Feb 7, 2008 · 23 min
Naruto finally makes sense of the destruction he witnessed around him earlier. Yamato tells Naruto not to rely on the demon because Naruto is strong enough to withstand the demon's
Infiltration: The Den of the Snake!
Feb 14, 2008 · 23 min
Sai receives a chilling glare from Sasuke's Sharingan that frightens him. Sai gives Orochimaru a bundle with information about Konoha's ANBU. Yamato gives Sakura and Naruto seeds w
Bonds
Feb 28, 2008 · 23 min
Yamato and the team enter Sai's room and confront him while Kabuto makes his way there as well. Sai tells Team Kakashi that not only was he to help with Konoha's destruction but al
Something Important...
Mar 6, 2008 · 23 min
Kabuto fights Team Kakashi and frees Sai. However, Sai, who intends to learn more about his bond with his brother through Naruto's bond with Sasuke, betrays him. Captured, Kabuto g
The Picture Book's Story
Mar 13, 2008 · 23 min
As Team Kakashi continues their search for Sasuke, Naruto suddenly collapses due to his previous fight with Orochimaru. As Naruto wakes up, Sai begins to reveal more about his brot
Reunion
Mar 20, 2008 · 23 min
As Team Kakashi continues their search for Sasuke, Sai approaches Sasuke's room and awakens him. Shaken by the image of Sasuke's Sharingan from earlier, Sai attempts to restrain hi
The Power of Uchiha
Mar 20, 2008 · 23 min
Sasuke begins to attack Naruto, but Sai restrains him only for them both to be blown away by Sasuke's Chidori Nagashi. Sakura charges at Sasuke, but Yamato intervenes and winds up
The Leaves Sprout!
Apr 3, 2008 · 23 min
Orochimaru and Kabuto convince Sasuke to withdraw with them, and Naruto weeps over his failure to return Sasuke to the village, but Sakura reassures him that they will bring Sasuke