Naruto Shippūden: S6 • Master's Prophecy and Vengeance
Season 6 of Naruto Shippūden focuses on the escalating tension between Sasuke Uchiha and his mentor, Orochimaru. Three years have passed since Sasuke departed the Leaf Village to pursue the power promised by Orochimaru, and the narrative centers on the inevitable confrontation between the two as Orochimaru prepares for reanimation. The season explores the question of which individual will ultimately master the other
Season 6 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 become the Hokage, the strongest leader of his village.
- Sasuke Uchiha left the Leaf Village three years ago to seek greater power from Orochimaru.
- Naruto has returned to Konoha after two and a half years to pursue his ambitions.
- The shinobi organization known as the Akatsuki has emerged as a dangerous threat to Naruto.
Season overview
Season 6 of Naruto Shippūden focuses on the escalating tension between Sasuke Uchiha and his mentor, Orochimaru. Three years have passed since Sasuke departed the Leaf Village to pursue the power promised by Orochimaru, and the narrative centers on the inevitable confrontation between the two as Orochimaru prepares for reanimation. The season explores the question of which individual will ultimately master the other in a battle that threatens their very existence. In addition to the primary conflict involving Sasuke, the season features a flashback arc that examines a significant turning point in the life of Kakashi. During this period, Kakashi fights alongside his teammates while operating under the guidance of the Fourth Hokage. These events provide historical context for the characters and their development within the series. By balancing the present-day struggle for power between Sasuke and Orochimaru with the formative experiences of a younger Kakashi, the season expands upon the established lore and character motivations that drive the ongoing narrative of the shinobi world.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
The Serpent's Pupil
Jun 11, 2009 · 23 min
Orochimaru's body has reached its limit and the time for the ritual has come. Sasuke has other plans, however, and seeks to target a bedridden Orochimaru.
The Eye of the Hawk
Jun 18, 2009 · 23 min
Orochimaru reveals the true, hideous form his body has taken from years of experimenting on his body. Can Sasuke defeat this menacing form, or does Orochimaru still have a few tric
Zabuza's Blade
Jun 25, 2009 · 23 min
After Sasuke reverses Orochimaru's body-switch with his Sharingan, he releases one of Orochimaru's test subjects, Suigetsu. Determined to put together a team to achieve his goals,
Guardian of the Iron Wall
Jul 2, 2009 · 23 min
The second member of Sasuke's team is revealed to be a woman named Karin. After Sasuke and Suigetsu arrive at the Southern Hideout, Sasuke requests that Karin comes with them. Desp
Jugo of the Northern Hideout
Jul 9, 2009 · 23 min
Having successfully recruited Karin, Sasuke seeks out the final member for his platoon, Jugo. Karin warns Sasuke and Suigetsu of Jugo's uncontrollable murderous instincts, but as t
Formation!
Jul 23, 2009 · 23 min
After successfully convincing Jugo to join his team, Sasuke finally has everyone he needs for his platoon. He names his platoon Team Hebi, and explains the true reason as to why he
Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 1
Jul 30, 2009 · 23 min
Over ten years ago, the Five Great Nations’ were in the midst of the Third Great Ninja War. Future Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze assigns young Kakashi, Obito of the Uchiha clan, an
Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 2
Jul 30, 2009 · 23 min
Obito ignores Kakashi’s order to continue with the mission and leaves to save Rin, who was kidnapped by the Rock ninja. But the enemies detect Obito’s arrival and defeat him. Kakas
Assemble
Aug 6, 2009 · 23 min
As Akatsuki seals yet another tailed beast, Itachi and Kisame are warned that Sasuke and his group are after them. Both Konoha and Team Hebi prepare to move out for their quests to
The Hunt
Aug 13, 2009 · 23 min
Kakashi splits the two teams into five separate groups, each aided by a couple of his ninja dogs, in order to locate clues about Itachi and Sasuke's whereabouts. Unbeknownst to eve
Clash!
Aug 20, 2009 · 23 min
Upon encountering one another, Sasuke and Deidara engage in battle. After exchanging a few blows to test Sasuke’s strength, Deidara conjures up his specialty clay dragon and wages
Art
Aug 27, 2009 · 23 min
Sasuke's Sharingan proves to be superior against Deidara's explosives. Deidara creates one of his finest works, the C4 Karura, in order to take him down. What will Sasuke do now?
Disappearance
Sep 3, 2009 · 23 min
By using himself as an explosive, Deidara creates an explosion ten kilometers in diameter, something not even Sasuke will be able to escape from. Is this the end of Sasuke? Elsewhe
Twilight
Sep 10, 2009 · 23 min
As Sasuke rests from his battle with Deidara, the Leaf ninja pick up on his trail. Noticing that they're being followed, Karin tries to send them in the wrong direction while the m
Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll ~ Part 1
Sep 24, 2009 · 23 min
Having become genin, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru are assigned to the future Third Hokage's platoon. Watching Sarutobi's space/time ninjutsu, Jiraiya becomes absorbed into lear
Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~ Jiraiya Ninja Scroll ~ Part 2
Sep 24, 2009 · 23 min
In the Rain Country, Jiraiya decides to take care of three young orphans for a while. Yahiko, a spunky young boy, wants Jiraiya to train him, Konan, and Nagato to be shinobi, but i
Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain
Oct 8, 2009 · 23 min
While the members of Team Hebi head towards Itachi's location, Jiraiya infiltrates the Hidden Rain Village in hopes of gathering information on the Akatsuki leader. Jiraiya capture
The Man Who Became God
Oct 8, 2009 · 23 min
Having suspicions about the Nine-Tails' attack on the Hidden Leaf Village years ago, Jiraiya tells one of his frogs that the time may come when Naruto will need to access the fox's
Honored Sage Mode!
Oct 15, 2009 · 23 min
Having no other choice against Pain's powerful and strange summonings, Jiraiya undergoes a powerful transformation to go up against Pain with the help of the Toad Sages. Will this
In Attendance, the Six Paths of Pain
Oct 22, 2009 · 23 min
Jiraiya is now confronted by two new Pains who both possess different abilities than the one he was fighting. Just who is Pain and how many Pains are there?
The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant
Oct 29, 2009 · 23 min
Jiraiya realizes that the six Pains are all ninja he's met before. Putting various pieces of information together, Jiraiya figures out Pain's true identity, but Pain doesn't intend
Banquet Invitation
Nov 5, 2009 · 23 min
Sasuke's long awaited battle with Itachi begins with the Uchiha brothers throwing genjutsu after genjutsu at each other. Sasuke seems to have Itachi cornered and asks him a few que
The Longest Moment
Nov 19, 2009 · 23 min
Sasuke's long awaited battle with Itachi begins with the Uchiha brothers throwing genjutsu after genjutsu at each other. Sasuke seems to have Itachi cornered and asks him a few que
The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan
Nov 19, 2009 · 23 min
Itachi reveals to Sasuke that Madara is the second culprit behind the Uchiha massacre, as well as the history of the Mangekyo Sharingan and the first two Uchiha to obtain it: Madar
Amaterasu!
Nov 26, 2009 · 23 min
After successfully breaking out of Itachi's Tsukiyomi, Sasuke gains the upper hand on his weakened brother. With no other alternative, Itachi activates his second Mangekyo ability,
The End
Dec 3, 2009 · 23 min
Sasuke thinks that he's finally killed Itachi with the help of his most powerful technique, Kirin, but Itachi still has one final trick up his sleeve. Having used both Tsukiyomi an
The Mystery of Tobi
Dec 10, 2009 · 23 min
As Sasuke has finally fulfilled his goal in killing Itachi and avenging his clan, he collapses from exhaustion. The news of his victory reaches the Leaf ninja and Tobi, who both ra
Fate
Dec 17, 2009 · 23 min
Seeking to gain Sasuke's trust, Madara reveals to him the origins of Konoha. Madara and the future First Hokage founded the village long ago, but a rivalry between them would one d
Truth
Dec 24, 2009 · 23 min
After Madara finishes telling Sasuke about his past, he reveals the unfathomable truth about Itachi's massacre of the Uchiha Clan. What really happened on that night? Why did Itach
Battle of Unraikyo
Jan 7, 2010 · 23 min
The Konoha teams decide to head back home as Sasuke remembers that he saw Itachi crying after the massacre. He then states that he cannot rebuild the Uchiha clan in the same way th
The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke
Jan 14, 2010 · 23 min
Sasuke fights Killer Bee and is injured by his swords. Karin heals him, and Sasuke, Suigetsu, and Jugo then begin a combined assault on Bee until he decides to use the Eight-Tails'