Naruto Shippūden: S7 • Six Tails Unleashed
In the seventh season of Naruto Shippūden, the narrative focus shifts as a team of ninja navigates the consequences of their ongoing missions. While the group is in the process of returning to their home village of Konoha, their journey is interrupted by the arrival of an urgent assignment issued by Tsunade. This new directive forces the team to divert from their original path, leading them into a perilous situation.
Season 7 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 earn recognition and eventually become the Hokage, the leader of his village.
- The protagonist has returned to Konoha after a two-and-a-half-year absence to continue pursuing his professional ambitions.
- The ninja organization known as the Akatsuki has emerged as a significant and dangerous threat to Naruto and his allies.
- Tsunade serves as the leader of the village and is responsible for issuing urgent assignments to the ninja under her command.
Season overview
In the seventh season of Naruto Shippūden, the narrative focus shifts as a team of ninja navigates the consequences of their ongoing missions. While the group is in the process of returning to their home village of Konoha, their journey is interrupted by the arrival of an urgent assignment issued by Tsunade. This new directive forces the team to divert from their original path, leading them into a perilous situation. The primary objective of this mission is to provide protection for a young woman whose safety has become the central concern for the ninja involved. As they embark on this dangerous journey, the team must utilize their skills to ensure the woman remains unharmed despite the threats they encounter along the way. This season highlights the responsibilities placed upon the ninja of Konoha as they respond to the immediate needs of their leader and the requirements of their high-stakes assignments. The narrative arc centers on the team's commitment to completing this specific protective task while navigating the inherent dangers of their world, maintaining their focus on the mission despite the challenges that arise during their travel back to the village.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
The Wanderer
Jan 21, 2010 · 23 min
After failing to bring back Sasuke, the Leaf ninja start heading back to the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade, however, sends Katsuyu to inform them that the barrier of Mount Katsunagi
Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu
Jan 28, 2010 · 23 min
Naruto, Sai, and Yamato escort Hotaru to the hidden village of the Tsuchigumo Clan. Upon arriving, however, the villagers don't seem so happy to see Hotaru. Elsewhere, after Utakat
The Successor's Wish
Feb 4, 2010 · 23 min
As Naruto heads back to the Tsuchigumo Clan village, Akaboshi and his group find Hotaru with the help of Hotaru's uncle. Hotaru manages to escape but the ninja bandits surround her
Rogue Ninja's Past
Feb 11, 2010 · 23 min
Naruto, Sai, and Yamato arrive to save Hotaru and Utakata from the attacking ninja who they discover are Anbu from the Hidden Mist Village. Yamato attempts to negotiate alone with
The Heir to Darkness
Feb 18, 2010 · 23 min
Naruto and his team, along with Hotaru and Utakata, return to Mount Katsuragi to plan their next move. Tonbei reveals a way to remove the forbidden jutsu from Hotaru's body which w
Parting
Feb 25, 2010 · 23 min
Naruto manages to find Shiranami's location but he discovers that the Shiranami he found was actually the ninja bandits disguised as him. Hotaru finds the real Shiranami where the
The Forbidden Jutsu Released
Mar 4, 2010 · 23 min
While the rest of Team Kakashi holds back the possessed villagers and the ninja bandits, Naruto and Utakata go to save Hotaru. When they find her, they discover that Shiranami has
Master and Student
Mar 11, 2010 · 23 min
After the peformance of the forbidden jutsu, Hotaru is horrified to see the damage the jutsu has done. Shiranami then notices the forbidden jutsu overflowing with chakra and the fa