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Naruto Shippūden: S8 • Two Saviors

24 episodes Premiered Mar 24, 2010 Updated Oct 3, 2026

In this season of Naruto Shippūden, the narrative focuses on the aftermath of Jiraiya's passing and the ongoing investigation into the mystery of Pain. Naruto and his allies successfully decipher the code Jiraiya left behind, though it proves insufficient to fully uncover the truth regarding their adversary. Motivated by the loss of his mentor, Naruto travels to Mount Myoboku under the guidance of Fukasaku to underta

Previously on Naruto Shippūden

Season 8 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Naruto Uzumaki is a hyperactive ninja striving to gain recognition and become the Hokage, the village leader.
  • ⚡ The shinobi organization known as the Akatsuki has emerged as a dangerous enemy to Naruto and his village.
  • ⚡ Naruto returned to the village of Konoha after a two-and-a-half-year period of absence.
  • ⚡ Jiraiya served as a mentor to Naruto before his passing, leaving behind a code that his allies are working to decipher.
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Season overview

In this season of Naruto Shippūden, the narrative focuses on the aftermath of Jiraiya's passing and the ongoing investigation into the mystery of Pain. Naruto and his allies successfully decipher the code Jiraiya left behind, though it proves insufficient to fully uncover the truth regarding their adversary. Motivated by the loss of his mentor, Naruto travels to Mount Myoboku under the guidance of Fukasaku to undertake rigorous training in Sage Jutsu. The season highlights the challenges Naruto faces as he attempts to master the discipline required to achieve Sage Mode. Simultaneously, the conflict intensifies back in the Leaf Village, where the Six Paths of Pain launch a devastating assault. This attack forces those closest to Naruto into the center of a chaotic battle, raising the stakes for the village and its defenders. The season balances Naruto's personal growth and development of new abilities with the urgent, high-stakes defense of his home against the encroaching threat posed by the Akatsuki organization and their leader, Pain, as the village faces a disaster that tests the resolve of all its shinobi.

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Season 8 Episodes

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S8·E152 Core

Somber News

Mar 25, 2010 · 23 min

Team Kakashi returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after completing their mission. As Naruto thinks back to the talk he had with Itachi, he's summoned by Tsunade, where he discovers s

S8·E153 Core

Following the Master's Shadow

Mar 25, 2010 · 23 min

Shikamaru tries to decipher the dying message Jiraiya left before his death but cannot figure out what it says. Shikamaru asks for Naruto's help, thinking he might know the code. C

S8·E154 Core

Decryption

Apr 8, 2010 · 23 min

The code Jiraiya left behind is finally deciphered, but what exactly does it mean? Meanwhile, Naruto continues his training.

S8·E155 Core

The First Challenge

Apr 8, 2010 · 23 min

After reading Jiraiya's first book, Naruto becomes more determined than ever to complete his training. Elsewhere, the angered Raikage plans to call all of the kage together for a m

S8·E156 Core

Surpassing the Master

Apr 15, 2010 · 23 min

Naruto succeeds in mastering his Sage Mode, taking it farther than even Jiraiya could. Things aren't looking so great for Konoha, however, as Pain prepares to make his move.

S8·E157 Core

Assault on the Leaf Village!

Apr 22, 2010 · 23 min

The Akatsuki Leader, Pain, begins his invasion of the Hidden Leaf Village. The Leaf ninja assemble to protect Naruto's whereabouts, but when Pain targets Iruka, Kakashi must face o

S8·E158 Core

Power to Believe

Apr 29, 2010 · 23 min

Tsunade issues an order to call Naruto back to the village, but the elders do not trust her judgment on this issue. While Tsunade tries to convince them and prepares to join the ba

S8·E159 Core

Pain vs. Kakashi

May 6, 2010 · 23 min

Kakashi continues to fight against Pain. With the arrival of Chouji and Chouza, things start looking up, but Pain's not out of tricks just yet.

S8·E160 Core

Mystery of Pain

May 13, 2010 · 23 min

When Kakashi falls against Pain, the situation only grows worse for Konoha. Shizune and Inoichi are close to unraveling the mystery of Pain, but when the Animal and Human paths of

S8·E161 Core

Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!

May 20, 2010 · 23 min

Ebisu protects Konohamaru from Pain and refuses to divulge any information about Naruto. Ebisu is willing to give up his life in order to protect both Naruto and Konohamaru. Konoha

S8·E162 Core

Pain to the World

May 27, 2010 · 23 min

Pain confronts Tsunade and questions her about Naruto's whereabouts. Tsunade argues with Pain about his motives, but Pain soon gets the info he needs from another source. Before pr

S8·E163 Core

Explode! Sage Mode

Jun 3, 2010 · 23 min

Naruto returns and discovers that the village has been devastated by Pain's Shinra Tensei attack. Naruto requests that everyone stays back as he prepares to take on all six paths o

S8·E164 Core

Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached

Jun 10, 2010 · 23 min

Naruto successfully begins taking out Pain's bodies one after another, but when his Sage Mode reaches its limit, Pain attempts to take control of the battle. Is the moment of Pain'

S8·E165 Core

Nine-Tails, Captured!

Jun 17, 2010 · 23 min

Pain's God Realm finally enters the battle. As Naruto's toad allies fall one by one, the situation begins to look grim. Can Naruto defeat Pain?

S8·E166 Core

Confessions

Jun 24, 2010 · 23 min

As Pain tells Naruto about why he does what he does, Hinata appears on the scene and confesses her feelings to Naruto. In order to save him, she attacks Pain... Things are about to

S8·E167 Core

Planetary Devastation

Jul 1, 2010 · 23 min

Naruto's rage pushes him to unleash six of the Kyubi's tails against Pain. In order to combat this menace, Pain is forced to rely upon his most powerful technique to stop Naruto. W

S8·E168 Core

The Fourth Hokage

Jul 15, 2010 · 23 min

The Fourth Hokage appears in Naruto's mind and prevents him from foolishly setting the Kyubi free. Will this confrontation between father and son give Naruto the confidence he need

S8·E169 Core

The Two Students

Jul 22, 2010 · 23 min

Naruto confronts Nagato and tells him that he'll give him the answer to the question Pain asked him earlier after he hears about what made Nagato turn to his evil ways. What is Nar

S8·E172 Core

Meeting

Aug 5, 2010 · 23 min

Nagato tells Naruto about how he met Yahiko and Konan and later came to be Jiraiya's disciple.

S8·E173 Mytharc

Origin of Pain

Aug 12, 2010 · 23 min

Nagato reveals the truth about what happened to Yahiko and what made him disregard Jiraiya's ideals. With his story done, he demands to hear Naruto's answers. Will Naruto's answer

S8·E174 Mytharc

The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki

Aug 19, 2010 · 23 min

With Nagato's story done, Naruto tells him his answer, declaring that he won't abandon the legacy of his master, and he'll keep striving for peace no matter what pain he's put thro

S8·E175 Mytharc

The Hero of the Hidden Leaf

Aug 26, 2010 · 23 min

Deciding to believe in Naruto, Nagato uses the Gedo Art: Rinne Rebirth jutsu, expending the last of his chakra, and thus giving his life, to revive every person in the village who

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