Naruto Shippūden: S8 • Two Saviors
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
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.
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.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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'
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?
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
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
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
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
Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy ~ Part 1
Jul 29, 2010 · 23 min
The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, left behind his legacy before he passed away. Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke attempt to find Minato's legacy before the other shinobi teams can get
Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy ~ Part 2
Jul 29, 2010 · 23 min
Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji continue to search for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy while chasing off some unexpected visitors.
Meeting
Aug 5, 2010 · 23 min
Nagato tells Naruto about how he met Yahiko and Konan and later came to be Jiraiya's disciple.
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
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
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