22. Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness (Episodes 451–458)
Sasuke begins his move to assassinate Orochimaru and forms his own team, "Hebi" (Snake). Learning of Sasuke's movements, Naruto and Konoha squads launch a simultaneous mission to find Itachi Uchiha first, hoping it will lead them back to Sasuke.
All 500 Naruto Shippuden Episodes: The Ultimate Guide to the Saga All Naruto Shippuden Episodes
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A lovely epilogue focusing on the preparations for Naruto and Hinata’s wedding. It ties up loose ends for Shikamaru, Lee, and even Sasuke. All 500 Naruto Shippuden Episodes: The Ultimate Guide
The complete English dubbed series is available on Hulu and Crunchyroll. Major Arcs & Key Episodes Guide
The original Naruto (220 episodes) covers Part I of the manga—Naruto's childhood as a Genin and the Chunin Exams up to the Sasuke Retrieval arc. Naruto: Shippuden covers Part II, taking place two-and-a-half years later, where Naruto is a teenager with significantly more power and maturity. The complete English dubbed series is available on
Often considered the series' emotional peak, covering Jiraiya’s infiltration and the fated Uchiha showdown. Pain’s Assault (152–175):
Fortunately, the entire series is widely available on major streaming platforms.
Skip all 204 filler episodes. This method reduces your watch list to under 300 episodes. The pacing mirrors the quick, action-packed tempo of the manga. It prevents narrative momentum from grinding to a halt during the Fourth Shinobi World War. Strategy 2: The Extended Lore Cut (Recommended)