Iruka’s Ordeal
Naruto spends his days competing with Sasuke, the academy’s star student, only to screw up and be the laughingstock of the class. Due to the childhood trauma of losing his parents to the Nine-Tailed Fox, Iruka finds it difficult to interact with Naruto as his student…

Side Story! Ichigo and the Magic Lamp
Ichigo wakes up in the middle of a desert sitting next to Uryu, Orihime, and Chad, all dressed in an Arabian style. Introducing themselves as “Urio,” “Ori Mei,” and “Chaido,” the three explain that they are in search of a treasure called the “Snow Crystal”…

Rookie Instructor Iruka
The Leaf Village is left in ruins in the wake of Pain’s assault on the village. While cleaning through the remains of Ninja Academy, Iruka finds an old pillar and recognizes it as a memoir from Naruto’s early years at the academy…

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Ichigo’s Return! Protect Karakura Town
Ichigo goes up against Yammy. He is shaken up by the fact that his Hollowfication now feels different. But, unable to forgive Yammy for labeling Ulquiorra and Grimmjow as trash, Ichigo makes another attempt at his Hollowfication…

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Hero of the Hidden Leaf
Nagato, having decided to believe in Naruto’s word, performs his last forbidden jutsu: Gedo Art Rinne Rebirth…

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The Hundred-Year Grudge! Hiyori’s Revenge
With the Espada gone, the Visoreds are now able to confront Aizen. The Visoreds make no effort to hide their hatred toward the man who destroyed their lives. Hiyori, unable hold her anger, is the first to attack Aizen with her blade. Meanwhile, Chad, Renji, and Rukia continue their fight against Yammy in Hueco Mundo.

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Tale of Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto remains silent after learning of Nagato’s painful past. Nagato claims true peace cannot exist in this cursed world, dismissing Jiraiya’s ideal as nothing more than wishful thinking…

Chain of Sacrifice, Halibel’s Past
This episode shows us Halibel’s past. Long ago, Apache was hunted by other Hollows when Halibel saved her life. As they spend more time together, Apache notices Halibel does not devour the enemies she defeats. When questioned, Halibel responds that she does not wish to become stronger by sacrificing others…

Origin of Pain
To fulfill their dream, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan walk through the war zone in search of Jiraiya, hoping to learn ninjutsu from him. After completing their training, the three form an organization with Yahiko as its leader.

Starrk, the Lone Battle
Stark splits his own soul and shapes it into packs of wolves and launches them against Love and Rose. Preparing to deliver the finishing blow, Stark is caught off guard by Shunsui, who suddenly appears out of Stark’s shadow…

Meeting
Naruto comes face to face with Nagato and Konan. Wanting to confront the problem of their hate-filled ninja world, Naruto asks to hear Nagato’s side of the story before coming up with an answer….

Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Attack!
Stark shows no sign of getting serious in his battle against Love and Rose. Running out of patience, Lilinette begins to mindlessly fire at the two Visoreds without Stark’s permission. But her attacks prove to be ineffective against the two, and she is gradually cornered by the pair’s fine team play. Finally, Love hits Stark with his Zanpakuto attack, and the Espada is thrown into a sea of flames…

The Fourth Hokage
Naruto meets Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, inside his inner world. Before his death, Minato planted a fail-safe where he would appear within Naruto’s psyche should his son sprout eight tails…

The Nightmare Returns… Revival of the Espada
Kyoraku is in trouble so Ukitake, who had been watching the battle, steps in. Ukitake fires Cero at Stark, even though it is a technique that Soul Reapers shouldn’t be able to use. Stark is surprised, but he quickly recovers from the shock and shoots back…

Planetary Devastation
Naruto loses himself after seeing Hinata taken out right before his eyes. His anger triggers the Nine Tails’ chakra to go out of control….

Climax! Kyoraku vs. Starrk!
Kyoraku and Stark are both fighting defensively in their battle. Stark then releases his Resurrección and takes on the form of Los Lobos. Kyoraku achieves Shikai and they continue to fight…

Confessions
Fukasaku and Shima fall in battle, leaving Naruto open to be captured by Tendo Pain. Just when all is thought to be lost, Hinata, who was following the battle with her Byakugan, steps in to face Pain…

One Hit Kill, Soifon, Bankai!
The battle between the Soul Reapers and the Espada becomes more and more tense. Soi Fon and Omaeda find themselves in a bad situation against Barragan’s Respira…

Nine-Tails, Captured!
Gamabunta and the other toads are defeated while Naruto is captured by Pain. Naruto attempts to fight back with Sage Jutsu, but Gakido sucks out his chakra, forcing him to go out of Sage Mode…

The Approaching Breath of Death
In the heat of the battle, Soi Fon learns that Barragan has the ability to turn an opponent old simply by touching them…

Sage Mode Limit Reached!
Is the moment of Pain’s victory at hand, or does Naruto have a plan?…

Suicidal Frozen Heavens Hundred Flowers Funeral!
Hitsugaya turns Halibel’s water attack into ice with his Zanpakuto, Hyorinmaru, but Halibel has other tricks up her sleeve……