Naruto Shippuden

10 Best Episodes of Naruto Shippuden - Season 16

Naruto Shippuuden is the continuation of the original animated TV series Naruto.The story revolves around an older and slightly more matured Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to save his friend Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like Shinobi, Orochimaru. After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work, though it will not be easy, as He has amassed a few (more dangerous) enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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#13 - The Rogue Ninja Orochimaru (Season 16 - Episode 4)

The episode was rated 8.01 from 110 votes.

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#12 - Their Own Paths (Season 16 - Episode 6)

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The episode was rated 8.04 from 101 votes.

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#11 - An Uchiha ANBU (Season 16 - Episode 9)

The episode was rated 8.15 from 106 votes.

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#10 - The Targeted Sharingan (Season 16 - Episode 7)

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The episode was rated 8.17 from 102 votes.

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#9 - Orochimaru's Test Subject (Season 16 - Episode 5)

The episode was rated 8.19 from 105 votes.

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#8 - Minato's Death (Season 16 - Episode 2)

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Kakashi becomes part of the ANBU Black Ops, an elite team of shinobi who are under the direct command of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 114 votes.

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#7 - Hashirama's Cells (Season 16 - Episode 3)

The episode was rated 8.24 from 113 votes.

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#6 - Team Seven (Season 16 - Episode 13)

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Hiruzen informs Kakashi that he would be assigning him to another genin team and though Kakashi is hesitant at first, his interest is peaked when the Third mentions that Minato's son was to be assigned to his team. The two make unofficial visits to both Naruto, and the other two team members' homes. While visiting Sakura's, they encounter her parents Kizashi and Mebuki who invite them inside. Hiruzen would later explain his rationale behind formulating the teams, Kakashi ultimately accepts his new assigned team. Back at the Academy, Team 8 and Team 10 are assigned to Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yūhi respectively, leaving Team 7 alone at the Academy. Kakashi, who is at the Memorial Stone speaks briefly with Yamato who notes that his senpai was changing if even very little at a time. Upon his arrival, Kakashi notices the simple prank set up above the door but allows it to hit him as he assess his new team, reaching the conclusion that they had no team-work whatsoever. However, after testing them, Kakashi happily noted that they passed the test and that they were now officially Team 7.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 114 votes.

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#5 - The Mask That Hides the Heart (Season 16 - Episode 1)

After the end of the Third Great Ninja War, the Leaf Village is divided over who should become the next Hokage.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 128 votes.

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#4 - Jonin Leader (Season 16 - Episode 12)

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Now relieved from his Anbu duties, Kakashi starts his day as jōnin and instructor to genin. He recalls his past mistakes on his training days with his former sensei Minato Namikaze and tries to make his own way in instructing his candidates. Hiruzen notices the "darkness" still embedded in Kakashi's heart. Meanwhile, Guy trains Lee, Neji and Tenten and the young shinobi successfully excel in their training. As they rest, they talk about Kakashi's way of training and this makes Guy worry. At the Dango Shop, Guy talks to Asuma and Kurenai about Kakashi and suddenly Hiruzen joins them. After Kakashi continuously ignores Guy, he is stormed by his former students and thanked him for the lessons he taught from the bell test. Hiruzen finally reveals the next genin team to be assigned to Kakashi: namely Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 114 votes.

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#3 - Coup d'État (Season 16 - Episode 10)

The episode was rated 8.33 from 106 votes.

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#2 - Shinobi of the Leaf (Season 16 - Episode 8)

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The episode was rated 8.47 from 103 votes.

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#1 - The Night of the Tragedy (Season 16 - Episode 11)

The episode was rated 8.53 from 107 votes.

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