Naruto Shippuden

10 Best Episodes of Naruto Shippuden - Season 21

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.

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Naruto Shippuden - S21E7

#8 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Partner (Season 21 - Episode 7)

Itachi is partnered with Kisame and begins his missions as a member of the Akatsuki. The duo succeeds in recruiting Deidara, so Pain assigns the newly formed team of Deidara and Sasori to hunt down the deserter Orochimaru. Meanwhile, intel comes in about an immortal killer, so Itachi, Konan and Kakuzu head out to the Land of Steam.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 121 votes.

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#7 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Pain of Living (Season 21 - Episode 3)

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Upon graduating from the Academy, Itachi becomes a genin and joins a team that includes Tenma, Shinko, and their Jonin Leader, Minazuki Sensei. They accept a mission from Granny Cat to look for a missing feline who's a skilled Ninja Cat!

The episode was rated 7.25 from 120 votes.

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#6 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Darkness of the Akatsuki (Season 21 - Episode 6)

Itachi becomes a rogue ninja and joins the Akatsuki. He is welcomed and introduced by Pain and Orochimaru as the ex-Leaf ANBU and the man who massacred his entire clan. Itachi is paired up with a man named Juzo, and their first job together is to fulfill an assassination request in the Land of Water.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 116 votes.

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#5 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: The Genius (Season 21 - Episode 2)

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Having experienced the Great Ninja War as a young child, Itachi constantly questions the meaning the life and death, distancing him from other children his age. Soon after entering the Academy, Itachi exhibits his genius and finds himself at the top of his class.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 133 votes.

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#4 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Birth and Death (Season 21 - Episode 1)

The shinobi under Madara’s Infinite Tsukuyomi continue to slumber and have pleasant dreams. Meanwhile, Naruto and the others have escaped the genjutsu, thanks to Sasuke’s protective Susano’o. As Sasuke starts remembering the death of Itachi, his Sharingan starts to resonate and show him the truth that Itachi never spoke a word of.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 154 votes.

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#3 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Shisui's Request (Season 21 - Episode 4)

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Itachi accompanies his friend Shisui on a three-part training exercise. The two come across a battle between the Hokage’s ANBU and the Foundation. Itachi is confused by their motives and can't discern which side is right or wrong. But Shisui is unwavering in his determination to stop the fighting.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 124 votes.

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#2 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Moonlit Night (Season 21 - Episode 5)

Itachi joins the ANBU and is quickly promoted to captain. But he must report directly to Danzo, and is placed as a double agent to observe the Uchiha clan, who are in the midst of planning a coup d’état. With dissatisfaction rising within the clan, the Uchiha ultimately decide to carry out their revolt, and the fateful night approaches.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 133 votes.

Naruto Shippuden - S21E8

#1 - Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Truth (Season 21 - Episode 8)

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Itachi confronts Sasuke, who for years bore the shame and anger that Itachi brought upon their clan. The truth behind Itachi’s story comes to light. Back on the battlefield of the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto and the others fight Madara, and just as he is declaring his victory, something unexpected occurs...

The episode was rated 8.29 from 164 votes.

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