Naruto Shippuden

10 Best Episodes of Naruto Shippuden - Season 18

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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#15 - The New Chunin Exams (Season 18 - Episode 1)

The story travels back to the time after Sasuke's defection from the Leaf and before Naruto's return from his two-year training journey with Jiraiya.

The episode was rated 6.99 from 76 votes.

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#14 - Their Backs (Season 18 - Episode 16)

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Ino and Choji fight to protect an immobilized Sakura although they have depleted most of their chakra due to the relentless fighting.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 89 votes.

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#13 - The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion (Season 18 - Episode 17)

Sand Jonin Fugi sneaks into the Demon Desert and creates a massive sandstorm in order to assassinate Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage.

The episode was rated 7.13 from 86 votes.

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#12 - The Place Where I Belong (Season 18 - Episode 13)

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Ino, Sakura and Choji trudge across a desert under the blazing sun without any provisions. Ino and Sakura are arguing when a giant scorpion attacks and injures Sakura.

The episode was rated 7.13 from 86 votes.

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#11 - The Cursed Puppet (Season 18 - Episode 15)

Sakura and her team continue their trek across the desert towards the goal. Their continuous battles have depleted Sakura's chakra, so they stop to rest. Just then, they encounter a puppet manipulated by a rival team from the Sand and end up being discovered.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 88 votes.

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#10 - The Targeted Tailed Beast (Season 18 - Episode 18)

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Gaara heads out to rescue Matsuri and the others but is attacked by a mysterious priest who binds him with a Chakra Chain to capture his Tailed Beast.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 84 votes.

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#9 - The Ultimate (Season 18 - Episode 8)

Lee challenges Shira to a battle between taijutsu users!

The episode was rated 7.16 from 61 votes.

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#8 - The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu (Season 18 - Episode 14)

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As Ino and her team head toward an oasis, they are attacked by a team of Sand Shinobi comprised of Ameno, Shishio, and Kouji.

The episode was rated 7.19 from 86 votes.

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#7 - As a Taijutsu User (Season 18 - Episode 7)

Noting the similarities of their circumstances, Lee is outraged at the ones who hurt and belittled Shira and sets out in pursuit!

The episode was rated 7.22 from 59 votes.

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#6 - The Night Before the Second Exam (Season 18 - Episode 5)

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On the night before the Second Exam, the entrants gather in the cafeteria, and a brawl breaks out. While the Hidden Leaf stand by helpless, the only one who can calm everyone down is Fuu from the Hidden Waterfall Village.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 63 votes.

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#5 - Demon Desert Survival (Season 18 - Episode 6)

The Second Exam finally begins! To pass this stage, each team must take possession of both the Heaven and Earth scrolls and make it to the designated site in the center of the Demon Desert within 72 hours.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 60 votes.

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#4 - One Worthy as a Leader (Season 18 - Episode 4)

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The genin are unable to figure out the answer and start to panic. Neji announces to everyone in the room that he will tell them how to answer the question.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 63 votes.

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#3 - Neji's Judgment (Season 18 - Episode 19)

Neji and the team come across Matsuri collapsed in the desert and find out that Gaara is in danger. Meanwhile, the chains of a mysterious priest bind Gaara and Foo.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 85 votes.

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#2 - The Chunin Exams Begin! (Season 18 - Episode 2)

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The Hidden Leaf begin preparing for the Chunin Exams. Ino and Choji ask Sakura to join their three-man team as a stand-in for Shikamaru, who is already a chunin.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 64 votes.

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#1 - The Three Questions (Season 18 - Episode 3)

The Chunin Exams finally begin and the proctor for Round One is none other than Shikamaru! The first exam is a written test.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 67 votes.

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