Naruto

10 Best Episodes of Naruto - Season 5

In another world, ninja are the ultimate power, and in the Village Hidden in the Leaves live the stealthiest ninja in the land. Twelve years earlier, the fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox terrorized the village and claimed many lives before it was subdued and its spirit sealed within the body of a baby boy. That boy, Naruto Uzumaki, has grown up to become a ninja-in-training who's more interested in pranks than in studying ninjutsu.. but Naruto is determined to become the greatest ninja ever!

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

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Naruto - S5E4

#15 - The Star's Radiance (Season 5 - Episode 4)

After Akahoshi tries to execute Sumaru, Hakato and the rest of the children stand up to protect their village. Akahoshi, finding the village turning against him, takes drastic steps to ensure his success. Naruto is the only one left who can take down this menace, can he do it alone? or will he find help from someone more powerful....

The episode was rated 7.89 from 73 votes.

Naruto - S5E26

#14 - Kurenai's Top Secret Mission: The Promise with the Third Hokage (Season 5 - Episode 26)

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As Kurenai attempts to escape with Yakumo, Naruto and Sakura, Team 8 and Might Gai arrive to lend their assistance. We learn some of the history between Kurenai and Yakumo and discover why things have turned out the way they have...

The episode was rated 7.89 from 65 votes.

Naruto - S5E1

#13 - Hidden Jutsu! The Price of the Ninja Art: Kujaku (Season 5 - Episode 1)

The Konoha team continue to investigate the star's theft and start to realise everything is not quite as it seems. Everything seems to be leading to a final battle, but who is the real enemy behind all this?

The episode was rated 7.90 from 80 votes.

Naruto - S5E2

#12 - Hoshikage: The Buried Truth (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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Naruto has been rescued by the mysterious woman and soon learns who she really is. Can the two of them continue the mission the was started so very long ago and what will Subaru think when he discovers the truth?

The episode was rated 7.93 from 73 votes.

Naruto - S5E3

#11 - Reunion: The Remaining Time (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Subaru finally meets his mother, but is it too late for them? Can Naruto defeat Akahoshi and stop the star from falling back into his hands, and what side will the village choose to take?

The episode was rated 7.95 from 73 votes.

Naruto - S5E21

#10 - The Powerful Helper (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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With the city of Konoha mapped in explosive tags, a decision must be made weather to try and remove them, or to evacuate the entire city! However, something is strange about these tags, can they discover what it is? And can they remove all of them in time?

The episode was rated 7.97 from 72 votes.

Naruto - S5E20

#9 - The Missed Target (Season 5 - Episode 20)

Naruto and the others continue their search for any clues leading to Gennou or his plan. During an investigation of the Ninja Academy, they discover a suspicious training post which leads to an even scarier discovery.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 71 votes.

Naruto - S5E22

#8 - Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction (Season 5 - Episode 22)

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While Shikamaru tries to figure out what Gennou is planning next, Naruto is fighting Gennou in the Great Stone faces. Can Shikamaru stop Gennou's next step in the plan before it is to late? And will Naruto be able to defeat the Trap Master?

The episode was rated 8.03 from 72 votes.

Naruto - S5E38

#7 - Sand Alliance With the Leaf Shinobi (Season 5 - Episode 38)

The rogue ninjas continue running as Gaara, Temari and Kankuro give chase. At the same time, Shino, Hinata and Neji are using their abilities to try and find the Shitenshounnin. Who will end up fighting first and, who will ultimately win?

The episode was rated 8.05 from 66 votes.

Naruto - S5E40

#6 - The Ultimate Weapon Reborn (Season 5 - Episode 40)

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Even with his chakra so low, Gaara fights the Shitenshounin leader. When he fails and is trapped, Naruto arrives to try and rescue him. But when the leader of Takumi Village, Seimei, is revived, can Naruto save Gaara before Shukaku takes complete control of him?

The episode was rated 8.06 from 67 votes.

Naruto - S5E27

#5 - Genjutsu or Reality? (Season 5 - Episode 27)

Naruto, Kurenai, Yakumo and Team 8 return to Konoha to a shocking discovery. Can this really be reality or is it all some kind of sick illusion?

The episode was rated 8.06 from 66 votes.

Naruto - S5E36

#4 - A Past To Be Erased (Season 5 - Episode 36)

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Ran wants to kill Menma, upon seeing the mark on his arm, but Neji stands in the way, saying it would be unfair to kill a criminal without any memories of his crimes. Ran finally agrees and performs surgery on Menma, saving his life, but the villagers aren’t as happy. Are they prepared for when foreign shinobi group comes for a second attack?

The episode was rated 8.08 from 60 votes.

Naruto - S5E28

#3 - The Supposed Sealed Ability (Season 5 - Episode 28)

Naruto and the members of Team 8 head into Yakumo's house to find her with Kurenai. It is revealed that a mysterious entity might be behind all this. Can the group discover the truth in time?

The episode was rated 8.18 from 67 votes.

Naruto - S5E41

#2 - Departure (Season 5 - Episode 41)

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The exciting conclusion to Naruto. What will become of Gaara, and now that Jiraiya has returned, will Naruto finally leave Konoha to begin his training?

The episode was rated 8.18 from 117 votes.

Naruto - S5E39

#1 - Sealed Sand, The Counterattack! (Season 5 - Episode 39)

Shikamaru and Ino arrive to help out Temari against Kyaku, while Kiba and Chouji go to help Konkuro. All seems to be going well until Neji notices something odd...

The episode was rated 8.20 from 66 votes.

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