Akatsuki's Invasion

August 28, 2008

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Naruto Shippūden - S4 - E73

Naruto proceeds to the next step of his training, the cutting of a waterfall. Hidan and Kakuzu reach the Fire Temple and fight Chiriku, so as to obtain the bounty on his head. After defeating him, they move out to claim the bounty and thereafter target the Nine Tails Jinchūriki Naruto.

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Naruto Shippūden: Season 4 - 17 Episode s

4x72 - The Quietly Approaching Threat
August 21, 2008
Asuma apologizes at the grave of the Third Hokage for not understanding his advice concerning what the "king" of the Fire Country is. At the hospital, Naruto and Sai recover, despite Naruto's desire to resume his training. Tsunade receives a report from Kakashi that Akatsuki is on the move. Elsewhere, Yugito Nii, the Two Tails Jinchūriki, struggles against Hidan and Kakuzu and unleashes the Two Tails, but is defeated and captured. Hidan and Kakuzu then turn their attention to the Fire Country for their next target.
4x73 - Akatsuki's Invasion
August 28, 2008
Naruto proceeds to the next step of his training, the cutting of a waterfall. Hidan and Kakuzu reach the Fire Temple and fight Chiriku, so as to obtain the bounty on his head. After defeating him, they move out to claim the bounty and thereafter target the Nine Tails Jinchūriki Naruto.
4x74 - Under the Starry Sky
September 4, 2008
The second stage of Naruto's training continues, while Tsunade sends out twenty teams composed of four ninja each to deal with the Akatsuki members in the Fire Country. Shikamaru leaves with Asuma, Izumo and Kotetsu, whereas Ino and Choji leave with Raido and Aoba. After putting in considerable effort, Naruto clears the second stage of his training, but collapses from hunger and exhaustion almost immediately afterward.
4x75 - The Old Monk's Prayer
September 11, 2008
Asuma mourns Chiriku's death, and realizes that Hidan and Kakuzu are trying to claim the bounty on his head. Meanwhile, Hidan and Kakuzu take Chiriku in for their payment. Meanwhile, Kakashi shows Naruto what the true goal of his training will be.
4x76 - The Next Step
September 25, 2008
Kakashi reveals that while he knows how to perform Rasengan, he cannot combine his own lightning-based chakra. He adds that even the Fourth Hokage, who created the move, could not combine his elemental chakra with the technique, but that Naruto might be able to. Asuma sends word to other teams about Akatsuki’s location and proceeds on despite his concern about Akatsuki’s strength. Kakuzu turns in Chiriku’s corpse despite Hidan’s complaints, and says that he is partnered with Hidan because he cannot kill him. The stress of the training causes Naruto to be enveloped in the Nine-tails's "Demon Fox's Cloak", but Yamato suppresses it.
4x77 - Climbing Silver
September 25, 2008
Asuma’s team reaches the bounty station and ambushes Hidan. Izumo and Kotetsu attack Hidan, but are unable to kill him despite stabbing his vital organs. Asuma tells his teammates that if they retreat they will be killed and Konoha will be endangered. Shikamaru realizes that Asuma is considering sacrificing himself to help defeat the enemy, based on what he knows of Asuma's shogi strategy. Asuma begins fighting Hidan, while Shikamaru distracts him by forcing him to dodge Shadow Sewing. Hidan cuts Asuma on the cheek and steps into a circle of blood as Asuma uses a jutsu to engulf Hidan in a cloud of ash. Asuma then sets the cloud ablaze, supposedly killing Hidan.
4x78 - The Judgment
October 2, 2008
Asuma’s fire jutsu strikes Hidan, but much to the team's surprise, Asuma is also burned. Hidan reveals his ability: By ingesting an opponent’s blood and standing in a ritual circle drawn with blood, the "curse" links him to his opponent and all damage inflicted on him is also inflicted on the opponent. Asuma rushes at Hidan but collapses after Hidan stabs himself in the leg. Shikamaru realizes Hidan needs to be in the circle for the curse to take effect, and uses his shadow possession jutsu to force Hidan to step out of it. Asuma forces himself to stand up and beheads the restrained Hidan.
4x79 - Unfulfilled Scream
October 2, 2008
Team Asuma continues their battle with Akatsuki's Hiden and Kakuzu.
4x80 - Last Words
October 16, 2008
A call from the Akatsuki leader forces Hidan and Kakuzu to fall back, but in the wake of the aftermath, not everyone makes it back to Konoha alive.
4x81 - The Sad News
October 23, 2008
While Akatsuki discusses the true goals of their organization, Naruto continues his training. Meanwhile, Tsunade receives the tragic news.
4x82 - Team Ten
October 30, 2008
All of Konoha mourns the tragic loss of Asuma Sarutobi. Knowing that Hidan and Kakuzu are bound to return, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino prepare to head off to take revenge upon the duo while Kakashi takes temporary leadership of the team.
4x83 - Target: Locked On
November 6, 2008
With careful planning, the group manages to find and trap Hidan and Kakuzu. However, things seem to be going a bit too smoothly.
4x84 - Kakuzu's Abilities
November 13, 2008
When Kakashi strikes Kakuzu through the heart, the battle seems to be over. However, when Kakuzu not only survives the attack, but also manages to escape from Shikamaru's trap, it soon becomes clear that the fight is only just beginning..
4x85 - The Terrifying Secret
November 20, 2008
As Kakashi and the others continue to struggle against the Akatsuki duo, Kakuzu reveals that he has not one, but five hearts! In order to kill him, one must take out all five of his hearts. Meanwhile, Shikamaru decides to challenge Hidan alone, and forces him away from his partner.
4x86 - Shikamaru's Genius
December 4, 2008
Shikamaru continues his fight with Hidan. Hidan manages to injure Shikamaru and curses him the same way he did Asuma, but when Shikamaru survives Hidan's attack, Hidan realizes something isn't quite right.
4x87 - When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave
December 4, 2008
Hidan falls into Shikamaru's trap, but now that he has Hidan cornered, can he find a way to defeat Hidan's immortality? Elsewhere, things are looking grim for Kakashi, Choji, and Ino as they continue fighting Kakuzu, but a surprise back-up unit arrives on the scene to provide some much needed assistance.
4x88 - Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken!
December 11, 2008
Naruto challenges Kakuzu with his new technique, the Rasen Shuriken, but can he defeat Kakuzu when his technique isn't even complete yet?

4x72 - The Quietly Approaching Threat

4x73 - Akatsuki's Invasion

4x74 - Under the Starry Sky

4x75 - The Old Monk's Prayer

4x76 - The Next Step

4x77 - Climbing Silver

4x78 - The Judgment

4x79 - Unfulfilled Scream

4x80 - Last Words

4x81 - The Sad News

4x82 - Team Ten

4x83 - Target: Locked On

4x84 - Kakuzu's Abilities

4x85 - The Terrifying Secret

4x86 - Shikamaru's Genius

4x87 - When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave

4x88 - Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken!

S0: Specials

S1: Kazekage Rescue

S2: Long-Awaited Reunion

S3: Twelve Guardian Ninja

S4: Immortal Devastators - Hidan and Kakuzu

S5: The Three-Tailed Demon Turtle

S6: Master's Prophecy and Vengeance

S7: The Six-Tailed Demon Slug

S8: Two Saviors

S9: Past Arc The Locus of Konoha

S10: The Gathering of the Five Kage

S11: Paradise on the Ship

S12: Nine-Tailed Fox Taming and Karmic Encounters

S13: The Seven Shinobi Swordsman

S14: The Fourth Great Ninja War Assailants From Afar

S15: The Fourth Great Ninja War Sasuke and Itachi

S16: Kakashi: Shadow of the Anbu Black Ops

S17: The Fourth Great Ninja War The Return of Squad Seven

S18: Fourth Great Ninja War Obito Uchiha Against the Shinobi Forces

S19: Naruto's Back The Tracks of His Friends

S20: Infinite Tsukuyomi The Invocation