List of Naruto Arcs

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Prologue and The Land of Waves

The first ever story arc for Naruto. We meet all the young ninja and are introduced to Team 7, kakashi, Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto. Team 7’s first mission brings them to the Land of Waves and quickly becomes dangerous. The famous battle against Zabuza and Haku showed just a taste of what was to come.

The Chūnin Exams Arc

Team 7 signs up for the Chūnin Exams! This arc introduced more in depth background stories of characters like Neji and Hinata, as well as introducing Orochimaru and Kabuto.

Konoha Crush Arc

The plot thickens during the chunin exams. Orochimaru’s plan to crush The Hidden Leaf goes in to action, and causes a small war.

Search for Tsunade Arc

The introduction to the Legendary Sanin. After the Konoha Crush the Hidden Leaf needs a new Hokage. Naruto heads out with “Ero Sennin” Lord Jiraiya in search of Tsunade in hopes that she’ll take the position and help the Leaf recover.

Sasuke Recovery Mission Arc

Naruto and several Konaha Ninja take on the mission of going after Sasuke. It’s an all out chase after him involving almost all of the youth that grew up with him. Lee’s famous “Drunken Fist” battle takes place during this arc.

Kazekage Rescue Arc

The Akatsuki have made their first move and it’s against the Hidden Sand. Gaara has been kidnapped and The remnants of Team 7 are sent after him.

The Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Arc

Team 7 has been reformed. Captain Yamamoto and Sai join the team as they investigate a lead into Orochimaru. A battle ensues.

Akatsuki Suppression Arc

The Hidden Leaf is officially after the Akatsuki. Starting with members Hidan and Kakuzu. This arc heavily focuses on Team 10. Asuma Sarutobi shows his greatness.

Itachi Pursuit Arc

Sasuke is out free with his own small team now, Taka. He has assembled his own crew to finally hunt down Itachi and exact his revenge. Naruto and his own team are also after Itachi, but in the hopes of using him to bait Sasuke back to them.

Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant

Jiraiya goes on his own journey to investigate the Akatsuki and learn the secrets of their leader, Pain. The two encounter each other and one of the most impressive battles of the series ensues.

Fated Battle Between Brothers Arc

Sasuke and Itachi finally go head to head. The secrets of Itachi are finally revealed.

Pain's Assault Arc

After the direct encounter in the Hidden Rain, Pain goes to the Hidden Leaf to destroy the entire village. Naruto undergoes training to learn the Sage Technique.

Five Kage Summit Arc

After Sasuke and his team, now working for the Akatsuki, kidnap the eight tails Jinchuriki the Raikage calls for a Kage Summit to declare the Akatsuki a threat to the Five Great Nations. Sasuke and his team interrupt the Summit and the real threat responsible for the Akastuki reveals himself. The Fourth Great Shinobi War begins.

Fourth Shinobi War Arc

The Fourth Shinobi World War arc spans from chapters 488 to the current manga. All the Five Great Shinobi Countries have formed a ninja alliance with the Land of Iron and prepare for the Fourth Great Shinobi World War and the final battle against Akatsuki. The arc also details Naruto’s training to control the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox’s power.