Naruto Shippūden - Naruto's Back: The Tracks of His Friends

Naruto and the Allied Shinobi manage to extract Obito’s Tailed Beasts, leaving Madara as the final foe to defeat. Obito realizes the error of his ways, but Black Zetsu prevents him from interfering. Nine Tails is extracted from Naruto, and he and Sasuke are left near death. In the midst of all this, the turbulent history of the Hyuga clan and events that took place in the Leaf Village while Naruto trained with Jiraya are revealed!

20 Episodes

The New Chunin Exams

Season 19 - Episode 394

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...

The Chunin Exams Begin!

Season 19 - Episode 395

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...

The Three Questions

Season 19 - Episode 396

The Chunin Exams finally begin and the proctor for Round One is none other than Shikamaru!

One Worthy As A Leader

Season 19 - Episode 397

The genin are unable to figure out the answer and start to panic.

The Night Before the Second Exam

Season 19 - Episode 398

On the night before the Second Exam, the entrants gather in the cafeteria, and a brawl breaks out.

Demon Desert Survival

Season 19 - Episode 399

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 d...

As a Taijutsu User

Season 19 - Episode 400

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

The Ultimate

Season 19 - Episode 401

Lee challenges Shira to a battle between taijutsu users!

Escape vs. Pursuit

Season 19 - Episode 402

Kiba and his team are in pursuit of Hidden Grass Ninja who have stolen their scroll!

Unwavering Gutsiness

Season 19 - Episode 403

Kiba and his team are in pursuit of Hidden Grass Ninja who have stolen their scroll!

Tenten's Troubles

Season 19 - Episode 404

As the team prepares for dinner, Tenten pulls out a scroll that contains all the ingredients for okonomiyaki.

The Imprisoned Pair

Season 19 - Episode 405

An ancient ruin in Demon Desert comes crumbling down during the battle for the scrolls.

The Place Where I Belong

Season 19 - Episode 406

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

The Yamanaka Clan's Secret Ninjutsu

Season 19 - Episode 407

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 Cursed Puppet

Season 19 - Episode 408

Sakura and her team continue their trek across the desert towards the goal. Their continuous battles have depleted Sakura's chakra, so they ...

Their Backs

Season 19 - Episode 409

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

The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion

Season 19 - Episode 410

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

The Targeted Tailed Beast

Season 19 - Episode 411

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 Tai...

Neji's Judgement

Season 19 - Episode 412

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 pr...

Hopes Entrusted to the Future

Season 19 - Episode 413

Gaara meets with Fugi, the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on his life. He confides that perhaps, after all the fear and pain he...