The BEST episodes of Naruto Shippuden season 8

Every episode of Naruto Shippuden season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Naruto Shippuden season 8!

Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
Planetary Devastation!
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8.53
348 votes

#1 - Planetary Devastation!

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/1/2010

Naruto's rage pushes him to unleash six of the Kyubi's tails against Pain. In order to combat this menace, Pain is forced to rely upon his most powerful technique to stop Naruto. Will Pain succeed in defeating Naruto, or will the most unexpected of allies appear to calm Naruto down?

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Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached
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8.33
287 votes

#2 - Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/10/2010

Naruto successfully begins taking out Pain's bodies one after another, but when his Sage Mode reaches its limit, Pain attempts to take control of the battle. Is the moment of Pain's victory at hand, or does Naruto have a plan?

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Explosion! Sage Mode
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8.31
341 votes

#3 - Explosion! Sage Mode

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/3/2010

Naruto returns and discovers that the village has been devastated by Pain's Shinra Tensei attack. Naruto requests that everyone stays back as he prepares to take on all six paths of Pain at once.

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Hero of the Hidden Leaf
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8.29
288 votes

#4 - Hero of the Hidden Leaf

Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/26/2010

Deciding to believe in Naruto, Nagato uses the Gedo Art: Rinne Rebirth jutsu, expending the last of his chakra, and thus giving his life, to revive every person in the village who died in the attack, saying that it's the least he can do. With Nagato dead, Konan leaves Akatsuki, taking Nagato and Pain's God Realm (who is actually the body of Yahiko) with her, parting with Naruto saying that since Nagato believed in him to achieve true peace, she will as well. As Naruto returns to the Leaf, he is astonished to find the entire village awaiting his return, hailing him as a true hero. After all these years, Naruto has finally received the acknowledgment he's always wanted.

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Nine Tails, Captured!
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8.20
227 votes

#5 - Nine Tails, Captured!

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/17/2010

Pain's God Realm finally enters the battle. As Naruto's toad allies fall one by one, the situation begins to look grim. Can Naruto defeat Pain?

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Confessions
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8.17
261 votes

#6 - Confessions

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/24/2010

As Pain tells Naruto about why he does what he does, Hinata appears on the scene and confesses her feelings to Naruto. In order to save him, she attacks Pain... Things are about to get messy and Naruto is about to go over the edge!

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Assault on the Leaf Village!
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8.16
394 votes

#7 - Assault on the Leaf Village!

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2010

The Akatsuki Leader, Pain, begins his invasion of the Hidden Leaf Village. The Leaf ninja assemble to protect Naruto's whereabouts, but when Pain targets Iruka, Kakashi must face off against him.

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Tale of Naruto Uzumaki
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8.14
310 votes

#8 - Tale of Naruto Uzumaki

Season 8 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/19/2010

With Nagato's story done, Naruto tells him his answer, declaring that he won't abandon the legacy of his master, and he'll keep striving for peace no matter what pain he's put through. Nagato reflects on what Naruto says, thinking back to his final days as one of Jiraiya's students. How will Nagato ultimately respond to Naruto's answer?

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Surname Is Sarutobi! Given Name, Konohamaru!
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8.09
254 votes

#9 - Surname Is Sarutobi! Given Name, Konohamaru!

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/20/2010

Ebisu protects Konohamaru from Pain and refuses to divulge any information about Naruto. Ebisu is willing to give up his life in order to protect both Naruto and Konohamaru. Konohamaru isn't about to let his teacher throw his life away, but what can he possibly do against Pain?

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Following the Master's Shadow
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8.07
198 votes

#10 - Following the Master's Shadow

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2010

Shikamaru tries to decipher the dying message Jiraiya left before his death but cannot figure out what it says. Shikamaru asks for Naruto's help, thinking he might know the code. Can the saddened Naruto decipher Jiraiya's dying message?

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Mystery of Pain
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8.06
338 votes

#11 - Mystery of Pain

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/13/2010

When Kakashi falls against Pain, the situation only grows worse for Konoha. Shizune and Inoichi are close to unraveling the mystery of Pain, but when the Animal and Human paths of Pain appear before them, can they escape with the truth about Pain?

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The Two Students
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8.04
309 votes

#12 - The Two Students

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/22/2010

Naruto confronts Nagato and tells him that he'll give him the answer to the question Pain asked him earlier after he hears about what made Nagato turn to his evil ways. What is Naruto's answer, and what conclusion will Nagato reach?

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Pain vs. Kakashi
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8.03
312 votes

#13 - Pain vs. Kakashi

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2010

Kakashi continues to fight against Pain. With the arrival of Chouji and Chouza, things start looking up, but Pain's not out of tricks just yet.

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Origin of Pain
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7.88
310 votes

#14 - Origin of Pain

Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/12/2010

Nagato reveals the truth about what happened to Yahiko and what made him disregard Jiraiya's ideals. With his story done, he demands to hear Naruto's answers. Will Naruto's answer be enough to convince Nagato to stop his evil plans, or will Naruto be forced to kill Nagato?

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Pain to the World
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7.84
282 votes

#15 - Pain to the World

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/27/2010

Pain confronts Tsunade and questions her about Naruto's whereabouts. Tsunade argues with Pain about his motives, but Pain soon gets the info he needs from another source. Before preparing to depart, Pain unleashes a devastating attack on the village! Meanwhile, Naruto prepares to return to the Leaf Village, but he may be too late.

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The First Challenge
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7.84
281 votes

#16 - The First Challenge

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/2010

After reading Jiraiya's first book, Naruto becomes more determined than ever to complete his training. Elsewhere, the angered Raikage plans to call all of the kage together for a meeting.

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Surpassing the Master
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7.84
337 votes

#17 - Surpassing the Master

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2010

Naruto succeeds in mastering his Sage Mode, taking it farther than even Jiraiya could. Things aren't looking so great for Konoha, however, as Pain prepares to make his move.

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The Power to Believe
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7.84
337 votes

#18 - The Power to Believe

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/29/2010

Tsunade issues an order to call Naruto back to the village, but the elders do not trust her judgment on this issue. While Tsunade tries to convince them and prepares to join the battle herself, Kakashi fights Pain in an effort to figure out his abilities.

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Fourth Hokage
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7.81
314 votes

#19 - Fourth Hokage

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/15/2010

The Fourth Hokage appears in Naruto's mind and prevents him from foolishly setting the Kyubi free. Will this confrontation between father and son give Naruto the confidence he needs to stop Pain once and for all?

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Decryption
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7.77
366 votes

#20 - Decryption

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2010

The code Jiraiya left behind is finally deciphered, but what exactly does it mean? Meanwhile, Naruto continues his training.

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Somber News
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7.67
338 votes

#21 - Somber News

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2010

Team Kakashi returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after completing their mission. As Naruto thinks back to the talk he had with Itachi, he's summoned by Tsunade, where he discovers shocking news regarding Jiraiya.

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Meeting
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7.67
366 votes

#22 - Meeting

Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/5/2010

Nagato tells Naruto about how he met Yahiko and Konan and later came to be Jiraiya's disciple.

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Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy – Part 2
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6.55
281 votes

#23 - Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy – Part 2

Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/29/2010

Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji continue to search for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy while chasing off some unexpected visitors.

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Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy – Part 1
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6.47
282 votes

#24 - Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy – Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/29/2010

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, left behind his legacy before he passed away. Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke attempt to find Minato's legacy before the other shinobi teams can get to it.

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