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Naruto Shippūden: S4 • Immortal Devastators: Hidan and Kakuzu

Poster for Naruto Shippūden Season 4

17 episodes · first aired Aug 20, 2008

Asuma and Shikamaru have to think on their feet as they face the mind-boggling jutsu of the Akatsuki pair, Hidan and Kakuzu. At the last minute, the Akatsuki are called away, but not before dealing a fatal blow to a revered shinobi of the Leaf. The devastated ninja left behind can think only of revenge, but Tsunade is opposed to the scheme until an offer of help arrives from an unexpected source.

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  1. 72 The Quietly Approaching Threat Aug 21, 2008 · 23m 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…
  2. 73 Akatsuki's Invasion Aug 28, 2008 · 23m 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…
  3. 74 Under the Starry Sky Sep 4, 2008 · 23m 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…
  4. 75 The Old Monk's Prayer Sep 11, 2008 · 23m 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…
  5. 76 The Next Step Sep 25, 2008 · 23m 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…
  6. 77 Climbing Silver Sep 25, 2008 · 23m 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…
  7. 78 The Judgment Oct 2, 2008 · 23m 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…
  8. 79 Unfulfilled Scream Oct 2, 2008 · 23m Team Asuma continues their battle with Akatsuki's Hiden and Kakuzu.
  9. 80 Last Words Oct 16, 2008 · 23m 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.
  10. 81 The Sad News Oct 23, 2008 · 23m While Akatsuki discusses the true goals of their organization, Naruto continues his training. Meanwhile, Tsunade receives the tragic news.
  11. 82 Team Ten Oct 30, 2008 · 23m 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…
  12. 83 Target: Locked On Nov 6, 2008 · 23m With careful planning, the group manages to find and trap Hidan and Kakuzu. However, things seem to be going a bit too smoothly.
  13. 84 Kakuzu's Abilities Nov 13, 2008 · 23m 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…
  14. 85 The Terrifying Secret Nov 20, 2008 · 23m 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…
  15. 86 Shikamaru's Genius Dec 4, 2008 · 23m 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…
  16. 87 When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave Dec 4, 2008 · 23m 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…
  17. 88 Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken! Dec 11, 2008 · 23m Naruto challenges Kakuzu with his new technique, the Rasen Shuriken, but can he defeat Kakuzu when his technique isn't even complete yet?