Set two and a half years after the original series, Shippuden follows an older, more mature Naruto as he returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after training with Jiraiya. His goals are higher than ever: save his friend Sasuke from Orochimaru and protect the world from the rising threat of the Akatsuki.
: Widely regarded as one of the greatest arcs in anime, Pain's invasion of the Hidden Leaf Village pushes Naruto to his absolute limits, resulting in his ascension as the village hero and the pinnacle of the series' core themes. Status: Mixed Canon/Filler naruto shippuden all episodes english subbed
While the original series was about a boy seeking acknowledgment, explores the weight of intergenerational trauma Set two and a half years after the
: Flashback filler episodes showing various characters' histories. Shippuden follows an older