Season 4 | Naruto Shippuden -

Note: Some streaming platforms group filler episodes into "Season 4," totaling up to 65 episodes (72–136), but the official arc concludes at episode 88.

Reviews highlight this season as a major turning point for the series' tone. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN SEASON 4 (2008) (9.1/10) - IMDb Naruto Shippuden - Season 4

"Broken Youth" by NICO Touches the Walls (Eps 72–77) and "Long Kiss Good Bye" by Halcali (Eps 78–88). Director: Hayato Date. 3. Critical Reception Note: Some streaming platforms group filler episodes into

Mission Report: Naruto Shippuden - Season 4 Season 4 of Naruto Shippuden (episodes 72–88) covers the high-stakes arc. It originally aired on TV Tokyo from August to December 2008. 1. Key Story Arcs & Plot Points Director: Hayato Date

The season begins with the "Zombie Duo," Hidan and Kakuzu, capturing the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Yugito Nii. They then invade the Land of Fire, destroying the Fire Temple to claim a bounty on the head monk, Chiriku.