After Episode 88, turn to Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire. Following the movie is the Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc (Episodes 54-71), then the Akatsuki Suppression Mission Arc (Episodes 72-88). From here, watch Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds. Then move on to the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission Arc (Episodes 33-53). They tell the stories of various characters from the Hidden Leaf Village from their early days. The Childhood Arc of Naruto: Shippūden (Episodes 480-483) are also here for obvious reasons. The events of Itachi Shinden Book: Light And Darkness ( Naruto: Shippūden Episodes 452-458) can also be watched around this time.
It also gives insight into the stories of Itachi Uchiha and the boy who would go on to be known as Yamato. As the name suggests, it covers Kakashi's time with the Anbu Black Ops. Kakashi's story is expanded upon in Kakashi's Anbu Arc: 'The Shinobi That Lives In The Darkness' (Episodes 349-361). It can also be watched at the end of Part I, which is where it was shown in the manga. Hashirama or after Episode 363 of Shippūden.įollowing that should be the Kakashi Gaiden Arc, which encompasses Episodes 119 and 120 of Naruto: Shippūden.
Similarly, 'Ninja Escapades' can either be watched after Madara vs. Or it can be watched after Naruto: Shippūden Episode 369. Because it takes place well before Episode 1, it should be treated as a prequel. Hashirama OVA could arguably be watched first.
