During the fight with Naruto's team, Gaara remembers Yashamaru and the roots of his isolation.
NARUTO
Sasuke Uchiha
A central character whose relationship with Itachi drives major turning points.
Konoha Crush
Naruto confronts Gaara's loneliness and brings the main Gaara fight of Konoha Crush to an end.
When Sasuke reaches his limit, Naruto enters the fight against Gaara.
To counter Gaara's Shukaku form, Naruto summons Gamabunta.
During Konoha Crush, the Third Hokage fights Orochimaru and the reanimated former Hokage.
Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki
Near the end, the Sage of Six Paths appears to Naruto and Sasuke and changes their power.
Madara casts the Infinite Tsukuyomi, pushing the war into its final stage.
Late in the war, Obito becomes the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki and changes the battlefield again.
Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes
The successor conflict between Indra and Ashura reframes the Naruto and Sasuke rivalry through the Six Paths lineage.
Black Zetsu's move brings Kaguya forward, shifting the final opponent from Madara to Kaguya.
After the Kaguya battle, Naruto and Sasuke head into their final fight at the Final Valley.
After the final battle, Naruto and Sasuke reach the Unison Sign and close a long conflict.
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi work together to settle the battle with Kaguya.
Search for Tsunade
Itachi overwhelms Sasuke after he stands again and uses Tsukuyomi to force his old trauma back into view.
Sasuke attacks with Chidori at the inn, but Itachi stops it and shows the gap between them.
Sasuke tries to confront his brother, only for the gulf between them to become clear.
After learning Itachi is after Naruto, Sasuke races toward the inn with revenge on his mind.
Fourth Shinobi World War
Before the Reanimation Jutsu fades, Itachi shows Sasuke the past and leaves him with his true feelings.
Itachi and Sasuke briefly fight together while seeking a way to stop Kabuto's technique.
Itachi forces Kabuto to release the technique, halting the Reanimation Jutsu across the battlefield.
Fated Battle Between Brothers
Near the end of the fight, Itachi approaches Sasuke and the brothers' battle closes quietly.
When Orochimaru emerges from Sasuke, Itachi's Susanoo seals him away.
After learning the truth about Itachi, Sasuke and Taka take on Killer Bee.
A grown Sasuke faces Itachi as the brothers' decisive battle begins.
Tobi tells Sasuke about the hidden circumstances behind Itachi's actions.
Sasuke Recovery Mission
After the failed mission, Naruto and Sakura reaffirm the goal of bringing Sasuke back and prepare for the next step.
Naruto and Sasuke's final clash at the valley becomes the emotional core of Sasuke Recovery.
Naruto and Sasuke's rivalry erupts on the hospital rooftop, pushing the story toward Sasuke Recovery.
Naruto finally catches up to Sasuke at the Final Valley, leading into their private confrontation.
Naruto accepts Sakura's wish and carries the promise to bring Sasuke back.
Sasuke leaves Konoha in search of power, directly triggering the recovery mission.
After the duel, Sasuke leaves without killing Naruto, and Kakashi arrives too late at the valley.
During the Final Valley fight, Sasuke's memories bring the Uchiha tragedy and Itachi back into focus.
Just as the recovery squad nears Sasuke, Kimimaro appears and moves the container toward Orochimaru.
Final chapter epilogue
The final chapter epilogue shows Naruto's future as the Seventh Hokage.
Prologue - Land of Waves
Believing Sasuke has fallen, Naruto draws on Nine-Tails chakra and changes the fight with Haku.
Naruto's idea and Sasuke's coordination break Zabuza's Water Prison and free Kakashi.
Sasuke instinctively puts himself between Naruto and Haku's attack.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura put their teammate first and are accepted as Team 7 by Kakashi.
During the bridge fight, Haku activates the ice mirrors and corners Sasuke inside them.
Zabuza appears before Team 7 on the way to the Land of Waves, forcing Kakashi to answer with his Sharingan.
Chunin Exams
At the end of the first exam, Naruto refuses to back down and changes the room's momentum.
In the Forest of Death, Orochimaru attacks Team 7 and leaves Sasuke with the curse seal.
In the Forest of Death, Sakura resolves to stand and protect Naruto and Sasuke.
Sasuke arrives late and uses high-speed taijutsu to start breaking through Gaara's sand.
Using the Chidori learned from Kakashi, Sasuke breaks through Gaara's sand defense.
At the Chunin Exam venue, Lee challenges Sasuke and reveals the gap in taijutsu.
Five Kage Summit
Sasuke enters the Five Kage Summit and clashes with the Raikage and other leaders.
After the summit, Sasuke confronts Danzo and channels his anger over Itachi.
Itachi Pursuit Mission
Sasuke clashes with Deidara while pursuing Itachi, forcing both sides to use their trump cards.
After leaving Orochimaru, Sasuke gathers Suigetsu, Karin, and Jugo to pursue Itachi.
Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown
After the Danzo fight, Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi face Sasuke again, setting up the next conflict.
Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi stand together again as Team 7 on the battlefield.
Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission
Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato find Sasuke at Orochimaru's hideout.
Itachi Shinden Book: Light and Darkness
Itachi Shinden explores Itachi's youth and his relationship with Shisui.
Naruto standalone episodes
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke try to see Kakashi's face in a well-known standalone episode.
Land of Tea Escort Mission
Team 7 heads into the Land of Tea escort mission, an original-anime Part I arc.
Sasuke Shinden: Book of Sunrise
In Sasuke Shinden, Sasuke becomes involved in a new incident during his journey.
Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook
The Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook arc begins another story inside Tsunade's dream.