The Next Step—Shippuden

76/500 Naruto is learning the elements of Wind Style Jutsu.

Climbing Silver—Shippuden

77/500 Asuma and his team finally confront Hidan, and a battle ensues.

78/500 Hidan releases a baffling jutsu, and Asuma bears the brunt of the attack.

79/500 Shikamaru unravels the secret of Hidan’s jutsu just in time.

80/500 Asuma is mortally wounded by Hidan’s jutsu.

81/500 In a faraway land, the Akatsuki reveal their true aim of world conquest.

82/500 Asuma’s funeral is held in Hidden Leaf Village amid deep sadness.

83/500 Kakashi and Team 10 set out to stop the Akatsuki.

84/500 Shikamaru & Choji deliver the first blows in the battle, but they are thwarted by Kakuzu.

85/500 Shikamaru and his comrades desperately counter the Fire Jutsu offensive.