Naruto Shippuden - Season 4 Info

While Team 10 deals with the Akatsuki, Naruto trains with Kakashi and Yamato to master his Wind Chakra Nature. He eventually develops a new, S-rank jutsu: the Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken .

"Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer" by Joe Inoue (Eps 78–88).

"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

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

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

Team 10, led by Asuma Sarutobi, confronts the duo. During the battle, Hidan uses his ritual curse to fatally wound Asuma. Asuma shares final words with his students—Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino—before passing away, a pivotal moment that defines Shikamaru's growth.