Episodes 72–90CanonManga / mixed

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

Canon arc with mixed material inside the run.

What to do

Watch all

Watch path

Before you watch

A focused arc that gives real weight to both the Akatsuki and the Leaf.

Why it matters

This is one of the first times Shippuden fully delivers on tone, stakes, and character impact.

While watching

This stretch is required. The mixed-canon finish still belongs in the main path.

Arc energy

Episodes

72–90

Type

Canon

Route

Counts toward progress

Episode breakdown

Episodes 72–88Manga canon

Main manga-canon run.

Episodes 89–90Mixed Canon — Must Watch

Mixed-canon ending. Must watch.

Story checkpoint

Finish the arc to open this checkpoint

Mark complete to save your progress, move Naruto forward, and open the arc discussion prompts.

Next canon arc

Itachi Pursuit / Jiraiya the Gallant