Naruto Shippūden: 9x196
Drive Towards Darkness
Sasuke has a flashback while traveling to Konoha with his team, Taka. He once saved a girl named Naho not knowing that she’s a relative of the Feudal Lord. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sakura are sent on a mission to accompany Naho and act as her bodyguards while Kakashi and Sasuke are sent to discover the reason why internationally wanted bandits have entered their border. Kakashi and Sasuke later find out that the bandits intend to abduct Naho. Naruto and Sakura are defeated by the bandits and are taken hostage. Sasuke finds them first and proceeds to defeat the leader and mercilessly punches him because of his jealousy for Naruto’s growing power. A cut to the present reveals Naruto contemplating on his promise to have Sasuke return to the village.
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9 - 177Iruka's Ordeal Sep. 09, 2010
9 - 178Iruka's Decision Sep. 16, 2010
9 - 179Kakashi Hatake, The Jonin in Charge Sep. 30, 2010
9 - 180Inari's Courage Put to the Test Oct. 07, 2010
9 - 181Naruto's School of Revenge Oct. 14, 2010
9 - 182Gaara's Bond Oct. 21, 2010
9 - 183Naruto: Outbreak Oct. 28, 2010
9 - 184Deploy! Team Tenten Nov. 04, 2010
9 - 185Animal District Nov. 11, 2010
9 - 186Ah, the Medicine of Youth Nov. 18, 2010
9 - 187Gutsy Master and Student: The Training Nov. 25, 2010
9 - 188Record of the Ninja Gutsy Master and Student Nov. 25, 2010
9 - 189Sasuke's Paw Encyclopedia Dec. 02, 2010
9 - 190Naruto and the Old Soldier Dec. 09, 2010
9 - 191Kakashi Love Song Dec. 16, 2010
9 - 192Neji Chronicles Dec. 23, 2010
9 - 193The Man Who Died Twice Jan. 06, 2011
9 - 194The Worst Three-Legged Race Jan. 13, 2011
9 - 195Team 10's Teamwork Jan. 20, 2011
9 - 196Drive Towards Darkness Jan. 27, 2011