Naruto Shippuden - Season 4 〈Bonus Inside〉

The core of the season consists of 17 episodes (72–88).

"Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer" by Joe Inoue (Eps 78–88). Naruto Shippuden - Season 4

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. The core of the season consists of 17 episodes (72–88)