Today marks the release of Naruto Shippuden DVD volume 6! This set includes episodes 22-26, and as always, can be viewed in uncut dubbed and subtitled versions. This particular collection features the epic battle with Sasori, as Granny Chiyo and Sakura to step to the fore! We've got the DVD in the VIZ store at a big discount, so head on over, and check out the other Naruto DVDs we have available while you're there.

Volume Synopsis:
While Naruto and Kakashi chase after Deidara, Sakura and Granny Chiyo together take on Sasori of the Red Sand. Sasori's masterful puppetry allows him to use the jutsu of the person he's transformed into a puppet, forcing Sakura and Chiyo to face the power of the Third Kazekage. But with Chiyo's guidance, Sakura learns to read Sasori's moves, and the training she received from Tsunade turns out to be invaluable as the attacks grow ever more fierce!

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We recently celebrated our first full year of streaming episodes of Naruto Shippuden, and in honor of the occasion, we'd like to hear from you, the fans. We've set up a poll on naruto.com  in which you get to pick your favorite episode from the past year (Episodes 1-141). Once we tally up the votes we'll feature a video special with all the top-rated episodes. Head on over to the naruto.com forum to vote for your favorite episode!

A simple bodyguard assignment for Naruto? We've been down this road before, and as you would expect, nothing is as it seems. The plot thickens in this week's episode of Naruto Shippuden, and we should also mention leeches. Yep, icky and slimy leeches. Now imagine them raining down from the trees above you...

Episode 145: Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu
Naruto and his teammates are assigned to escort Hotaru, En no Gyoja’s granddaughter, to the Tsuchigumo Clan’s village located in the mountains. But Hotaru’s mind is still attached to Utakata, who left after Naruto’s arrival…

It's the power of the Nine Tails against Pain as Naruto manga volume 47 hits stores today! Purchase it at the VIZ store, and check out all the other Naruto manga volumes on sale here. And while you're at it, check out all the episodes from Naruto Shippuden...

Volume Synopsis:
Naruto inches ever closer to discovering the true identity of his nemesis, Pain. But is it worth it as the frustrated ninja begins to morph at last into the dreaded Nine Tails? Plus an unexpected confession reveals incredible secrets about his past as Naruto prepares for the ultimate battle with Pain. Can the chakra-challenged Naruto win when one misstep could spell disaster?

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The stakes are high in this week's new episode of Naruto Shippuden, as the Leaf ninja are called upon to protect a mysterious clan -- and the secret of a forbidden jutsu! Catch up with the series in the Naruto Shippuden section.

Episode 144: Wanderer
The Leaf ninja fail to capture Itachi and also lose track of Sasuke. Calling off their pursuit, the team is heading back to the village when an urgent assignment from Lady Tsunade comes in.