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Naruto: Konoha Crush Arc

Konoha Crush Arc is mapped as part of the Naruto guide. Start with the spoiler-safe arc summary, then open the episode rows when you want individual summaries.

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    Episode range

    Konoha Crush Arc covers episodes 68-80 in the current AnimeAnchor spine.

  2. 02
    Watch Order

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  3. 03
    Series Guide

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Konoha Crush Arc covers episodes 68-80, following Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! through The Third Hokage, Forever.... The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

Full Plot Summary

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Konoha Crush Arc covers episodes 68-80, following Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! through The Third Hokage, Forever.... The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

Konoha Crush Arc episodes

13 episodes
68 Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! Canon 69 Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission! Canon 70 A Shirker's Call to Action: A Layabout No More! Canon 71 An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale! Canon 72 A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed! Canon 73 Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal! Canon 74 Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges! Canon 75 Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge! Canon 76 Assassin of the Moonlit Night Canon 77 Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara Canon 78 Naruto's Ninja Handbook Canon 79 Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light Canon 80 The Third Hokage, Forever... Canon

FAQ

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Where does Konoha Crush Arc fit in Naruto?

Konoha Crush Arc covers episodes 68-80 in the current AnimeAnchor episode spine.

What is the best Naruto watch order?

Start with the TV episode spine for Naruto, use arcs as story checkpoints, and check movies separately so theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.