"Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer" by Joe Inoue (Eps 78–88).
A reformed Team 10, temporarily led by Kakashi, seeks revenge. Shikamaru uses his genius to isolate and bury Hidan alive, while Naruto arrives just in time to test his new Rasen Shuriken on Kakuzu, destroying his multiple hearts. 2. Season Details & Production
"Broken Youth" by NICO Touches the Walls (Eps 72–77) and "Long Kiss Good Bye" by Halcali (Eps 78–88). Director: Hayato Date. 3. Critical Reception Naruto Shippuden - Season 4
While Team 10 deals with the Akatsuki, Naruto trains with Kakashi and Yamato to master his Wind Chakra Nature. He eventually develops a new, S-rank jutsu: the Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken .
The core of the season consists of 17 episodes (72–88). "Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer"
The season begins with the "Zombie Duo," Hidan and Kakuzu, capturing the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Yugito Nii. They then invade the Land of Fire, destroying the Fire Temple to claim a bounty on the head monk, Chiriku.
Note: Some streaming platforms group filler episodes into "Season 4," totaling up to 65 episodes (72–136), but the official arc concludes at episode 88. and Ino—before passing away
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.