Asuma and Shikamaru have to think on their feet as they face the mind-boggling jutsu of the Akatsuki pair, Hidan and Kakuzu. At the last minute, the Akatsuki are called away, but not before dealing a fatal blow to a revered shinobi of the Leaf. The devastated ninja left behind can think only of revenge, but Tsunade is opposed to the scheme until an offer of help arrives from an unexpected source.
4 - 72The Quietly Approaching Threat Aug. 21, 2008
4 - 73Akatsuki's Invasion Aug. 28, 2008
4 - 74Under the Starry Sky Sep. 04, 2008
4 - 75The Old Monk's Prayer Sep. 11, 2008- 4 - 76The Next Step Sep. 25, 2008
4 - 77Climbing Silver Sep. 25, 2008
4 - 78The Judgment Oct. 02, 2008
4 - 79Unfulfilled Scream Oct. 02, 2008
4 - 80Last Words Oct. 16, 2008
4 - 81The Sad News Oct. 23, 2008
4 - 82Team Ten Oct. 30, 2008
4 - 83Target: Locked On Nov. 06, 2008
4 - 84Kakuzu's Abilities Nov. 13, 2008
4 - 85The Terrifying Secret Nov. 20, 2008
4 - 86Shikamaru's Genius Dec. 04, 2008
4 - 87When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave Dec. 04, 2008
4 - 88Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken! Dec. 11, 2008