Reviews highlight this season as a major turning point for the series' tone. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN SEASON 4 (2008) (9.1/10) - IMDb
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 Naruto Shippuden - Season 4
The core of the season consists of 17 episodes (72–88). Reviews highlight this season as a major turning
"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 Director: Hayato Date
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.