Motoi confesses to Naruto and Yamato that he attempted to kill Bee during their childhood because of his father's death due to the sealing of the Eight Tails 30 years ago.
- Directed by
- Hideki Takayama
- Written by
- Shin Yoshida, Junki Takegami
All episodes — S12 • Nine-Tails Taming and Karmic Encounters
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S12 E243Land Ahoy! Is this the Paradise Island?
Jan 5, 20127.423 min
After a long voyage at sea, Naruto’s ship finally arrives at the island of its destination. Before everyone can rejoice, a giant squid attacks the ship. Fortunately, the crew is saved by Killer Bee, the Eight Tails’ jinchuriki host.
S12 E245The Next Challenge! Naruto vs. The Nine Tails!
Jan 19, 20126.823 min
With Killer Bee as his new master, Naruto begins his training to control the power of a Tailed Beast. In order to do so, one must fight the Tailed Beast head on and absorb its chakra, converting it into one’s own power.
S12 E246The Orange Spark
Jan 26, 2012923 min
Inside his mind, Naruto continues his battle against Nine Tails to take control of its immense power.
S12 E247Target: Nine Tails
Feb 2, 20128.523 min
Sixteen years ago, Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina are expecting their first child, much to the delight of the young couple.
S12 E248The Fourth Hokage's Death Match!
Feb 9, 2012923 min
Minato is forced to use his Flying Raijin jutsu and leave his wife Kushina behind to save their newborn son, Naruto, from a masked assailant.
S12 E249Thank You
Feb 9, 20129.423 min
The Nine Tails, having been released from Madara's control, continues to wreck havoc in the city. The Third Hokage summons the Monkey King Enma and drives the Nine Tails away from the city. Minato then returns to the city and with the help