Talk:List of Naruto story arcs

Distress call
In Lee's Dojo episode, it wasn't Ino's distress call, it l. —The pt=134355] The Splendiferous Gegiford 15:24, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Can somebody add the description for Episode 202?

End of Fillers?
We've all heard lots of rumors before, but this one is from Naruto's creator and is published in the Weekly Jump, so hopefully the fillers really will end in Spring of 2007 (source).

P.S. I tried to add a mention of this here, but it got immediately reverted by some bot. Oh well.

Name of the current arc
SOMEONE EDIT THIS WHOLE PAGE, ANIME IS FINISHED, AND IS RELEASED BORUTO

Shippuden
Is it really necessary to call part 2 shippuden? Shippuden is anime-specific and the things it is talking about is from the manga. -User:Mooseguy
 * Is it really that big of a deal that it's worth arguing over?--Whoa2000 07:16, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Retitling of the Current Arc
Someone recently retitled the current arc as "Immortals." I'm of the feeling it isn't entirely inaccurate, but it is limited. I'd personally vote for "Counterattack," since Kohona isn't going after just Kakuzu and Hidan, but the entirety of Akatsuki. When it comes to retitling arcs, I feel people should pool their thoughts here in discussion before impulsively editing, especially when the arc isn't yet finished and we have no clue when it will end (and thus, what it will further include). Given this, who thinks of this alternate title? Valer 18:34, 25 January 2007 (UTC)
 * I've never read any of the manga, so I know what I say will probably go ignored, but since everyone keeps saying the arc covers too many different events to have one name cover all of them, have you considered breaking it into multiple arcs? Whoa2000 16:06, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately that’s impossible, the stories are intertwined with each other, but this arc was mainly about Kakuzu and Hidan, their mission to capture naruto which lead them to the fire country and all the battles in this arc are with them, like it say on the last page of chapter 312 in the beginning of this arc: “The Akatsuki starts to make its move… a new pair makes an appearance!”, which gave us a hint about what this arc going to be about. The Y  mode 00:00, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
 * I disagree; the fact that the arc focused a lot on Team 10 was significant as it was the first time a team other than Team 7 was given that much attention. The fact that because of this there's a high possibility that Team 8 will get their own arc with this much attention supports this. The Splendiferous Gegiford 00:26, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
 * The arc focused on Shikamaru (and Asuma to a degree), Hidan and Kakuzu, and Naruto's training. Only half of Team 10 actually contributed to the arc. Unless we call it "The Important Half of Team 10 arc", I disagree with the choice in name. ~SnapperTo 19:59, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Snapper is right, Ino and Choji didn't really appear until chapter 330 or so, and then used a couple of jutsu each. It isn't about team 10 as a whole at all. Mostly it seems to have been about Naruto and Shikamaru obtaining enough power to fight Akatsuki. Retlor 02:56, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
 * I don't read the manga all that much, so my opinion likely doesn't account for much. But maybe "Will of Fire" would work for a name? It mainly refers to Shikamaru and Asuma, but it can refer to Naruto and all that training of his, too... Raven23 03:30, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
 * And it would tie quite nicely into what Naruto said about rekindling Sasuke's strength. I think that's certainly a better title than 'Team 10' arc. Retlor 06:32, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

The more I think about it, the more "Hidan and Kakuzu arc" sounds better I guess because they were the main obstacles of the arc. Though I still think it would be best to wait and see if Team 8 gets a lot of screentime in the next one. The Splendiferous Gegiford 20:24, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Can we please agree on a better title for the arc soon? "Team 10 arc" is just stupid. "Hidan and Kakuzu Arc", "Immortals Arc", "Niju Shotai Arc", "Shogi Arc" (almost all important characters had a shogi counterpart) or even "Konoha strikes back" sound and describes it better. "Will of Fire", however is imo too fitting for the series overall instead of just this arc. ~ Felcis 08:04, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
 * "The Important Half of Team 10 and Team 7 arc" is ten times stupider than just "Team 10". Such ridiculous verbosity is unnecessary. "Team 10" can stay till we get something better. — Someguy0830 (T | C) 09:31, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Of course it is, that was the point. I think it´s almost the only title that´s more stupid and unfitting than "Team 10 arc". More the reason to decide a better one. ~ Felcis 11:58, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Going through the articles and changing the name to something stupid really isn't the best way to prove your point. "Hidan and Kakuzu arc" is probably the only option that could apply to the majority of the arc without sounding ambiguous. ~SnapperTo 20:15, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Shall we just go with 'Hidan and Kakuzu arc'? It started with their introduction, and ended with their death/incapacitation. The other members of Akatsuki don't appear in any significant capacity, Orochimaru doesn't appear. The whole point of the arc is building to their defeat at the hands of Naruto and Shikamaru. I feel that 'Team 10' is something of a misnomer, considering Ino and Choji have very limited roles. Retlor 21:57, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I think 'Hidan and Kakuzu arc' is the best name too, I don't think we should make up complicated names, keep it simple and to the point. The Y  mode 01:14, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, I think that the "Immortals Arc" makes the most sense. We are likely to see Shika's team (team 10) do more notable things in the future; Kakuza and Hidan, on the other hand, won't do anything else significant. We can be sure of that. This was, most definitely, THEIR arc.
 * "Immortals arc" doesn't fit because Kakuzu is not immortal. "Niju Shotai arc" and "Shogi arc" are both stupid too. The only two names that could fit are "Team 10 arc" and "Hidan and Kakuzu arc". Like I said, it's best to wait and see if Team 8 gets their own arc after this Sasuke/Oro fight before renaming it. The Splendiferous Gegiford 22:04, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Again, Team 10 was not a driving force to this arc; Shikamaru and his need to avenge Asuma were the only elements of Team 10 to actually do anything. Leaving it named "Team 10 arc" just in case someone on Team 8 does something significant in the near future doesn't stop it from being an inadequate name. ~SnapperTo 22:53, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Even if they had been the driving force it would be stupid to name the arc after them. Arcs are mostly named after an important event or mission, important characters or organisations that get introduced, the main villians or a special place it takes place. So the only names that really makes sense for the whole arc is "Immortals arc" (Kakuzu isn´t exactly immortal, but he is seen as one in some way, because he has "eternal" life) or "Hidan and Kakuzu arc" ("Niju Shotai" would be only fitting for the first part, "Shogi" is too special and "Konoha strikes back" or anything with revenge is to basic). "Hidan and Kakuzu arc" should do it. ~ Felcis 17:30, 7 March 2007 (UTC) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Felcis (talk • contribs) 17:27, 7 March 2007 (UTC).
 * Yes, I realize that Kakuza isn't immortal by definition, but he is very close to being so. He does/did have the ability to live forever.
 * Yep, that´s why "immortal´s Arc" wouldn´t be too bad, either. But there is the problem that such "immortallity" isn´t quite unique for Kakuzu, in the Naruto Universe. Ochimaru has a similiar way to be "immortal", Sasori had eternal "life" too and there may be even more characters later. So "Hidan and Kakuzu arc" is not very original, but fitting and definitly not wrong. ~ Felcis 08:22, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Might I nominate the name "Shogi Arc"? If I recall correctly, Shikamaru and Asuma are seen playing Shogi by the 2nd-3rd chapter of the arc. Hidan and Kazuku's names are based on Shogi pieces. Constant Shogi symbolism is brought up (Asuma protecting the King, Shikamaru as a Knight, etc). And, last but not least, the arc closes with Shikaku ending a game of Shogi. Meh... a bit cheesy, but I'm throwing it out there. You Can&#39;t See Me! 07:21, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

First Shippūden anime arc
Admittedly I haven't read the manga, so I don't know how it presents it, but given that the current anime arc seems to be merging the first two arcs in the Shippūden list, would it not make sense to reflect this in the episode numbering? As I understand it, the manga's Reintroduction incorporates the second bell test, but by the numbering used it is the anime's Rescue Gaara arc; also Akatsuki begin their efforts in Suna in what is currently numbered as the anime's Reintroduction arc... R&#39;win 21:35, 23 March 2007 (UTC) odoiuytdrfgiuoipui0-8706tufgyhuiu8ykiuyfctghjioujkmlp-0 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:6C5A:487F:FBBE:B1C3:ABE0:B61B:F5D7 (talk) 21:55, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

Chunin Exam
Does anybody else here think that the Chunin Exam is more of a saga than an arc? I mean, it consists of four portions roughly as long as Land of Waves and Invasion of Konoha, and the four together span about two seasons (half of Season 1, all of Season 2, half of Season 3). I'd say that Chunin Exam is a saga, and that the Phase One, Phase Two, Preliminaries, and Finals are its arcs.  You Can't See Me!  21:49, 22 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I'm honestly stupefied by this point. All I know is that the episode format should match the arc list or vice-versa. The latter would seem preferable. — Someguy0830 (T | C) 22:08, 22 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Are my vague section breaks too vague? I'm not particularly attached to them if they make things difficult. ~SnapperTo 22:22, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

I've removed some of the headers. Still, the Chunin Exam arc and the Sasuke Retrieval arc seem rather long in comparison to the others. Would anybody else consider these to be sagas consisting of multiple arcs?  You Can't See Me!  03:10, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Not the Sasuke Rertrieval arc, but I DO agree that the Chunin Exams arc should be split up a bit more-- Chipmonk328

Separate It
Just separate the arcs from the episodes so you can make revisions on each respectively. It would make sense since there is a somewhat conflict between the two at times.

Name of the current arc (Chapters 343—)
I don't know when this arc is going to end and I'm not saying we should name it now, but in the interest of preventing an edit war when it do end I think we should at least start discussing the name, so here’s my 2 ¢:

As I see it these are the main events in this arc so far:
 * 1) Sasuke defeats Orochimaru.
 * 2) Sasuke forms a new group and goes after Itachi.
 * 3) Naruto and co. goes after Sasuke and/or Itachi.
 * 4) Sasuke defeats Deidara

So it seems that Sasuke is the focal point of this arc. The name that comes to my mind right now is something along the way of “Sasuke Makes His Move”, but as I said before the arc is not over yet. The Y  mode 16:26, 21 July 2007 (UTC)


 * Itachi is the object of interest during this arc; everything that has happened has built up to how to find him. Of course, it seems to be far too early in the arc to make any guesses at what the final focal point will be, and this arc will go unnamed until then. ~SnapperTo 16:32, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Sasuke's Quest would be interesting —Preceding unsigned comment added by Special:Contributions/ (talk)

How about simply "Search for Itachi"? 66.82.9.53 20:34, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I say "Fight Akatsuki" or something similar to that. We see Sasuke defeating Deidara, hunting Itachi, Jiraiya fighting Nagato... —Preceding unsigned comment added by ShellSchocker (talk • contribs) 23:07, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Splitting current arc?
Can we this current arc? Chapters 343-354 seem to have a completely different plot that these most recent chapters do. 43-54 seem to be entirely around the formation of Team Snake, and these recent ones the search for Sasuke and Itachi. It does seem a bit early for this, though, but let's wait for the next several chapters to tell if they are different plots. User:Artist Formerly Known As Whocares, 19:42 (Eastern Standard Time), 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Call one arc Hebi, going to the manga wherein the 2 collective teams leave their respective bases. And pending on the next manga, call the new arc the Itachi arc (If they start fighting, naturally.) Granted, Deidara was just killed, the amount of issues it took, paired with how many times Deidara's come out to fight, one might say that his death was used so that we can see the true tier of power in Akatsuki - What I mean by this is that the strongest and most knowledgeable members about everything are still alive - Itachi, Kisame, Pein, Blue (as I call her), Zetsu and Madara - I'd say that the Sasuke/Deidara fight was used to not only show Sasuke's true strength (he's capable of killing Akatsuki members AND Orochimaru, so they're going to use those two events as proof that Sasuke is capable of killing someone.) but also to progress the part of the "Tale" we're in. We should NOT designate the menial fight as something huge. Of course, the name "Showdowns Arc" might also be very applicable - We're at the point in the anime where big things are unfolding, and we've already had a few showdowns in the current arc. 74.12.4.253 13:32, 5 August 2007 (UTC) Joe Caron


 * Wow, good eyes. We should leave the current arc unnamed, however. I still feel that the Team Snake arc should be seperate. Artist Formerly Known As Whocares 17:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)


 * I also feel the Team Snake arc should be separate. 66.82.9.53 20:46, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I disagree. The history is integrally connected, it shouldn't be broken apart in two arcs, they work as one. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ShellSchocker (talk • contribs) 23:05, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Arc Title Suggestion
How about we name it the Collision Arc or Interceptor Arc. Since its a potential collision between any of the teams or one team is trying to intercept the other.

Current Arc(355-365)
where are these

Format of the story arc page
I accidentally submitted my revert to the old article before I could finish writing up the reasons. These are:


 * 1) While Freud209 did create an informative article, much of the information in the original article was lost.
 * 2) The format of the original article is concise, which is what a list of story arcs is supposed to be.
 * 3) Deleting the original article to replace it by something serving a completely different goal is plainly bad style.

Why not create a new article, e.g. "Main narrative of Naruto", instead of replacing the story arc list?--Ghhs 18:56, 13 August 2007 (UTC)


 * He is replacing the page with the content of a deleted article. If you see it again just revert to an earlier version. ~SnapperTo 19:52, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Go to narutopedia http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Fillers
Were the filler arcs supposed to be deleted? 24.21.17.231 18:06, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Too many edits to current arc
Too many people are editing our current arc. Mabye we should put one of those hidden messages there that can only be seen when you edit the page, and have it go "Please do not add any more information without contacting others first". Artist Formerly Known As Whocares 17:21, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

??
Question from a Naruto fan. Why was the article about the plot deleted? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.28.67.168 (talk) 13:08, 16 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Copyright it was for too detailed and some used it instead of reading chapters themselves Pahajoki 18:31, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Can I ever expect to see the plot summery article reappear(I honestly don't expect it to)? Or the story arcs at-least get some more meat to them (they're pretty bare bones, no offense)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.28.67.168 (talk) 17:07, 18 September 2007 (UTC)


 * ? ~SnapperTo 21:11, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Official names?
Are there official names for all of the arcs, or are the names derived from what they are commonly referred to as? The reason I ask is "Introduction", "Land of Waves", and "Chuunin Exams" all appear in titles. If I remember correctly, "Invasion of Konoha" is called "Crumbling Leaf". I don't remember hearing "Return of Itachi", but the rest of Part One seems to be consistent. The Part Two names seem lacking. Also, why is "Exposition" distinct from "Sasuke and Sai"? 66.82.9.53 20:45, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't understand
According to the list of Naruto Shippuden episodes, the Exposition arc consists of two episodes: 33 and 34. If y'all know that, then why do you keep putting present when you already know how many anime episodes there are for the Exposition arc in the list of the Naruto story arcs? Alpha296 20:13, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

No it’s not just someone delete this whole page it’s useless