S9 • Past Arc: The Locus of the Leaf
After Pain's attack, the Leaf Ninja set about rebuilding their village. Naruto and Sakura are thrilled to be reunited with Tazuna and his grandson Inari from the Land of Waves, who have come to help. While the restoration proceeds, the Leaf Ninja and their friends reflect on past events that influenced the village and helped gain allies like the Sand. Plus, we get a glimpse back into Naruto's training journey with Jiraiya, and join the original Team 7 on a mission when Sasuke was still with them!
Episodes
176 Rookie Instructor Iruka Sep 2, 2010 
177 Iruka's Ordeal Sep 9, 2010 
178 Iruka's Decision Sep 16, 2010 
179 Kakashi Hatake, The Jonin in Charge Sep 30, 2010 
180 Inari's Courage Put to the Test Oct 7, 2010 
181 Naruto's School of Revenge Oct 14, 2010 
182 Gaara's Bond Oct 21, 2010 
183 Naruto: Outbreak Oct 28, 2010 
184 Deploy! Team Tenten Nov 4, 2010 
185 Animal District Nov 11, 2010 
186 Ah, the Medicine of Youth Nov 18, 2010 
187 Gutsy Master and Student: The Training Nov 25, 2010 
188 Record of the Ninja Gutsy Master and Student Nov 25, 2010 
189 Sasuke's Paw Encyclopedia Dec 2, 2010 
190 Naruto and the Old Soldier Dec 9, 2010 
191 Kakashi Love Song Dec 16, 2010 
192 Neji Chronicles Dec 23, 2010 
193 The Man Who Died Twice Jan 6, 2011 
194 The Worst Three-Legged Race Jan 13, 2011 
195 Team 10's Teamwork Jan 20, 2011 
196 Drive Towards Darkness Jan 27, 2011