Naruto Shippuden - Season 4 – High Speed

Team 10, led by Asuma Sarutobi, confronts the duo. During the battle, Hidan uses his ritual curse to fatally wound Asuma. Asuma shares final words with his students—Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino—before passing away, a pivotal moment that defines Shikamaru's growth.

"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 Naruto Shippuden - Season 4

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 Team 10, led by Asuma Sarutobi, confronts the duo

"Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer" by Joe Inoue (Eps 78–88). "Broken Youth" by NICO Touches the Walls (Eps

The core of the season consists of 17 episodes (72–88).

The season begins with the "Zombie Duo," Hidan and Kakuzu, capturing the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Yugito Nii. They then invade the Land of Fire, destroying the Fire Temple to claim a bounty on the head monk, Chiriku.