"Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer" by Joe Inoue (Eps 78–88).
Mission Report: Naruto Shippuden - Season 4 Season 4 of Naruto Shippuden (episodes 72–88) covers the high-stakes arc. It originally aired on TV Tokyo from August to December 2008. 1. Key Story Arcs & Plot Points Naruto Shippuden - Season 4
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. "Blue Bird" by Ikimono-gakari (Eps 72–77) and "Closer"
"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 "Broken Youth" by NICO Touches the Walls (Eps
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
The core of the season consists of 17 episodes (72–88).