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For those who have watched Naruto, it is clear that Kishimoto has delivered a phenomenal story. It is great, but a lengthy series. That is why if you’ve ever wanted to understand the timeline from the beginning of the chakra to the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War and beyond, you’ve come to the right place. This article will cover the events that transpired in the series from its inception to its conclusion.
Guide to Naruto’s timeline: Everything that happened and when
The arrival of the Otsutsuki
Long before the ninja world existed, members of the Otsutsuki Clan traveled from planet to planet, planting God Trees to harvest chakra fruit. One of the lower-ranked Otsutsuki, Kaguya, came to Earth alongside Isshiki Otsutsuki to perform this task.
But instead of letting herself be sacrificed to the tree, Kaguya betrayed Isshiki, leaving him gravely wounded. He survived by taking over the body of a monk named Jigen using a Karma Seal.
Kaguya’s reign and the origin of Chakra
Kaguya blended in among humans, becoming close to Emperor Tenji and later giving birth to two sons: Hagoromo and Hamura. When war broke out, she consumed the chakra fruit from the God Tree to stop humanity’s violence.
She awakened the Rinne Sharingan and cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi, putting the world under genjutsu and turning people into White Zetsu to defend against a future Otsutsuki invasion.
Realizing she had become too power-hungry, Hagoromo and Hamura opposed their mother. After a fierce battle, they sealed her away on the Moon using Six Paths Chibaku Tensei. Before her defeat, she spawned Black Zetsu, who began manipulating history in her name.
After Kaguya’s Defeat: Ninshu and the Tailed Beasts
Hagoromo, now revered as the Sage of Six Paths, shared chakra with humanity through a philosophy called Ninshu. He had two sons: Indra, a genius but prideful warrior, and Asura, a kind-hearted soul. Hagoromo chose Asura as his successor, sparking a generational feud between their descendants.
Hagoromo later split the Ten-Tails’ chakra into nine Tailed Beasts, each with unique personalities and powers, to prevent any one being from wielding its destructive force.
Warring Clans Era and the Founding of Konoha
Two children of warring clans were born: Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju. Despite the violence between their families, they dreamed of peace. Eventually, they convinced their clans to unite and formed the first hidden village: Konohagakure (The Village Hidden in the Leaves).
However, Madara became disillusioned when Hashirama was chosen as Hokage. Feeling betrayed and manipulated by a rewritten Uchiha stone tablet (altered by Black Zetsu), Madara abandoned the village and fought Hashirama at the Valley of the End.
Though defeated, Madara had secretly implanted Hashirama’s cells and faked his death using Izanagi, beginning the long game to awaken the Rinnegan and enact the Eye of the Moon Plan.
The Second Shinobi World War
A brutal conflict erupts again. Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru earn the title of Sannin after surviving Hanzo’s wrath. Tragedy strikes when Tsunade loses her lover, Dan Kato, while young Nagato's parents are killed by Leaf shinobi. Jiraiya takes him under his wing, shaping his ideology and powers.
The Third Shinobi World War
Minato rises to prominence, inventing the Rasengan and becoming a legendary ninja. Kakashi becomes a Jonin and leads a mission where Obito Uchiha is thought to have died saving Rin. Obito is actually rescued by Madara and radicalized.
Rin dies in a plot involving the Mist Village, and both Obito and Kakashi awaken their Mangekyo Sharingan. Elsewhere, the Akatsuki is founded, but leadership changes hands when Yahiko dies and Nagato, as Pain, takes control.
Naruto is born
Naruto’s birth is marked by chaos. Obito unleashes Kurama on Konoha, killing Minato and Kushina in the process. The Nine-Tails is sealed into him. Hiruzen resumes his role as Hokage.
The Hyuga Affair occurs, fueling Neji’s hatred, and Itachi joins the ANBU. Soon after, he is ordered to slaughter the Uchiha clan, with help from Obito, sparking Sasuke's lifelong quest for vengeance.
The early years
Naruto grows up as a social outcast. At age 6, he meets Hinata for the first time. He barely graduates from the Ninja Academy and becomes a Genin under Kakashi. Team 7 embarks on their first real mission to the Land of Waves, where the main character taps into the Nine-Tails’ power for the first time. Their success sends them to the Chunin Exams.
The exams are interrupted by Orochimaru’s attack on Konoha and the death of the Third Hokage. Naruto and Jiraiya set out to find Tsunade, who returns and becomes the Fifth Hokage. Sasuke, feeling inferior, defects to Orochimaru. Naruto chases him to the Valley of the End but loses. Determined, Naruto leaves the village to train under Jiraiya.
Naruto Shippuden begins
Naruto returns home. Soon after, Gaara is captured and loses his Tailed Beast, but is resurrected by Chiyo. Team 7 tries to retrieve Sasuke again but fails. During the Akatsuki Suppression Arc, Asuma is killed by Hidan and Kakuzu, prompting Naruto to master the Rasenshuriken.
Sasuke defeats Orochimaru and Itachi, only to learn the truth about his brother’s sacrifice. He joins forces with Obito (as Tobi), and the Fourth Great Ninja War begins to brew. Meanwhile, Jiraiya dies investigating Pain. Naruto trains in Sage Mode and defeats Pain, earning the village’s respect.
The Fourth Great Ninja War
Danzo becomes Hokage but is quickly killed by Sasuke. Naruto trains with Killer Bee to master Kurama’s power. The Allied Shinobi Forces form to face Obito, Kabuto, and Madara.
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The war peaks with the revival of the Ten-Tails. Obito becomes its Jinchuriki but is ultimately redeemed. Madara, resurrected by Black Zetsu, turns the tide, but is betrayed by Black Zetsu revives Kaguya.
Team 7 reunites. With Kakashi’s leadership and help from Obito and the Sage of Six Paths, they seal Kaguya. Sasuke captures the Tailed Beasts and challenges Naruto one last time at the Valley of the End. Their final battle ends in a draw, and peace is restored. Naruto is hailed as a hero, and Sasuke leaves to atone.
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