If you want to stick strictly to the main story, the following chunks are safe to bypass according to reviewers from Radio Times and HowStuffWorks : Six-Tails Unleashed (Eps 144–151) Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha (Eps 176–196) Paradise Life on a Boat (Eps 223–242) How to Watch Movies
Highly recommended for deep-diving into Kakashi’s dark past. Naruto: ShippГ»denTV Show | 2007
Widely considered one of the series' highest points, featuring epic battles and emotional breakthroughs. If you want to stick strictly to the
Naruto's return and a high-stakes mission to save the Sand Village's leader from the Akatsuki. Naruto: Shippūden (2007–2017) is the massive
Naruto: Shippūden (2007–2017) is the massive, 500-episode sequel to the original Naruto series, following a teenage Naruto Uzumaki as he returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after two years of intense training. Because nearly (episodes not found in the original manga), a guide is essential to avoid getting bogged down in repetitive side stories. Core Arcs & What to Watch
The Last: Naruto the Movie (Watch after ep 493) is the only movie that is essential to the canon story.