How many episodes is the Guardian Shinobi Twelve arc?

The Guardian Shinobi Twelve arc covers Naruto Shippuden episodes 54–71.

Is the Guardian Shinobi Twelve arc filler or canon?

See the full episode-by-episode canon and filler breakdown for the Guardian Shinobi Twelve arc on this page.

Guardian Shinobi Twelve — Naruto Shippuden Arc Guide

Naruto Shippuden

Guardian Shinobi Twelve

Episodes 54–71 · 18 episodes · 6h 54min

A partially filler arc following rogue Guardian Ninja who target Konoha. Introduces Sora, a monk with pseudo-Nine-Tails chakra. Naruto's wind chakra training continues alongside the main story.

100%

Canon content

Filler episodes

6h 54m

Watch time

Episode List

054The Experimental SubjectsMixed Canon/Filler 055WindManga Canon 056WrithingMixed Canon/Filler 057Whirlwind!BFiller 058One AfternoonFiller 059Honorable NinjaFiller 060The Place to Return ToFiller 061ContactFiller 062Eight-Tails vs. SasukeFiller 063The Two Faces of ItachiBFiller 064Obito UchihaFiller 065Countdown to the Crimson MoonBFiller 066The Allied Shinobi Forces!Filler 067The First and Last OpponentFiller 068As a Medic...Filler 069A Shinobi's DreamFiller 070HollowFiller 071My FriendFiller

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