Naruto: Shippuuden · Episode 40
The Nine-Tails Unleashed
Aired Thursday, December 20, 2007 · 23 min
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Opening: “distance”Ending: “Kimi Monogatari”
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Synopsis
Faced with Orochimaru, his sworn enemy, Naruto suddenly releases the power of his Nine-Tailed Fox. When Yamato sees Naruto's fourth tail appear, he recalls Jiraiya's tale of how he nearly lost his life to the transformed Naruto.
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
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Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40 FAQ
When does Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40 come out?
Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40 aired on Thursday, December 20, 2007.
What time does Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40 release?
Kitsu has the date but not a broadcast time for this episode. Japanese TV anime typically air in the evening or late night JST.
Where can I watch Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40?
Naruto: Shippuuden streams on Hulu, Crunchyroll. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40 in?
Episode 40 is part of the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission arc, which runs from episode 33 to 53.
What are the opening and ending of Naruto: Shippuuden episode 40?
The opening is “distance”. The ending is “Kimi Monogatari”. Every Naruto: Shippuuden opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.