Naruto: Shippuden is the main sequel series in the Naruto franchise, following Naruto Uzumaki after a time skip as he returns to the Hidden Leaf Village and continues his journey to become Hokage. The story focuses on Naruto's growth, his bonds with friends and rivals, and the escalating conflict involving the Akatsuki, the tailed beasts, and larger threats to the ninja world. It is one of the most widely recognized and used titles for the series.