, Nerawareta Sharingan ) Naruto Shippuuden , Season 16 (often cited as Season 17 in digital listings) Arc: Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops Production & Release Details Original Air Date (Japan): March 13, 2014 English Dub Release (North America): October 4, 2016 Director: Hayato Date Studio: Pierrot Core Plot Summary

Danzō Shimura, whose right eye is failing, orders Kinoe and another Root member to assassinate Kakashi and retrieve his Sharingan to serve as a replacement.

Simultaneously, the Third Hokage sends Kakashi to investigate one of Orochimaru's abandoned hideouts. He encounters Kinoe there. While they initially agree to work together, Kinoe eventually executes his true mission and attacks Kakashi.