Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 character unlocks guide
How to unlock all characters
The Naruto series has had many characters throughout its run, and the latest game is no exception. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 brings an insane number of characters to the table. With nearly 90 playable ninja, and even more available for support, the world of Naruto brings a huge cast with it.
You'll have but handful of ninja when you start the game, and a huge number of ninja to unlock. With this guide, we'll help you track them all down! Think of it as a guiding jutsu.
NARUTO (SAGE MODE)
Defeat Yamato in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
NARUTO (TAILED BEAST BOMB)
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
NARUTO (MASSIVE RASENGAN BARRAGE)
Defeat the Nine Tails in Chapter 4: The Birth of Naruto.
CHOJI (BUTTERFLY MODE)
Complete "The Rumbling Coast" in Chapter 7: Mortal Combat on the Coast.
NAGATO
Defeat Nagato in Chapter 9: Fight of the Kage.
MADARA
Defeat Madara in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
TOBI (GREAT NINJA WAR)
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
MASKED MAN
Complete Prologue: The Nine Tails Attacks.
JUGO
Defeat Raikage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
KARIN
Defeat Raikage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
SUIGETSU
Defeat Raikage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
SASUKE (KIRIN)
Obtain 390,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
SASUKE (TAKA)
Obtain 400,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
KAKASHI (LIGHTNING BLADE: TWIN LIGHTNING SHIVER)
Obtain 380,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
GAARA (GREAT NINJA WAR)
Defeat the Fourth Kazekage in Chapter 9: Fight of the Kage.
CHIYO
Obtain 520,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
TOBI
Defeat Madara in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
KAKUZU
Obtain 710,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
HIDAN
Obtain 720,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
SASORI
Obtain 580,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
DEIDARA
Obtain 570,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
KISAME
Defeat Kisame in Chapter 2: Team 7 Assembles.
ITACHI (TOTSUKA BLADE)
Obtain 800,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
ITACHI
Defeat Itachi in Chapter 9: Fight of the Kage.
KONAN
Defeat Madara in Chapter 5: Plotting Behind the Scenes.
PAIN
Obtain 820,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
THE FIRST HOKAGE
Obtain 850,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
THE SECOND HOKAGE
Obtain 850,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
THE THIRD HOKAGE
Complete Prologue: The Nine Tails Attacks.
MINATO
Complete Prologue: The Nine Tails Attacks.
DANZO
Defeat Danzo in Chapter 2: Team 7 Assembles.
JIRAIYA
Obtain 400,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
KAKASHI (BOYHOOD)
Obtain 330,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
OBITO
Obtain 330,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
MIFUNE
Defeat Hanzo in Chapter 6: The Outbreak of War.
HANZO
Defeat Hanzo in Chapter 6: The Outbreak of War.
FUU
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
UTAKATA
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
HAN
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
ROUSHI
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
YAGURA
Complete "The Last Battle" in Chapter 10: The Way to Peace.
YUGITO
Obtain 870,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
HAKU
Complete "Threat of the Seven Swordsmen" in Chapter 6: The Outbreak of War.
ZABUZA
Complete "Threat of the Seven Swordsmen" in Chapter 6: The Outbreak of War.
KABUTO (SNAKE CAPE)
Defeat Kabuto in Chapter 5: Plotting Behind the Scenes.
OROCHIMARU
Obtain 420,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
RAIKAGE
Defeat the Raikage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
DARUI
Defeat Kinkaku and Ginkaku in Chapter 7: Mortal Combat on the Coast.
TSUCHIKAGE
Defeat Mizukage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
MIZUKAGE
Defeat Mizukage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
KILLER BEE (SAMEHADA)
Defeat Kisame in Chapter 5: Plotting Behind the Scenes.
FOO - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat Danzo in Chapter 2: Team 7 Assembles.
TORUNE - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat Danzo in Chapter 2: Team 7 Assembles.
CEE - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat the Raikage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
KUROTSUCHI - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat Mizukage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
AKATSUCHI - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat Mizukage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
AO - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat Mizukage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
CHOJURO - SUPPORT ONLY
Defeat Mizukage in Chapter 1: The Five Kage Summit.
PART 1 NARUTO
Obtain 130,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
PART 1 SASUKE
Obtain 140,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
PART 1 SAKURA
Obtain 160,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
PART 1 NEJI
Obtain 180,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
PART 1 LEE
Obtain 190,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
PART 1 HINATA
Obtain 170,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
PART 1 GAARA
Obtain 290,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
KIMIMARO
Obtain 530,000 ryo. This may seem like a lot, but you'll amass nearly one million ryo by the end of Ultimate Adventure mode.
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