Play Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 Online

Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 came out for the Nintendo DS in 2009, developed by Tomy Corporation. It was part of that wave of licensed action games that filled the DS library, offering a portable ninja adventure during the console's peak years. The game follows the early Shippuden storyline, so you get to see characters like Naruto and Sasuke a bit older and more powerful.

You control Naruto Uzumaki through side scrolling levels, fighting enemies with his signature jutsu like the Rasengan and Shadow Clones. The main goal is to advance through each stage, defeating bosses and uncovering the plot. A key mechanic is switching between different characters on the fly, each with unique abilities needed to solve environmental puzzles or access new areas. You also collect scrolls and items to power up your techniques. The pacing is fairly straightforward, though some boss fights can be surprisingly tough and require learning their patterns. It feels like a solid, hands on brawler that captures the energy of the show without overcomplicating things.