When does Naruto: Shippuden return?

The first anime series aired on TV Tokyo and ran for 220 episodes from October 2002 to February 2007. The second series, a direct sequel titled "Narajo Shippuden", aired 500 episodes from February 2007 to March 2017. Both anime series were animated by Pierrot, produced by Aniplex, and licensed by Viz Media in North America. The anime series achieved significant commercial success.