What episode is "Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!" in Naruto?
"Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!" is episode 138 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto and companions face a deceptive threat involving fake capture and deadly plans, leading to confrontations that test their trust and resolve. The episode reveals treachery and escapes in the Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission arc.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersWhen Sasame drugs Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya, she prepares to let them be given to Orochimaru in order for her to be led to Arashi. But, when she discovers that they were planning to be killed, she begs the ones about to do so to stop. Naruto reveals that he and the others faked being put to sleep, and attack. Kagerou attacks Naruto and Jiraiya with a powerful technique that shortens her life, then escapes with Jigumo and Kamikiri. When Jigumo and Kamikiri discover that they were being used by Orochimaru, they attack him, but are apparently killed.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!" canon or filler?
"Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!" part of?
"Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!" is part of the Sasuke and Itachi Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Kakashi Hatake main 
Naruto Uzumaki main 
Sakura Haruno main 
Sasuke Uchiha main 
Akamaru supporting 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting Choji Akimichi supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Ino Yamanaka supporting 
Iruka Umino supporting 
Jiraiya supporting 
Kankuro supporting 
Kiba Inuzuka supporting Kurenai Yuhi supporting Might Guy supporting 
Neji Hyuga supporting 
Rock Lee supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004 
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005 
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2007 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Bonds 2008 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 2009