Naruto

Raiga's Counterattack

Episode 156 Canon Sasuke and Itachi Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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As Raiga confronts Naruto and his friends, the stakes rise with personal threats and shifting allegiances. Conflict intensifies amid storms and tense encounters, while some characters seek to protect the lives caught in the struggle. The episode explores themes of loyalty and survival against a relentless opponent.

Full Plot Summary

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Raiga awakes to find Ranmaru unconscious. Tenten has no choice but to engage Raiga by herself, but is eventually defeated. Raiga then demands that Karashi turn over Lee, Neji and Naruto to him, threatening to kill him and his mother. Karashi tricks the group into going to Raiga, and attempts to escape with his mother. Tenten returns with Ranmaru, insisting that he live because it is a choice his and Raiga's victims did not have, and has Sanshou make the Curry of Life for him. Elsewhere, Naruto, Lee and Neji are faring badly against Raiga, who is using a thunderstorm to increase his power, but Sanshou heads out to provide curry for them.

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What episode is "Raiga's Counterattack" in Naruto?

"Raiga's Counterattack" is episode 156 of Naruto.

Is "Raiga's Counterattack" canon or filler?

"Raiga's Counterattack" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Raiga's Counterattack" part of?

"Raiga's Counterattack" 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.

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