Naruto

Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge

Episode 158 Canon Sasuke and Itachi Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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During a survival exercise, Naruto leads a team of younger students through challenging terrain amid adverse weather. Their journey tests their cooperation and resilience as they navigate dangers. Though they struggle, the experience strengthens their bonds and highlights leadership challenges.

Full Plot Summary

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Each of Konoha's Genin have been assigned to lead a squad of three academy students in a survival exercise. Naruto is teamed up with Konohamaru and his two friends. The three find out that Naruto's leadership, navigation, and foraging skills leave much to be desired and they end up lost in the mountains during a thunderstorm. They learn to pull their strengths to survive the mountains long enough for help to arrive. Then they blame Naruto for getting them into the disaster.

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What episode is "Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge" in Naruto?

"Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge" is episode 158 of Naruto.

Is "Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge" canon or filler?

"Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge" part of?

"Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge" 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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