Naruto

Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness

Episode 159 Canon Sasuke and Itachi Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Naruto and his team embark on what seems like a simple mission to catch a thief, only to encounter unexpected dangers and a mysterious bounty hunter with a troubling past.

Full Plot Summary

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Naruto, Hinata and Kiba accept what they believe will be an easy mission to catch a crook. Upon arriving at the thief's last known location, however, they learn that another bounty hunter is pursuing the thief and that the thief is a skilled ninja. The bounty hunter is wounded in the battle, and Naruto's group take him to safety, but discover that he, too, is a wanted criminal.

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What episode is "Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" in Naruto?

"Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" is episode 159 of Naruto.

Is "Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" canon or filler?

"Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" part of?

"Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness" is part of the Sasuke and Itachi Arc.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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