What episode is "Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!" in Naruto?
"Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!" is episode 160 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto and his team pursue a thief to clear a bounty hunter's name, uncovering hidden motives behind a family tragedy. Despite capturing the thief, their mission faces setbacks. The episode centers on trust and the challenge of proving innocence while pursuing justice.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe bounty hunter reveals that he was framed for killing a family and that the thief that he and Naruto's group is hunting is the culprit. He wants to capture him to clear his name. The four locate the thief in a nearby city, in the process of attempting to steal a valuable bell. After the bounty hunter captures the thief, he is captured himself and his innocence is revealed. Despite this, Naruto's group fails the mission because they did not capture the thief.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!" canon or filler?
"Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!" part of?
"Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!" 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