Naruto

The Appearance of Strange Visitors

Episode 161 Canon Five Kage Summit Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Two infiltrators disguise themselves as trusted ninja to gather secrets from the Hidden Leaf Village, but their plans are repeatedly thwarted by the real ninjas who assign them impossible tasks, leading to a humorous unraveling of their scheme.

Full Plot Summary

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Two outsiders, Mondai and Potcha, come to infiltrate the village and gather its secrets by disguising themselves as Might Guy and Rock Lee, while the real Guy and Lee are out on a mission. They are oblivious to the fact that their disguises are fooling nobody, except for Naruto. Tsunade, Sakura, and Tenten string them along by giving them outrageous missions, preventing them from learning anything. The real Lee and Guy return to kick their impostors off into the distance, and discover that Naruto never realized the truth.

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What episode is "The Appearance of Strange Visitors" in Naruto?

"The Appearance of Strange Visitors" is episode 161 of Naruto.

Is "The Appearance of Strange Visitors" canon or filler?

"The Appearance of Strange Visitors" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Appearance of Strange Visitors" part of?

"The Appearance of Strange Visitors" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.

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