What episode is "Too Late for Help" in Naruto?
"Too Late for Help" is episode 164 of Naruto.
Naruto investigates suspicious activities after a mission is declared complete, leading to discoveries and dangerous confrontations that heighten the tension surrounding his predicament.
The episode starts with Mousou stating the mission is over. Naruto, however, is skeptical, and investigates where he and his companions fought the Noroimusha. He finds a secret passage to the feudal lord's mansion, but is caught. When Chishima goes to warn Mousou about Naruto investigating, he accidentally sees Mousou meeting with Watari ninja. Chishima tries to escape to inform the others about this development, but is pursued and injured by the Watari ninja. The Noroimusha arrives in Naruto's cell, and he is sentenced to death.
"Too Late for Help" is episode 164 of Naruto.
"Too Late for Help" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Too Late for Help" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Ino Yamanaka supporting
Iruka Umino supporting
Jiraiya supporting
Kankuro supporting
Kiba Inuzuka supporting
Neji Hyuga supporting
Rock Lee supporting
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