Naruto

Too Late for Help

Episode 164 Canon Five Kage Summit Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Naruto investigates suspicious activities after a mission is declared complete, leading to discoveries and dangerous confrontations that heighten the tension surrounding his predicament.

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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.

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What episode is "Too Late for Help" in Naruto?

"Too Late for Help" is episode 164 of Naruto.

Is "Too Late for Help" canon or filler?

"Too Late for Help" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Too Late for Help" part of?

"Too Late for Help" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.

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