What episode is "The Death of Naruto" in Naruto?
"The Death of Naruto" is episode 165 of Naruto.
Naruto, Neji, Tenten, and Kakashi navigate dangerous situations involving disguises and pursuers, uncovering plots tied to feudal lords and seeking to protect key allies amidst looming threats.
The episode starts with Neji, Tenten, and Kakashi staring at a grave. As they head back they throw off a pursuer with a replacement, but are being shadowed by another. Koumei is about to be forced to commit seppuku, but the Noroimusha saves him. Shortly afterwards, it is revealed that Naruto disguised himself as the Noroimusha. Kakashi fights Nagare, who uses moves copied from other ninja. Naruto, Neji and Tenten discover that the true identity of the Noroimusha is the feudal lord himself, who seeks to kill Mousou to avenge his father.
"The Death of Naruto" is episode 165 of Naruto.
"The Death of Naruto" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Death of Naruto" 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
Shikamaru Nara supporting Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.