What episode is "The Missed Target" in Naruto?
"The Missed Target" is episode 199 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readA distraction involving scattered blueprints reveals hidden explosive traps across the village, uncovering a dangerous plan that the heroes must navigate carefully during the Konoha Plans Recapture Mission arc.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersA bird drops nearly all the stolen blueprints all over the village, serving as a diversion from Gennou's true plan. The group discovers that a kunai target in the academy dojo is actually the trigger for explosive tags in the academy, and that explosive tags are planted all across the village.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Missed Target" canon or filler?
"The Missed Target" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Missed Target" part of?
"The Missed Target" is part of the Tenchi Bridge 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