What episode is "Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind" in Naruto?
"Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind" is episode 203 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto encounters a mysterious girl whose actions cause chaos in Konoha and notices Kurenai's unexpected resignation. Determined to uncover the truth, Naruto investigates cautiously but faces dangerous traps along the way.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersNaruto encounters a girl named Yakumo, who, by drawing a picture of Konoha, causes lightning to strike Tsunade's mansion. Shortly thereafter, Kurenai Yuhi resigns as leader of Team 8, and Naruto is determined to find out why. Later that night, Naruto sneaks into Yakumo's mansion disguised as Kurenai, and discovers a room full of Yakumo's paintings. Naruto escapes after one of the paintings nearly kills him, and is confronted by security, who tranquilize him.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind" canon or filler?
"Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind" is listed as filler · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind" part of?
"Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind" 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.
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