What episode is "Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage" in Naruto?
"Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage" is episode 205 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readCharacters face critical decisions during a high-pressure exam, with unexpected challenges testing their intelligence and resolve. The ordeal strengthens their determination as they prepare for the next phase of their trials.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAs Kurenai attempts to escape with Yakumo; Naruto, Sakura, the members of Team 8 and Might Guy come to their assistance and defeat the enemy. Kurenai and Yakumo reveal that Yakumo was entrusted to Kurenai as her student, as while she was unable to fight, she was a talented genjutsu user. However, Kurenai sealed away her abilities, and Yakumo reveals that she did so under the order of the Third Hokage.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage" canon or filler?
"Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage" part of?
"Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage" 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.
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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