What episode is "The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts" in Naruto?
"The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts" is episode 209 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto, Sakura, and Lee are tasked with escorting a criminal ninja prisoner amid threats from his former comrades. Personal vendettas and loyalty come into play as the group faces separation and imminent danger.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersNaruto, Sakura and Lee are hired to escort a "Ninja Dropout"- a criminal ninja- named Gantetsu to prison, and guard him against his comrades, who may be trying to free him. They learn that Todoroki, the captain of the guard, has a personal vendetta against Gantetsu for what happened to his parents and younger brother. During an attack by one of the Ninja Dropouts, Naruto, Todoroki and Gantetsu are separated from Sakura, Lee and the guards...
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts" canon or filler?
"The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts" part of?
"The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts" 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