What episode is "Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!" in Naruto?
"Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!" is episode 67 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readSasuke employs a new technique to penetrate Gaara's defenses, triggering pivotal events as hidden plans unfold and the invasion of Konoha begins.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersTo break through Gaara's defense, Sasuke uses his new jutsu, Chidori, to pierce Gaara's shield. This causes Gaara to stop his transformation as he panics upon seeing that he is bleeding. At that moment, Kabuto uses a genjutsu to put the audience to sleep, signaling the start of the invasion of Konoha.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!" canon or filler?
"Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!" part of?
"Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!" is part of the Chunin Exams 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