What episode is "Return of the Morning Mist" in Naruto?
"Return of the Morning Mist" is episode 81 of Naruto.
After a leadership change in Hidden Leaf, Jiraiya declines the Hokage position, recommending Tsunade instead, while two formidable adversaries infiltrate the village leading to a sudden battle involving several key ninja.
After Hiruzen's death, Jiraiya, revealed to be pupil alongside Orochimaru is approached by the village's elders as they offer him the position of Fifth Hokage. He declines, saying that his former team mate Tsunade would be a much better candidate for the title. Jiraiya offers to find her for Konoha and asks that he be allowed to take Naruto with him. Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki enter Konoha, and are confronted by Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi. Itachi and Kisame quickly gain the advantage in battle, but Kakashi comes to their rescue at the last moment.
"Return of the Morning Mist" is episode 81 of Naruto.
"Return of the Morning Mist" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Return of the Morning Mist" is part of the Sasuke Retrieval Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Ino Yamanaka supporting
Iruka Umino supporting
Jiraiya supporting
Kankuro supporting
Kiba Inuzuka supporting
Neji Hyuga supporting
Rock Lee supporting
Shikamaru Nara supporting Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.