What episode is "The Will of Fire Still Burns!" in Naruto?
"The Will of Fire Still Burns!" is episode 99 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readKonohamaru struggles to accept Tsunade as Hokage, trying to prevent her inauguration, while Tsunade researches ways to help Lee. Naruto supports Tsunade, and after she demonstrates her strength and healing skills, Konohamaru reevaluates, highlighting themes of trust and legacy in the village.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersUnable to accept Tsunade as her grandfather's successor, Konohamaru does everything in his power to prevent her inauguration. As Tsunade does research, hoping to increase the chances of Lee's surviving the operation, Naruto tries to convince Konohamaru that she will be a good Hokage. After Tsunade demonstrates her strength and healing abilities, Konohamaru decides Tsunade can be Hokage and that his grandfather will not fade into memory.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Will of Fire Still Burns!" canon or filler?
"The Will of Fire Still Burns!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Will of Fire Still Burns!" part of?
"The Will of Fire Still Burns!" is part of the Sasuke Retrieval 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