Naruto Shippuden

Following the Master's Shadow

Episode 153 Canon Tenchi Bridge Arc 23 min

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Naruto, burdened by grief over his mentor Jiraiya's passing, reflects on their bond while others work to decode Jiraiya’s final message, inspiring them to rise to their full potential in challenging times.

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Naruto, heart-broken of learning Jiraiya's death by the hands of Pain, walks off and recalls his time with his mentor. Fukasaku shows Jiraiya's chakra-encrypted code to Tsunade who has Shikamaru give to their village's best code breaker in translate. The next day, told that the cipher might be known by something Jiraiya knows, Shikamaru visits Naruto and gives him some peace of mind by revealing that Kurenai is pregnant with Asuma's child and that they should stop being children and become the best of what their mentors saw in them.

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What episode is "Following the Master's Shadow" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Following the Master's Shadow" is episode 153 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Following the Master's Shadow" canon or filler?

"Following the Master's Shadow" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Following the Master's Shadow" part of?

"Following the Master's Shadow" is part of the Tenchi Bridge Arc.

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