What episode is "Assault on the Leaf Village!" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Assault on the Leaf Village!" is episode 157 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readWhile Naruto trains away from the village, Pain launches a daring invasion of the Hidden Leaf, deploying new and formidable methods. The village's leaders scramble to uncover secrets behind their enemy’s abilities and rescue Naruto as the assault intensifies.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersWhile Naruto finishes training on Mount Myoboku, Pain invades the Hidden Leaf with his new Animal Path Pain. While Inoichi reads the Animal Path's mind and Shizune leads a biopsy team to find secrets behind the metal piercings for the Leaf's Intel Division, Pain interrogates with the villagers. Knowing that Pain is attacking the village, Tsunade orders them to get Naruto back.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Assault on the Leaf Village!" canon or filler?
"Assault on the Leaf Village!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Assault on the Leaf Village!" part of?
"Assault on the Leaf Village!" 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 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting 
Boruto Uzumaki supporting 
Gaara supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Konan supporting 
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting Might Guy supporting Mitsuki supporting 
Sai supporting Sarada Uchiha supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting 
Yamato supporting 
Danzo Shimura antagonist 
Deidara antagonist 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