What episode is "Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!" is episode 161 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readPain's Naraka Path confronts leaf shinobi as Konohamaru watches. With Ebisu's help, Konohamaru learns to counter the powerful ability of judging and reaping souls, stepping up in a critical battle to protect his comrades.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersPain's Naraka Path displays its mysterious power against two leaf shinobi while Konohamaru Sarutobi watches in horror. Pain senses Konohamaru's presence but is interrupted by Ebisu who takes on Pain in order to allow Konohamaru to escape. After seeing Ebisu about to be killed, Konohamaru intervenes and after learning of Naraka's ability, judging souls and then reaping the sinner of their life, with a Shadow Clone, he unleashes the Rasengan and is able to keep Naraka at bay.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!" canon or filler?
"Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!" part of?
"Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!" 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.
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