What episode is "Ah, the Medicine of Youth" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Ah, the Medicine of Youth" is episode 186 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto and his friends embark on a mission to find a rare flower essential for a critical medicine, confronting mysterious defenses along the way that test their determination.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersBack before Rock Lee had his surgery, Naruto, after donning the suit given to him by Guy, set out on a mission with Sakura and Ino to obtain a special flower which was a necessary ingredient for Lee's medicine. When Naruto picked one of the flowers, however, he had to face a strange technique that had taken on the form of Gaara.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Ah, the Medicine of Youth" canon or filler?
"Ah, the Medicine of Youth" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Ah, the Medicine of Youth" part of?
"Ah, the Medicine of Youth" is part of the Fourth Great Ninja War: Countdown Arc (cont.).
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