Naruto Shippuden

The Infiltrator

Episode 217 Canon Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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After receiving an antidote, Naruto and his team escort Karin back to their village while facing challenges involving the Foundation and hidden infiltration plans, all amid political tensions following the Five Kage Summit.

Full Plot Summary

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After Naruto is administered the antidote, and Yamato's brief appearance in berating Naruto for getting him in trouble with the innkeeper, he, Sakura, and Kakashi take Karin with them to return to their village while retrieving Sai, Kiba, and Lee who were still out from Sakura's sleep gas. It was then that they run into Anbu from the Foundation, confirming Danzo's death and leaving the organization's fate to the next Hokage which may be Kakashi. Ay and his escort return to the Hidden Cloud Village and hold a council with the Land of Lightning's feudal lord over the events of the Five Kage Summit, gaining their lord's approval while requesting that he meet with the other Feudal Lords. Meanwhile, acting on Tobi's plan to infiltrate the Hidden Cloud, it is revealed that Kisame had hidden himself within Samehada while the "Kisame" that Ay and Bee killed was actually a White Zetsu clone in disguise.

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What episode is "The Infiltrator" in Naruto Shippuden?

"The Infiltrator" is episode 217 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "The Infiltrator" canon or filler?

"The Infiltrator" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Infiltrator" part of?

"The Infiltrator" is part of the Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation Arc.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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