What episode is "The Closed Route" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Closed Route" is episode 231 of Naruto Shippuden.
Shikamaru and Tenten join Naruto on Mokuzu Island for a supply mission, but they encounter natural obstacles and depleting chakra. Using teamwork and quick thinking, they uncover a local scheme involving stolen shipwreck goods, highlighting the challenges during the war preparations.
Shikaku, notices his son's concern that his best may not be good enough for the war so he sends Shikamaru alongside Tenten to meet up with Naruto for a supply delivery on the peaceful yet unsettling Mokuzu Island. Once Shikamaru and Tenten meet up with Naruto, they and the crew find themselves in a fogbank and forced through an obstacle field of reefs and a big whirlpool. Although Guy, Yamato, and Naruto use their signature moves, they slowly deplete their chakra as the obstacle repeats itself. With Naruto using the last of his chakra to muster enough shadow clones to deal with the rocks, he convinces Shikamaru to think up an escape plan. Using one of Tenten's scrolls to store the ship, the group hides and catches the thieving villagers red-handed as they attempt to collect and profit from the shipwreck.
"The Closed Route" is episode 231 of Naruto Shippuden.
"The Closed Route" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Closed Route" is part of the Fourth Great Ninja War: Attack Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Gaara supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Konan supporting
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting
Sai supporting
Shikamaru Nara supporting
Yamato supporting
Danzo Shimura antagonist
Deidara antagonist Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.