What episode is "The Old Monk's Prayer" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Old Monk's Prayer" is episode 75 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAsuma's team mourns a loss and interprets enemy actions, Hidan and Kakuzu approach their target with contrasting views, while Kakashi begins training Naruto for a new powerful technique.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAsuma's team arrives at the Fire Temple and mourns Chiriku's death. Izumo realizes that the Akatsuki must be trying to claim the bounty on his head. Elsewhere, Hidan and Kakuzu continue towards the bounty exchange point with the two bantering over their opposing ideals. At Ichiraku, Kakashi tells Naruto that he has something up his sleeve that will surprise him. Back at the training ground, Kakashi informs Naruto that the true purpose of his final training regime is to complete the Rasengan.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Old Monk's Prayer" canon or filler?
"The Old Monk's Prayer" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Old Monk's Prayer" part of?
"The Old Monk's Prayer" is part of the Akatsuki Suppression Mission 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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