As episode 1 of 500, 'Homecoming' is the direct bridge from the original Naruto series into Shippuden, picking up after the two-and-a-half-year timeskip that followed Sasuke's departure. It functions purely as a re-establishment episode, reintroducing the core cast, their evolved dynamics, and the village's current state. Everything here is setup: the reunions and power reveals in this premiere lay the groundwork for the escalating threats and missions that will dominate the early arcs ahead.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateFeb 15, 2007

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