Ebisu actually standing up for Naruto, even against Pain, completely caught me off guard; I never expected that kind of loyalty from him, especially after all the times he treated Naruto like a nuisance. It really makes me rethink his character, seeing how much he truly cares.

sakuramysunshine

3 mo

I actually screamed when Konohamaru hit that Rasengan because seeing him use Narutos signature move to save Ebisu is so satisfying

Episode Context

Sitting deep within the Pain's Assault arc, episode 161 follows the reveal of Pain's devastating capabilities and shifts focus to how the village's younger defenders respond under siege. It bridges the gap between the initial shock of the invasion and the escalating confrontation to come, where Pain's assault on the Hidden Leaf reaches its most destructive phase. This episode enriches the arc by widening the lens beyond Naruto, reinforcing what's at stake for every generation of Leaf shinobi.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateMay 20, 2010

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