A Part I filler entry where a friendly carpenter named Gennō turns out to be a saboteur, apparently blowing himself up after stealing plans and leaving Naruto to face Anbu suspicion.
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Summary
Naruto shares a meal with an elderly man named Gennō, who has arrived in Konoha claiming to be a carpenter helping with the village's reconstruction. After dark, the man slips away carrying stolen documents and appears to detonate himself in a suicide bombing, leaving behind a warning that the village faces destruction.
With the threat looming, the Konoha 11 are ordered to dig into Gennō's movements. The situation turns on Naruto, however, when the Anbu detain him for questioning, alleging that he was tied to the theft of the plans and the culprit's escape.
Key Events
Gennō is exposed as a saboteur who steals village documents and stages a suicide bombing with a warning of Konoha's ruin. The Konoha 11 are assigned to investigate, while the Anbu pull Naruto in for questioning over the incident.
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Notes
This is a filler installment of the original series set during the Konoha Plans Recapture Mission. The opening theme is Re:member and the ending theme is Pinocchio. It aired in Japan on August 16, 2006, and in English on September 13, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plot of "Crisis: The Konoha 11 Gather!"?
In this filler episode, an elderly man named Gennō, posing as a carpenter helping rebuild Konoha, steals village documents and stages an apparent suicide bombing, leaving behind a warning that the village faces destruction.
Why is Naruto detained by the Anbu in this episode?
The Anbu detain Naruto for questioning after alleging he was connected to the theft of Gennō's stolen plans and the saboteur's escape.
Who investigates Gennō's sabotage in this episode?
The Konoha 11 are ordered to investigate Gennō's movements and the theft of the village's plans after his apparent suicide bombing.
What arc does "Crisis: The Konoha 11 Gather!" belong to?
"Crisis: The Konoha 11 Gather!" is a filler episode of the original Naruto series set during the Konoha Plans Recapture Mission arc.
When did "Crisis: The Konoha 11 Gather!" air?
"Crisis: The Konoha 11 Gather!" first aired in Japan on August 16, 2006, with its English dub airing on September 13, 2008.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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