Naruto episode 160 follows Sazanami's push to clear his own name: the swordsman was framed for a killing, and cornering the real thief at a temple proves his innocence even as the ninja team's mission technically fails.
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Summary
Sazanami explains that he stands accused of wiping out a family he had only visited to deliver a sword they commissioned, and that the thief he is chasing alongside Naruto's group is the true suspect. His aim is to catch the man and prove he had no part in the crime.
The four track their target to a nearby city, where he is already trying to make off with a prized bell from a temple.
Key Events
Sazanami manages to seize the thief but is taken captive himself in the process, and only then does the truth come out, clearing his name of the murder.
Because the group never brought the thief in themselves, they are marked as having failed the assignment. Even so, they take heart in seeing Sazanami vindicated.
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Notes
This anime-original episode is part of the Gosunkugi Capture mission, one of the filler arcs that follows Naruto, Hinata, and Kiba on lighter escort and pursuit jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What episode of Naruto is Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple?
Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple! is episode 160 of the original Naruto series, part of the anime-original Gosunkugi Capture Mission arc.
What happens in this episode?
Sazanami pursues the true thief who framed him for a family's murder, tracking him to a nearby city and cornering him at a temple to clear his name.
Why was Sazanami accused of murder?
Sazanami was accused of murdering a family he had only visited to deliver a sword they had commissioned; the real killer was the thief he pursues in this episode.
Does Naruto's team succeed in its mission in this episode?
No, the team is marked as having failed the assignment since they never personally brought in the thief, though they take heart in seeing Sazanami's name cleared.
Who accompanies Naruto in this episode?
Naruto is joined by Hinata Hyuga and Kiba Inuzuka, alongside the swordsman Sazanami, in tracking down the thief.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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