Episode 146 races to stop the traitor Mizuki before he can finish a forbidden formula, only for Naruto's team to arrive as he swallows it and warps into a monster bearing the mark of Orochimaru's cursed seal.
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Summary
Naruto, Iruka, and Pakkun link up with Tsubaki, the woman engaged to Mizuki, who has come to lend a hand out of guilt for never having reined him in. In another part of the fight, Shikamaru, Ino, and Chōji are struggling to keep the two brothers at bay and, knowing victory is beyond them, settle for buying time. Back in the Leaf, Tsunade uncovers an alarming truth linking Mizuki to Orochimaru and rushes off to step in.
Key Events
Naruto's group finally catches up to Mizuki, but they are a step too late. He has already finished brewing his concoction and gulps it down, his body bloating into a hulking, beast-like form. Naruto is struck by how closely the change mirrors the transformations tied to Orochimaru's cursed seal.
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Notes
The episode belongs to the anime-original Mizuki Tracking Mission, which sends Naruto and Iruka after the Academy traitor who first appeared in the series premiere. It sets up the confrontation with his monstrous new shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What episode is Orochimaru's Shadow?
Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow is episode 146 of the Naruto anime. It races to stop the traitor Mizuki before he can finish a forbidden formula, only for Naruto's team to arrive as he swallows it and warps into a monster.
Who is Mizuki and why is he being tracked in this episode?
Mizuki is the Academy traitor who first appeared in the Naruto series premiere. In Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow, Naruto, Iruka, and Pakkun link up with Tsubaki to track him down as part of the anime-original Mizuki Tracking Mission.
What happens when Naruto's group catches up to Mizuki?
In Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow, Naruto's group finally catches up to Mizuki but arrives a step too late, as he has already finished brewing his concoction and gulps it down. His body bloats into a hulking, beast-like form that Naruto notices closely mirrors the transformations tied to Orochimaru's cursed seal.
Who is Tsubaki and why does she help hunt Mizuki?
Tsubaki is a woman engaged to Mizuki who comes to lend a hand in Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow out of guilt for never having reined him in. She joins Naruto, Iruka, and Pakkun in the search for Mizuki.
What arc does Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow belong to?
Remaining Ambition: Orochimaru's Shadow belongs to the anime-original Mizuki Tracking Mission arc. It aired in Japan on August 10, 2005, and in English on March 8, 2008.
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