A Naruto episode from the anime-original Star Guard Mission, in which Akahoshi seizes Sumaru and the star, Natsuhi is killed trying to reclaim it, and the villain crowns himself Fourth Hoshikage.
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Summary
As Sumaru, his fellow Star trainees, and Naruto's team converge, Akahoshi seizes Sumaru and pressures Natsuhi into surrendering the star. Examining her, Neji warns that another use of her star chakra technique could cost Natsuhi her life. Once Sumaru comes to, he speaks with his mother, who confesses that she abandoned him to spare him the fate of an exile yet has long regretted the choice.
Key Events
Naruto and Lee want to chase Akahoshi down, but Neji rules the mission finished, unwilling to turn on a client. Under cover of night Natsuhi steals into the star temple to take the relic and is struck down by Akahoshi and his followers.
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Notes
Sensing his mother's death while trailing behind with Naruto, Team Guy, and Hokuto, Sumaru races toward the temple. Akahoshi proclaims himself the Fourth Hoshikage and commands his ninja to kill any of the Leaf shinobi, Sumaru, or Hokuto who dare enter the village. The episode is drawn from the anime-original Star Guard Mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Reunion: The Remaining Time," episode 182 of Naruto?
In "Reunion: The Remaining Time," Akahoshi seizes Sumaru and forces Natsuhi to surrender the sacred star before killing her when she tries to reclaim it, then crowns himself the Fourth Hoshikage.
Why does Neji warn Natsuhi about using her star chakra technique?
Neji warns Natsuhi that another use of her star chakra technique could cost her her life after examining her condition following Akahoshi's assault.
What does Natsuhi confess to her son Sumaru in this episode?
Natsuhi confesses to Sumaru that she abandoned him to spare him the fate of an exile, though she has long regretted the choice.
How does Natsuhi die in "Reunion: The Remaining Time"?
Natsuhi sneaks into the star temple at night to reclaim the sacred relic and is struck down by Akahoshi and his followers.
What arc does "Reunion: The Remaining Time" belong to?
"Reunion: The Remaining Time" is drawn from the anime-original Star Guard Mission arc of the original Naruto series.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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