A Naruto: Shippuden filler episode in the Paradise Life on a Boat arc, in which a mutiny by Naruto's shadow clones turns out to be a dream, teaching him to value the clones he so casually creates and dismisses.
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Summary
Having ridden out a fierce storm, four of Naruto's shadow clones turn on him, take him captive, and commandeer the vessel, forcing the crew to put in at a nearby island. The mutineers are on the verge of killing their creator when Naruto jolts awake, and it dawns on him that the whole ordeal was merely a dream belonging to one of his clones.
Key Events
The vision arose when a clone dispelled itself after rescuing Naruto from a plummeting rope pulley, feeding its memories back to the original. Taking the lesson to heart, Naruto comes to appreciate the worth of his clones and releases them.
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Notes
This filler installment sits within the Paradise Life on a Boat arc. Beginning here, the English dub hands the role of Yamato from Troy Baker to Matthew Mercer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto: Shippuden episode "Revenge of the Shadow Clones"?
In "Revenge of the Shadow Clones," four of Naruto's shadow clones mutiny, capture him, and take over the boat he is riding, only for Naruto to wake up and realize the whole mutiny was a dream experienced through one of his clones.
Is Revenge of the Shadow Clones a filler episode?
Yes, "Revenge of the Shadow Clones" is a filler episode of Naruto: Shippuden, part of the Paradise Life on a Boat arc.
What lesson does Naruto learn in Revenge of the Shadow Clones?
After realizing his clones' mutiny was only a dream, Naruto comes to appreciate the worth of his shadow clones and treats them with more care before releasing them.
How did the dream in this episode reach Naruto?
The vision arose when one of Naruto's shadow clones dispelled itself after saving him from a falling rope pulley, transferring its memories back to the original Naruto.
Who voices Yamato in the English dub starting with this episode?
Starting with "Revenge of the Shadow Clones," the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden hands the role of Yamato from Troy Baker to Matthew Mercer.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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