A graveside farewell hides a bold ruse, as Naruto poses as the mysterious Cursed Warrior and a grieving feudal lord chases the truth about his father's killer in this filler episode.
Main Characters (5)
Summary
Neji, Tenten, and Kakashi stand quietly before a grave, then set off, shaking one tail with a substitution while a second shadow keeps trailing them. Elsewhere, Komei is on the verge of being made to end his own life when the Cursed Warrior intervenes and rescues him. The masked figure's identity is soon exposed: Naruto had taken on the disguise himself. Kakashi squares off against Nagare, an opponent who fights by mimicking techniques stolen from other ninja.
As the pieces come together, Naruto, Neji, and Tenten learn who the real Cursed Warrior is. The armor belongs to the feudal lord, who has been operating in secret with a personal aim: to strike down Moso and avenge the death of his father.
Key Events
The Cursed Warrior appears and stops Komei from being forced into seppuku. Naruto is revealed to have been impersonating the Cursed Warrior. Kakashi battles Nagare, whose fighting style relies on copying other shinobi's moves. The team uncovers that the genuine Cursed Warrior is the feudal lord, driven by a vow to kill Moso in revenge for his father.
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Notes
This entry sits in the anime-original Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission arc rather than the manga. Despite its dramatic title, the death referenced is a feint tied to Naruto's disguise rather than a literal one. The episode leans on hidden identities and layered deception, with several characters concealing who they truly are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the death of Naruto?
The Death of Naruto is a filler episode of Naruto in which the title refers to a ruse rather than an actual death. Naruto disguises himself as the mysterious Cursed Warrior to save a man named Komei, and the true Cursed Warrior turns out to be a feudal lord avenging his father.
Who is really behind the Cursed Warrior disguise?
In The Death of Naruto, the real Cursed Warrior is revealed to be a feudal lord who has been secretly operating in the armor to avenge his father's death at the hands of Moso.
Why does Naruto disguise himself as the Cursed Warrior?
Naruto disguises himself as the Cursed Warrior in this episode to stop Komei from being forced into seppuku.
Who does Kakashi fight in The Death of Naruto?
In The Death of Naruto, Kakashi battles an opponent named Nagare, whose fighting style relies on copying techniques stolen from other ninja.
What arc does The Death of Naruto belong to?
The Death of Naruto is part of the anime-original Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission arc, episode 165 of the original Naruto series.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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