Crossing the Land of Water by foot, Naruto's escort runs into a fraud wearing his face, part of a scheme to cash in on his fame ahead of the war. The real thing settles the matter quickly, then lingers to see how the ordeal plays out.
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Summary
While covering a stretch of their route on land within the Land of Water, Naruto's party encounters a man passing himself off as the young hero. Together with a partner, the imposter has been staging a criminal-and-savior act, planning to build his own name by publicly defeating the Naruto who had grown famous for bringing down Pain, all in time for the coming war. The genuine article makes short work of the fake.
Key Events
Mistaking the counterfeit for a rogue ninja worth a bounty, a band of mercenaries closes in to claim the reward. Iggy calls on Naruto's group for aid, but with the Land of Lightning still ahead of them, they cannot afford to stop. Left to it, Iggy tries to guard Banna by himself. Having hung back to watch how he would handle things, Naruto's escort finally lends a hand, routs the mercenaries, and then resumes the journey.
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Notes
This is a short anime-original entry from the Paradise Life on a Boat run, a light detour bridging Naruto's sea voyage. Its central gag turns on the fame Naruto earned after his victory over Pain, which the imposter tries and fails to exploit for his own gain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the imposter in Naruto's Imposter?
The imposter is an unnamed man who disguises himself as Naruto Uzumaki, staging a criminal and savior act with a partner to build his own fame before the coming war.
What episode is Naruto's Imposter?
Naruto's Imposter is episode 233 of Naruto: Shippuden, an anime original entry in the Paradise Life on a Boat run.
Why does the imposter pretend to be Naruto?
The imposter poses as Naruto and stages fake villain fights so he can publicly defeat him, hoping to build his own reputation off the fame Naruto earned for defeating Pain.
Who is Iggy in this episode?
Iggy is the imposter's partner, who calls on Naruto's group for help against mercenaries chasing the bounty on the fake Naruto and ends up guarding Banna alone until the real Naruto steps in.
How does the real Naruto resolve the situation?
After watching from a distance, Naruto's escort steps in, easily defeats the impersonator, routs the mercenaries chasing him, and then resumes the journey.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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