The 187th episode of the original series sends Naruto, Chōji, and Hinata to help a group of peddlers relocate out of the Land of Vegetables, where a mix-up over their assignment collides with a hidden threat stalking one of the merchants.
Main Characters (4)
Summary
Naruto, Chōji, and Hinata draw an assignment to assist a party of peddlers leaving the Land of Vegetables. A package delivered from Tsunade leads the merchants to take the trio for the so-called Konoha Moving Service, and the ninja go along with the errand. What none of them realize is that a faction known as the Janin has seized power over the region and is hunting for a particular member of the peddler group.
Key Events
The relocation job quickly proves to be more than simple manual labor once the Janin's grip on the land comes into view. Their true target is Haruna, one of the traveling peddlers the Leaf ninja have unknowingly agreed to protect, setting up a confrontation the disguised escort mission was never billed as.
Related Reading
See all
Naruto vs Luffy: Does the Fight Change if Luffy Tickles Hinata?
Naruto vs Luffy with the twist nobody asked for: Luffy tickled Hinata on date night, and she kind of liked it. We break down the whole fight and commit to a winner....
Who Is Naruko? What Naruto's Transformation Jutsu Does to the Whole Hidden Leaf
Naruto built the transformation jutsu himself, and the Hidden Leaf has been quietly not talking about it ever since. The story behind our 90s R&B record about the Naruko question everybody dodges....
Notes
The episode falls within the Peddlers Escort Mission arc of the original Naruto series. It first aired in Japan on May 31, 2006, and reached English viewers on August 9, 2008. Its opening theme is Re:member and its ending theme is Yellow Moon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service?
In this 187th episode of the original Naruto series, Naruto, Choji, and Hinata are sent to help a group of peddlers relocate out of the Land of Vegetables, unaware that a faction called the Janin has seized power over the region and is hunting one of the merchants.
Who are Naruto's teammates in this episode?
Naruto is joined by Choji Akimichi and Hinata Hyuga for the mission escorting the peddlers out of the Land of Vegetables.
Why do the peddlers call Naruto's team the Konoha Moving Service?
A package delivered from Tsunade leads the peddlers to mistake Naruto, Choji, and Hinata for the so-called Konoha Moving Service, and the ninja play along with the errand.
Who is the Janin actually hunting in this episode?
The Janin, a faction that has seized power over the Land of Vegetables, are secretly hunting Haruna, one of the traveling peddlers the Leaf ninja have unknowingly agreed to protect.
What arc does Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service belong to?
The episode is part of the Peddlers Escort Mission arc of the original Naruto series, first airing in Japan on May 31, 2006, and reaching English audiences on August 9, 2008.
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service? The Naruto Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Studio Pierrot and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Masashi Kishimoto.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
