: Naruto is summoned to the center of the Hidden Leaf Village by Shima, accompanied by elder toads Fukasaku and Gamabunta. He appears in his new Sage Mode attire, standing atop the giant toads amidst the rubble of the destroyed village.
This is one of the most iconic episodes in the series, marking Naruto’s long-awaited return to Konoha to face Pain. Naruto Episode 163
: Upon arrival, Naruto is shocked to see the village completely flattened by Pain’s "Almighty Push". He realizes the severity of the situation when he can no longer sense Kakashi's chakra. : Naruto is summoned to the center of
: After defeating a Cursed Warrior, it is revealed that there are actually two different individuals using the persona. Evidence is planted to frame Kōmei, leading to his arrest. Explode! Sage Mode | Narutopedia | Fandom : Upon arrival, Naruto is shocked to see
: The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist and rival for the feudal lord's succession, of being the mastermind behind the Cursed Warrior sightings.
This episode is part of the , a filler storyline where Naruto, Neji, and Tenten investigate a ghost known as the "Cursed Warrior".