Naruto Shippuden Episode — 178

Iruka’s transition from resentment to mentorship.

The Third Hokage reveals that Naruto’s discovery saved the village from an infiltration plot. This event leads Iruka to fully embrace his role as Naruto’s teacher, eventually lecturing him on the "Will of Fire"—which becomes the foundation for Naruto’s dream to become Hokage. Critical Context and Placement Naruto Shippuden Episode 178

While the episode is canon to the anime’s storyline, it is classified as because it does not appear in the original manga. It aired originally on September 16, 2010, on platforms like Crunchyroll . Key Themes Iruka’s transition from resentment to mentorship