, titled "Robbed of Sleep" (or "Deprived of Eternal Sleep"), marks the beginning of the Twelve Guardian Ninja arc . This episode serves as the premiere for a 15-episode anime-exclusive "filler" arc that bridges the gap between major canon events. Plot Summary
: Sora , a major protagonist for this arc who acts as a rival to Naruto.
: While exploring near the temple, Naruto accidentally stumbles upon a hidden tomb. There, he encounters Sora , a monk-in-training.
: The episode continues Naruto's exploration of Wind Nature Chakra , as he recognizes Sora's abilities as being similar to his own training. Reception and Viewer Notes