Ep. 156: Naruto masters Sage Mode and surpasses Jiraiya through intense training
Following rigorous preparation, Naruto acquires the energy required to achieve Sage Mode for the first time, thereby surpassing his teacher Jiraiya. Fukasaku instructs him in Frog Kumite, a senjutsu-enhanced taijutsu technique that extends the reach of physical strikes. Concurrently, the Raikage A directs Samui, Karui, and Omoi to locate Bee. Their mission involves delivering a letter from Tsunade concerning the capture of Sasuke. This narrative segment belongs to the Pain's Assault arc, specifically identified as episode 5 out of 22 in the series sequence. The events highlight Naruto's significant power progression alongside the parallel efforts of the Kumo ninja to address the threat posed by Sasuke under the direct orders of their leader.
Episodes
- Ep. 152 · Akatsuki captures Killer Bee while Naruto learns of Jiraiya's death
- Ep. 153 · Naruto processes Jiraiya's death while Tsunade deciphers his chakra code
- Ep. 154 · Naruto decodes Jiraiya's message and begins Sage Mode training at Mount Myoboku
- Ep. 155 · Naruto trains with Fukasaku while Akatsuki targets the Nine-Tails in the Hidden Leaf
- Ep. 156 · Naruto masters Sage Mode and surpasses Jiraiya through intense training
- Ep. 157 · Pain Invades the Hidden Leaf While Naruto Trains on Mount Myoboku
- Ep. 158 · Danzo attempts to stop Naruto's return while Kakashi confronts Pain
- Ep. 159 · Kakashi is halted by Asura Path while Choji escapes to Tsunade
- Ep. 160 · Naruto seeks Sage Mode with Fukasaku while the Interrogation Corp battles Pain's Animal Path summons.