Naruto Episode 161: The Appearance of Strange Visitors

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gimme points!

The way those two guys thought they were being sneaky when everyone knew they were fakes made for a great comedy episode, especially with Naruto being so dense about it.

nekomata_ninja

6 mo

I cannot believe Naruto actually thought those two were the real Guy and Lee because those disguises were absolutely horrendous and it made me laugh so hard

Episode Context

A pure comedy filler that leans entirely into slapstick and situational humor. Naruto's quest to level up his taijutsu under Might Guy and Rock Lee takes an absurd detour when two imposters infiltrate the Hidden Leaf Village wearing hilariously unconvincing disguises. The joke lands squarely on Naruto's legendary obliviousness, everyone else sees through the charade, but he charges ahead with full enthusiasm, convinced he's getting elite training. Expect broad physical comedy, exaggerated reactions, and zero stakes. The pacing is loose and episodic, built around escalating gags rather than any meaningful progression. If you enjoy the goofier side of Naruto's personality and the Guy-Lee dynamic played for laughs, this delivers exactly that. If you're here for plot advancement, skip without hesitation.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusFiller

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateNov 23, 2005

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