Naruto | Episode 146

This episode centers on the return of Mizuki, the very first villain Naruto ever faced. Mizuki has escaped from prison alongside the legendary "Stupid Brothers," Fujin and Raijin. Key Moments:

Depending on which series you are watching, "Episode 146" refers to two very different stories. Here are write-ups for both the original series and the Shippuden sequel.

Just as the bandits corner her in the woods, Utakata (the Six-Tails Jinchuriki) arrives to save her. He uses his unique bubble-based ninjutsu to fight off the attackers and escape with Hotaru. Naruto Episode 146

The story focuses on Hotaru , a young woman from the Tsuchigumo clan who carries a dangerous forbidden jutsu implanted in her body. Key Moments:

"The Successor's Wish" Arc: Six-Tails Unleashed (Filler/Mixed Canon) This episode centers on the return of Mizuki,

We learn that Utakata is a rogue ninja from the Hidden Mist Village with a massive bounty of 50 million ryo on his head.

Naruto realizes that Mizuki’s transformation looks eerily similar to Orochimaru’s Cursed Seal , revealing that Mizuki was a disposable pawn for Orochimaru all along. Naruto Shippuden : Episode 146 Here are write-ups for both the original series

Hotaru returns to her village thinking she is safe, but her own uncle betrays her to a group of bandits who want the forbidden jutsu.