Naruto Shippuden Episodio 198 〈FULL〉

Samui's team receives intelligence on Sasuke, leading them to prepare for their next move.

This episode is frequently cited by fans for highlighting Naruto’s growth and his willingness to endure physical pain to protect his comrades and prevent further conflict.

, titled " Five Kage Summit's Eve " (Japanese: 五影会談前夜, Gokage Kaidan Zenya ), is a pivotal entry in the Five Kage Summit Arc. It primarily focuses on the rising tensions following Pain's assault and the preparation for the historic meeting of the five great village leaders. Episode Summary Naruto Shippuden Episodio 198

The episode centers on Naruto's refusal to betray Sasuke and the diplomatic fallout from Sasuke's rogue actions:

Watch how Naruto's unwavering loyalty to Sasuke leads him to make a selfless sacrifice during a tense confrontation with the Hidden Cloud ninjas: Samui's team receives intelligence on Sasuke, leading them

Members of Team Samui from the Hidden Cloud Village, specifically Karui, confront Naruto to demand information on Sasuke’s whereabouts. Naruto refuses to sell out his friend, explaining that revenge only fuels a "cycle of hatred". To allow Karui to vent her anger without escalating a war, Naruto allows her to beat him severely until Sai intervenes.

This is a canon episode that follows the manga's storyline (specifically chapter 453). It marks the end of the long "Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha" filler sequence, returning the series to its main plot. It primarily focuses on the rising tensions following

Elsewhere, Zetsu informs Madara and the members of Taka that Naruto defeated Pain, suggesting that Naruto may now be stronger than Sasuke.