Naruto: Episode 163

: The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist and rival for the feudal lord's succession, of being the mastermind behind the Cursed Warrior sightings.

: While visiting the feudal lord Sagi at a lake, the group must protect him from a sudden assassin attack. Naruto Episode 163

Depending on which series you are watching, "Episode 163" refers to two very different moments in the Naruto franchise: the high-stakes arrival of Naruto's Sage Mode in Shippūden or a tactical filler investigation in the original series. : The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist

: Upon arrival, Naruto is shocked to see the village completely flattened by Pain’s "Almighty Push". He realizes the severity of the situation when he can no longer sense Kakashi's chakra. : Upon arrival, Naruto is shocked to see

: Naruto is summoned to the center of the Hidden Leaf Village by Shima, accompanied by elder toads Fukasaku and Gamabunta. He appears in his new Sage Mode attire, standing atop the giant toads amidst the rubble of the destroyed village.