Episode 164 of Naruto Shippuden , titled , is a pivotal moment in the Pain's Assault Arc . This episode showcases the high-stakes battle between Naruto Uzumaki and the Six Paths of Pain, specifically focusing on the strategic limitations of Naruto's newly mastered Sage Mode. Episode Overview
To combat the shared vision of the Rinnegan, Shima creates a dust cloud to obscure Pain's sight. Naruto uses this opening to hide inside the mouth of the giant toad, Gamabunta, to take out the Animal Path with a Sage Art: Spiralling Serial Spheres. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN EP 164
"Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached" (Japanese: ピンチ! 消えた仙人モード, Pinchi! Kieta Sennin Mōdo ). Episode 164 of Naruto Shippuden , titled ,
Naruto vs. the remaining Paths of Pain as his natural energy (Sage Chakra) begins to run out. Plot Summary Naruto uses this opening to hide inside the
Once his Sage Mode deactivates, Naruto is vulnerable. However, it is revealed that he left Shadow Clones at Mount Myōboku to gather natural energy. He uses a summoning scroll to call one of these clones, instantly replenishing his Sage Mode chakra to continue the fight. Key Techniques Used