: After defeating a Cursed Warrior, it is revealed that there are actually two different individuals using the persona. Evidence is planted to frame Kōmei, leading to his arrest. Explode! Sage Mode | Narutopedia | Fandom
This episode is part of the , a filler storyline where Naruto, Neji, and Tenten investigate a ghost known as the "Cursed Warrior". 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. : After defeating a Cursed Warrior, it is
: The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist and rival for the feudal lord's succession, of being the mastermind behind the Cursed Warrior sightings. Sage Mode | Narutopedia | Fandom This episode
: 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.
This is one of the most iconic episodes in the series, marking Naruto’s long-awaited return to Konoha to face Pain.