Naruto Shippuden Episode 404 -

Naruto Shippuden Episode 404 , titled is part of the "In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths" filler arc. It focuses heavily on Tenten, exploring her insecurities about her role within Team Guy during the second Chūnin Exams . Plot Summary

The episode highlights Tenten’s growth, showing that while she initially views her summoning as merely "convenient," it is actually a powerful and unique strength that defines her contribution to the team. Naruto Shippuden Episode 404

: The episode begins with Team Guy preparing dinner. When Tenten uses her scrolls to summon a full set of cooking ingredients, Rock Lee praises her for being "convenient". This unintentional insult deeply upsets Tenten, who feels her teammates view her only as a support tool rather than a skilled ninja in her own right. Naruto Shippuden Episode 404 , titled is part

: The next day, Team Guy encounters Team Ajisai from the Hidden Rain Village. Both teams are competing for scrolls in the desert ruins. Tenten finds a rival in Ajisai, who also specializes in Transportation Ninjutsu (summoning). : The episode begins with Team Guy preparing dinner

: During their clash, an explosion causes the ground to give way, trapping Tenten and Ajisai deep beneath the ruins in a dark dungeon. The episode concludes with the two rivals forced to wake up and confront their situation together while their respective teams search for them. Key Themes