The Bewildering Forest

Shinobazu Arc (Filler)

The Bewildering Forest - 迷いの森 (Mayoi no mori)

Summary

Opening Theme-

"YURA YURA" by Hearts Grow

Naruto and Todoroki are separated from Sakura, Lee and the rest of the guards. The Ninja Dropouts overwhelm the two and just as they are getting ready to finish them there boat washes over a waterfall. This gives Naruto and Todoroki a chance to escape with the prisoner Gantetsu into the forest. Gantetsu explains to them they have walked into the Forest of Bewilderment that serves as a base for the Ninja dropouts. In order to escape they must trust Gantetsu. Sakura and Lee try to find Naruto but are attacked and lead into a ambush. Naruto and Todoroki are attacked by a Dropout Ninja with a giant metallic hand. but they manage to defeat him with help from Gantetsu. It is then revealed that Todoroki intends to kill Gantetsu to avenge his family.

Ending Theme-

"Scenario" by SABOTEN