Episode 155: Dark Clouds’ Silent Approach
The Kurosuki Family is scattered, and it seems peace has returned to the Katabami goldmine. But, Karashi has an expression which implies he’s planning something. Before long, a great number of Kurosuki hiding on the top of a cliff launch a surprise attack on Naruto’s team with a big boulder. The Kurosuki group use Ninpou – Kuro Tatsumaki, and with iron claws that can cut even stone, one by one they attack. While avoiding that, Naruto’s group return fire, but…
Episode 156: Counterattacking Raiga
Raiga is revived by Ranmaru infusing chakra into him. Raiga takes out his anger and sorrow at losing Ranmaru on the Konoha ninjas. Raiga, Naruto, Lee and Neji are again caught up in the mountain pass devastated by a storm. Pushing their chakra to the limits, Naruto’s group start to be overpowered by Raiga, who uses the power of nature.
Episode 157: Run!!! Curry of Life
Naruto’s group are caught in a predicament. But, armed with the Curry of Life, Tenten’s group appears. Ranmaru’s plea of “Let’s end this” was ignored by Raiga. When Ranmaru, as Raiga’s sensory instrument, developed his own will, the “two as one” between them was broken.
Episode 158: Everyone, Come With Me! Great Sweat and Tears Survival Plan
At a proposal from Tsunade, the genin are sent to lead Academy pupils on one-night two-day outdoor training. Naruto’s team ends up being the 3-man team of the Konohamaru Corps.
Our thanks to Pazuzu for the info. Another filler arc beginning would seemingly push the Kakashi Gaiden back until at least December. Can the anime fandom hold out that long? If this new season does contain 25+ episodes of filler, I think it will fray a lot of nerves, but hopefully give us enough time that next year we won’t need as many filler arcs to allow the manga to get ahead again.