Episode 189 – 6/14/06: “Underground Water, Inexhaustible Weapon Supply”

The target of the ninja who attacked Naruto’s group was the princess of the Vegetable Country, Haruna. They face a difficult fight against the evil ninja Ruiga, who uses the inexhaustible underground water supply as his weapon. Meanwhile, with Haruna in tow, Hinata waits for Naruto’s group, but Haruna says “Hurry, take me to a safe place!”

Episode 190– 6/21/06: “The Byakugan sees it! Magnetism User’s Blind Spot”

Naruto cannot move, frozen by the second evil ninja, Jiga. Hinata comes running, but Jiga uses Naruto’s body as a shield, demanding to know where Haruna is. But Hinata refuses and a battle between her and Jiga ensues.

Episode 191 – 6/28/06: “Death Sentence ‘Sometimes Cloudy, Sometimes Clear'”

Naruto is trying to bring Haruna to the castle town, but the last evil ninja, Renga, appears before him. Renga tells Naruto his companions are in his hands, and to hand over Haruna. He creates a lens out of the moisture in the air and fires a strong beam at Naruto. Renga begins to talk to Haruna, who is protecting the weakened Naruto, about a certain connection that goes back 20 or more years ago.

Episode 192 – 7/5/06: “Ino Screams! Big-Boned ♥ Paradise”

Ino is picked for a mission by the daimyo’s daughter. Her task is to go to a wedding meeting* in place of the princess, who has been getting fat from eating too much. Ino is moved by the princess’s heartfelt desire to win the young lord’s heart, so she takes the mission. But she cannot predict the hardship that awaits her.

*This is a concept that’s tied in with the arranged marriages that happen within royalty. The couple, even though they’re already betrothed, meet for the first time.