: It is revealed that Shikamaru was faking being under the Genjutsu sleep spell all along just to avoid the hassle of fighting, but he is eventually forced into action. Viewing Guide & Resources Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission! - Narutopedia
Naruto Episode 69 , titled , is a high-stakes turning point in the original series' Konoha Crush arc. Episode Summary and Key Highlights Naruto (Dub) Episode 69
The episode focuses on two major fronts as the Hidden Leaf Village is besieged by Sound and Sand ninja: : It is revealed that Shikamaru was faking
: Orochimaru traps the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, inside a four-corner purple flame barrier. In a shocking move, Orochimaru uses the forbidden Impure World Reincarnation (Edo Tensei) jutsu to summon the spirits of the First and Second Hokage to fight their former student. Episode Summary and Key Highlights The episode focuses
: Kakashi tasks Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru with an official A-Rank mission to track down Sasuke, who has pursued Gaara into the forest. Kakashi summons his ninja hound, Pakkun , to serve as their guide.