Naruto's Plea
Episode 200 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Shippuden Episode 200 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. Naruto's plea for Sasuke — the series' central bond colliding with a world demanding Sasuke's death, the Summit arc's emotional core.
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
200 / 500
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Five Kage Summit
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Episode Summary
Naruto's plea sends the hero into the snow of the Land of Iron, intercepting the Raikage to beg for Sasuke's life. The episode is the emotional counterpoint to the summit's politics — Naruto, learning his friend has fallen into darkness and crime, throwing himself at the feet of a Kage who wants Sasuke dead, asking for a mercy he hasn't earned. The Raikage's fury meets Naruto's desperate hope. It's the canon arc's heart, the bond that drives the whole series colliding with a world that has decided Sasuke must die.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Five Kage Summit arc.
Can I skip it?
No, this is essential canon — do not skip it.
Five Kage Summit · Ep 197–214 · 18 episodes
197The Sixth Hokage DanzoManga Canon198Five Kage Summit's EveManga Canon199The Five Kage Appear!Manga Canon
200Naruto's PleaManga Canon
201Painful DecisionManga Canon202Racing LightningManga Canon203Sasuke's Ninja WayManga Canon204Power of the Five KageAManga Canon205Declaration of WarManga Canon206Sakura's FeelingsManga Canon207The Tailed Beast vs. The Tailless Tailed BeastManga Canon208One as One's FriendManga Canon209Danzo's Right ArmAManga Canon210The Forbidden Visual JutsuManga Canon211Danzo ShimuraManga Canon212Sakura's ResolveManga Canon213Lost BondsMixed Canon/Filler214The BurdenManga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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