The Burden
Episode 214 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Shippuden Episode 214 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. Naruto's burden — the impossible weight of his promise to Sasuke against a condemning world, the arc's quiet devastation.
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
214 / 500
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Five Kage Summit
FIVE KAGE SUMMIT · EP 197–214 · 18 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 18 OF 18
Episode Summary
The burden settles on Naruto as the summit arc's emotional weight comes due. The episode is the hero's reckoning — Naruto carrying the impossible promise to save Sasuke, the world's verdict against his friend, the knowledge that the next time they meet may be the last. The Raikage's challenge, Sakura's failed resolve, the war ahead all press on him. It's the canon arc's quiet devastation, the burden of loving someone the world has condemned laid fully on the boy who refuses to give up, no matter what it costs him.
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 Canon200Naruto's PleaManga Canon201Painful 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/Filler
214The BurdenManga Canon
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