Naruto Wedding: The Secret Mission
Episode 498 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
No — Naruto Shippuden Episode 498 is filler. It's anime-original and has no impact on the main story. Safe to skip if you only want canon. A wedding-finale beat — preparations framed as a covert mission; warm comedy in the series' send-off.SERIES COMPLETE ✓ · BACK TO THE GUIDE
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
498 / 500
Status
Filler
Arc
Konoha Hiden
KONOHA HIDEN · EP 494–500 · 7 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 5 OF 7
Episode Summary
Naruto Wedding: The Secret Mission frames the wedding preparations as a covert operation, the cast undertaking a clandestine effort for the big day. The episode delivers the send-off's comedy — a secret mission of friendship and celebration, the cast scheming for the hero's happiness. Sealed inside its filler frame, it celebrates the conclusion without canon stakes. Competent and warm, the secret mission is enjoyable in its bubble and outside the strict timeline, the series' farewell building toward Naruto and Hinata's wedding.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Konoha Hiden arc.
Can I skip it?
Yes, you can safely skip it without missing main story.
Konoha Hiden · Ep 494–500 · 7 episodes
720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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