Naruto Episode 163 May 2026

: The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist and rival for the feudal lord's succession, of being the mastermind behind the Cursed Warrior sightings.

Depending on which series you are watching, "Episode 163" refers to two very different moments in the Naruto franchise: the high-stakes arrival of Naruto's Sage Mode in Shippūden or a tactical filler investigation in the original series. Naruto Episode 163

: Upon arrival, Naruto is shocked to see the village completely flattened by Pain’s "Almighty Push". He realizes the severity of the situation when he can no longer sense Kakashi's chakra. : The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist

This is one of the most iconic episodes in the series, marking Naruto’s long-awaited return to Konoha to face Pain. He realizes the severity of the situation when

: Naruto is summoned to the center of the Hidden Leaf Village by Shima, accompanied by elder toads Fukasaku and Gamabunta. He appears in his new Sage Mode attire, standing atop the giant toads amidst the rubble of the destroyed village.

This episode is part of the , a filler storyline where Naruto, Neji, and Tenten investigate a ghost known as the "Cursed Warrior".