· Arc 13: Shinobi World War: Countdown
Naruto Shippuden Episode 246
The Orange Spark
Manga Canon
9.1
- Japanese Air
- Jan 26, 2012
- English Air
- Jun 14, 2014
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Manga
- Ch. 497, 498
Description Spoiler-Free
Naruto finds himself struggling to control the power of the Nine-Tails as he pushes deeper into his inner world. Amid the tension, he faces a surprising encounter that challenges his resolve and understanding of his own strength.
Anime-Manga Differences Spoiler
Plot and Content Changes
- The anime leans hard on Kushina being a Konohagakure transplant — she goes as far as saying she didn't expect rescue when Kumo-nin kidnapped her, since she was an "outsider". The manga reads differently: she tells Naruto that Konoha dispatched a search party for her right away. (Manga: chapter 498, page 15)
Source: https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Anime-Manga_Differences