Episode 220
Departure and Arrival
Feb 8, 2005
9.0 Rating
Arc: Departure
Episode Overview
Naruto departs with Jiraiya for two and a half years of training. His farewell to Sakura — and the path ahead — close the original series with quiet emotional power.
What Fans Think
A beloved finale that resists over-dramatizing. Naruto's departure and Sakura's response encapsulate everything the original series built. The image of Naruto walking down the road with Jiraiya is iconic.
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