Episode 80
The Third Hokage, Forever...
Dec 10, 2003
9.6 Rating
Arc: Konoha Crush
Episode Overview
The Third Hokage dies sealing Orochimaru's arms. One of the most significant deaths in the series — the loss of a leader who was also a father figure to the village.
What Fans Think
The most emotionally heavy episode of the Konoha Crush arc. The Third Hokage's sacrifice was devastating and the funeral aftermath in later episodes reflects the genuine grief the series invested in this moment.
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