Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 145 -

Recap: Naruto Shippuden Episode 145 – "Successor of the Forbidden Jutsu"

Utakata is ambushed by the four bandits. Using his signature bubble-style ninjutsu, he manages to hold them off, but the battle suggests more dangerous forces are moving in the background.

Upon reaching the Tsuchigumo village, Naruto notices a hostile atmosphere. The villagers and the clan chief—Hotaru's uncle—treat her with suspicion and glares rather than warmth. Naruto’s Instincts

For those following the English dub, this episode originally premiered in North America on . You can find further details and discussions on fan platforms like Narutopedia or Anime News Network .

While escorting Hotaru to the Tsuchigumo Clan’s mountain village, Naruto and his team remain unaware that they are being watched. The , a group of bandits led by Shiranami , are hunting for the clan’s powerful "Forbidden Jutsu". This jutsu was once used to destroy an entire city during the Third Shinobi World War and is now sealed within Hotaru herself.