Naruto Episode 163 -

: After defeating a Cursed Warrior, it is revealed that there are actually two different individuals using the persona. Evidence is planted to frame Kōmei, leading to his arrest. Explode! Sage Mode | Narutopedia | Fandom

: The group suspects Kōmei, a village strategist and rival for the feudal lord's succession, of being the mastermind behind the Cursed Warrior sightings. Naruto Episode 163

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. : After defeating a Cursed Warrior, it is

: This episode showcases Naruto's mastery of Sage Mode, which allows him to sense chakra signatures and provides a massive boost to his physical strength and speed. Naruto (Original) Episode 163: "The Tactician's Intent" Sage Mode | Narutopedia | Fandom : The

: An exhausted Tsunade, having used her chakra to protect the villagers with Katsuyu, attempts to confront Pain. Naruto intervenes just as the Asura Path moves to attack her, destroying that Path with a single, massive Rasengan .

: 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.