The story continues the , focusing on Mirai Sarutobi as she escorts Kakashi and Guy on their vacation. The story continues the , focusing on Mirai
A massive boulder blocks the path to a secret hot spring. Choji Akimichi arrives to help, but he is too hungry to use his Expansion Jutsu effectively.
Critics describe it as a "slice-of-life" episode with a lighthearted tone. While some found it "fantastic" for its character growth, others found the pacing slow and the "hunger" plot point for Choji to be a repetitive joke. Critics describe it as a "slice-of-life" episode with
, titled "The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Potato Chips and the Giant Boulder!", is generally viewed as a nostalgic, character-driven episode that serves as "anime canon" rather than direct manga adaptation. Episode Summary
At the end, a young girl named Tatsumi tells Mirai about a legendary hot spring where one can speak to the deceased, setting the stage for the next part of the arc. Review Consensus