While movies are generally considered non-canon (filler), this film is best watched after Episode 196 of Naruto Shippuden but before the start of the Great Ninja War arc (around Episode 221) to avoid character spoilers.
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Stronger psychological elements, interesting new characters, and high-quality "fan service" action sequences. The film carries a darker tone than the
The film carries a darker tone than the TV series, featuring more intense violence and psychological themes. Critical Reception Watch Guide & Canon Status The prison's warden,
Critics and fans often note that the film excels in its atmosphere and character building.
Naruto eventually teams up with a mysterious fellow prisoner named Ryūetsu to uncover the truth behind the frame-up. Watch Guide & Canon Status
The prison's warden, Mui, seeks to use Naruto's massive chakra to open the "Box of Ultimate Bliss," a legendary artifact said to grant any wish.