Episodes 68–80CanonManga / mixed

Konoha Crush

Mixed canon — blends anime additions into core events.

What to do

Watch all

Watch path

Before you watch

The tone shifts here. Competition gives way to real danger and consequences.

Why it matters

This arc pushes the world into a more serious phase.

While watching

Watch straight through.

Arc energy

Episodes

68–80

Type

Canon

Route

Counts toward progress

Episode breakdown

Episodes 68Manga canon

Main manga-canon opening to the invasion.

Episodes 69–72Mixed Canon — Must Watch

Mixed-canon bridge episodes. Must watch.

Episodes 73Manga canon

Main manga-canon escalation.

Episodes 74Mixed Canon — Must Watch

Mixed-canon transition episode. Must watch.

Episodes 75–80Manga canon

Main manga-canon continuation through the end of the arc.

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