Ep 91. Inheritance! the Necklace of Death!
- TV14
- June 16, 2007
- 23 min
In Naruto season 2 episode 91, titled "Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!", the episode revolves around the aftermath of the previous episode's battle. The episode opens with Kabuto being reprimanded by Orochimaru for failing to defeat Tsunade and for allowing her to heal the injured. Orochimaru then tasks Kabuto with capturing Tsunade, who is currently with Naruto and Jiraiya.
Meanwhile, Tsunade reflects on her past and her decision to leave the ninja lifestyle behind. She recalls her former lover, Dan, who died during the Third Shinobi World War. Tsunade wants to use her skills to help people rather than engage in the violence of war.
As Naruto, Jiraiya, and Tsunade head towards the Hidden Leaf Village, they are ambushed by Kabuto and a group of Sound Ninja. The group is able to fend off the attackers and continue on their way. However, Naruto and Jiraiya become separated from Tsunade.
Naruto and Jiraiya come across a small town where they meet a young girl named Tokiwa. She shows them a necklace that has been passed down through her family for generations. The necklace has a curse that brings calamity upon those who possess it. Naruto and Jiraiya become determined to break the curse and free Tokiwa's family from the necklace's burden.
Meanwhile, Tsunade has a chance encounter with Orochimaru. Their past history and their current opposing roles in the ninja world create a tense standoff. Orochimaru tries to convince Tsunade to join his cause, but she refuses.
Back in the town, Naruto and Jiraiya discover the source of the curse on the necklace. They encounter a woman named Saya who has been searching for the necklace for years. She reveals that the necklace was originally created by her ancestor, a powerful and vengeful ninja who was defeated in battle. He cursed the necklace before he died, as a way to exact revenge on his enemies.
Naruto and Jiraiya work together to break the curse on the necklace. By using their ninja skills and teamwork, they are able to destroy the cursed object and free Tokiwa's family from its burden.
The episode concludes with Tsunade and Orochimaru engaging in a fierce battle. Both characters use their powerful jutsu techniques, and the outcome of the battle is uncertain.
Overall, "Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!" is a tense and action-packed episode that showcases the different aspects of the ninja world. The theme of breaking curses and freeing people from the past is a prevalent one, and Naruto and Jiraiya's teamwork shines as they work to end the necklace's curse. The episode's conclusion sets up the anticipation for future battles and conflicts in the show.