Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 146 -

In , titled "The Successor's Wish," the story centers on the deepening bond between the rogue ninja Utakata and his persistent "student," Hotaru, as they are hunted for a dangerous forbidden jutsu. The Secret of the Forbidden Jutsu

After parting ways with Team Kakashi, Hotaru returns to her village, only to find it under threat by the Magaki Troops. Utakata, despite his reluctance to be called a "master" due to his own dark past, steps in to protect her. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 146

: The full English dub of Naruto Shippuden, including this episode, is currently available on platforms like Hulu. The Successor's Wish | Narutopedia | Fandom In , titled "The Successor's Wish," the story

: This episode is part of the Six-Tails Unleashed filler arc (episodes 144–151), which provides backstory for Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchūriki, before his eventual capture by the Akatsuki. : The full English dub of Naruto Shippuden,

In a moment of vulnerability, Hotaru reveals a shocking secret: her grandfather literally into her body, leaving a visible seal or scarring on her back. Utakata is horrified by this treatment, further fueling his resentment toward the master-student dynamic. The Conflict with Hidden Mist Hunter-Nin