Naruto Episode 114: Good-bye Old Friend…! I’ll Always Believe in You!

June 22, 2026 · Anime, Episodes, Naruto

Spoiler note: This episode guide discusses the events of this episode. Major future-series spoilers should be avoided unless clearly marked.

Quick Facts

Episode: Naruto Episode 114
Title: Good-bye Old Friend…! I'll Always Believe in You!
Arc: Sasuke Retrieval Arc
Canon/Filler Status: Canon / mostly manga-canon
Original Japanese Air Date: December 15, 2004
Previous Episode: Naruto Episode 113
Next Episode: Naruto Episode 115

Naruto Episode 114 Summary

Naruto Episode 114, “Good-bye Old Friend…! I'll Always Believe in You!,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. The group are on their way back to Konoha when they stop at a town with hotsprings. Unknown to them they are being watched by men looking for Tsunade. Naruto's room gets raided and the necklace he was given goes missing with nothing but a ransom note left behind. What does it all mean? Can Naruto get the necklace back and why are they looking for Tsunade in the first place?

Detailed Episode Discussion

The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: The group are on their way back to Konoha when they stop at a town with hotsprings. Unknown to them they are being watched by men looking for Tsunade. Naruto's room gets raided and the necklace he was given goes missing with nothing but a ransom note left behind. What does it all mean? Can Naruto get the necklace back and why are they looking for Tsunade in the first place? PopRot readers should watch how the characters respond to the pressure of the moment, because the choices made here are what connect the episode to the larger Naruto storyline.

In practical watch-order terms, “Good-bye Old Friend…! I'll Always Believe in You!” is not just a title card in the episode list. It marks the specific conflict, reveal, confrontation, joke, rescue, or turning point that the episode wants viewers to remember. The important details to track are who takes action, who gets challenged, and what new information changes the audience’s understanding of the arc.

This recap is written to help fans place Naruto Episode 114 in context without losing the thread of the larger story. If you are moving through Naruto in order, treat this episode as a checkpoint for the current arc’s momentum, character relationships, and next-step setup.

Watch or Skip?

Watch. This episode is part of the core Naruto viewing path and helps move the main story forward.

Where to Watch Naruto Episode 114 Online

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