Naruto Episode 212: To Each His Own Path

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 212
Title: To Each His Own Path
Arc: Gantetsu Escort Mission
Canon/Filler Status: Anime-original filler
Original Japanese Air Date: December 7, 2006
Previous Episode: Naruto Episode 211
Next Episode: Naruto Episode 213

Naruto Episode 212 Summary

Naruto Episode 212, “To Each His Own Path,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. When Lee misses his check-up with Tsunade, Naruto is sent to find him. Meanwhile Gai is training someone called Yagura and has decided that Lee and Yagura should have a training match. Can Lee beat the new trainee after hearing some uncomfortable news at his examination?

Detailed Episode Discussion

The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: When Lee misses his check-up with Tsunade, Naruto is sent to find him. Meanwhile Gai is training someone called Yagura and has decided that Lee and Yagura should have a training match. Can Lee beat the new trainee after hearing some uncomfortable news at his examination? 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, “To Each His Own Path” 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 212 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?

Optional. This is anime-original material, so completionist viewers may enjoy it while main-story viewers can usually skip it.

Where to Watch Naruto Episode 212 Online

Streaming availability changes by country and over time. PopRot links only to official/legal watch options. When an exact episode page is available, use that; otherwise start from the official Naruto series/search page on each service.