Watch Naruto Shippuden 179 Direct

Following Pain’s devastating attack, Konoha is in ruins. An emergency council is convened before the Fire Daimyō to discuss rebuilding and leadership. With Lady Tsunade still in a coma from overexerting her chakra to protect the villagers, the council must select a new Hokage. Despite many hoping for Kakashi Hatake to take the mantle, Danzo Shimura aggressively maneuvers for the position and is ultimately named the Sixth Hokage candidate .

The appointment of Danzo as Hokage remains one of the most frustrating and discussed moments for fans, as it signals a dark shift in the village's leadership. Watch Naruto Shippuden 179

You can watch the full episode on official streaming platforms like Crunchyroll or Hulu. Following Pain’s devastating attack, Konoha is in ruins

Unlike the original series, this episode depicts an early, brief skirmish between Naruto and Sasuke that was witnessed from afar by Kakashi. Despite many hoping for Kakashi Hatake to take