The episode starts with Mousou stating the mission is over. Naruto, however, is skeptical, and investigates where he and his companions fought the Noroimusha. He finds a secret passage to the feudal lord’s mansion, but is caught. When Shima goes to warn Mousou about Naruto investigating. Mousou is seen directing a group of Watari ninja, and Shima is pinned down by shuriken. The Noroimusha arrives in Naruto’s cell, and he is sentenced to death.