: As the seal is about to break, Minato Namikaze , the Fourth Hokage, appears within Naruto’s psyche.
: Naruto, Chōji, and Sakura use their ninja skills—like Shadow Clones for kneading—to create the perfect bowl of ramen to win Ayame back.
This is one of the most pivotal episodes in the entire franchise. During the height of the battle with Pain, Naruto is on the verge of losing control and fully releasing the Nine-Tails. Naruto (Dub) Episode 168
: Minato reveals he is Naruto’s father and explains he sealed the Nine-Tails within him because he believed his son could master its power.
Witness the iconic moment from Naruto Shippuden where the Fourth Hokage finally meets his son: : As the seal is about to break,
: Teuchi's daughter, Ayame, is kidnapped by "cooking-nin" who want Teuchi's secret ramen recipes.
Naruto (Original) Episode 168: " Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! " During the height of the battle with Pain,
: Ayame is rescued but has gained weight from eating too much of the kidnappers' delicious food, leading Teuchi to develop a "diet ramen".