Episode 469: Naruto Shippuuden (dub)

The episode follows Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura during their early genin days. They are approached by a freelance photographer named , who claims to have once been an ANBU member and wants to help them get a "scoop" of Kakashi's face.

: Kakashi reveals his motivation for the ruse was not just to tease his students, but to use the unmasking mission as a practical exercise in teamwork. He notes that their coordination has significantly improved. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 469

While some fans initially dismissed it as padding, Episode 469 is widely celebrated as a "must-watch" for its clever writing, nostalgia for Part 1 of the series, and the satisfaction of a decade-old payoff. The episode follows Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura during

For over 600 episodes across the original Naruto and Shippuden , Kakashi's face remained hidden, sparking endless fan theories and previous humor-focused attempts by Team 7 to unmask him. Episode 469 serves as a spiritual successor to Episode 101 of the original series, "Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!" While it initially appears to be another "filler" flashback, the episode is actually based on a special canonical one-shot chapter titled Fū no Sho (Book of Wind) written by series creator Masashi Kishimoto. Plot Summary: The Genius Disguise He notes that their coordination has significantly improved

The episode concludes with Kakashi in his apartment, removing the makeup and taking a shower, giving the audience a clear view of his face. He is shown to be conventionally handsome with a distinct mole on his chin.