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.

: Teuchi's daughter, Ayame, is kidnapped by "cooking-nin" who want Teuchi's secret ramen recipes. Naruto (Dub) Episode 168

If you're watching the original series, this episode is pure comedic filler known as one of the "Cooking-nin" episodes. : Minato reveals he is Naruto’s father and

: The meeting is intense; Naruto punches his father, venting years of frustration and loneliness before Minato restores the seal one final time to give Naruto a chance to finish the fight. : The meeting is intense; Naruto punches his

: Naruto, Chōji, and Sakura use their ninja skills—like Shadow Clones for kneading—to create the perfect bowl of ramen to win Ayame back.

: Ayame is rescued but has gained weight from eating too much of the kidnappers' delicious food, leading Teuchi to develop a "diet ramen".

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.