: Mei Terumi of the Mist Village prepares her own guards, Chojuro and Ao, as she heads to the summit.
The episode follows several key groups as they travel toward the Land of Iron:
: The episode sets an intense tone for the upcoming summit, emphasizing that while the nations are gathering to face a common enemy, they still deeply distrust one another. Naruto Shippuden Episode 199 Discussion | Page 5 - FanVerse Naruto Shippuden Episode 199
: As the newly appointed acting Sixth Hokage, Danzo Shimura leaves the Leaf Village with his bodyguards, Fu and Torune. During their journey, they are ambushed by assassins from the Land of Woods, but Danzo easily defeats them, revealing for the first time that he possesses a Sharingan in his right eye.
: Onoki, the elderly and stubborn Tsuchikage of the Stone Village, is shown traveling despite his recurring back pain. : Mei Terumi of the Mist Village prepares
The episode highlights the unique personalities and arrivals of the leaders from the various Great Shinobi Nations:
: Gaara and his siblings, Temari and Kankuro, represent the Sand Village. Key Reveals and Tensions During their journey, they are ambushed by assassins
: The reveal of Danzo's Sharingan suggests a deeper, more sinister connection to the Uchiha clan's history than previously known.