Jirobo pushes Choji to his absolute limit, forcing him to use the dangerous Three Colored Pills of the Akimichi clan. After Jirobo activates his second-stage Cursed Seal, Choji takes the final "Chili Pepper Pill," which grants massive power at the risk of his life. The episode focuses on Choji’s deep bond with
This episode is a emotional highlight of the arc.
The episode focuses on Choji’s deep bond with Shikamaru Nara, flashing back to when they first became friends and Shikamaru was the first to see Choji's true kindness and strength.
Choji successfully defeats Jirobo but collapses from the pill's side effects, leaving a message for his friends on a tree. Naruto Shippuden: "Eye of the Hawk"