Naruto Anime Episode 187-191: Vegetable Country

This filler introduces the Vegetable Country. When a mission is submitted to help a caravan of peddlers, Naruto, Chouji and Hinata soon learn there is more behind their hiring.

In the following summaries, Orange = Filler.

Episode 187: "Kaigyou!! Konoha hikkoshi sentaa ~ Open for Business!! Konoha House Moving Center"

Airdate: 05/31/2006

Naruto, Chouji and Hinata are hired to help a caravan of peddlers move. When the group comes under attack, the trio wonders what is going on. Three criminal brothers have taken over the Vegetable Country and they set their sites on its absent Princess Haruna. Though in disguise as peddlers, one of her protectors leaves to face the enemy alone. He then falls in battle.

Episode 188: "Fukakai nerawareta gyoushounin ~ Mystery, The Targeted Peddler"

Airdate: 06/07/2006

Peddler Shun, Haruna in disguise, decides the caravan should split. One group comes under attack and Naruto figures someone is lying. He demands the truth and Haruna's cold-hearted demeanor to protect herself angers him. Naruto, Chouji, Haruna and her last guard split from the rest to draw out the youngest brother Ruiga. Hinata then escapes with Haruna.

Episode 189: "Chikasui Mujinzou no ningu ~ Underground Water, Inexhaustible Supply of Ningu"

Airdate: 06/14/2006

The trio retreats from Ruiga's attacks and figure out the secret behind his manipulation of underground water. Drawn to solid rock he's unable to withdraw water and Chouji crushes him. Elsewhere Haruna sneak attacks Hinata to escape. Middle brother Jiga then attacks the solo Naruto. His magnetism techniques begin to get the better of Naruto but Hinata arrives.

Episode 190: "Byakugan wa mita! Jiki tsukai no shikaku ~ Insight of the Byakugan! Magnetism User Blind Spot"

Airdate: 06/21/2006

Jiga uses his magnetic powers to bury Naruto in iron rock. Hinata arrives to help but faces trouble as well. She retreats and Jiga follows. Hinata figures out Jiga's abilities and manages to defeat him. Elsewhere Naruto tracks down Haruna and she angrily lays out her past. Eldest brother Renga then arrives to finish her off for good.

Episode 191: "Shi no senkoku 'Kumori tokidoki hare' ~ Sentence of Death 'Cloudy and Sometimes Clear'"

Airdate: 06/28/2006

Renga uses his Hyouton powers to focus sunlight to destructive levels. Naruto does everything he can to protect Haruna and she becomes impressed by his drive. Renga explains how he killed the Vegetable Daimyou, Haruna's father. Naruto manages to reflect Renga's attack and knock him out. Shizune and other Leaf-nins arrive to help. Haruna then assumes control of the country.