After the effects wear off, Naruto summons Gamatatsu to obtain "insect cooking" from Shima to save the crew from starvation.
For a quick recap of the episode's most chaotic moments, watch this short clip: Eat or Die! Mushrooms from Hell | Narutopedia | Fandom Naruto Shippuden Episode 229
As the crew prepares to cross the "Sea Route of Silence"—a treacherous stretch of ocean with no wind or fish—Naruto buys a rare, glowing mushroom from a suspicious merchant to stock up on supplies. However, once they set sail, the mushroom begins to rapidly multiply, absorbing Yamato’s chakra and devouring every other scrap of food and water on the ship. The situation quickly devolves into chaos: After the effects wear off, Naruto summons Gamatatsu
This episode is widely considered one of the more "out there" fillers in the series. Fans often recommend skipping it if you are focusing on the canon storyline, as it has no impact on the Fourth Shinobi World War plot. However, if you enjoy the comedic dynamic between Naruto and Guy or appreciate the series' occasionally surreal humor, it provides a lighthearted break from the heavy themes of the surrounding arcs. However, once they set sail, the mushroom begins
Naruto Shippuden Episode 229, titled is a standalone filler episode that leans heavily into comedy and bizarre survival stakes. Part of the "Paradise Life on a Boat" arc, it follows Naruto and his team during their long sea voyage to the Land of Lightning. Plot Overview