Other teachers advised Iruka to simply ignore Naruto’s attention-seeking pranks. During one lesson, Iruka followed this advice, standing up for Naruto against bullies but then coldly telling them "don't bother... with this kid," which deeply hurt Naruto.
The "present-day" scenes take place immediately after Pain’s assault on Konoha, as the village begins to rebuild. Plot Summary Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 176
By the end of the episode, Naruto discovers that Sasuke is also an orphan—the sole survivor of the Uchiha clan massacre—leading Naruto to realize they share a similar isolation. Themes and Significance Other teachers advised Iruka to simply ignore Naruto’s