Ep. 134: Sasuke encounters Itachi while his team faces Tobi and Kisame
Aired on November 5, 2009

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As Naruto’s group searches for Sasuke, the latter meets Itachi in a cave, fights an illusion, and receives instructions to visit the Uchiha hideout. On the journey, Sasuke’s team is intercepted by a Naruto shadow clone, which Sasuke defeats effortlessly. The real Naruto dispatches his team to pursue Sasuke, but they are halted by Tobi. Simultaneously, Team Hebi is confronted by Kisame, who refuses to allow anyone but Sasuke to pass. Sasuke proceeds alone while his teammates, particularly Suigetsu, engage Kisame in combat. This segment marks the beginning of the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc, designated as episode 1 of 10.
Episodes
- Ep. 130 · Jiraiya Confronts Pain About the Nine-Tails Attack and Akatsuki Ideology
- Ep. 131 · Jiraiya Enters Sage Mode to Counter Pain's Camouflage and Summons
- Ep. 132 · Jiraiya discovers the true nature of the Six Paths of Pain during his final battle.
- Ep. 133 · Jiraiya uncovers Pain's true identity before sacrificing his life to send a message to Naruto.
- Ep. 134 · Sasuke encounters Itachi while his team faces Tobi and Kisame
- Ep. 135 · Sasuke confronts Itachi at the hideout, triggering a fated battle and revelations about the Uchiha massacre.
- Ep. 136 · Itachi reveals Mangekyo Sharingan secrets and Uchiha history to Sasuke during their confrontation.
- Ep. 137 · Sasuke Overcomes Tsukuyomi and Evades Amaterasu in Final Clash
- Ep. 138 · Itachi defeats Sasuke and seals Orochimaru with his final technique.