Ep. 298: Itachi and Nagato clash with Naruto and Killer Bee while Kabuto manipulates the battle.
Aired on January 31, 2013

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Nagato and Itachi encounter Naruto and Killer Bee, prompting Kabuto to order Itachi to attack. During the fight, Itachi learns Sasuke knows the truth about the Uchiha Clan Massacre and asks Naruto to keep it secret. Itachi uses a crow containing Shisui Uchiha’s eye to cast Kotoamatsukami on Nagato, freeing himself from Kabuto’s control. However, Nagato’s corpse regenerates and, with Kabuto’s urging, absorbs chakra from Killer Bee’s Eight Tails to restore his youth. The regenerated Nagato then captures Naruto, preparing to extract his soul while Kabuto seeks to acquire Shisui’s eye.
Episodes
- Ep. 294 · Dokku is restrained while Disonasu prepares the Saezuri summoning with Naruto in Sage Mode.
- Ep. 295 · Naruto defeats his clone and stops the Ama no Hoko tower with help from Dokku and Shiseru
- Ep. 296 · Naruto and Bee defeat the White Zetsu Army while Gaara confronts the reincarnated Kage
- Ep. 297 · Gaara’s father learns of his son’s growth and the truth behind his mother’s protection.
- Ep. 298 · Itachi and Nagato clash with Naruto and Killer Bee while Kabuto manipulates the battle.
- Ep. 299 · Naruto battles revived Nagato while Bee attacks, saved by Itachi’s Susanoo and long-range strikes.
- Ep. 300 · The Second Mizukage and Giant Clam Challenge Gaara and Naruto in Battle
- Ep. 301 · Naruto and Dodai coordinate with Bee to seal the Third Raikage after futile attacks.
- Ep. 302 · The Second Mizukage's Steaming Danger Tyranny Technique Revealed Amidst Battle Chaos