What episode is "Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!" in Naruto?
"Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!" is episode 96 of Naruto.
Naruto's search for Tsunade reaches a turning point as the group confronts dangerous foes and important decisions lead to new leadership with emotional and humorous moments among friends.
Katsuyu and Gamabunta double-team Manda, though the latter is able to hold his own. Using her inhuman strength, Tsunade is able to pin Manda down and delivers a finishing blow to Orochimaru. Deciding to use his last resort to regain the use of his arms, Orochimaru retreats with Kabuto, leaving Tsunade, Jiraiya, Shizune, and Naruto to their own devices. Once Naruto recovers and learns of Tsunade's acceptance of the Hokage title, he remarks that she is an undeserving of the job because the Third was better in every possible way. The two step outside to have another fight, though this time Tsunade gives Naruto a kiss on the forehead instead of a blow to the face. The group then sets off for Konoha.
"Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!" is episode 96 of Naruto.
"Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!" is part of the Sasuke Retrieval Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Ino Yamanaka supporting
Iruka Umino supporting
Jiraiya supporting
Kankuro supporting
Kiba Inuzuka supporting
Neji Hyuga supporting
Rock Lee supporting
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