What episode is "Formation!" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Formation!" is episode 118 of Naruto Shippuden.
Sasuke forms a new team with old comrades to pursue a common enemy, recalling past bonds and traumas. Meanwhile, Naruto sets out on his own mission, setting the stage for confrontations ahead.
While fighting with Sasuke, Jugo remembers how he met his friend - Kimimaro, and how he vowed to counteract Jugo’s bipolar murderous urges. Jugo refuses to join Sasuke since he believes that without Kimimaro, he could potentially kill others. After being told that Kimimaro died for the sake of retrieving Sasuke to be Orochimaru’s new vessel, Jugo agrees to go with Sasuke. Due to a conversation with Kimimaro in the past, Jugo believes that Kimimaro lives on within Sasuke. After informing his newly formed team that his goal is to kill Itachi Uchiha of the Akatsuki, Sasuke names their group "Hebi" ["Snake"]. In the meantime, Naruto decides to go after Itachi in hopes of finding Sasuke.
"Formation!" is episode 118 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Formation!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Formation!" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Gaara supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Konan supporting
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting
Sai supporting
Shikamaru Nara supporting
Yamato supporting
Danzo Shimura antagonist
Deidara antagonist Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.