Naruto Shippuden

A Meeting With Destiny

Episode 13 Canon Kazekage Rescue Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Team Guy faces off against Kisame in an intense water-based battle, while Team Kakashi confronts Itachi, who uses powerful illusions against Naruto. The episode focuses on strategic combats and emerging techniques in the Kazekage Rescue Mission arc.

Full Plot Summary

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The Akatsuki continues the extraction process. Team Guy fights with Kisame as he builds up a huge flow of water and attacks constantly using his legendary sword, Samehada. He constantly pursues and asks Might Guy whether he recognizes him and have they met somewhere before. Sensing the opponent is a better one, Guy switches to maximum power as Kisame traps his students in Water Prison Technique. Team Kakashi confronts Itachi. Despite Kakashi's warning, Itachi uses his Mangekyo Sharingan on Naruto into confronting illusions. Naruto doesn't understand what it is and wastes his chakra by attacking crow clones of Itachi. He reveals his new move, Big Ball Rasengan, which has a bigger attack and damage cover. Itachi states that Naruto has improved but still won't be able to defeat him.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "A Meeting With Destiny" in Naruto Shippuden?

"A Meeting With Destiny" is episode 13 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "A Meeting With Destiny" canon or filler?

"A Meeting With Destiny" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "A Meeting With Destiny" part of?

"A Meeting With Destiny" is part of the Kazekage Rescue Arc.

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