What episode is "The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan" is episode 136 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNaruto Shippuden reveals Itachi sharing the mysteries and burdens of the Mangekyo Sharingan with Sasuke during a tense and emotional confrontation that explores family history and power.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAs Zetsu watches on, Itachi explains to Sasuke the secret behind the Mangekyo Sharingan, and the history of the Uchiha clan. Besides being able to tame the Nine-Tailed Fox, the Mangekyo will eventually rob the user of his eyesight and the only way to overcome this obstacle is to steal the Sharingan eyes of that person's sibling. Sasuke retaliates against Itachi's assaults, but he is eventually pinned to a wall and has one of his eyes seemingly stolen by Itachi.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan" canon or filler?
"The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan" part of?
"The Light & Dark of the Mangekyo Sharingan" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
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