Naruto Shippuden

The Mystery of Tobi

Episode 139 Canon Five Kage Summit Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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The ninja village continues their struggle against the elusive Tobi, revealing hidden identities and complex plans as Sasuke awakens to confront truths about his past and his brother's intentions.

Full Plot Summary

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The leaf ninja continue to fight Tobi, but all of their attacks manage to phase right through him. Shino manages to trap Tobi with a beetle sphere but Tobi uses a teleportation jutsu in order to escape. Zetsu arrives to inform Tobi the outcome of the Uchiha match, the leaf ninja overhears, and Madara drops his goofy persona in order to leave the fight; revealing his Sharingan, and collect the brothers' bodies. Sasuke wakes up in a cave and Madara approaches him, introducing himself. An Amaterasu is unleashed from Sasuke's eye, but Madara recovers from it and mentions how in-depth Itachi's plans were. Sasuke asks what he means, and Madara tells him that Itachi was trying to protect him.

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What episode is "The Mystery of Tobi" in Naruto Shippuden?

"The Mystery of Tobi" is episode 139 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "The Mystery of Tobi" canon or filler?

"The Mystery of Tobi" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Mystery of Tobi" part of?

"The Mystery of Tobi" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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