What episode is "Truth" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Truth" is episode 141 of Naruto Shippuden.
Madara reveals critical truths about Itachi’s past and hidden missions, profoundly impacting Sasuke. Struggling with these revelations, Sasuke forms a new team with a resolute goal that signals a shift in his path.
Madara continues by informing Sasuke that Itachi was a double-agent who was assigned to leak intel on the Uchiha back to the village. He then contacted Madara to help him undertake his mission of exterminating the Uchiha clan. They succeeded in their mission, although Itachi couldn't bring himself to kill Sasuke. Some time later, Sasuke reminisces on Itachi's final words to him, before breaking down into tears. Heartbroken and vengeful, he changes his team's name to Taka and declares that their goal is to destroy Konoha, revealing his newly awakened Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Truth" is episode 141 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Truth" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Truth" 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.