Naruto Shippuden

Racing Lightning

Episode 202 Canon Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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At a summit of the Shinobi nations, tensions rise as various leaders and teams confront one another, including Sasuke facing a powerful adversary and strategizing with his allies. The complex political and combat situations set the stage for critical confrontations.

Full Plot Summary

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Yamato and Kakashi restrain Tobi, who insists he merely intends to speak with Naruto out of a newfound interest in the youth and agrees to tell him about Sasuke by first explaining Itachi. At the Summit, after seemingly killing White Zetsu by accident, Ay and his bodyguards leave to intercept Sasuke as Danzo justifies his action of influencing Mifune are a necessary to unify the Shinobi Nations which Onoki calls a futile pipe dream. Gaara questions the Kage for compromising their moralities before following after the Raikage, joined by his siblings alongside Onoki's granddaughter Kurotsuchi. At the same time, a fearful Karin and the rest of Taka noting the change in their leader's approach, Sasuke mercilessly dispatches the samurai before Ay arrives. Jugo willingly enters his Curse Mark form as he and Suigetsu fend the Raikage and Darui while Sasuke takes out Cee with a genjutsu so Karin can locate Danzo undetected. But Ay defeats Jugo before engaging Sasuke.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Racing Lightning" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Racing Lightning" is episode 202 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Racing Lightning" canon or filler?

"Racing Lightning" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Racing Lightning" part of?

"Racing Lightning" is part of the Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation 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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