Naruto Shippuden

Power of the Five Kage

Episode 204 Canon Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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During a tense summit, Sasuke faces off against multiple adversaries and encounters unexpected resistance from the Five Kage. Alliances and mysteries unfold as new players enter the scene, with Sasuke confronting powerful foes and familiar faces intervening. The episode deepens the political and combat stakes.

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Having faked his abduction by Sasuke, Killer Bee bided his time before emerging from the lake and confiding to the Eight Tails his intent to see the outside world and learn Enka from a man named Kin. Meanwhile, as Kakashi tells Naruto to keep what they learned of the Uchiha Massacre to himself until they know for full details, Sasuke uses his Susanoo to destroy the pillars and cause a cave in. Leaving Suigestu and Jugo behind, the former getting free in the chaos while the latter absorbs a corpse to restore himself, Sasuke has Karin take him to the summit room and attempts to go after a fleeing Danzo who Ao is pursuing. But Mei decides to fight Sasuke, revealing her three Chakra Natures and two Kekkei Genkai while overwhelming the injured Sasuke. Before she can finish him off once trapping him in a room to be subjected to her corrosive mist, Sasuke is saved by the spore clones that White Zetsu secretly laced on the Kage and bodyguards. However, Sasuke finds himself at the receiving end of Onoki's Dust Style attack and appeared to had been atomized by the time Ay and Gaara arrive. But Sasuke is revealed to have been saved at the last moment by Tobi, the masked ninja introducing himself to the present Kage as Madara while asking them for a reprieve so he can explain his ultimate goal: Project Tsuki no Me.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Power of the Five Kage" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Power of the Five Kage" is episode 204 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Power of the Five Kage" canon or filler?

"Power of the Five Kage" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Power of the Five Kage" part of?

"Power of the Five Kage" 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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