Naruto Shippuden

High-Level Shinobi

Episode 216 Canon Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Naruto and Sasuke face off in a tense conversation before an impending battle, with old alliances and conflicts resurfacing as powerful enemies arrive, setting the stage for a decisive confrontation.

Full Plot Summary

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A few flashbacks occur showing the friendships and competitions that Naruto and Sasuke had over the years before their metaphysical discussion comes to an end as Tobi and White Zetsu arrive. Reminding Sasuke of what he told him years ago that high-level shinobi can read each other through their fists, Naruto tells Sasuke that he is prepared to die in their final battle. This causes Sasuke to tell Naruto that he will never change and that he would eventually destroy the Hidden Leaf village, before being spirited away by Tobi. Naruto suddenly falls ill moments later from Sakura's poisoned kunai, but she heals him by administering the antidote. Meanwhile, to prevent further risk of blindness, Sasuke decides have Itachi's eyes transplanted into him.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "High-Level Shinobi" in Naruto Shippuden?

"High-Level Shinobi" is episode 216 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "High-Level Shinobi" canon or filler?

"High-Level Shinobi" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "High-Level Shinobi" part of?

"High-Level Shinobi" 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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