What episode is "High-Level Shinobi" in Naruto Shippuden?
"High-Level Shinobi" is episode 216 of Naruto Shippuden.
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.
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.
"High-Level Shinobi" is episode 216 of Naruto Shippuden.
"High-Level Shinobi" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"High-Level Shinobi" is part of the Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation 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.