Naruto Shippuden

Target: Nine Tails

Episode 247 Canon Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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After a fierce encounter, Naruto manages to subdue the Nine Tails, prompting Kushina to share vital insights into the history and dangers tied to the tailed beast and past threats to the Hidden Leaf Village.

Full Plot Summary

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Naruto manages to defeat the Nine Tails and extract its chakra before imprisoning the monster in a new seal, promising to set things right with the tailed beast. Revealing that Minato gave her time, Kushina decides to give Naruto the full story about the Nine Tails attack on the Hidden Leaf Village. She begins by revealing herself as the previous Nine Tails Jinchuriki from the Hidden Whirlpool Village, a close ally of the Hidden Leaf Village that was destroyed as others feared her people's powerful sealing techniques. Kushina then explains that the seal on the female Jinchuriki wavers during their pregnancy, having been moved to a secret location along with Minato, the Third Hokage's wife, Biwako Sarutobi, a medi-nin named Taji, and an ANBU team. But the ANBU are all killed by Tobi as he infiltrates the venue.

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What episode is "Target: Nine Tails" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Target: Nine Tails" is episode 247 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Target: Nine Tails" canon or filler?

"Target: Nine Tails" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Target: Nine Tails" part of?

"Target: Nine Tails" is part of the Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes Arc.

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