What episode is "Mifune vs. Hanzo" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Mifune vs. Hanzo" is episode 272 of Naruto Shippuden.
As Naruto's team tries to retreat, they are ambushed by reinforcements sending a poisonous attack. Mifune arrives to challenge Hanzou in a dramatic duel that leads to a significant turning point affecting the course of the ongoing battle.
As the Surprise Attack Division attempt to retreat to the rendezvous point, they are chased by Akatsuki's reinforcements. Summoning his salamander Ibuse, Hanzou orders it to attack. Unleashing a paralyzing mist of poison, the division is rendered paralyzed and left at Hanzou's mercy. However, Mifune and his division soon arrive and he deflects the would-be devastating blow. Conversing about the past and the paths they had chosen to walk, as the two trade blows, Mifune is able to break Hanzou's sickle and respirator. Remembering his encounter with Mifune in life, Hanzō moves towards his broken kusarigama and using the blade commits seppuku, telling Mifune that he entrusts him with his conviction. This act cuts the poisonous sac that had been in Hanzou's body since he was a child, and causes the poison to leak out and evaporate. Shocking Kabuto Yakushi, Hanzou's body ceases to respond to his orders and the legendary shinobi is soon bound and sealed.
"Mifune vs. Hanzo" is episode 272 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Mifune vs. Hanzo" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Mifune vs. Hanzo" is part of the Kakashi's Personal 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
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