What episode is "Reanimation Jutsu: Release!" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Reanimation Jutsu: Release!" is episode 340 of Naruto Shippuden.
Sasuke wrestles with his resolve after Itachi's passing, while the Kage face unexpected challenges as reanimated ninja break free of control. Madara exploits the situation, drawing the Kage into renewed conflict amid growing chaos.
Watching Itachi's soul depart back into the afterlife, Sasuke becomes conflicted with his resolve before being found by Suigetsu and Juugo. As the various ninja that Kabuto reanimated are descending back into the afterlife, the other Kage mystified by the turn of events while Oonoki notes whoever is responsible is a true hero among ninja. But Madara proceeds to attack them before Tsunade was saved by Dan, taking advantage of the situation by using his Ghost Transformation jutsu to take control of his then-ascending soul and possess Tsunade long to gives her closure along with his remaining chakra to restore her Reserve Seal. Tsunade comes while she and the other Kage find Madara still among the living, the villain revealing that he exploited the Reanimation Jutsu's only flaw to rescinded the summoning contract and is now no longer under the control of its caster. Despite this new of events, the Kage refuse to back down. Meanwhile, as Naruto realized Itachi succeeded, Tobi admits they forced his hand as he feeds the Benihisago and Sealing Urn to the Gedo Statue before it begins screaming.
"Reanimation Jutsu: Release!" is episode 340 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Reanimation Jutsu: Release!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Reanimation Jutsu: Release!" is part of the Filler Arc Bundle (Episodes 279-344).
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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
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