Naruto Shippuden

Orochimaru's Return

Episode 341 Canon Filler Arc Bundle (Episodes 279-344) 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Sasuke surprises his companions by deciding to resurrect Orochimaru, using knowledge from a mysterious scroll and ancient techniques. Meanwhile, the revival of a powerful entity poses a grave threat, prompting the Allied Shinobi Forces to prepare for an escalating conflict.

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Suigetsu presents Sasuke with the scroll he and Juugo found at Orochimaru's hideout earlier, confused when Sasuke resolves to bring back Orochimaru after examining the scroll's contents. Sasuke explains to Suigetsu that Orochimaru is not the type to die so easily while asking Juugo to extract a piece of Kabuto's sage mode skin and apply on Anko's Curse Mark, reviving him by preparing the Curse Mark sealing jutsu in reverse. Orochimaru admits he lacks the strength to take Sasuke's body while amazed that the youth both brought him back and deduced the Curse Marks contain fragments of his consciousness, thus knowing about the war and having no interest. Further impressed with Sasuke after being shown the scroll he receive earlier and intention of seeing "them" before making his next move, Orochimaru reclaims his chakra from the immobilized Kabuto while agreeing to guide his former apprentice to the answers he seeks. Elsewhere, Naruto and the others witness Tobi beginning to revive the Gedou Statue into its true form as the Ten-Tails with Kakashi wondering how it is possible as the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails were not captured. Killer Bee and Gyuki realize they unintentionally provided Tobi with the tentacle clone used in their escape while Kurama momentarily takes over Naruto's body to explain the treasured tools fed to the Gedo Statue held Gold and Silver Brothers who ingested his chakra ages ago. Kurama adds how dangerous the Ten-Tails is as the progenitor of Chakra, but they might stand a chance since its resurrection is incomplete. But Tobi retorts that even an incompletely revived Ten Tails is enough to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi. The group rallies to fight and Naruto leaps towards the Gedou Statue while entering his Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Orochimaru's Return" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Orochimaru's Return" is episode 341 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Orochimaru's Return" canon or filler?

"Orochimaru's Return" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Orochimaru's Return" part of?

"Orochimaru's Return" is part of the Filler Arc Bundle (Episodes 279-344).

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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