Naruto Shippuden

The Tenchi Bridge

Episode 39 Canon Sasuke and Itachi Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Yamato, disguised as Sasori, meets Kabuto who reveals Orochimaru's location. The meeting is interrupted by Orochimaru himself, leading to tense confrontations and revelations about Yamato's origins and comrades nearby.

Full Plot Summary

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Yamato disguises himself as Sasori within Hiruko, and goes to meet "the spy" at the Tenchi Bridge. The spy is revealed to be Kabuto, who spills out the location of Orochimaru's current hideout. Before the meeting could finish, Orochimaru appears and interrupts the two. While Kabuto initially seems frightened by Orochimaru's appearance, it turned out to be a ruse as he attacks the disguised Yamato. After telling Kabuto that the figure is not Sasori, Orochimaru recognizes Yamato as one of the test subjects in his experiments to replicate Hashirama's power through blood transfusion of the First Hokage's DNA. Orochimaru also knows that Yamato is not alone as he tells him to call out Naruto, Sakura and Sai from their hiding places.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "The Tenchi Bridge" in Naruto Shippuden?

"The Tenchi Bridge" is episode 39 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "The Tenchi Bridge" canon or filler?

"The Tenchi Bridge" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Tenchi Bridge" part of?

"The Tenchi Bridge" is part of the Sasuke and Itachi Arc.

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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