What episode is "A True Ending" in Naruto Shippuden?
"A True Ending" is episode 393 of Naruto Shippuden.
After a fierce battle resulting in the tailed beasts being sealed, Naruto and his allies face precarious circumstances as vital comrades struggle with injury and loss. The forces prepare for the next stages of conflict, highlighting the intense stakes and emotional toll on the characters.
Shukaku stops Susanoo's Sword but Madara sends it towards Gaara who is saved by his sand, which leads Shukaku to tell him not to overdo it but Gaara continues to fight to declare he is now the One-Tail's equal. The tailed beasts are then dragged into the Gedo Statue, Killer Bee severing one of Gyuuki's tentacles while Kurama ejects Naruto after telling Gaara to catch the unconscious youth. After the tailed beasts have been sealed into the Gedo Statue, White Zetsu reports that preparations are done at their end, Madara faces Tobirama as Gaara flies Naruto away from the fight. As Madara overpowers Tobirama, Sasuke prepares to join the fray after Hashirama infuses a bit of his chakra in the young Uchiha along with a "technique" to counter Madara's Sage chakra. Though Sasuke attempts his attack with Tobirama providing a distraction, the young Uchiha finds himself suspended in midair before Madara impales him. Elsewhere, Tobi Zetsu appears to assault the Shinobi Alliance using a small version of Hashirama's Wood Style: Several Thousand Hands with Hiruzen fending off the attack. Meanwhile, Orochimaru and Taka take cover to plan a surprise attack while Karin bursts into tears after sensing Sasuke's predicament. At the same time, Gaara brings Naruto to Tsunade with Sakura attempting to keep Naruto alive. However, Tobi Zetsu and White Zetsu reveal that Naruto is on the verge of death since Kurama was extracted from him. As grief overtakes both Sakura and Karin, the two realize that Naruto and Sasuke will both die if things continue like this.
"A True Ending" is episode 393 of Naruto Shippuden.
"A True Ending" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"A True Ending" is part of the Naruto and Sasuke: The Reunion 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
Danzo Shimura antagonist
Deidara antagonist Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.