Naruto Shippuden

On the Brink of Death

Episode 414 Canon Naruto and Sasuke: The Reunion Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Following a critical extraction of Kurama, Naruto’s allies desperately work to save him using advanced techniques. Meanwhile, tensions rise as various characters face their own battles and obstacles in a world undergoing dramatic power shifts, all converging towards a climactic confrontation.

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After Naruto Uzumaki loses Kurama to Madara, Sakura Haruno attempts to save him while Gaara transports them to Minato in order to have Yin-Kurama sealed into Naruto to save him. As Sakura learned her medical ninjutsu is unable to reverse the effects of Kurama's extraction, she resorts to slicing open Naruto's chest and manually pumping his heart. Meanwhile, a distraught Karin is being kept from healing Sasuke Uchiha by Tobi using a miniature version of Hashirama's Wood Style: Several Thousand Hands. Though Karin attempts to counter with her Adamantine Attacking Chains, Tobi impales her with a wooden staff that shoots out several branches. But Karin bites her arm and heals herself as Suigetsu then comes to her aid with his Water Gun: Two Guns. Though Tobi manages to dodge Jugo's attempt to grab him, he is immobilized by Orochimaru placing his curse-mark on the White Zetsu. Karin then resumes running Sasuke as she senses an ominous chakra at his location after Madara left him to die. Meanwhile, Madara absorbs the restored Ten-Tails to become its jinchuriki before making his way towards Obito to reclaim his remaining eye. Along the way, Madara pauses for a moment to spit out the Benihisago and Kohaku no Jouhei from his mouth, which lands on Lee and Guy as they are retreating with Tenten. As Minato and Kakashi Hatake prepare to force Black Zetsu off Obito, Yin-Kurama alerts Minato to Gaara and Sakura's arrival. After learning the situation, Minato decides to transfer Yin-Kurama into Naruto while Gaara helps Kakashi in holding off Black Zetsu. But the transference is intercepted by Black Zetsu as he absorbs the Nine-Tails chakra.

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What episode is "On the Brink of Death" in Naruto Shippuden?

"On the Brink of Death" is episode 414 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "On the Brink of Death" canon or filler?

"On the Brink of Death" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "On the Brink of Death" part of?

"On the Brink of Death" is part of the Naruto and Sasuke: The Reunion 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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