What episode is "The Infinite Tsukuyomi" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Infinite Tsukuyomi" is episode 426 of Naruto Shippuden.
Madara activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi, a powerful genjutsu trapping most shinobi except a few protected by unique defenses. The episode explores the effects of this event and the struggles faced by those caught in the illusion, setting critical stakes in the Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki arc.
Madara reflects his Rinne Sharingan on the red moon and activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi. The bright light interrupts the ongoing fight between Tobi and the Allied Shinobi Forces, and traps everyone on the planet into the irresistible genjutsu, except Team 7 protected by Sasuke's Susanoo, Black Zetsu and the reincarnated Hokages. The trapped shinobi on the battlefield get caught into the roots of the Shinju one by one, despite Hiruzen's intervention. As Tobi releases the traumatized host, Hiruzen fails to stop Yamato from being trapped in the genjutsu. He envisions himself becoming the new leader of Team 7 and considers it the place he belongs to, unaware of it being merely a dream. Minato awakes in Konohagakure and witness that all citizens were caught by the roots.
"The Infinite Tsukuyomi" is episode 426 of Naruto Shippuden.
"The Infinite Tsukuyomi" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Infinite Tsukuyomi" 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
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