Naruto Shippuden

The Shinobi Unite

Episode 449 Canon The Final Phase of the War 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Sasuke's actions cause concern among his former team, leading to a complex confrontation with powerful enemies and difficult choices as alliances shift during their fight against threats to the shinobi world.

Full Plot Summary

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Tsunade informs Konoha 11 of Sasuke killing Orochimaru and suspicions of him joining the Akatsuki. They head to search for him while Sasori reveals a mass of puppets to rule the world. Sasuke questions his decision to destroy the village. Itachi appears, alive, to help Sasuke realize the wrong path he is walking. When Konoha 11 fight Sasori and the other Akatsuki members, Sasuke joins with his former comrades. Minato and shinobi from the other hidden villages arrive to help seal away the puppets. Sasori uses puppets of the Raikage, Mizukage, and Tsuchikage to fight Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Jiraiya arrives with Nagato and Konan, telling Naruto he will be the new member of Team Jiraiya. Itachi comes to assist Sasuke and defeat the Kage puppets. Naruto and Sasuke combine their powers to destroy Sasori. Afterwards, Naruto asks Sasuke to return home and he agrees but says he will change the world in his own way.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "The Shinobi Unite" in Naruto Shippuden?

"The Shinobi Unite" is episode 449 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "The Shinobi Unite" canon or filler?

"The Shinobi Unite" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Shinobi Unite" part of?

"The Shinobi Unite" is part of the The Final Phase of the War.

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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