What episode is "The Consequences of Betrayal" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The Consequences of Betrayal" is episode 45 of Naruto Shippuden.
Naruto and his team continue to pursue Sai while dealing with injuries and inner conflicts, as hidden consequences of past actions add tension to their mission.
To confuse and slow down Yamato's wood clone, Kabuto creates a fake corpse, resembling Sai. Naruto, still recovering from the effects of his Four-Tailed state, is told to stay behind by Yamato. However, Naruto tells Yamato he is fine and the trio continue to follow Sai. During their pursuit, the team is forced to take a break when Sakura's own injuries take their toll on her. As she heals herself, Yamato talks to Naruto in solace, and tells him that it was he, in his Four-Tailed form, who hurt Sakura. Naruto is shocked to know this and condemns his own actions.
"The Consequences of Betrayal" is episode 45 of Naruto Shippuden.
"The Consequences of Betrayal" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Consequences of Betrayal" is part of the Sasuke and Itachi 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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