What episode is "Rival" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Rival" is episode 450 of Naruto Shippuden.
Sasuke agrees to return to the village but insists on changing its ways, leading to a climactic confrontation with Naruto where past grievances are addressed before they reconcile, amid broader consequences affecting others trapped elsewhere.
Sasuke agrees to return to Konoha, but denies being comrades with the others again, intent on changing how the village works. Naruto and Sasuke fight on Orochimaru's old hide out, arguing about the past, Sasuke accusing Naruto of advancing too fast, leaving him behind. After fighting it out, Naruto and Sasuke make up, and return to Konoha. Tsunade wakes up from having fallen asleep reading Jiraiya's novel when Dan calls her. In the real world, Tsunade mumbles in her sleep, as she and countless others are trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
"Rival" is episode 450 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Rival" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Rival" is part of the The Final Phase of the War.
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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.