What episode is "Sasuke and Sakura" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Sasuke and Sakura" is episode 481 of Naruto Shippuden.
Childhood scenes explore Sasuke seeking time with his brother Itachi and training together, while young Sakura begins making a new friendship and navigates her feelings toward Sasuke amidst school challenges.
A young Sasuke Uchiha asks Itachi to spend time with him, but Itachi declines and leaves for a mission. Their parents tell Sasuke they will be leaving the next day, but Sasuke decides to stay home with Itachi, who spends their time alone training with Sasuke. After dinner, they sleep outside and Itachi tries to teach the meaning of their clan symbol to Sasuke, who simply says he will surpass him. By morning, Itachi has already left. A young Sakura Haruno spends her time in a makeshift hideout to hide her forehead and avoid bullying. She meets Ino, who helps her fix her bangs and offers her encouragement. Sakura later tells her parents she made a friend. She tells Ino about her crush on Sasuke, much to Ino's jealousy. When Sakura tries to confess, Sasuke asks who she is, and she flees in frustration.
"Sasuke and Sakura" is episode 481 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Sasuke and Sakura" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Sasuke and Sakura" is part of the The Last: Naruto the Movie 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
Deidara antagonist Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.