Episodes 113–143CanonManga / mixed

Itachi Pursuit / Jiraiya the Gallant

Core canon stretch.

What to do

Watch all

Watch path

Before you watch

Multiple major storylines move at once, with two of the most important characters at the center.

Why it matters

Some of the most defining moments in Naruto happen here.

While watching

Every mixed-canon episode in this run is required.

Arc energy

Episodes

113–143

Type

Canon

Route

Counts toward progress

Episode breakdown

Episodes 113Mixed Canon — Must Watch

Mixed-canon entry. Must watch.

Episodes 114Manga canon

Main manga-canon continuation.

Episodes 115Mixed Canon — Must Watch

Mixed-canon transition. Must watch.

Episodes 116–126Manga canon

Main manga-canon stretch.

Episodes 127–128Mixed Canon — Must Watch

Mixed-canon bridge. Must watch.

Episodes 129–143Manga canon

Main manga-canon continuation.

Story checkpoint

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Next canon arc

Pain’s Assault