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Episodes 451–458Anime-original

Itachi Shinden

Canon novel adaptation.

What to do

Optional — highly recommended

Watch path

Before you watch

Explores Itachi’s life before the main story.

Why it matters

Adds meaningful context, but it stays optional in this program.

While watching

Optional but strong.

Arc energy

Episodes

451–458

Type

Anime-original

Route

Optional

Next canon arc

Final Battles