Naruto — Shippuden Ep 135 Uncut

: Much of the episode is spent on Itachi's memories of the Uchiha clan massacre and his time in the Leaf Village, which some reviewers found repetitive if you have already seen the original series.

Mixed. Some viewers praised the martial arts and sword choreography, while others criticized "crappy animation" in certain scenes, noting that Itachi and Sasuke sometimes looked older than intended. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN EP 135 UNCUT

Naruto Shippuden Episode 135, titled , serves as the tense lead-up and beginning of the fated battle between Sasuke and Itachi Uchiha. The "Uncut" version of the episode includes less censorship, featuring more blood and slightly more mature dialogue (e.g., using "damn" instead of "dang") compared to broadcast versions. Plot Overview : Much of the episode is spent on

: Sasuke enters the hideout and engages Itachi in a high-stakes battle of illusions. Sasuke uses his Chidori Current to pierce what he believes is the real Itachi, only for both to realize they are trapped in layers of each other's genjutsu . Naruto Shippuden Episode 135, titled , serves as

High. Despite the slow pacing, the tension of the brothers finally meeting after hundreds of episodes is described as "chilling" and "full of suspense".

The episode focuses on the initial psychological and physical confrontation at the Uchiha Hideout: