Naruto Shippuden - Episode 134

Sasuke enters an Akatsuki hideout and "kills" an illusion of Itachi. The real Itachi instructs Sasuke to meet him alone at the Uchiha Hideout to finish their business.

Fans often discuss this episode as the "calm before the storm," contrasting Sasuke's cold determination with the Leaf's desperate search.

Naruto Shippuden Episode 134: "Banquet Invitation" Naruto Shippuden Episode 134, titled (Japanese: 宴への誘い, Utage e no Izanai ), marks a critical transition in the "Fated Battle Between Brothers" arc. It originally aired in Japan on October 29, 2009 , and sets the stage for the long-awaited confrontation between Sasuke and Itachi Uchiha. 📝 Episode Summary Naruto Shippuden Episode 134

Tobi (Obito) intercepts the Leaf Village search party (Naruto, Kakashi, Hinata, etc.), using his intangibility to stall them and prevent them from reaching Sasuke.

The episode focuses on Sasuke's journey to finally settle his score with his brother while the leaf ninja are delayed by Akatsuki interference. Sasuke enters an Akatsuki hideout and "kills" an

Watch a detailed reaction and breakdown of the events leading up to the Uchiha brothers' fated battle:

The scene where Itachi dissolves into crows has become one of his most iconic visual motifs in the series. The episode focuses on Sasuke's journey to finally

Kakashi notices Tobi has a Sharingan during their brief skirmish, a major revelation for the Leaf ninja.