In Amegakure, Pain acknowledges Jiraiya as a worthy opponent. Zetsu informs Pain that their next priority is capturing the Nine-Tails.
Tobi (Obito) intercepts the Leaf Village search party (Naruto, Kakashi, Hinata, etc.), using his intangibility to stall them and prevent them from reaching Sasuke. Naruto Shippuden Episode 134
Fans often discuss this episode as the "calm before the storm," contrasting Sasuke's cold determination with the Leaf's desperate search. In Amegakure, Pain acknowledges Jiraiya as a worthy opponent
Watch a detailed reaction and breakdown of the events leading up to the Uchiha brothers' fated battle: Fans often discuss this episode as the "calm
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
The episode focuses on Sasuke's journey to finally settle his score with his brother while the leaf ninja are delayed by Akatsuki interference.