Which Episodes Show Sasuke Uchiha Akatsuki Joining Forces?

2025-08-26 09:25:47 231

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Bennett
Bennett
2025-08-28 09:22:45
If you only want a watchlist: don’t look for a single episode where Sasuke formally joins Akatsuki — it doesn’t exist. Instead, focus on these beats in 'Naruto Shippuden': the episodes covering the 'Itachi Pursuit' arc (start in the low 100s and continue through to the 120s–130s), the Deidara confrontation that occurs during that chase, and the climactic duel with Itachi in the high 130s. For context, glance back at the original 'Naruto' episodes that introduce Itachi and Kisame so their history with Sasuke feels earned.

I like rewatching those sections whenever I’m in the mood for morally gray conflicts and tragic brother dynamics — they never fail to hit emotionally.
Aaron
Aaron
2025-08-29 16:43:14
I still get chills thinking about those tense moments in 'Naruto' and 'Naruto Shippuden' where Sasuke crosses paths with Akatsuki members — but here's the important thing up front: Sasuke never officially becomes part of the Akatsuki. What you do see are encounters, brief alignments of convenience, and a handful of dramatic confrontations where he’s working against or alongside individual members for his own goals.

If you want episode checkpoints to watch: focus on the 'Itachi Pursuit' arc in 'Naruto Shippuden' (the build-up runs roughly from the low 100s into the 130s), the big brothers’ fight (the climactic duel between Sasuke and Itachi happens around the high 130s), and the Deidara clash a bit earlier in that chase sequence. Those are the moments where Akatsuki figures are central and Sasuke’s relationship with them is most dramatic. Personally, I binged those arcs on two late nights and it felt like watching a slow-motion train crash — you can see his motivations collide with theirs in every frame.
Reese
Reese
2025-08-29 19:03:17
I’m the kind of fan who likes to map out arcs, so I’d recommend treating Sasuke’s relationship with Akatsuki as a web of personal vendettas and tactical alliances rather than a formal alliance. Chronologically, get familiar with the Akatsuki introductions in the original 'Naruto' so you understand who’s who, then dive into the 'Itachi Pursuit' arc in 'Naruto Shippuden' — this is where most of the meaningful crossovers happen. The Deidara vs Sasuke fight and the big Sasuke/Itachi confrontation are the emotional and tactical high points.

If you’re reading the manga, the same beats line up in those chapters, and the anime expands on them with extra scenes and emotional beats. Watching in that order really helped me see Sasuke as driven by revenge first, strategy second — so any temporary teamwork with Akatsuki members feels transactional, not like joining a group.
Talia
Talia
2025-08-31 02:09:28
Short and direct: Sasuke never officially joins Akatsuki. What you see are interactions and fights with Akatsuki members across 'Naruto' and especially 'Naruto Shippuden'. Key moments are during the 'Itachi Pursuit' arc (mid-100s to 130s in 'Shippuden'), the Deidara encounter that pops up in that chase, and the climactic Sasuke–Itachi fight in the high 130s. Watch those arcs back-to-back for the whole picture.
Gabriella
Gabriella
2025-09-01 16:06:12
I’ll be blunt: Sasuke doesn’t join Akatsuki like a membership switch — so if you’re hunting episodes that show him ‘joining forces’ as in becoming one of them, you won’t find that. What you will find are episodes where he’s allied temporarily, fought them, or had major interactions with individual members.

Good viewing order if you want the clearest moments: follow the 'Itachi Pursuit' storyline in 'Naruto Shippuden' (the chase begins in the early-to-mid 100s and leads into the later 120s–130s), watch the Deidara confrontation that happens in that pursuit window, and then the Sasuke vs Itachi showdown around the late 130s. Also peek at earlier original 'Naruto' episodes where Itachi and Kisame’s presence is established so the payoff lands. From a fan’s perspective, these episodes give you the best sense of Sasuke’s complex ties to Akatsuki members without implying he formally joined them.
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