Episode 135
The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
Dec 22, 2004
9.2 Rating
Arc: Sasuke Retrieval
Episode Overview
The aftermath of the Valley of the End. Sasuke has left and Naruto lies unconscious. Sakura's grief and Naruto's failure to bring Sasuke back closes the original series' main story arc.
What Fans Think
A devastating conclusion that deliberately leaves the main conflict unresolved. Fans appreciate the honesty of ending on failure — Naruto lost, and the story will need years and growth to revisit this promise.
Aggregated fan sentiment from community discussions.
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