Amaterasu
Episode 137 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Shippuden Episode 137 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. Kirin versus Susanoo — the visual peak of the brothers' duel and an S+-tier sequence the finale episodes still get measured against.
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
137 / 500
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Battle Between Brothers
Anim. Tier
A — Notable
BATTLE BETWEEN BROTHERS · EP 134–143 · 10 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 4 OF 10
Episode Summary
Sasuke versus Itachi crosses from jutsu into mythology. Itachi's Tsukuyomi shatters against years of hatred, so the elder brother escalates to flesh and flame — and when Sasuke's grand counter, a sky-splitting Kirin carved from natural lightning, obliterates the hideout, Itachi walks out of the ruin wrapped in the Susanoo, the Mangekyou's final armor. Sasuke's reserves hit zero, and the thing he borrowed power from comes due: Orochimaru's white serpent erupts from the cursed seal, eight heads against a god in armor.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Battle Between Brothers arc.
Can I skip it?
No, this is essential canon — do not skip it.
Battle Between Brothers · Ep 134–143 · 10 episodes
134Banquet InvitationManga Canon135The Longest MomentManga Canon136The Light and Dark of the Mangekyo SharinganManga Canon
137AmaterasuAManga Canon
138The EndManga Canon139The Mystery of TobiManga Canon140FateManga Canon141TruthManga Canon142Battle of the Unraveled LightningManga Canon143The Eight-Tails vs. SasukeSManga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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