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Episode 83 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Shippuden Episode 83 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. The revenge hunt begins — Shikamaru's plan and the rebuilt cell tracking the immortals, the arc turning grief into a coordinated counterstroke.
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
083 / 500
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Hidan & Kakuzu
HIDAN & KAKUZU · EP 72–88 · 17 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 12 OF 17
Episode Summary
Target locked: Shikamaru, Kakashi and a rebuilt cell set out to hunt the immortals, the revenge operation underway. The episode is the counterstroke assembling — Shikamaru's strategy taking shape, the team tracking Hidan and Kakuzu, the grief of Asuma's loss sharpened into purpose. Kakashi's experience anchors a squad running on Shikamaru's mind and Team 10's pain. The arc pivots from mourning to the hunt, the Will of Fire's bearers moving to answer a death that conventional combat says can't be avenged.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Hidan & Kakuzu arc.
Can I skip it?
No, this is essential canon — do not skip it.
Hidan & Kakuzu · Ep 72–88 · 17 episodes
072The Quiet ThreatManga Canon073The Akatsuki's InvasionManga Canon074Under the Starry NightManga Canon075The Old Priest's PrayerManga Canon076The Next StepManga Canon077Silver ClimbingManga Canon078The JudgementManga Canon079Unfulfilled ScreamBManga Canon080Last WordsManga Canon081Sad NewsManga Canon082Team 10S+Manga Canon
083Target LockedManga Canon
084Kakuzu's AbilitiesManga Canon085A Terrifying SecretSManga Canon086Shikamaru's GeniusManga Canon087When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own GraveManga Canon088Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken!Manga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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