Naruto Anime Episode 128-135: Valley of the End

Sasuke remembers back to the time when his older brother Itachi massacred their clan. He thinks over the promise of power and reveals to Naruto he has already been granted some by Orochimaru. Naruto can't convince Sasuke through words so the two do battle. It ends in essentially a draw, because neither wanted to strike a fatal blow. Naruto gets knocked out and Sasuke continues on to Orochimaru.

In the following summaries, Orange = Filler.


Episode 128: "Todokanai sakebi ~ Unreaching Shout"

Airdate: 03/30/2005

This episode aired with episode 128 in a one-hour "Great Violence" special. Naruto confronts Sasuke about why he is leaving and remembers their shared past. Sasuke says he has his own path. Naruto remembers the sacrifices his team made to stop Sasuke. Naruto slugs Sasuke but his friend still ignores his please. Sasuke slugs Naruto into the water and the two do battle. Sasuke remembers back to a time when his older brother Itachi looked out for him.

Episode 129: "Ani (Itachi) to oto (Sasuke) too sugiru sonzai ~ Older Brother (Itachi) and Younger Brother (Sasuke) A Too Distant Existance"

Airdate: 04/06/2005

Sasuke remembers how Itachi taught him about the clan's history and what it means to be an Uchiha. Sasuke also begins his time at the ninja academy. Sasuke spies on his brother and parents getting into arguments over his missions. When the police came to question Itachi about a clan member murder, Sasuke was stunned out how coldly his brother reacted.

Episode 130: "Chichi to ko Hibiwareta kamon ~ Father and Child The Cracked Family Crest"

Airdate: 04/13/2005

Sasuke continues to remember how Itachi changed and began to seem distant. He thinks over how he wanted to impress his father by learning the fireball attack. After much practice, he shows his father who states Sasuke is worthy of wearing the clan fan symbol.