Naruto Episode 135: The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
Manga chapter 406-409
Canon/HIGH
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Naruto Episode 135: The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
Manga chapter 406-409
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.3
69 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sephiroth
Jiraiya showing up to take Naruto away for three years of training is the best news. It is the perfect way to move on after the mission failed and it gives Naruto a real purpose
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Shikamaru crying because he felt like a failure as a leader hit so hard. Everyone surviving is the only thing that matters and it was good to see his dad remind him of that
usagi_tsukino_372
Sakura telling Naruto thank you instead of getting mad was the growth she needed. It was a sad ending to the arc but Jiraiya giving Naruto a way forward changed the mood
eri_359
I have mixed feelings because the mission was technically a total failure since Sasuke actually reached Orochimaru, but seeing everyone alive in the hospital makes it feel like a win. Naruto promising Sakura he will never give up on bringing their friend back was such a heavy moment and Jiraiya giving him a path to get stronger made the ending feel better.
dodomeki_dreamer
My heart actually broke when Naruto apologized to Sakura, but her reaction was so much kinder than I expected. That new promise he made feels like it is going to define his whole life.
james_345
Sasuke actually made it to Orochimaru and seeing him just walk into that dark lair was chilling. He really chose this path and left everyone behind and it feels so permanent now
igos_du_ikana
I can finally stop worrying about Choji and Neji now that they are out of the danger zone. Seeing them in those hospital beds was tough but I am so glad they made it through
asuna_angel_100
That final shot of Sasuke looking so cold at the hideout really cements that he is gone for good. It makes the promise Naruto made to Sakura feel almost impossible to keep
jadeite_377
Seeing the mission end like this with everyone in the hospital is a bit of a downer even if they survived. It feels like the main story is just stopping here and everything else is just waiting around
zenitsu_zap
The way the episode wraps up the whole Sasuke chase feels so heavy and final. Seeing him standing there with Orochimaru while the rest of the kids are back home healing is just such a depressing sight
yumichika_peacock_469
That scene where Naruto promises to get Sasuke back eventually even though he just lost the fight shows he is never going to give up on his friend
hell_butterfly_hunter
Sakura putting on a brave face and telling Naruto she will help him next time was such a huge change from how she used to act
hyoga_256
Jiraiya mentioning there are things out there even scarier than Orochimaru really puts into perspective how much Naruto needs to grow during this break
kohaku_kunoichi
Shikaku really gave his son the reality check he needed, and seeing Shikamaru commit to being a better leader after failing felt like the most important growth for him
giyu_guardian
I have such mixed feelings about this being the end of the main story for a while, especially after that heavy talk between Naruto and Jiraiya about the bigger threats. Seeing everyone recovering in the hospital was a relief, but knowing Sasuke is actually gone makes the whole victory feel hollow. I am probably just going to skip straight to the next series
cere_cere_388
Sasuke standing there with Orochimaru's people at the end makes everything feel so final and it sucks that he really chose that path over his friends
luffy_legend_54
Jiraiya telling Naruto they are leaving for three years to get stronger is such a massive moment and it makes the stakes feel so much bigger now
unohanas_unbeaten
My soul finally feels at peace knowing Choji and Neji are actually going to pull through because those fights had me thinking they were gone for good
ningyo_nemesis_48
Watching Shikamaru break down in front of his dad after trying to act all tough really hurts to watch and it shows how much he actually cares about being a leader
rolo_lamperouge
I felt so bad for Naruto when he tried to apologize to Sakura from his hospital bed and he looked like he wanted to cry because he could not keep that promise
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 135 closes out the emotionally charged arc that dominated the preceding stretch of episodes, serving as the definitive aftermath chapter following the intense confrontation in Episode 134. It marks a critical turning point roughly 60% through the original series, pivoting from the fallout of a failed mission toward new training arcs and future challenges. This episode effectively sets the stage for the narrative's next phase, including Naruto's growth under Jiraiya and Sakura's pursuit of her own strength.
QUICK TAKES
sephiroth
Jiraiya showing up to take Naruto away for three years of training is the best news. It is the perfect way to move on after the mission failed and it gives Naruto a real purpose
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Shikamaru crying because he felt like a failure as a leader hit so hard. Everyone surviving is the only thing that matters and it was good to see his dad remind him of that
usagi_tsukino_372
Sakura telling Naruto thank you instead of getting mad was the growth she needed. It was a sad ending to the arc but Jiraiya giving Naruto a way forward changed the mood
eri_359
I have mixed feelings because the mission was technically a total failure since Sasuke actually reached Orochimaru, but seeing everyone alive in the hospital makes it feel like a win. Naruto promising Sakura he will never give up on bringing their friend back was such a heavy moment and Jiraiya giving him a path to get stronger made the ending feel better.
dodomeki_dreamer
My heart actually broke when Naruto apologized to Sakura, but her reaction was so much kinder than I expected. That new promise he made feels like it is going to define his whole life.
james_345
Sasuke actually made it to Orochimaru and seeing him just walk into that dark lair was chilling. He really chose this path and left everyone behind and it feels so permanent now
igos_du_ikana
I can finally stop worrying about Choji and Neji now that they are out of the danger zone. Seeing them in those hospital beds was tough but I am so glad they made it through
asuna_angel_100
That final shot of Sasuke looking so cold at the hideout really cements that he is gone for good. It makes the promise Naruto made to Sakura feel almost impossible to keep
jadeite_377
Seeing the mission end like this with everyone in the hospital is a bit of a downer even if they survived. It feels like the main story is just stopping here and everything else is just waiting around
zenitsu_zap
The way the episode wraps up the whole Sasuke chase feels so heavy and final. Seeing him standing there with Orochimaru while the rest of the kids are back home healing is just such a depressing sight
yumichika_peacock_469
That scene where Naruto promises to get Sasuke back eventually even though he just lost the fight shows he is never going to give up on his friend
hell_butterfly_hunter
Sakura putting on a brave face and telling Naruto she will help him next time was such a huge change from how she used to act
hyoga_256
Jiraiya mentioning there are things out there even scarier than Orochimaru really puts into perspective how much Naruto needs to grow during this break
kohaku_kunoichi
Shikaku really gave his son the reality check he needed, and seeing Shikamaru commit to being a better leader after failing felt like the most important growth for him
giyu_guardian
I have such mixed feelings about this being the end of the main story for a while, especially after that heavy talk between Naruto and Jiraiya about the bigger threats. Seeing everyone recovering in the hospital was a relief, but knowing Sasuke is actually gone makes the whole victory feel hollow. I am probably just going to skip straight to the next series
cere_cere_388
Sasuke standing there with Orochimaru's people at the end makes everything feel so final and it sucks that he really chose that path over his friends
luffy_legend_54
Jiraiya telling Naruto they are leaving for three years to get stronger is such a massive moment and it makes the stakes feel so much bigger now
unohanas_unbeaten
My soul finally feels at peace knowing Choji and Neji are actually going to pull through because those fights had me thinking they were gone for good
ningyo_nemesis_48
Watching Shikamaru break down in front of his dad after trying to act all tough really hurts to watch and it shows how much he actually cares about being a leader
rolo_lamperouge
I felt so bad for Naruto when he tried to apologize to Sakura from his hospital bed and he looked like he wanted to cry because he could not keep that promise
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