: In one of the series' most significant moments, the two discuss Naruto’s parents. They confirm his father was Minato Namikaze (the Fourth Hokage) and his mother was Kushina Uzumaki . Tsunade notes that while Naruto looks like his father, his personality and jutsu style closely mirror his mother's.
: Jiraiya arrives in Konoha to inform Tsunade that he has located the Akatsuki leader, Pain , in Amegakure (the Hidden Rain Village). Despite the extreme danger, he insists on infiltrating the village alone to gather intelligence. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN EP 126 UNCUT
When searching for the "Uncut" version, viewers generally find the episode as it was originally intended in Japan, without the censorship common in Western daytime television broadcasts: : In one of the series' most significant
: While searching for Sasuke, Naruto has a brief, solo encounter with Itachi Uchiha . Itachi claims he only wants to talk, but the interaction is cut short as he disappears into a flock of ravens. "Uncut" vs. Broadcast Differences : Jiraiya arrives in Konoha to inform Tsunade
Naruto Shippuden Episode 126, titled "" (Japanese: Tasogare ), originally aired in Japan on September 10, 2009, and in North America on April 10, 2012. This episode is a critical turning point in the series, blending deep character development with essential plot setup for the "Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant" arc. Plot Summary & Key Revelations