), is a pivotal turning point in the series where the narrative shifts from the battle between brothers to the dark political history of the hidden leaf village.

Naruto Shippuden Episode 140: " Fate " Episode 140 of Naruto Shippuden , titled (

: Unable to process that his brother lived as a villain to protect him, Sasuke suffers a severe panic attack and lashes out before passing out. Critical Analysis FATE! | Naruto Shippuden Episode 140 Reaction

: Tobi reveals that Itachi's lifelong mission was not personal gain, but the protection of the shinobi world and specifically Sasuke.