In the original broadcast, after Episode 135 (the end of the Sasuke Retrieval Arc), there are 85 episodes of filler before Naruto leaves for training. The Ocean Cut ends immediately at Episode 135’s content. The final shot is Naruto on the bench with the cracked headband. Then, you are ready for Shippuden .
However, I think you might be referring to a specific version of the Naruto anime series. Here's some additional information: Naruto -2002- the Ocean Cut Edition No filler
Naruto: The Ocean Cut, created by YouTuber Oceaniz, is a fan-made re-edit that removes approximately 115 hours of filler, flashbacks, and padding from the entire 720-episode In the original broadcast, after Episode 135 (the
Crucial Japanese text on signs and scrolls was translated into English for a more seamless viewing experience. Then, you are ready for Shippuden
| Arc | Episodes (Original) | Manga Chapters | Core Plot | |------|--------------------|----------------|-------------| | | 1–19 (canon eps 1, 3–10, 12–19)* | ch. 1–33 | Team 7 forms; Zabuza & Haku tragedy | | 2. Chūnin Exam – Forest of Death | 20–50 | ch. 34–74 | Orochimaru’s curse mark; Sasuke’s survival | | 3. Chūnin Exam – Preliminaries | 21–50 (mixed) | ch. 74–90 | One-on-one fights (Lee vs Gaara, etc.) | | 4. Konoha Crush | 51–67 | ch. 91–120 | Invasion; Third Hokage vs Orochimaru | | 5. Search for Tsunade | 69–80 | ch. 139–171 | Naruto learns Rasengan; Tsunade becomes Fifth Hokage | | 6. Sasuke Retrieval | 81–85, 107–135 (canon eps only) | ch. 172–238 | The legendary five-man squad fights; Valley of the End |
The is more than just a hacking together of episodes. It is a labor of love that respects the viewer's time and the integrity of Masashi Kishimoto's original story. It reminds us that beneath the merchandise, the video games, and the 500 episodes of Shippuden , the original 2002 anime was a lean, mean, tear-jerking machine.
To understand the value of the Ocean Cut, you must understand the original sin of the 2002 broadcast.