Some of them clarified story ideas while others were filler episodes meant to flesh out little-known characters. That power allowed Naruto to stop Madara from killing Might Guy at the end of the episode, changing the course of the battle.ġ4 *The Fourth Hokage’s Death Match, Episode 248 (9.2)įlashback episodes became a big part of the Naruto franchise as it continued. To help them reach the full potential of that inherited chakra and defeat Madara, Hagoromo shared his own power with them. It turned out, Naruto and Sasuke had the reincarnated chakra of his own two sons. Hagoromo wanted Naruto and Sasuke to stop him. It’s her visual power that Madara wanted. Hagoromo revealed to the two that his own mother – Kaguya – used her shinobi abilities to rule. The ancient shinobi gave the former teammates-turned-enemies-turned-allies some context for the conflict they were embroiled in. While unconscious, the two spoke with Hagoromo Otsutsuki. Naruto and Sasuke got the chance to talk to a legend in this episode. Knowing the truth allows Sasuke to move on.ġ5 The Sage Of The Six Paths, Episode 421 (9.1) Itachi saying goodbye to his brother is heartbreaking for Sasuke, but it provides a big leap forward in the story for the audience.

This episode revealed the truth to Sasuke, however, that Itachi was protecting the village and his little brother all along. Sasuke, after all, ended up defecting from Konoha and wanting revenge against the village he thought betrayed his brother. This episode went a long way toward making Itachi a fan favorite. Even though he couldn’t sustain Sage Mode throughout the episode, fans couldn’t completely count him out.ġ6 I Will Love You Always, Episode 339 (9.1) The episode was a peek into how Naruto’s mind worked as he battled Pain and realized just which of the Paths of Pain he needed to take out first. This episode in particular likely ranked amongst the best of Naruto Shippuden since it wasn’t just Naruto throwing whatever he had at an enemy – or talking him to death – but he actually got to strategize a little. There likely wasn’t a dry eye in the audience.ġ7 Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached, Episode 164 (9.1)įans of the fight sequences in the Naruto franchise were certainly in for a treat with the arc surrounding Pain. Likewise, fan-favorite Neji blocked Hinata while she shielded Naruto from an attack, protecting them so they could keep fighting. It was a blow for fans who had already watched Ino and Shikamaru lose their beloved teacher. In it, Shikaku and Inoichi were unable to thwart an incoming attack, leaving the two of them to mentally reach out, using Inoichi’s power, to their children to say goodbye. It featured deaths for three characters that they’d gotten to know as the Fourth Shinobi World War raged on. This particular episode was an emotional one for Naruto fans. Crumpe VIDEO OF THE DAY 18 The Ties That Bind, Episode 364 (9.0)

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