Naruto Shippuden Episode 103: The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier
Filler/LOW
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8.6
67 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.6
67 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
keith_claes_165
The sealing jutsu feels like it is taking forever even if the fights are cool and it is still just filler at the end of the day
hatsune_hatsukoi
I did not expect Guren to have such a heavy backstory with Yukimaru, and finding out she was the one who killed his mother makes their whole bond feel so much more tragic. The action was everywhere this time with Shino and Kakashi and even Sai actually getting to do things, and it made the whole episode move really fast
rana_rhapsody_503
I couldn't look away when Guren started having those flashbacks about Yukimaru's mother because that makes her current choices feel so much heavier
cilan_339
Shino breeding specific bugs just to eat through the crystal style is the most Shino thing ever and it was satisfying to see Guren finally get countered
hakuda_hero_473
Guren realizing she killed the mom of the kid she is protecting right now is so dark for a filler arc and it makes her way more interesting
adachigahara_ace_11
Kakashi holding his own against Guren while everyone else handles the sealing is the kind of fast action this arc needed to finally move along
hop_355
I was so hyped seeing Shino actually get a win because his bugs adapting to that crystal style was such a smart move
vy_vampire
Hinata having better chakra control than medical ninja is great and she really showed up Ino during that sealing jutsu
thegingerweeb420
Lee, flailing around with his eyes shut for his "spirit sensor" trick, totally had me thinking he'd lost it, and then boom, it actually worked against the smoke! I swear, only he could pull off something so utterly ridiculous and make it surprisingly effective just through pure grit.
yuki_onna_yuki_76
I really liked how this episode finally gave Team Yamato some shine; it was overdue! Rock Lee busting out that sixth sense in the smoke totally reminded me of something Guy-sensei would do, making me grin like an idiot. And honestly, it was pretty refreshing to see Tenten and Kiba actually get to land some hits and be genuinely useful in a fight for once, I'm glad they weren't just background noise.
ranga_rover
I totally cracked up when Shino got all bent out of shape because Sai knew more about him than Naruto did; seriously, my guy just wants some recognition for once! Naruto being completely clueless about it, per usual, really made me feel for Shino's perpetually overlooked existence, lol.
farnese_de_vandimion
Ugh, I was honestly so bummed watching Ino struggle with that sealing jutsu for what felt like an eternity; I mean, come on, give us more of the actual Three-Tails fight! It felt like a real bait-and-switch when I just wanted to see some real action against that beast.
postman_273
The sealing team's desperate struggle caught me completely off guard; I usually just fast forward through filler, but their exhaustion felt so real. Seeing them on the brink like that made me realize the immense responsibility they carry, and honestly, it makes me worry about the fate of everything if they fail.
erwin_enigma_108
I was genuinely surprised to see so many of the side characters getting proper screen time, and it was awesome watching them all coordinate to take down those subordinates. And Kiba finally got a decent finishing blow! I always feel like he's overshadowed, so it was good to see him get his moment to shine.
lexaeus
I was so hyped when Kakashi finally pulled out the Chidori; it was totally the perfect counter to Guren's crystal style, and honestly, seeing Naruto get so fired up over Yukimaru just made me feel like this fight was more than just another mission for him, it was personal.
sailor_iron_mouse
Tenten really came through with that insane weapon summon using her scrolls; I was so genuinely surprised and stoked to finally see her get a moment like that. It felt like she was finally proving all those doubters wrong, and honestly, her sealing jutsu is way more versatile than I ever gave it credit for.
cobble_290
Why did they keep cutting away from Kakashi's brutal Chidori assault on Guren? I was seriously getting annoyed with how long Ino and Hinata were just sitting there maintaining that sealing barrier, especially when I was so hyped for the main event. It felt like my adrenaline was constantly being put on hold.
amikiri_amigo
I was genuinely amazed when Rock Lee used that spirit sensor to navigate and fight through all the smoke; it just shows how incredibly resourceful he is. He's always pushing himself to find new ways to win without ninjutsu, and I really admire that about him.
sailor_mercury_394
I seriously cackled when Shino got all petty about Naruto forgetting him again; that purple aura he was giving off just perfectly showed how incredibly miffed he was. Honestly, I totally felt for the guy though, because Naruto can be so clueless, and Shino really does get overlooked a lot, doesn't he?
matsumoto_melon_467
I was seriously impressed with how Guren's Crystal Release totally clashed with lightning, like, whoa, that's a combo I didn't see coming. It makes me wonder just how versatile her kekkei genkai truly is.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 103 sits within the anime-original Three-Tails filler arc, following Episode 102's regrouping phase where the Leaf teams finalized their sealing strategy. This episode transitions from planning to action, launching the actual sealing operation and its inevitable complications. It sets the stage for escalating confrontations in subsequent episodes as enemy forces push back against the Leaf's efforts.
QUICK TAKES
keith_claes_165
The sealing jutsu feels like it is taking forever even if the fights are cool and it is still just filler at the end of the day
hatsune_hatsukoi
I did not expect Guren to have such a heavy backstory with Yukimaru, and finding out she was the one who killed his mother makes their whole bond feel so much more tragic. The action was everywhere this time with Shino and Kakashi and even Sai actually getting to do things, and it made the whole episode move really fast
rana_rhapsody_503
I couldn't look away when Guren started having those flashbacks about Yukimaru's mother because that makes her current choices feel so much heavier
cilan_339
Shino breeding specific bugs just to eat through the crystal style is the most Shino thing ever and it was satisfying to see Guren finally get countered
hakuda_hero_473
Guren realizing she killed the mom of the kid she is protecting right now is so dark for a filler arc and it makes her way more interesting
adachigahara_ace_11
Kakashi holding his own against Guren while everyone else handles the sealing is the kind of fast action this arc needed to finally move along
hop_355
I was so hyped seeing Shino actually get a win because his bugs adapting to that crystal style was such a smart move
vy_vampire
Hinata having better chakra control than medical ninja is great and she really showed up Ino during that sealing jutsu
thegingerweeb420
Lee, flailing around with his eyes shut for his "spirit sensor" trick, totally had me thinking he'd lost it, and then boom, it actually worked against the smoke! I swear, only he could pull off something so utterly ridiculous and make it surprisingly effective just through pure grit.
yuki_onna_yuki_76
I really liked how this episode finally gave Team Yamato some shine; it was overdue! Rock Lee busting out that sixth sense in the smoke totally reminded me of something Guy-sensei would do, making me grin like an idiot. And honestly, it was pretty refreshing to see Tenten and Kiba actually get to land some hits and be genuinely useful in a fight for once, I'm glad they weren't just background noise.
ranga_rover
I totally cracked up when Shino got all bent out of shape because Sai knew more about him than Naruto did; seriously, my guy just wants some recognition for once! Naruto being completely clueless about it, per usual, really made me feel for Shino's perpetually overlooked existence, lol.
farnese_de_vandimion
Ugh, I was honestly so bummed watching Ino struggle with that sealing jutsu for what felt like an eternity; I mean, come on, give us more of the actual Three-Tails fight! It felt like a real bait-and-switch when I just wanted to see some real action against that beast.
postman_273
The sealing team's desperate struggle caught me completely off guard; I usually just fast forward through filler, but their exhaustion felt so real. Seeing them on the brink like that made me realize the immense responsibility they carry, and honestly, it makes me worry about the fate of everything if they fail.
erwin_enigma_108
I was genuinely surprised to see so many of the side characters getting proper screen time, and it was awesome watching them all coordinate to take down those subordinates. And Kiba finally got a decent finishing blow! I always feel like he's overshadowed, so it was good to see him get his moment to shine.
lexaeus
I was so hyped when Kakashi finally pulled out the Chidori; it was totally the perfect counter to Guren's crystal style, and honestly, seeing Naruto get so fired up over Yukimaru just made me feel like this fight was more than just another mission for him, it was personal.
sailor_iron_mouse
Tenten really came through with that insane weapon summon using her scrolls; I was so genuinely surprised and stoked to finally see her get a moment like that. It felt like she was finally proving all those doubters wrong, and honestly, her sealing jutsu is way more versatile than I ever gave it credit for.
cobble_290
Why did they keep cutting away from Kakashi's brutal Chidori assault on Guren? I was seriously getting annoyed with how long Ino and Hinata were just sitting there maintaining that sealing barrier, especially when I was so hyped for the main event. It felt like my adrenaline was constantly being put on hold.
amikiri_amigo
I was genuinely amazed when Rock Lee used that spirit sensor to navigate and fight through all the smoke; it just shows how incredibly resourceful he is. He's always pushing himself to find new ways to win without ninjutsu, and I really admire that about him.
sailor_mercury_394
I seriously cackled when Shino got all petty about Naruto forgetting him again; that purple aura he was giving off just perfectly showed how incredibly miffed he was. Honestly, I totally felt for the guy though, because Naruto can be so clueless, and Shino really does get overlooked a lot, doesn't he?
matsumoto_melon_467
I was seriously impressed with how Guren's Crystal Release totally clashed with lightning, like, whoa, that's a combo I didn't see coming. It makes me wonder just how versatile her kekkei genkai truly is.
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