Naruto Shippuden Episode 112: A Place to Return To
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
8.3
52 Fans
5
4
3
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1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
rossiu_adai
When Kabuto admitted he killed Rinji and was pretending to be him this whole time, my jaw just dropped – that's such an Orochimaru move, honestly. I mean, it really highlights how far these guys will go, and I'm just so relieved Guren and Yukimaru got away from all that mess.
parella
After what felt like ages, I let out such a huge sigh of relief when the story finally got back on track, I swear! Tobi just casually dispatching that three-tailed beast completely stunned me, making me realize just how terrifyingly powerful he really is and raising so many questions about his true motives.
jiro_jolt_127
I was really struck by that line about home being wherever someone thinks of you, and it made me think about how much Yukimaru needed that sense of belonging after everything he's been through. Seeing him finally find some peace with Guren felt so deserved, especially since she's been so conflicted herself.
professor_sycamore_332
A wave of relief totally washed over me when Yukimaru finally collapsed, free from that terrifying beast and Orochimaru's control, even though it was so sad to see his body just give up. I'm just hoping he can somehow piece himself back together now, and maybe find some peace away from all that manipulation.
vasto_lorde_void
My jaw totally dropped when Gozu materialized out of nowhere to shield Guren; I was seriously convinced she was done for. It made me think about how much more loss Yukimaru could even handle, and Gozu's sudden appearance just threw a wrench into what I thought I knew about his motivations.
anju_272
My jaw dropped when Tobi and Deidara absolutely demolished the Three-Tails; I honestly thought their constant bickering would mess up any serious fight. It makes me wonder if their endless arguments are secretly a twisted kind of battle strategy, or if they just inherently know how to fight together despite hating each other's guts.
mekurabe_mage
Tobi just casually dragging that giant beast totally caught me off guard, like, how does he even do that? It was so hilarious and unexpected, making me actually enjoy a filler episode for once, which is a rare feat for my attention span.
griffith_the_hawk
Yukimaru losing control of his chakra like that just crushed me; it felt so unfair after everything he'd been through. I'm really torn about him staying with Guren and Gozu, because while it's nice he found a place, I can't help but wonder how stable that "family" will truly be for him.
yiga_clan
What a relief that the Three-Tails arc finally wrapped up, I honestly thought it would never end! My anticipation for the main Akatsuki plot has been building, and I'm really hoping we get some solid story progression next week and leave the slower pacing behind.
necrozma
I gotta say, seeing Tobi and Deidara just casually wreck that huge turtle was hilarious, and honestly, their back-and-forth is probably the only thing that made me actually enjoy this filler arc. I love how Deidara gets so incredibly annoyed with Tobi's antics, but it totally works to get things done, it's such a classic dynamic.
goh
After everything Guren and Yukimaru endured, I seriously doubted they'd ever get a moment of true peace, so witnessing them finally find a place to belong felt like such a profound relief. I'm really crossing my fingers that this newfound calm lasts for them, giving them the quiet, stable life they've desperately needed.
yanari_yurei
I was seriously blown away by Shikamaru's fake split strategy, like, he really pulled that out of nowhere even though it was just a filler. It just proves he's always several steps ahead, and honestly, I love seeing him shine even when the mission isn't super critical.
sephiroth
That feeling of relief when the story finally started kicking into high gear again was immense, and I found myself actually glued to the screen for once after the last few episodes dragged. It's almost like the animators themselves were itching to dive back into the manga's intensity, and honestly, I couldn't be happier that they did.
adachigahara_ace_11
Guren actually choosing to crystallize herself to protect Yukimaru was such a twist for me; I mean, she started out as this antagonist, and now she's giving everything up for him. It's wild to think about how much that kid's already been through, and now he's got to process losing someone else who cared about him, even if it was to keep him safe.
hakudoshi
Naruto really went all out with that toad collaboration jutsu, didn't he? I was seriously impressed with how he and the toads managed to force the Three Tails back under – it was such a clever strategy, and watching him give his absolute everything makes me wonder what other crazy moves he's got up his sleeve later on.
marluxia_454
Wait, so Orochimaru actually wants the Three Tails to take on the Akatsuki? My jaw seriously dropped when they revealed that, it totally reframed this whole filler for me and made his crazy schemes feel way more connected to the big bads, not just his obsession with Sasuke.
majora
I seriously didn't see it coming when Kabuto admitted he offed the real Rinji, it just felt so utterly messed up and like something he'd totally do to get a rise out of people, you know? It really shows how far he's fallen, even from his creepier moments earlier in the series, and honestly, it made me question everything about his supposed alliances.
kitto_katsu
I honestly didn't expect Guren to actually go through with sacrificing herself for Yukimaru; it really got me thinking about how much she cared for him, even if she started off just using him. Seeing her crystal jutsu one last time as she protected him made her end feel surprisingly dramatic for a filler character.
asuna_angel_100
I actually gasped when they revealed Rinji was just a lifeless puppet dancing to Kabuto's tune – how could someone be so utterly messed up to do that to a corpse? It's genuinely disturbing, and it makes me wonder if there's any line Kabuto won't cross to get what he wants, which kinda freaks me out.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Naruto must've felt so small when Gamakichi's jutsu revealed the Three Tails' true scale; my mind just went to how impossible it seemed for them to even scratch something that massive, making me wonder if they'd ever truly stand a chance.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 112 of 500, this lands in one of Shippuden's extended filler stretches, following the intense confrontations of 'Shattered Promise' and serving as a wind-down before 'The Serpent's Pupil' shifts the story toward new developments. It functions as a transitional bridge, processing the aftermath of recent battles rather than advancing the overarching canon plot. For viewers tracking only manga-adapted content, this episode can be bypassed entirely.
QUICK TAKES
rossiu_adai
When Kabuto admitted he killed Rinji and was pretending to be him this whole time, my jaw just dropped – that's such an Orochimaru move, honestly. I mean, it really highlights how far these guys will go, and I'm just so relieved Guren and Yukimaru got away from all that mess.
parella
After what felt like ages, I let out such a huge sigh of relief when the story finally got back on track, I swear! Tobi just casually dispatching that three-tailed beast completely stunned me, making me realize just how terrifyingly powerful he really is and raising so many questions about his true motives.
jiro_jolt_127
I was really struck by that line about home being wherever someone thinks of you, and it made me think about how much Yukimaru needed that sense of belonging after everything he's been through. Seeing him finally find some peace with Guren felt so deserved, especially since she's been so conflicted herself.
professor_sycamore_332
A wave of relief totally washed over me when Yukimaru finally collapsed, free from that terrifying beast and Orochimaru's control, even though it was so sad to see his body just give up. I'm just hoping he can somehow piece himself back together now, and maybe find some peace away from all that manipulation.
vasto_lorde_void
My jaw totally dropped when Gozu materialized out of nowhere to shield Guren; I was seriously convinced she was done for. It made me think about how much more loss Yukimaru could even handle, and Gozu's sudden appearance just threw a wrench into what I thought I knew about his motivations.
anju_272
My jaw dropped when Tobi and Deidara absolutely demolished the Three-Tails; I honestly thought their constant bickering would mess up any serious fight. It makes me wonder if their endless arguments are secretly a twisted kind of battle strategy, or if they just inherently know how to fight together despite hating each other's guts.
mekurabe_mage
Tobi just casually dragging that giant beast totally caught me off guard, like, how does he even do that? It was so hilarious and unexpected, making me actually enjoy a filler episode for once, which is a rare feat for my attention span.
griffith_the_hawk
Yukimaru losing control of his chakra like that just crushed me; it felt so unfair after everything he'd been through. I'm really torn about him staying with Guren and Gozu, because while it's nice he found a place, I can't help but wonder how stable that "family" will truly be for him.
yiga_clan
What a relief that the Three-Tails arc finally wrapped up, I honestly thought it would never end! My anticipation for the main Akatsuki plot has been building, and I'm really hoping we get some solid story progression next week and leave the slower pacing behind.
necrozma
I gotta say, seeing Tobi and Deidara just casually wreck that huge turtle was hilarious, and honestly, their back-and-forth is probably the only thing that made me actually enjoy this filler arc. I love how Deidara gets so incredibly annoyed with Tobi's antics, but it totally works to get things done, it's such a classic dynamic.
goh
After everything Guren and Yukimaru endured, I seriously doubted they'd ever get a moment of true peace, so witnessing them finally find a place to belong felt like such a profound relief. I'm really crossing my fingers that this newfound calm lasts for them, giving them the quiet, stable life they've desperately needed.
yanari_yurei
I was seriously blown away by Shikamaru's fake split strategy, like, he really pulled that out of nowhere even though it was just a filler. It just proves he's always several steps ahead, and honestly, I love seeing him shine even when the mission isn't super critical.
sephiroth
That feeling of relief when the story finally started kicking into high gear again was immense, and I found myself actually glued to the screen for once after the last few episodes dragged. It's almost like the animators themselves were itching to dive back into the manga's intensity, and honestly, I couldn't be happier that they did.
adachigahara_ace_11
Guren actually choosing to crystallize herself to protect Yukimaru was such a twist for me; I mean, she started out as this antagonist, and now she's giving everything up for him. It's wild to think about how much that kid's already been through, and now he's got to process losing someone else who cared about him, even if it was to keep him safe.
hakudoshi
Naruto really went all out with that toad collaboration jutsu, didn't he? I was seriously impressed with how he and the toads managed to force the Three Tails back under – it was such a clever strategy, and watching him give his absolute everything makes me wonder what other crazy moves he's got up his sleeve later on.
marluxia_454
Wait, so Orochimaru actually wants the Three Tails to take on the Akatsuki? My jaw seriously dropped when they revealed that, it totally reframed this whole filler for me and made his crazy schemes feel way more connected to the big bads, not just his obsession with Sasuke.
majora
I seriously didn't see it coming when Kabuto admitted he offed the real Rinji, it just felt so utterly messed up and like something he'd totally do to get a rise out of people, you know? It really shows how far he's fallen, even from his creepier moments earlier in the series, and honestly, it made me question everything about his supposed alliances.
kitto_katsu
I honestly didn't expect Guren to actually go through with sacrificing herself for Yukimaru; it really got me thinking about how much she cared for him, even if she started off just using him. Seeing her crystal jutsu one last time as she protected him made her end feel surprisingly dramatic for a filler character.
asuna_angel_100
I actually gasped when they revealed Rinji was just a lifeless puppet dancing to Kabuto's tune – how could someone be so utterly messed up to do that to a corpse? It's genuinely disturbing, and it makes me wonder if there's any line Kabuto won't cross to get what he wants, which kinda freaks me out.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Naruto must've felt so small when Gamakichi's jutsu revealed the Three Tails' true scale; my mind just went to how impossible it seemed for them to even scratch something that massive, making me wonder if they'd ever truly stand a chance.
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