Naruto Shippuden Episode 190: Naruto and the Old Soldier
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
9.0
66 Fans
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3
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1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
josuke_higashikata
It is crazy that this guy has been a genin since the time of the Second Hokage and still has those skills hidden under the surface
megurine_marvel_496
I usually skip all the filler episodes in this show because they usually feel like a waste of time, but this one about the eternal genin was different. Seeing Kosuke interact with all the past leaders like the Second and Fourth Hokage made the Hidden Leaf feel alive and the dragon fight was actually animated really well for a side story
yasutora_sado_493
This filler was actually worth the time because of Kosuke, especially seeing his memories of the Third Hokage while he was cooking for Naruto
zamazenta
Wait, Minato showing up in that flashback during a filler episode totally caught me off guard! It really had me reflecting on his legacy and how his decisions, even way back then, still echo through Konoha's history, giving it such a deeper, almost tragic, feel.
uryu_archer_102
I think Naruto saving Kosuke was great because it showed how much he respects the older generation even when they seem like weak genin
shunseui_sensei_466
Most filler is skippable but the backstories for the different Hokage lessons made this one feel like it actually belonged in the show
eren_yeager_106
The animation during the water dragon versus earth dragon fight was surprisingly good and way better than some of the canon fights we have seen lately
yuffie_kisaragi_402
Kosuke being a genin for fifty years is actually pretty cool and the way he talked about the Second Hokage made the village history feel so much bigger
lexaeus
I really liked seeing that water dragon clash with the earth dragon and it looked way better than I thought it would for a filler episode
krillin_ki_59
When Kosuke started busting out the Second Hokage's jutsu, I was genuinely surprised this filler episode actually felt important. It's cool how they dropped in some real history for the village, making me wonder what other forgotten secrets are out there.
breemx1
Whoa, it totally blew my mind that this random guy had actual ties to both the Second and Third Hokage. I mean, it makes me think about how many other untold stories and secret friendships are woven into the very fabric of the Leaf Village's history, giving everything a deeper, more mysterious feel.
isekaibro
That old guy really pulled a fast one on me, I never expected such a huge water dragon to come out of nowhere to smash into the earth style jutsu like that! Honestly, the sheer scale of the jutsus they pull out always makes me wonder how much chakra these guys actually have stockpiled, but it was absolutely epic.
vincent_valentine
Naruto's promise, that he'd never let a comrade die, just felt like such a full-circle moment for me. I really sensed the years of his own struggle and the unwavering bond he'd forged with his friends pouring into those words, making it crystal clear why that old soldier saw the Fourth Hokage's spirit shining through him. It was a powerful echo of a past hero, but uniquely Naruto's.
nephrite
Okay, so I went into this filler thinking it would be totally skippable, but Kosuke's backstory was genuinely awesome and I was kinda floored by how he popped up in so many key moments in Leaf history. It really hit me seeing Naruto unknowingly echo Minato; it's like history repeating itself in the best way, even if I was a little confused by the elemental stuff during the cool fight.
yuzuriha_yarn
Wow, that water dragon jutsu was seriously massive, and it totally blew my mind seeing just how strong that old guy really is! I mean, who would've thought someone with the lowest rank could pull off something so powerful?
tokyoghoul_fan
Whoa, finding out that unassuming old genin used to run with Sakumo Hatake and fought in all those intense wars completely threw me off guard! It's wild to think he just calmly whips up meals now, and I can't help but wonder what incredible, untold stories he's holding onto from those days.
rukongai_ronin
I seriously couldn't believe the water dragon took out the earth dragon, like, doesn't everyone know how the elements are supposed to work in this world? It felt so off for Naruto, but man, that animation still looked super sharp, which almost made up for it.
claudia_hodgins_169
I just can't get over Kosuke being a genin for fifty years, fighting alongside Jiraiya and the Second Hokage! It really makes you think about how some shinobi value pure service and dedication over rank, which honestly adds such a cool, almost understated depth to the Hidden Leaf's history.
veldora_vortex
When Naruto promised to protect everyone, I just felt this surge of pride for him, you know? Like, he's finally embodying that Hokage spirit. And for Kosuke to then compare him to Minato? That's not just a compliment, it makes me think about the insane legacy Naruto has to live up to, but also how ready he seems for it.
reiner_ronin
Kosuke's stories about the past Hokages really made me pause; it's almost overwhelming to think about him living through so much history while still staying so grounded as a genin. I can't help but feel a deep respect for that kind of quiet strength, the kind that doesn't need a title to be profound, which feels like a truly Konoha way of life.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 190 sits within the 'Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha,' a filler stretch dedicated to exploring backstories and lesser-known characters from the Hidden Leaf Village. It follows the lighthearted 'Sasuke's Paw Encyclopedia' (Episode 189) and precedes 'Kakashi Love Song' (Episode 191), which shifts focus to Kakashi's personal history. None of these episodes advance the central Shippuden narrative, but they collectively flesh out the world and its inhabitants during this extended breather between major arcs.
QUICK TAKES
josuke_higashikata
It is crazy that this guy has been a genin since the time of the Second Hokage and still has those skills hidden under the surface
megurine_marvel_496
I usually skip all the filler episodes in this show because they usually feel like a waste of time, but this one about the eternal genin was different. Seeing Kosuke interact with all the past leaders like the Second and Fourth Hokage made the Hidden Leaf feel alive and the dragon fight was actually animated really well for a side story
yasutora_sado_493
This filler was actually worth the time because of Kosuke, especially seeing his memories of the Third Hokage while he was cooking for Naruto
zamazenta
Wait, Minato showing up in that flashback during a filler episode totally caught me off guard! It really had me reflecting on his legacy and how his decisions, even way back then, still echo through Konoha's history, giving it such a deeper, almost tragic, feel.
uryu_archer_102
I think Naruto saving Kosuke was great because it showed how much he respects the older generation even when they seem like weak genin
shunseui_sensei_466
Most filler is skippable but the backstories for the different Hokage lessons made this one feel like it actually belonged in the show
eren_yeager_106
The animation during the water dragon versus earth dragon fight was surprisingly good and way better than some of the canon fights we have seen lately
yuffie_kisaragi_402
Kosuke being a genin for fifty years is actually pretty cool and the way he talked about the Second Hokage made the village history feel so much bigger
lexaeus
I really liked seeing that water dragon clash with the earth dragon and it looked way better than I thought it would for a filler episode
krillin_ki_59
When Kosuke started busting out the Second Hokage's jutsu, I was genuinely surprised this filler episode actually felt important. It's cool how they dropped in some real history for the village, making me wonder what other forgotten secrets are out there.
breemx1
Whoa, it totally blew my mind that this random guy had actual ties to both the Second and Third Hokage. I mean, it makes me think about how many other untold stories and secret friendships are woven into the very fabric of the Leaf Village's history, giving everything a deeper, more mysterious feel.
isekaibro
That old guy really pulled a fast one on me, I never expected such a huge water dragon to come out of nowhere to smash into the earth style jutsu like that! Honestly, the sheer scale of the jutsus they pull out always makes me wonder how much chakra these guys actually have stockpiled, but it was absolutely epic.
vincent_valentine
Naruto's promise, that he'd never let a comrade die, just felt like such a full-circle moment for me. I really sensed the years of his own struggle and the unwavering bond he'd forged with his friends pouring into those words, making it crystal clear why that old soldier saw the Fourth Hokage's spirit shining through him. It was a powerful echo of a past hero, but uniquely Naruto's.
nephrite
Okay, so I went into this filler thinking it would be totally skippable, but Kosuke's backstory was genuinely awesome and I was kinda floored by how he popped up in so many key moments in Leaf history. It really hit me seeing Naruto unknowingly echo Minato; it's like history repeating itself in the best way, even if I was a little confused by the elemental stuff during the cool fight.
yuzuriha_yarn
Wow, that water dragon jutsu was seriously massive, and it totally blew my mind seeing just how strong that old guy really is! I mean, who would've thought someone with the lowest rank could pull off something so powerful?
tokyoghoul_fan
Whoa, finding out that unassuming old genin used to run with Sakumo Hatake and fought in all those intense wars completely threw me off guard! It's wild to think he just calmly whips up meals now, and I can't help but wonder what incredible, untold stories he's holding onto from those days.
rukongai_ronin
I seriously couldn't believe the water dragon took out the earth dragon, like, doesn't everyone know how the elements are supposed to work in this world? It felt so off for Naruto, but man, that animation still looked super sharp, which almost made up for it.
claudia_hodgins_169
I just can't get over Kosuke being a genin for fifty years, fighting alongside Jiraiya and the Second Hokage! It really makes you think about how some shinobi value pure service and dedication over rank, which honestly adds such a cool, almost understated depth to the Hidden Leaf's history.
veldora_vortex
When Naruto promised to protect everyone, I just felt this surge of pride for him, you know? Like, he's finally embodying that Hokage spirit. And for Kosuke to then compare him to Minato? That's not just a compliment, it makes me think about the insane legacy Naruto has to live up to, but also how ready he seems for it.
reiner_ronin
Kosuke's stories about the past Hokages really made me pause; it's almost overwhelming to think about him living through so much history while still staying so grounded as a genin. I can't help but feel a deep respect for that kind of quiet strength, the kind that doesn't need a title to be profound, which feels like a truly Konoha way of life.
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