Naruto Shippuden Episode 200: Naruto's Plea
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 200: Naruto's Plea

Canon/HIGH
Prev: EPNext: EP 201

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8.4

66 Fans

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pearl's avatar
pearl
It is hard to argue with the Raikage about how you can't just beg for forgiveness when your friend is out there kidnapping people for the Akatsuki
cynthia's avatar
cynthia
Sasuke attacking Killer B really messed things up for everyone and now Naruto is the one paying the price for it while trying to talk sense into the Raikage
serena's avatar
serena
The politics of this summit are getting really intense, and it makes the world feel so much bigger when the Kage start arguing about their old wars and grudges.
fireblight_ganon's avatar
fireblight_ganon
I felt that rejection from the Raikage in my soul because Naruto was so desperate and sincere but the reality of Sasuke being a criminal is finally hitting home
calyrex's avatar
calyrex
Danzo is being so shady at this meeting and everyone can see it but the way he tries to manipulate the other Kage is actually terrifying for the leaf
near_nemesis_114's avatar
near_nemesis_114
Raikage saying that shinobi should not bow is the coldest thing said in this show so far and it really shows the gap between Naruto and the older generation
lunala_313's avatar
lunala_313
Watching Naruto literally on his knees in the snow begging for Sasuke's life made me so sad, because it shows how much he's carrying on his shoulders right now. The Raikage was super harsh but he had some points about Sasuke being a terrorist, and I think Naruto needed to hear that even if it was brutal to watch him get shut down.
sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
Naruto putting his pride aside to beg for Sasuke made me feel so bad for him because he is trying so hard to break the cycle of hatred alone
hakudoshi's avatar
hakudoshi
Naruto literally bowing his head in the snow like that was so hard to watch and the Raikage saying no made sense but it still hurt to see him get rejected so fast
rauru's avatar
rauru
It was excruciating for me to watch Naruto plead in the snow, utterly desperate, but I can't fault the Raikage for his refusal given Sasuke's attack on Killer Bee. My emotions were so conflicted, understanding Naruto's plea for his friend, yet recognizing the Raikage's duty to protect his own; it just felt like a lose-lose situation for everyone involved.
gillian_giant's avatar
gillian_giant
My gut wrenched seeing Naruto on his knees before the Raikage; I was conflicted between understanding the Raikage's position and the sheer desperation I felt from Naruto, who just wants to end this cycle of pain, showing how much he's grown from that loudmouthed kid. But then finding out the Kages were actually pulling the strings for the Akatsuki from the beginning really made me wonder how many other secrets they've kept, and it honestly just makes me distrust the whole system even more.
miko_iino_163's avatar
miko_iino_163
Wow, the Raikage is just a force of nature; I mean, his rage when Bee was taken was so palpable, it made total sense why he wasn't having any of Naruto's demands. It felt like Naruto was completely overstepping, especially given how high the stakes were for everyone at that point.
luka_lyrical's avatar
luka_lyrical
Seeing Sai just stand there while Naruto was begging really got to me; I think it was the first time he truly understood what caring for someone means. After all their missions together, it felt like he finally connected with Team 7 on a deeper level.
zashiki_zenin_96's avatar
zashiki_zenin_96
Ugh, seeing Naruto break down in the snow like that really got to me, my heart just sank. It's so tough watching him still care so deeply for Sasuke, even after everything, and it makes me wonder how much more he can take before he just gives up on him completely, like, does he even remember their old team 7 days?
rosa_sisters_276's avatar
rosa_sisters_276
How could Danzo just sit there, so cool and collected, while everyone else was finally getting it that their own villages had been played by the Akatsuki? It made my skin crawl thinking about how deep his own involvement must have been, especially with his track record of shady dealings.
rimuru_ruler_151's avatar
rimuru_ruler_151
I was kinda floored when the Raikage really spelled it out for Naruto, making it clear Sasuke isn't just a friend anymore but a legitimate criminal. Despite the bluntness, I couldn't help but feel he had a point, and it's tough watching Naruto stubbornly cling to their past when Sasuke's actions have painted such a different picture.
violet_evergarden_168's avatar
violet_evergarden_168
My jaw dropped at the sheer immaturity of the other Kages at that summit, their squabbling was so frustrating to witness. But then Gaara, he just carried himself with such an unexpected composure, reminding me of how he's always been someone who overcomes his past, and in that room, he was the only one who seemed to truly understand the weight of their roles. I couldn't help but feel a surge of respect for him.
kofu_364's avatar
kofu_364
I_was_actually_kinda_shocked_learning_that_all_the_villages_pretty_much_used_the_Akatsuki_for_their_own_petty_wars_it_just_makes_the_Kages_look_like_such_massive_hypocrites_sitting_there_judging_Danzo_when_they_re_just_as_bad_if_not_worse_Like_how_can_they_even_pretend_to_be_righteous_after_that_reveal=
zexion_456's avatar
zexion_456
I honestly just wanted to hug Naruto when the Raikage basically tore into him in the snow; my heart broke watching him try so hard to prevent more bloodshed, but Sasuke’s actions are just making it an impossible mission for him.
fukase_firefly's avatar
fukase_firefly
My gut clenched watching Naruto on his knees, literally begging the Raikage for Sasuke; it just felt so utterly humiliating for him, and I was so frustrated by how powerless he was in that moment. The Raikage walking away like that just twisted the knife, leaving me with this heavy, helpless feeling.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly off the momentum of the Five Kage Summit arc, where world leaders convened amid escalating threats, this episode narrows the focus to Naruto's personal confrontation with the Raikage over Sasuke's fate. It bridges the summit's political tensions with the deeply personal stakes Naruto carries, setting the stage for 'Painful Decision' where the Kage's deliberations push toward choices that will reshape alliances across the shinobi world.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly off the momentum of the Five Kage Summit arc, where world leaders convened amid escalating threats, this episode narrows the focus to Naruto's personal confrontation with the Raikage over Sasuke's fate. It bridges the summit's political tensions with the deeply personal stakes Naruto carries, setting the stage for 'Painful Decision' where the Kage's deliberations push toward choices that will reshape alliances across the shinobi world.

QUICK TAKES

pearl's avatar
pearl
It is hard to argue with the Raikage about how you can't just beg for forgiveness when your friend is out there kidnapping people for the Akatsuki
cynthia's avatar
cynthia
Sasuke attacking Killer B really messed things up for everyone and now Naruto is the one paying the price for it while trying to talk sense into the Raikage
serena's avatar
serena
The politics of this summit are getting really intense, and it makes the world feel so much bigger when the Kage start arguing about their old wars and grudges.
fireblight_ganon's avatar
fireblight_ganon
I felt that rejection from the Raikage in my soul because Naruto was so desperate and sincere but the reality of Sasuke being a criminal is finally hitting home
calyrex's avatar
calyrex
Danzo is being so shady at this meeting and everyone can see it but the way he tries to manipulate the other Kage is actually terrifying for the leaf
near_nemesis_114's avatar
near_nemesis_114
Raikage saying that shinobi should not bow is the coldest thing said in this show so far and it really shows the gap between Naruto and the older generation
lunala_313's avatar
lunala_313
Watching Naruto literally on his knees in the snow begging for Sasuke's life made me so sad, because it shows how much he's carrying on his shoulders right now. The Raikage was super harsh but he had some points about Sasuke being a terrorist, and I think Naruto needed to hear that even if it was brutal to watch him get shut down.
sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
Naruto putting his pride aside to beg for Sasuke made me feel so bad for him because he is trying so hard to break the cycle of hatred alone
hakudoshi's avatar
hakudoshi
Naruto literally bowing his head in the snow like that was so hard to watch and the Raikage saying no made sense but it still hurt to see him get rejected so fast
rauru's avatar
rauru
It was excruciating for me to watch Naruto plead in the snow, utterly desperate, but I can't fault the Raikage for his refusal given Sasuke's attack on Killer Bee. My emotions were so conflicted, understanding Naruto's plea for his friend, yet recognizing the Raikage's duty to protect his own; it just felt like a lose-lose situation for everyone involved.
gillian_giant's avatar
gillian_giant
My gut wrenched seeing Naruto on his knees before the Raikage; I was conflicted between understanding the Raikage's position and the sheer desperation I felt from Naruto, who just wants to end this cycle of pain, showing how much he's grown from that loudmouthed kid. But then finding out the Kages were actually pulling the strings for the Akatsuki from the beginning really made me wonder how many other secrets they've kept, and it honestly just makes me distrust the whole system even more.
miko_iino_163's avatar
miko_iino_163
Wow, the Raikage is just a force of nature; I mean, his rage when Bee was taken was so palpable, it made total sense why he wasn't having any of Naruto's demands. It felt like Naruto was completely overstepping, especially given how high the stakes were for everyone at that point.
luka_lyrical's avatar
luka_lyrical
Seeing Sai just stand there while Naruto was begging really got to me; I think it was the first time he truly understood what caring for someone means. After all their missions together, it felt like he finally connected with Team 7 on a deeper level.
zashiki_zenin_96's avatar
zashiki_zenin_96
Ugh, seeing Naruto break down in the snow like that really got to me, my heart just sank. It's so tough watching him still care so deeply for Sasuke, even after everything, and it makes me wonder how much more he can take before he just gives up on him completely, like, does he even remember their old team 7 days?
rosa_sisters_276's avatar
rosa_sisters_276
How could Danzo just sit there, so cool and collected, while everyone else was finally getting it that their own villages had been played by the Akatsuki? It made my skin crawl thinking about how deep his own involvement must have been, especially with his track record of shady dealings.
rimuru_ruler_151's avatar
rimuru_ruler_151
I was kinda floored when the Raikage really spelled it out for Naruto, making it clear Sasuke isn't just a friend anymore but a legitimate criminal. Despite the bluntness, I couldn't help but feel he had a point, and it's tough watching Naruto stubbornly cling to their past when Sasuke's actions have painted such a different picture.
violet_evergarden_168's avatar
violet_evergarden_168
My jaw dropped at the sheer immaturity of the other Kages at that summit, their squabbling was so frustrating to witness. But then Gaara, he just carried himself with such an unexpected composure, reminding me of how he's always been someone who overcomes his past, and in that room, he was the only one who seemed to truly understand the weight of their roles. I couldn't help but feel a surge of respect for him.
kofu_364's avatar
kofu_364
I_was_actually_kinda_shocked_learning_that_all_the_villages_pretty_much_used_the_Akatsuki_for_their_own_petty_wars_it_just_makes_the_Kages_look_like_such_massive_hypocrites_sitting_there_judging_Danzo_when_they_re_just_as_bad_if_not_worse_Like_how_can_they_even_pretend_to_be_righteous_after_that_reveal=
zexion_456's avatar
zexion_456
I honestly just wanted to hug Naruto when the Raikage basically tore into him in the snow; my heart broke watching him try so hard to prevent more bloodshed, but Sasuke’s actions are just making it an impossible mission for him.
fukase_firefly's avatar
fukase_firefly
My gut clenched watching Naruto on his knees, literally begging the Raikage for Sasuke; it just felt so utterly humiliating for him, and I was so frustrated by how powerless he was in that moment. The Raikage walking away like that just twisted the knife, leaving me with this heavy, helpless feeling.

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©岸本斉史 スコット/集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com