Naruto Shippuden Episode 219: Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage
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56 Fans
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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sumi_e
VerifiedInsane animation on the race hahaha Adds to Kakashi and Guy alot, especially with the lack of highlight on other character recently, this is a nice episode to shine a light on both Kakashi and Guy's relationship.
In a way these 2 are the type to go out in the middle of the night to have a drink at mamak regardless of how tough work is.
zettai_zetsumei_20
Guy Sensei challenged Kakashi to that race and the animation went absolutely nuts. Seeing them run through the village like that was such a good break after all the Pain stuff
sailor_mercury_394
I can't believe they almost started carving Kakashi into the mountain and then Tsunade just woke up and ruined the whole thing. It felt so awkward for him but at least we got a race instead
tesso_titan
Naruto, why won't you just tell everyone what's going on with Sasuke? I get that he feels like it's his burden to bear, but it's just making me so anxious watching him deflect every question, like he's trying to protect them from something even worse than we imagine. It's frustrating because I know he trusts his friends, but he just can't seem to open up about this.
monk_maz_koshia_296
What was up with Karin's hair, seriously? I had to pause for a second, wondering if my screen settings were off because that neon was so intense! But honestly, only Guy and Kakashi could make me forget about something that wild with their usual hilarious bickering; they just have this undeniable chemistry that always makes me smile.
moe_justice
After all the tension, watching Kakashi and Guy go full buffoon mode was such a breath of fresh air; I totally needed that laugh. It was genuinely a bummer for me when Tsunade woke up though, because I was actually getting pretty hyped about seeing Hokage Kakashi for even a brief moment. And Naruto being so tight-lipped about Sasuke just makes me worry he’s taking on too much by himself, trying to protect everyone from the difficult truth.
minish_289
I seriously can't believe Guy actually carved a rock face of Kakashi, it's such a classic move from him, honestly. It's kinda sweet, though, seeing their bromance still going strong, it really makes me think about how much they rely on each other even when everything else is falling apart in the village.
sleepysquishs
I can't believe how goofy the animation looked during that race, but honestly, it totally worked for me! Seeing Guy go full power over something so trivial just proves he's still the best, and I was cracking up the whole time thinking about how seriously he takes *everything*.
toga_260
Kakashi was literally a hair's breadth away from becoming Hokage, and I was so hyped to finally see him in that official hat, only for Tsunade to just... wake up. Talk about some seriously dramatic timing, but I guess the village really needed their original leader back to deal with the aftermath, even if it meant my dreams of a Kakashi Hokage were dashed for now.
leon
Ugh, watching the Konoha 11 finally grasp that Sasuke’s genuinely a criminal was tough, and it makes Naruto keeping his real plan to himself even more concerning for me. I just can't shake this feeling that he's going to try and shoulder all the burden alone again, just like he always does for Sasuke, and I'm really worried about what that means for him next.
theanimewarlord
I was seriously feeling the weight on Kakashi's shoulders when he was almost forced into being Hokage, especially right after all the Danzo chaos. But then Guy just swooped in with that absolutely ridiculous race, and honestly, I found myself laughing despite all the tension, it was such a classic Guy move to try and cheer him up.
ram_rage_145
I seriously needed that laugh with Guy and Kakashi racing, especially after all the intense war stuff. It's just so like Guy to go full throttle and jump over buildings, like he's gotta outdo Kakashi even in a silly race.
bakeneko_blade_222
Gosh, I seriously needed a break after how heavy the last few arcs were, and watching Kakashi and Guy just goofing off, racing through the village, was exactly what my soul craved. I almost snorted laughing at Guy's ridiculously cartoony run, and honestly, seeing Tsunade finally up and walking around again made me so incredibly happy.
jonakra
I literally laughed out loud seeing Kakashi's face just *melt* in relief once he found out he was off the hook for being Hokage. Like, I knew he was ready to step up for the village, but it was so obvious he secretly dreaded all that paperwork, which I totally get!
hop_355
I know some folks might call this filler, but honestly, seeing Guy and Kakashi just hang out felt so much more important than any big fight. It really hit me how deep their bond is, reminding me of all the silly challenges and serious moments they've shared since they were kids.
naofumi_naysayer_149
I really needed that moment with Guy and Kakashi racing through the village, it was such a breath of fresh air after all the heavy stuff that’s gone down. It just shows me how strong their bond is, that even after everything, they can still be so goofy and competitive like they always have been, and that honestly made me smile.
silver
Honestly, seeing Tsunade finally wake up at that exact moment felt like a collective sigh of relief for everyone, especially me, knowing how much Kakashi dreads the thought of paperwork. I was half-expecting him to pull out an emergency excuse or something to avoid the hat, but luckily, he didn't have to.
sailor_saturn_398
My heart just broke watching Sakura realize Naruto was hiding stuff about Sasuke, it's so typical of him to try and shoulder all that burden alone, like he's been doing his whole life. I really wish he'd lean on his friends more, but I guess it's hard when it comes to Sasuke.
mikau_281
Guy's sheer determination during that race absolutely cracked me up; I swear he lives for moments like these, where he can just unleash his entire ridiculous spirit. It made me wonder if he ever actually *walks* anywhere or if every movement is a power-up sequence, which is just classic, peak Guy.
professor_namba
That acorn challenge had me cackling, I swear Kakashi and Guy’s dedication to outdoing each other is just timelessly funny. My jaw dropped watching them completely demolish the village, and it was such a refreshing reminder of how much I missed their hilariously over-the-top rivalry.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming directly off episode 218's focus on the Five Great Nations mobilizing against an unprecedented threat, this episode deliberately shifts inward to Konoha's leadership vacuum and Kakashi's candidacy for Hokage. It serves as a transitional piece, grounding the personal stakes before the larger conflict escalates. The episode sets the stage for key leadership decisions that will shape how the village moves forward into the coming war arc.
QUICK TAKES
sumi_e
VerifiedInsane animation on the race hahaha Adds to Kakashi and Guy alot, especially with the lack of highlight on other character recently, this is a nice episode to shine a light on both Kakashi and Guy's relationship.
In a way these 2 are the type to go out in the middle of the night to have a drink at mamak regardless of how tough work is.
zettai_zetsumei_20
Guy Sensei challenged Kakashi to that race and the animation went absolutely nuts. Seeing them run through the village like that was such a good break after all the Pain stuff
sailor_mercury_394
I can't believe they almost started carving Kakashi into the mountain and then Tsunade just woke up and ruined the whole thing. It felt so awkward for him but at least we got a race instead
tesso_titan
Naruto, why won't you just tell everyone what's going on with Sasuke? I get that he feels like it's his burden to bear, but it's just making me so anxious watching him deflect every question, like he's trying to protect them from something even worse than we imagine. It's frustrating because I know he trusts his friends, but he just can't seem to open up about this.
monk_maz_koshia_296
What was up with Karin's hair, seriously? I had to pause for a second, wondering if my screen settings were off because that neon was so intense! But honestly, only Guy and Kakashi could make me forget about something that wild with their usual hilarious bickering; they just have this undeniable chemistry that always makes me smile.
moe_justice
After all the tension, watching Kakashi and Guy go full buffoon mode was such a breath of fresh air; I totally needed that laugh. It was genuinely a bummer for me when Tsunade woke up though, because I was actually getting pretty hyped about seeing Hokage Kakashi for even a brief moment. And Naruto being so tight-lipped about Sasuke just makes me worry he’s taking on too much by himself, trying to protect everyone from the difficult truth.
minish_289
I seriously can't believe Guy actually carved a rock face of Kakashi, it's such a classic move from him, honestly. It's kinda sweet, though, seeing their bromance still going strong, it really makes me think about how much they rely on each other even when everything else is falling apart in the village.
sleepysquishs
I can't believe how goofy the animation looked during that race, but honestly, it totally worked for me! Seeing Guy go full power over something so trivial just proves he's still the best, and I was cracking up the whole time thinking about how seriously he takes *everything*.
toga_260
Kakashi was literally a hair's breadth away from becoming Hokage, and I was so hyped to finally see him in that official hat, only for Tsunade to just... wake up. Talk about some seriously dramatic timing, but I guess the village really needed their original leader back to deal with the aftermath, even if it meant my dreams of a Kakashi Hokage were dashed for now.
leon
Ugh, watching the Konoha 11 finally grasp that Sasuke’s genuinely a criminal was tough, and it makes Naruto keeping his real plan to himself even more concerning for me. I just can't shake this feeling that he's going to try and shoulder all the burden alone again, just like he always does for Sasuke, and I'm really worried about what that means for him next.
theanimewarlord
I was seriously feeling the weight on Kakashi's shoulders when he was almost forced into being Hokage, especially right after all the Danzo chaos. But then Guy just swooped in with that absolutely ridiculous race, and honestly, I found myself laughing despite all the tension, it was such a classic Guy move to try and cheer him up.
ram_rage_145
I seriously needed that laugh with Guy and Kakashi racing, especially after all the intense war stuff. It's just so like Guy to go full throttle and jump over buildings, like he's gotta outdo Kakashi even in a silly race.
bakeneko_blade_222
Gosh, I seriously needed a break after how heavy the last few arcs were, and watching Kakashi and Guy just goofing off, racing through the village, was exactly what my soul craved. I almost snorted laughing at Guy's ridiculously cartoony run, and honestly, seeing Tsunade finally up and walking around again made me so incredibly happy.
jonakra
I literally laughed out loud seeing Kakashi's face just *melt* in relief once he found out he was off the hook for being Hokage. Like, I knew he was ready to step up for the village, but it was so obvious he secretly dreaded all that paperwork, which I totally get!
hop_355
I know some folks might call this filler, but honestly, seeing Guy and Kakashi just hang out felt so much more important than any big fight. It really hit me how deep their bond is, reminding me of all the silly challenges and serious moments they've shared since they were kids.
naofumi_naysayer_149
I really needed that moment with Guy and Kakashi racing through the village, it was such a breath of fresh air after all the heavy stuff that’s gone down. It just shows me how strong their bond is, that even after everything, they can still be so goofy and competitive like they always have been, and that honestly made me smile.
silver
Honestly, seeing Tsunade finally wake up at that exact moment felt like a collective sigh of relief for everyone, especially me, knowing how much Kakashi dreads the thought of paperwork. I was half-expecting him to pull out an emergency excuse or something to avoid the hat, but luckily, he didn't have to.
sailor_saturn_398
My heart just broke watching Sakura realize Naruto was hiding stuff about Sasuke, it's so typical of him to try and shoulder all that burden alone, like he's been doing his whole life. I really wish he'd lean on his friends more, but I guess it's hard when it comes to Sasuke.
mikau_281
Guy's sheer determination during that race absolutely cracked me up; I swear he lives for moments like these, where he can just unleash his entire ridiculous spirit. It made me wonder if he ever actually *walks* anywhere or if every movement is a power-up sequence, which is just classic, peak Guy.
professor_namba
That acorn challenge had me cackling, I swear Kakashi and Guy’s dedication to outdoing each other is just timelessly funny. My jaw dropped watching them completely demolish the village, and it was such a refreshing reminder of how much I missed their hilariously over-the-top rivalry.
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