Naruto Shippuden Episode 221: Storage
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OSHIMETER
9.7
55 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
reyyy231256
Verified"Finally getting to the meat of the War Arc. The tension between Kabuto and Tobi is top-tier writing—you can tell Tobi is actually rattled for once. It’s a great way to reintroduce Kabuto as a major player instead of just Orochimaru's right-hand man. This episode sets the stakes
sumi_e
He has the fourth hokage's love and trust of Jiraiya. Say no more. Slow pacing but still nice with the theme ost being played.
hop_355
That moment when the sixth coffin materialized out of nowhere, it genuinely sent a shiver down my spine; I didn't expect Kabuto to have another ace up his sleeve like that. But then, seeing Tobi, usually so composed and smug, look completely thrown off guard? My brain just short-circuited trying to reconcile the creepiness with the sheer hilarity of Tobi's reaction, making Kabuto seem even more dangerous.
karakasa_kozo
I totally froze when Deidara and Itachi just stood there, all dead-eyed after being reanimated; it just felt so wrong to see them like that. Kabuto's seriously messing with powers he doesn't understand, and I can't imagine what kind of chaos he thinks he's gonna unleash with those guys.
sado_chadian_492
I was really on edge wondering if Naruto would actually trust his dad, but then he just went for it with that scroll key. Watching him finally confront the Nine-Tails head-on, knowing how much he feared it, felt like such a huge, personal victory for him that really made me proud. It's like he's finally owning his power, not just running from it.
sora
Okay, I was totally blown away seeing Kabuto again, and he's seriously giving off major Orochimaru vibes; it makes me wonder if there's any of the old him even left. When he just casually pulled out that sixth coffin and totally rattled Madara, my jaw dropped—whoever is in there must be insane, and I'm dying to find out what kind of power move that was.
rossiu_adai
Kabuto, walking into the Akatsuki hideout like he owned the place and *demanding* an alliance, genuinely unnerved me; his confidence with that Reanimation Jutsu feels like a huge shift, and I'm already terrified thinking about which legendary figures he's gonna pull back into this conflict first.
elrena
Ugh, Kabuto showing up all snake-like really gave me the creeps; it's like he's just embracing all the worst parts of Orochimaru, you know? And seeing Naruto barely able to manage that seal key, it makes me seriously doubt if he can ever truly control the Nine-Tails without getting swallowed whole, which is a scary thought.
orihime_omnipotent
I can't believe Killer Bee is actually the one teaching Naruto now, it's pretty wild seeing them together, and I'm honestly nervous about whether they'll be able to stay hidden from the Akatsuki. I just hope this training really works out, because the world is counting on Naruto and there isn't much time left.
kaguya_sama_161
I was totally guessing about who could be in that last coffin, and Madara's face when Kabuto revealed it totally mirrored my shock. I mean, it must be someone truly terrifying if it can make even *him* look like he's seen a ghost!
saguaro
When the Nine-Tails' chakra flared, I actually shuddered, remembering those early Shippuden rampages and how absolutely feral Naruto could become. Then that key frog showed up, and it just made my stomach drop because I know this whole situation is so much deeper and more dangerous than he can even grasp right now.
saphir
When Kabuto started bringing back all those dead Akatsuki members, my jaw just dropped – I never saw that coming. It's totally messed up, and honestly, it makes me so worried for everyone in this war because how do you even fight against people who are already gone?
ittan_momen
Madara Uchiha actually looking visibly rattled by Kabuto, that was something I didn't see coming at all. I mean, after everything we've seen him do, to actually seem nervous about who was in that coffin just makes me wonder who on earth could even make him pause like that. It's gotta be someone truly insane to freak him out.
kaito_kromatic
Just seeing the reanimated Akatsuki standing there, looking like grim shadows of their former selves, made my blood run cold. I wasn't prepared for how unsettling it would be to see them back, especially knowing the chaos they inflicted before; Kabuto's got some serious dark ambition to pull off something like this.
tulip
Ugh, Kabuto bringing back freaking Itachi and Nagato in those coffins totally sent shivers down my spine; like, I know how insanely strong those two were, and now they're going to be fighting on Kabuto's side? Naruto and the others are in for a nightmare.
oliver_operatic_502
Gerotora being an actual scroll frog is still so wild to me, but his chilling explanation of the Nine-Tails' seal really put into perspective the sheer danger Naruto's been living with. I felt this rush of anxiety realizing he's been literally carrying a time bomb all these years, and it makes his constant stress completely understandable, almost heartbreaking.
koromodako_74
I honestly can't believe Kabuto's out here controlling legendary ninja like Nagato and Itachi; it's so unsettling to see them again, and it just makes me feel like this war is gonna be so much worse than anyone expects. This whole Edo Tensei thing gives me chills, especially thinking about how powerful Itachi is.
jun_jun_389
I was totally caught off guard by Kabuto's new snake form, it's honestly kinda creepy. But then he started bringing back all those Akatsuki members and I just knew things were about to get wild, it made me wonder what Tobi's plan was originally before this wrench got thrown in. Watching Tobi actually have to negotiate and not just be in control was super intense, I almost felt bad for him for a second.
alma_theus
Dude, the way Kabuto just *became* Orochimaru was seriously disturbing, like, I didn't think he had it in him to go that far. And then, he just saunters right up to Madara Uchiha? I was genuinely shocked and couldn't tell if he'd actually gained some insane power or if he was just completely out of his mind, which honestly kinda freaks me out for what he's planning.
chi_chi_champ_94
Naruto practically flinched away from that key, and honestly, seeing the flashbacks of him going berserk against Orochimaru, I totally get why he’s so hesitant. It’s not just the power that scares him; I think he’s terrified of failing to protect the people he loves because *he* becomes the threat.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Picking up directly from the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, this episode deepens Naruto's preparation arc while simultaneously laying critical groundwork on the antagonist side through Kabuto's alliance-testing encounter with Tobi. It serves as a bridge between prophecy and action, feeding directly into the next episode, 'The Five Kage's Decision,' as the political and military tensions escalate toward the Fourth Shinobi World War. At episode 221 of 500, the series is firmly in its war-buildup phase, and this installment is a key connective tissue chapter.
QUICK TAKES
reyyy231256
Verified"Finally getting to the meat of the War Arc. The tension between Kabuto and Tobi is top-tier writing—you can tell Tobi is actually rattled for once. It’s a great way to reintroduce Kabuto as a major player instead of just Orochimaru's right-hand man. This episode sets the stakes
sumi_e
He has the fourth hokage's love and trust of Jiraiya. Say no more. Slow pacing but still nice with the theme ost being played.
hop_355
That moment when the sixth coffin materialized out of nowhere, it genuinely sent a shiver down my spine; I didn't expect Kabuto to have another ace up his sleeve like that. But then, seeing Tobi, usually so composed and smug, look completely thrown off guard? My brain just short-circuited trying to reconcile the creepiness with the sheer hilarity of Tobi's reaction, making Kabuto seem even more dangerous.
karakasa_kozo
I totally froze when Deidara and Itachi just stood there, all dead-eyed after being reanimated; it just felt so wrong to see them like that. Kabuto's seriously messing with powers he doesn't understand, and I can't imagine what kind of chaos he thinks he's gonna unleash with those guys.
sado_chadian_492
I was really on edge wondering if Naruto would actually trust his dad, but then he just went for it with that scroll key. Watching him finally confront the Nine-Tails head-on, knowing how much he feared it, felt like such a huge, personal victory for him that really made me proud. It's like he's finally owning his power, not just running from it.
sora
Okay, I was totally blown away seeing Kabuto again, and he's seriously giving off major Orochimaru vibes; it makes me wonder if there's any of the old him even left. When he just casually pulled out that sixth coffin and totally rattled Madara, my jaw dropped—whoever is in there must be insane, and I'm dying to find out what kind of power move that was.
rossiu_adai
Kabuto, walking into the Akatsuki hideout like he owned the place and *demanding* an alliance, genuinely unnerved me; his confidence with that Reanimation Jutsu feels like a huge shift, and I'm already terrified thinking about which legendary figures he's gonna pull back into this conflict first.
elrena
Ugh, Kabuto showing up all snake-like really gave me the creeps; it's like he's just embracing all the worst parts of Orochimaru, you know? And seeing Naruto barely able to manage that seal key, it makes me seriously doubt if he can ever truly control the Nine-Tails without getting swallowed whole, which is a scary thought.
orihime_omnipotent
I can't believe Killer Bee is actually the one teaching Naruto now, it's pretty wild seeing them together, and I'm honestly nervous about whether they'll be able to stay hidden from the Akatsuki. I just hope this training really works out, because the world is counting on Naruto and there isn't much time left.
kaguya_sama_161
I was totally guessing about who could be in that last coffin, and Madara's face when Kabuto revealed it totally mirrored my shock. I mean, it must be someone truly terrifying if it can make even *him* look like he's seen a ghost!
saguaro
When the Nine-Tails' chakra flared, I actually shuddered, remembering those early Shippuden rampages and how absolutely feral Naruto could become. Then that key frog showed up, and it just made my stomach drop because I know this whole situation is so much deeper and more dangerous than he can even grasp right now.
saphir
When Kabuto started bringing back all those dead Akatsuki members, my jaw just dropped – I never saw that coming. It's totally messed up, and honestly, it makes me so worried for everyone in this war because how do you even fight against people who are already gone?
ittan_momen
Madara Uchiha actually looking visibly rattled by Kabuto, that was something I didn't see coming at all. I mean, after everything we've seen him do, to actually seem nervous about who was in that coffin just makes me wonder who on earth could even make him pause like that. It's gotta be someone truly insane to freak him out.
kaito_kromatic
Just seeing the reanimated Akatsuki standing there, looking like grim shadows of their former selves, made my blood run cold. I wasn't prepared for how unsettling it would be to see them back, especially knowing the chaos they inflicted before; Kabuto's got some serious dark ambition to pull off something like this.
tulip
Ugh, Kabuto bringing back freaking Itachi and Nagato in those coffins totally sent shivers down my spine; like, I know how insanely strong those two were, and now they're going to be fighting on Kabuto's side? Naruto and the others are in for a nightmare.
oliver_operatic_502
Gerotora being an actual scroll frog is still so wild to me, but his chilling explanation of the Nine-Tails' seal really put into perspective the sheer danger Naruto's been living with. I felt this rush of anxiety realizing he's been literally carrying a time bomb all these years, and it makes his constant stress completely understandable, almost heartbreaking.
koromodako_74
I honestly can't believe Kabuto's out here controlling legendary ninja like Nagato and Itachi; it's so unsettling to see them again, and it just makes me feel like this war is gonna be so much worse than anyone expects. This whole Edo Tensei thing gives me chills, especially thinking about how powerful Itachi is.
jun_jun_389
I was totally caught off guard by Kabuto's new snake form, it's honestly kinda creepy. But then he started bringing back all those Akatsuki members and I just knew things were about to get wild, it made me wonder what Tobi's plan was originally before this wrench got thrown in. Watching Tobi actually have to negotiate and not just be in control was super intense, I almost felt bad for him for a second.
alma_theus
Dude, the way Kabuto just *became* Orochimaru was seriously disturbing, like, I didn't think he had it in him to go that far. And then, he just saunters right up to Madara Uchiha? I was genuinely shocked and couldn't tell if he'd actually gained some insane power or if he was just completely out of his mind, which honestly kinda freaks me out for what he's planning.
chi_chi_champ_94
Naruto practically flinched away from that key, and honestly, seeing the flashbacks of him going berserk against Orochimaru, I totally get why he’s so hesitant. It’s not just the power that scares him; I think he’s terrified of failing to protect the people he loves because *he* becomes the threat.
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