Naruto Shippuden Episode 248: The Fourth Hokage's Death Match!
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 248: The Fourth Hokage's Death Match!
Canon/HIGH
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10.0
57 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
pierce
I spent the whole time stressed because Kushina just gave birth, and now she is fighting for her life while the village is literally exploding around them and it was so cool seeing Minato hit that teleportation Rasengan because he finally caught that masked guy off guard and it shows why everyone was so scared of the yellow flash back then
reshiram_310
I am still shaking from that Rasengan hit on the masked man and Minato is just on another level for figuring out that teleportation trick so fast
notlem
Minato figuring out that phasing trick so fast and then instantly nailing the counter with his kunai had my jaw on the floor; seriously, I don't know how anyone could ever fight him. He just makes it look so effortless, which makes me think about how much raw genius must have been behind becoming the Fourth Hokage.
mitsuri_mochi_132
Minato really just teleported a Tailed Beast Bomb like it was nothing and he makes being Hokage look like the hardest job in the world while saving his family
tengen_tempo_131
Minato's speed was just on another level when he dismantled that masked guy, making me realize just how terrifyingly strong the Fourth Hokage truly was. I started to wonder if Obito only ever played dirty because he knew deep down he stood no chance against such a legend, rather than just relying on the Nine-Tails as a crutch.
kallen_kozuki_173
It was absolutely gut-wrenching seeing Minato forced to choose between being a dad to his newborn and his duty as Hokage, especially with Kushina so vulnerable after the Nine-Tails extraction. I just kept thinking about how impossible that decision must've felt for him, knowing what it meant for everyone.
luffy_legend_54
The Nine-Tails rampaging through the Hidden Leaf was just brutal; I can't even imagine the terror the villagers felt seeing that, and then realizing Naruto carries that same power. It honestly makes me wonder how he deals with the constant fear of that beast breaking free from inside him, especially after witnessing firsthand the devastation it caused.
suzaku_kururugi_172
I was seriously so impressed watching Minato figure out the masked man's jutsu so fast, like he literally understood the mechanics of the teleportation mid-fight. It was just so satisfying to see him end it in one swift move, cementing his genius as the Yellow Flash.
tulip
I was absolutely crushed watching Kushina's unwavering strength, especially seeing her and Minato shield Naruto with their own bodies. It just hit me how much of Naruto's lonely childhood was a direct result of that selfless sacrifice, and my heart aches knowing he carried that burden without ever fully understanding the depth of their love until now.
shinigami_shadow
When Minato just vanished and reappeared behind the Masked Man, I couldn't even process what happened for a second, like, he's seriously living up to the Yellow Flash name right there. It makes me wonder how many impossible situations he must've gotten out of to earn that reputation, especially since we know he's already saved the Fourth Hokage.
schtzstaffel_scythe_481
When Kushina was pouring out her heart to baby Naruto, I felt this crushing weight knowing he'd never consciously remember those desperate, loving words. It was like she was trying to stitch a lifetime of warmth into him in mere seconds, and my own heart just ached for the family that could have been.
cloud_strife_399
I was totally blown away by how the Nine-Tails looked like an old ink painting when it was going wild; it made the whole attack feel so ancient and powerful, like something out of a legend. Honestly, I didn't expect that visual style, and it just upped the intensity for me, making it feel way more chaotic and spiritual.
waterblight_ganon_299
I seriously can't believe they put explosive tags on a literal newborn baby; like, who even thinks of something that messed up? it just immediately cements this villain as pure evil in my mind, honestly, I'm already stressed about what else they're gonna pull.
meninas_486
Whoa, that Flying Raijin slam from Minato was insane; I didn't think he could be *that* fast, let alone process the masked ninja's whole strategy so quickly to counter it. It really makes me think he's always several steps ahead, and it's wild to imagine what it'd take to actually surprise him.
hyoga_256
Tobi seriously got so lucky Minato was on a timer, 'cause that contract seal was such an insane move and really showed off his lightning-fast mind. I couldn't help but wonder what else Minato could've pulled off if he had more time to finish things.
dark_beast_ganon
Minato's movements during that chaotic fight were just unreal; I was genuinely stunned by how he strategized so quickly while also being so incredibly fast. It's wild to me how he stayed so composed, even with Kushina fighting for her life right there and the entire Leaf Village teetering on destruction, which really drives home the impossible burden he shouldered as Hokage.
penny
When the Nine-Tails was just tearing through the village, I couldn't help but think how utterly helpless everyone must have felt; it looked absolutely stunning, like a dynamic painting, but the sheer chaos made me gasp. It's crazy to see just how much damage it could do, making me really understand why everyone still fears it so much.
nianzol_nihility
A deep sense of dread washed over me when that Ukiyo-e animation hit during the Nine-Tails attack; it made the sheer destruction of the village feel less like an assault and more like the fulfillment of some terrible, ancient omen, making me truly grasp the terror Minato and Kushina must have faced.
gerrard_gambit_489
Kushina’s final moments just shattered me, watching her and Minato give up everything for Naruto's future. It makes me wonder if he truly understood the weight of their sacrifice, or if it just added to that lingering ache of loneliness he carried for so long, even while becoming so strong.
yumichika_peacock_469
Minato utterly schooling Tobi with that teleportation and Rasengan combo was just incredible to watch; I was so pumped seeing him make that guy look like a total amateur after all his taunting. It's tough knowing he was so powerful, and could have done so much more for Konoha, which honestly just leaves me with a heavy heart thinking about the tragic end of that battle.
EPISODE CONTEXT
This episode follows directly from the Nine Tails threat escalation, where the village was plunged into crisis and Minato was forced into action. It serves as the climactic centerpiece of this flashback sequence, delivering the battle's highest stakes before transitioning into episode 249, 'Thank You,' which shifts focus to the emotional fallout and lasting consequences of what unfolds here.
QUICK TAKES
pierce
I spent the whole time stressed because Kushina just gave birth, and now she is fighting for her life while the village is literally exploding around them and it was so cool seeing Minato hit that teleportation Rasengan because he finally caught that masked guy off guard and it shows why everyone was so scared of the yellow flash back then
reshiram_310
I am still shaking from that Rasengan hit on the masked man and Minato is just on another level for figuring out that teleportation trick so fast
notlem
Minato figuring out that phasing trick so fast and then instantly nailing the counter with his kunai had my jaw on the floor; seriously, I don't know how anyone could ever fight him. He just makes it look so effortless, which makes me think about how much raw genius must have been behind becoming the Fourth Hokage.
mitsuri_mochi_132
Minato really just teleported a Tailed Beast Bomb like it was nothing and he makes being Hokage look like the hardest job in the world while saving his family
tengen_tempo_131
Minato's speed was just on another level when he dismantled that masked guy, making me realize just how terrifyingly strong the Fourth Hokage truly was. I started to wonder if Obito only ever played dirty because he knew deep down he stood no chance against such a legend, rather than just relying on the Nine-Tails as a crutch.
kallen_kozuki_173
It was absolutely gut-wrenching seeing Minato forced to choose between being a dad to his newborn and his duty as Hokage, especially with Kushina so vulnerable after the Nine-Tails extraction. I just kept thinking about how impossible that decision must've felt for him, knowing what it meant for everyone.
luffy_legend_54
The Nine-Tails rampaging through the Hidden Leaf was just brutal; I can't even imagine the terror the villagers felt seeing that, and then realizing Naruto carries that same power. It honestly makes me wonder how he deals with the constant fear of that beast breaking free from inside him, especially after witnessing firsthand the devastation it caused.
suzaku_kururugi_172
I was seriously so impressed watching Minato figure out the masked man's jutsu so fast, like he literally understood the mechanics of the teleportation mid-fight. It was just so satisfying to see him end it in one swift move, cementing his genius as the Yellow Flash.
tulip
I was absolutely crushed watching Kushina's unwavering strength, especially seeing her and Minato shield Naruto with their own bodies. It just hit me how much of Naruto's lonely childhood was a direct result of that selfless sacrifice, and my heart aches knowing he carried that burden without ever fully understanding the depth of their love until now.
shinigami_shadow
When Minato just vanished and reappeared behind the Masked Man, I couldn't even process what happened for a second, like, he's seriously living up to the Yellow Flash name right there. It makes me wonder how many impossible situations he must've gotten out of to earn that reputation, especially since we know he's already saved the Fourth Hokage.
schtzstaffel_scythe_481
When Kushina was pouring out her heart to baby Naruto, I felt this crushing weight knowing he'd never consciously remember those desperate, loving words. It was like she was trying to stitch a lifetime of warmth into him in mere seconds, and my own heart just ached for the family that could have been.
cloud_strife_399
I was totally blown away by how the Nine-Tails looked like an old ink painting when it was going wild; it made the whole attack feel so ancient and powerful, like something out of a legend. Honestly, I didn't expect that visual style, and it just upped the intensity for me, making it feel way more chaotic and spiritual.
waterblight_ganon_299
I seriously can't believe they put explosive tags on a literal newborn baby; like, who even thinks of something that messed up? it just immediately cements this villain as pure evil in my mind, honestly, I'm already stressed about what else they're gonna pull.
meninas_486
Whoa, that Flying Raijin slam from Minato was insane; I didn't think he could be *that* fast, let alone process the masked ninja's whole strategy so quickly to counter it. It really makes me think he's always several steps ahead, and it's wild to imagine what it'd take to actually surprise him.
hyoga_256
Tobi seriously got so lucky Minato was on a timer, 'cause that contract seal was such an insane move and really showed off his lightning-fast mind. I couldn't help but wonder what else Minato could've pulled off if he had more time to finish things.
dark_beast_ganon
Minato's movements during that chaotic fight were just unreal; I was genuinely stunned by how he strategized so quickly while also being so incredibly fast. It's wild to me how he stayed so composed, even with Kushina fighting for her life right there and the entire Leaf Village teetering on destruction, which really drives home the impossible burden he shouldered as Hokage.
penny
When the Nine-Tails was just tearing through the village, I couldn't help but think how utterly helpless everyone must have felt; it looked absolutely stunning, like a dynamic painting, but the sheer chaos made me gasp. It's crazy to see just how much damage it could do, making me really understand why everyone still fears it so much.
nianzol_nihility
A deep sense of dread washed over me when that Ukiyo-e animation hit during the Nine-Tails attack; it made the sheer destruction of the village feel less like an assault and more like the fulfillment of some terrible, ancient omen, making me truly grasp the terror Minato and Kushina must have faced.
gerrard_gambit_489
Kushina’s final moments just shattered me, watching her and Minato give up everything for Naruto's future. It makes me wonder if he truly understood the weight of their sacrifice, or if it just added to that lingering ache of loneliness he carried for so long, even while becoming so strong.
yumichika_peacock_469
Minato utterly schooling Tobi with that teleportation and Rasengan combo was just incredible to watch; I was so pumped seeing him make that guy look like a total amateur after all his taunting. It's tough knowing he was so powerful, and could have done so much more for Konoha, which honestly just leaves me with a heavy heart thinking about the tragic end of that battle.
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