Naruto Shippuden Episode 326: Four Tails, the King of Sage Monkeys
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 326: Four Tails, the King of Sage Monkeys
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.7
72 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedNaruto's determination to save Son Goku to Tobi's seal is very interesting, he is really persistent. His character is what we know.
vicious_179
it is crazy that the tailed beasts have had these names this whole time and nobody bothered to ask them until naruto came along and actually treated them like living things
nukekubi_nemesis_63
the way son goku talked about his name and the sage of six paths made me feel so bad for how the world has treated him like a pet or a tool for war
lordgenome
sasuke showing up with those new eyes was a total surprise and he looks way more dangerous now that the bandages are off
ein
son goku being the name of the four tails is a great reference and it fits the monkey king look perfectly
arven_356
When Son Goku realized Naruto was being serious about helping him, the atmosphere in that inner world changed completely and it made the whole talk feel so much more significant than usual
ningyo_nemesis_48
it felt big when sasuke finally showed off that eternal mangekyo sharingan on zetsu because my mind was stuck on the war while he was off doing that
modsoul_mystic
kuramas face while he listens to naruto promise to help son goku tells you everything about how much his attitude is shifting after all this time
waterblight_ganon_299
Watching Kurama sit back and watch Naruto interact with Son Goku was such a subtle but huge moment for his character arc, and he is starting to see that Naruto isn't like the other shinobi who just wanted power. You can tell those memories of their past battles are hitting him differently now that Naruto is trying to save the beasts
zanjutsu_zealot_474
guy and kakashi jumping into the fight against the jinchuriki was such a great way to help naruto and bee since things were looking pretty rough with all those rinnegan everywhere
groudon
seeing kakashi and guy show up right when naruto needed them was exactly the backup we needed against those reanimated jinchuriki and the action is finally picking up again
rukia_reaper
i got chills when kurama was just silently watching naruto talk to the four tails and it feels like the fox is finally starting to understand his host
anju_272
hearing naruto ask for the tailed beast names instead of trying to control them like everyone else did really got to me and seeing son goku finally trust him was great
wobbuffet_346
son goku calling himself the handsome monkey king of swendo was actually hilarious and it makes the tailed beasts feel so much more like actual people with real pride and names instead of just being giant weapons
darmani
I honestly got choked up seeing the Nine-Tails remember his past with Naruto; it’s wild how Kurama finally saw him as his own person and not just the kid holding him captive anymore. You could really feel that shift in respect from him, and that just made me so happy for Naruto.
rossiu_adai
Son Goku showing off his huge personality and straight-up demanding respect really made me rethink everything, like, how could they have ignored the tailed beasts' feelings for so long? I can't help but feel frustrated wondering if so much tragedy could’ve been avoided if someone had just tried to actually *listen* to them from the start.
solgaleo
I was seriously on the edge of my seat, thinking Naruto was completely overwhelmed by those Six Paths, like how was he gonna get out of this mess? Then bam, Guy and Kakashi just showed up out of nowhere, and my jaw practically dropped, thinking, 'Yes! Finally, some backup for the big man!'
uraraka_uravity_124
When Son Goku mentioned his real name, it really made me think about how these Tailed Beasts have been treated like tools, not living beings, their whole lives. I guess I just never considered they'd yearn for something as simple as recognition beyond being a monster, and it makes their past struggles feel even sadder.
lunala_313
I swear, Naruto really outdid himself in this one; telling Son Goku he wanted to help him even while literally inside the monkey's mouth just made me shake my head. It's so classic Naruto, trying to talk down a powerful enemy, and honestly, I think it shows just how much he believes in everyone's potential for good.
lokomo
Sasuke activating those new eyes on White Zetsu, even just for a moment, totally sent a shiver down my spine, I mean what even *are* those things? It's like he's just embracing all the darkness he possibly can, and honestly, I'm genuinely worried about what this means for him and everyone else going forward.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep in the Fourth Great Ninja War arc at episode 326 of 500, this installment follows the Jinchuriki-versus-Jinchuriki clashes and escalates the complexity of those encounters by focusing on the Four Tails specifically. It builds directly on the momentum of the preceding battles while pivoting toward the deeper explorations of Naruto's relationships with the Tailed Beasts, setting the stage for the pivotal Nine Tails-focused episodes ahead.
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedNaruto's determination to save Son Goku to Tobi's seal is very interesting, he is really persistent. His character is what we know.
vicious_179
it is crazy that the tailed beasts have had these names this whole time and nobody bothered to ask them until naruto came along and actually treated them like living things
nukekubi_nemesis_63
the way son goku talked about his name and the sage of six paths made me feel so bad for how the world has treated him like a pet or a tool for war
lordgenome
sasuke showing up with those new eyes was a total surprise and he looks way more dangerous now that the bandages are off
ein
son goku being the name of the four tails is a great reference and it fits the monkey king look perfectly
arven_356
When Son Goku realized Naruto was being serious about helping him, the atmosphere in that inner world changed completely and it made the whole talk feel so much more significant than usual
ningyo_nemesis_48
it felt big when sasuke finally showed off that eternal mangekyo sharingan on zetsu because my mind was stuck on the war while he was off doing that
modsoul_mystic
kuramas face while he listens to naruto promise to help son goku tells you everything about how much his attitude is shifting after all this time
waterblight_ganon_299
Watching Kurama sit back and watch Naruto interact with Son Goku was such a subtle but huge moment for his character arc, and he is starting to see that Naruto isn't like the other shinobi who just wanted power. You can tell those memories of their past battles are hitting him differently now that Naruto is trying to save the beasts
zanjutsu_zealot_474
guy and kakashi jumping into the fight against the jinchuriki was such a great way to help naruto and bee since things were looking pretty rough with all those rinnegan everywhere
groudon
seeing kakashi and guy show up right when naruto needed them was exactly the backup we needed against those reanimated jinchuriki and the action is finally picking up again
rukia_reaper
i got chills when kurama was just silently watching naruto talk to the four tails and it feels like the fox is finally starting to understand his host
anju_272
hearing naruto ask for the tailed beast names instead of trying to control them like everyone else did really got to me and seeing son goku finally trust him was great
wobbuffet_346
son goku calling himself the handsome monkey king of swendo was actually hilarious and it makes the tailed beasts feel so much more like actual people with real pride and names instead of just being giant weapons
darmani
I honestly got choked up seeing the Nine-Tails remember his past with Naruto; it’s wild how Kurama finally saw him as his own person and not just the kid holding him captive anymore. You could really feel that shift in respect from him, and that just made me so happy for Naruto.
rossiu_adai
Son Goku showing off his huge personality and straight-up demanding respect really made me rethink everything, like, how could they have ignored the tailed beasts' feelings for so long? I can't help but feel frustrated wondering if so much tragedy could’ve been avoided if someone had just tried to actually *listen* to them from the start.
solgaleo
I was seriously on the edge of my seat, thinking Naruto was completely overwhelmed by those Six Paths, like how was he gonna get out of this mess? Then bam, Guy and Kakashi just showed up out of nowhere, and my jaw practically dropped, thinking, 'Yes! Finally, some backup for the big man!'
uraraka_uravity_124
When Son Goku mentioned his real name, it really made me think about how these Tailed Beasts have been treated like tools, not living beings, their whole lives. I guess I just never considered they'd yearn for something as simple as recognition beyond being a monster, and it makes their past struggles feel even sadder.
lunala_313
I swear, Naruto really outdid himself in this one; telling Son Goku he wanted to help him even while literally inside the monkey's mouth just made me shake my head. It's so classic Naruto, trying to talk down a powerful enemy, and honestly, I think it shows just how much he believes in everyone's potential for good.
lokomo
Sasuke activating those new eyes on White Zetsu, even just for a moment, totally sent a shiver down my spine, I mean what even *are* those things? It's like he's just embracing all the darkness he possibly can, and honestly, I'm genuinely worried about what this means for him and everyone else going forward.
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