Naruto Shippuden Episode 327: Nine Tails
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9.6
58 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedThis episode show the nine tailed beast of Naruto's journey from start. That is the most interesting one, though the tailed beast want to get out, but still get the seal reseal by a ghost. This is a flashback
kiawe
Hearing Kurama talk about how humans just used him as a weapon makes the fox seem so misunderstood and it is about time Naruto treated him better
beatrice_bewitch
Kurama seeing Naruto struggle and feeling for him is such a massive shift from how he used to be and anyone can tell he is starting to respect him
abelferrazmiku
Seeing everything through Kurama's eyes today was so cool and it made all those old scenes feel way more personal now that I know he was watching Naruto the whole time
senku_scientist
Kurama's constant rage finally clicked for me after they showed all those past battles through his eyes – imagine centuries of everyone just seeing you as a monster. It really shifted my perspective; I felt a pang of sympathy for him, even after everything, understanding why he carried so much hatred for so long.
asta_antimagic
When I saw the Nine-Tails remembering the sealing by Minato and Kushina, it totally made me understand why he was so angry and resentful all this time. Honestly, it just makes Naruto's unwavering kindness towards all the tailed beasts, even Kurama, feel even more incredible, considering everything he went through too.
sailor_mars
I was honestly shocked when Kurama admitted he'd been watching Naruto all along, especially after how much he hated him for so long. It makes me wonder if he was secretly softening up to Naruto even when he was still trying to break free, just because Naruto kept seeing him as more than a monster.
kenpachi_berserker
The raw pain I felt seeing Kurama's memories from *his* own perspective completely changed how I viewed his deep-seated hatred, finally making me grasp the crushing weight of his bitterness over all those years. And it was genuinely uplifting to watch Naruto, despite the war raging, still reach out to Son Goku, a moment that, for me, truly solidified the turning point for their relationship after such a complicated past.
itachi_illusion
I seriously felt like that moment when Naruto was trying to save Son Goku, even when he was practically being eaten, was the real turning point for the Nine-Tails. It's gotta be wild for Kurama to finally see someone who actually gives a damn about others, especially after all that time he spent hating humanity.
blastoise_303
Okay, so I finally understand why Kurama gave up on trying to control Naruto; it wasn't just about Naruto's power, but really seeing the kid's sheer willpower and how he respected him. Honestly, I totally underestimated how much that kind of genuine respect would get to the Nine-Tails.
roy_mustang_116
Seriously, no wonder Kurama's such a grump; seeing him repeatedly sealed and used as a weapon through all those flashbacks made me understand just how awful his existence has been. I kept wondering if anyone, ever, saw him as more than just a means to an end, and it makes me feel for him a lot more than before.
rito_288
Kurama actually seeing past all his hatred, that really got to me in this episode. For so long, I'd just seen him as this angry beast, so watching him realize Naruto's genuine goodness and how different he is from anyone before, it felt like a massive breakthrough for both of them. It just made me so happy to finally see that connection starting to form after everything.
oliver_operatic_502
I totally caught that Roshi name for the Four-Tails jinchuriki, and honestly, it made me grin. It's such a cool little nod to Dragon Ball, and it just shows how much Naruto's roots are in those classic shonen vibes, which I always appreciate.
kygerten
No wonder Kurama was so full of rage for so long; seeing his whole miserable past, I felt a genuine pang for him being treated as just a weapon by everyone. It really shows me how revolutionary Naruto's approach was, actually trying to connect with the guy who'd only ever known imprisonment and manipulation.
raiju_rider
When Kurama started remembering all the times he'd been sealed and used as a weapon, I honestly felt a pang of guilt just watching him. I'd always thought of him as a monster, but seeing his entire existence defined by being exploited by humans, it made me understand his deep-seated rage in a way I never had before.
yveltal
Mito's cold manipulation of the Nine-Tails as a weapon, right there in the flashback, really threw me for a loop; it's like a mirror reflecting Madara's own twisted perspective. No wonder he felt so much rage and betrayal after seeing Hashirama's own wife treating it like that, making me think his anger was rooted deeper than I initially understood.
sasha_necron_157
I honestly can't believe we're finally seeing Naruto's whole life from Kurama's perspective, like, how have we gone this long without it? It really made me think about all the times they clashed and how Kurama must have felt, giving their bond so much more depth than I ever realized before.
shinji_ikari_180
I was genuinely amazed how Naruto just went in and talked to Son Goku like he was a regular person, especially after seeing Tobi treat the tailed beasts like literal tools. It really highlights how much Naruto has grown, and honestly, I bet Kurama is watching that whole thing thinking, "Okay, maybe this kid isn't so bad after all."
umibozu_usurper
I always wondered why Kurama was such a jerk, but seeing how humans treated him for ages actually made me feel for the guy. It's no wonder he hated everyone after all that abuse; I'd probably feel the same way if I were him.
reiryoku_rush_472
I was genuinely surprised by how much I felt for Kurama watching Naruto grow up all these years from the inside; it really makes me think about how much their relationship has evolved. It’s way more than just a power-up now, feeling almost like he's been an unseen, grumpy guardian angel this whole time, which is just wild.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned deep into the war arc at episode 327 of 500, this installment directly follows Naruto's encounter with Son Gokū in Episode 326 and pivots to Kurama's perspective—a critical narrative shift. It serves as the emotional setup for Episode 328, 'Kurama,' which pays off the trust-building explored here, making this a linchpin in one of the series' most pivotal character transformations.
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedThis episode show the nine tailed beast of Naruto's journey from start. That is the most interesting one, though the tailed beast want to get out, but still get the seal reseal by a ghost. This is a flashback
kiawe
Hearing Kurama talk about how humans just used him as a weapon makes the fox seem so misunderstood and it is about time Naruto treated him better
beatrice_bewitch
Kurama seeing Naruto struggle and feeling for him is such a massive shift from how he used to be and anyone can tell he is starting to respect him
abelferrazmiku
Seeing everything through Kurama's eyes today was so cool and it made all those old scenes feel way more personal now that I know he was watching Naruto the whole time
senku_scientist
Kurama's constant rage finally clicked for me after they showed all those past battles through his eyes – imagine centuries of everyone just seeing you as a monster. It really shifted my perspective; I felt a pang of sympathy for him, even after everything, understanding why he carried so much hatred for so long.
asta_antimagic
When I saw the Nine-Tails remembering the sealing by Minato and Kushina, it totally made me understand why he was so angry and resentful all this time. Honestly, it just makes Naruto's unwavering kindness towards all the tailed beasts, even Kurama, feel even more incredible, considering everything he went through too.
sailor_mars
I was honestly shocked when Kurama admitted he'd been watching Naruto all along, especially after how much he hated him for so long. It makes me wonder if he was secretly softening up to Naruto even when he was still trying to break free, just because Naruto kept seeing him as more than a monster.
kenpachi_berserker
The raw pain I felt seeing Kurama's memories from *his* own perspective completely changed how I viewed his deep-seated hatred, finally making me grasp the crushing weight of his bitterness over all those years. And it was genuinely uplifting to watch Naruto, despite the war raging, still reach out to Son Goku, a moment that, for me, truly solidified the turning point for their relationship after such a complicated past.
itachi_illusion
I seriously felt like that moment when Naruto was trying to save Son Goku, even when he was practically being eaten, was the real turning point for the Nine-Tails. It's gotta be wild for Kurama to finally see someone who actually gives a damn about others, especially after all that time he spent hating humanity.
blastoise_303
Okay, so I finally understand why Kurama gave up on trying to control Naruto; it wasn't just about Naruto's power, but really seeing the kid's sheer willpower and how he respected him. Honestly, I totally underestimated how much that kind of genuine respect would get to the Nine-Tails.
roy_mustang_116
Seriously, no wonder Kurama's such a grump; seeing him repeatedly sealed and used as a weapon through all those flashbacks made me understand just how awful his existence has been. I kept wondering if anyone, ever, saw him as more than just a means to an end, and it makes me feel for him a lot more than before.
rito_288
Kurama actually seeing past all his hatred, that really got to me in this episode. For so long, I'd just seen him as this angry beast, so watching him realize Naruto's genuine goodness and how different he is from anyone before, it felt like a massive breakthrough for both of them. It just made me so happy to finally see that connection starting to form after everything.
oliver_operatic_502
I totally caught that Roshi name for the Four-Tails jinchuriki, and honestly, it made me grin. It's such a cool little nod to Dragon Ball, and it just shows how much Naruto's roots are in those classic shonen vibes, which I always appreciate.
kygerten
No wonder Kurama was so full of rage for so long; seeing his whole miserable past, I felt a genuine pang for him being treated as just a weapon by everyone. It really shows me how revolutionary Naruto's approach was, actually trying to connect with the guy who'd only ever known imprisonment and manipulation.
raiju_rider
When Kurama started remembering all the times he'd been sealed and used as a weapon, I honestly felt a pang of guilt just watching him. I'd always thought of him as a monster, but seeing his entire existence defined by being exploited by humans, it made me understand his deep-seated rage in a way I never had before.
yveltal
Mito's cold manipulation of the Nine-Tails as a weapon, right there in the flashback, really threw me for a loop; it's like a mirror reflecting Madara's own twisted perspective. No wonder he felt so much rage and betrayal after seeing Hashirama's own wife treating it like that, making me think his anger was rooted deeper than I initially understood.
sasha_necron_157
I honestly can't believe we're finally seeing Naruto's whole life from Kurama's perspective, like, how have we gone this long without it? It really made me think about all the times they clashed and how Kurama must have felt, giving their bond so much more depth than I ever realized before.
shinji_ikari_180
I was genuinely amazed how Naruto just went in and talked to Son Goku like he was a regular person, especially after seeing Tobi treat the tailed beasts like literal tools. It really highlights how much Naruto has grown, and honestly, I bet Kurama is watching that whole thing thinking, "Okay, maybe this kid isn't so bad after all."
umibozu_usurper
I always wondered why Kurama was such a jerk, but seeing how humans treated him for ages actually made me feel for the guy. It's no wonder he hated everyone after all that abuse; I'd probably feel the same way if I were him.
reiryoku_rush_472
I was genuinely surprised by how much I felt for Kurama watching Naruto grow up all these years from the inside; it really makes me think about how much their relationship has evolved. It’s way more than just a power-up now, feeling almost like he's been an unseen, grumpy guardian angel this whole time, which is just wild.
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