Naruto Shippuden Episode 36: The Fake Smile
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53 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedNow, Yamato has shown what he is capable of, and his power is still a mystery. This is a must-watch if you want full information.
juromaru_250
When Sai pulled out that book on smiling, I just felt a chill, thinking about how someone could be so disconnected from their own feelings. It's almost heartbreaking to see him so utterly lost on how to act "normal," and honestly, it makes me seriously question what kind of messed up training he went through to get this way.
arsyur
Ugh, Sai calling Sasuke a cockroach was just beyond annoying, I swear. I could totally see Sakura trying to keep her cool, but honestly, what did he expect? He just crossed a line she wasn't gonna let slide, especially not about Sasuke.
sasha_savor_109
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when Yamato pulled out the Wood Style; I was so convinced that was just Hashirama's thing, you know? Now I'm totally wondering what kind of crazy experiments went down for him to even have that ability, it's gotta be tied to Orochimaru somehow.
chad_champion_494
Yamato's story about Jiraiya getting clobbered by Tsunade made me crack up, yet it truly solidified my fear of her strength. This new Team Kakashi is already a disaster, with Sai straight-up calling Sasuke a traitor when Naruto was clearly about to lose it, but what really confused me was seeing Sai sneak off with those scrolls – I've got a bad feeling about that guy's real mission.
chloe_344
I gotta say, it's kinda jarring to see Naruto really struggle with a new teammate, especially since he's usually so good at winning people over. Sai is just so cold, and it makes me wonder what his deal is and if Naruto will ever be able to break through to him like he did with Sasuke.
isa
Ugh, Sai totally weirded me out this whole episode with his insults, and then seeing him sneak off with those scrolls? I just knew he was up to no good, it made me wonder if he was a spy or something since he's already so sketchy.
monk_mijah_301
OMG, I seriously cracked up when they showed Jiraiya almost biting it trying to peek on Tsunade, that whole scene was classic him. But honestly, Yamato using that ridiculous story to spook Naruto? I couldn't help but think he was just trying a bit too hard to be the "strict" captain, which was kinda funny in its own way.
chris_33
Sakura really surprised me when she decked Sai; I mean, I know she's got a temper, but seeing her absolutely whale on him for badmouthing Sasuke showed just how deep her loyalty still runs, even after everything. It's almost like she was channeling Tsunade's strength, defending her teammates no matter what. I can't help but wonder if part of that fury was also for all the pain Sasuke caused them, now focused outwards.
alexj1995
I gotta say, when Yamato threatened to throw Naruto and Sai into that wooden cage, I actually breathed a sigh of relief because their constant bickering was seriously getting on my nerves. It's like, come on guys, you're supposed to be a team, and this childish drama is just not what we need right now with Sasuke gone and everything.
jonathan_joestar_196
I honestly couldn't believe Sai had the nerve to just outright call Sakura ugly to her face, it was such a brazen thing to say! I could totally feel Naruto's anger bubbling up, which makes sense since he's always been so protective, and I just kept thinking, "man, Sai is really pushing it, how much more is Naruto going to take?"
zamazenta
Sai's total lack of understanding about personal connections is seriously making me worry about how he’ll ever fit into Team 7, he just doesn’t get it, does he? But then Yamato just casually busted out that crazy First Hokage Wood Style, and I was completely floored; that reveal has me so hyped to see what else he’s got up his sleeve!
romani_274
Yamato's creepy smile completely caught me off guard, I actually wondered for a second if he was genuinely mad enough to transform or something to make Naruto and Sai shut up. It just highlighted how much those two really need a strong figure like him to keep their constant bickering from escalating, it's almost like watching Naruto and Sasuke all over again sometimes.
hawks_eye_387
I just couldn't believe Sai was still smiling like that while Naruto was totally losing it on him, it really highlighted how his Root training messed with his emotions and honestly, I was kinda sad for the kid but also frustrated with how he was making everything harder for the team.
farnese_de_vandimion
Sai pulling out that book just to practice smiling, only to immediately catch a punch from Sakura, absolutely cracked me up! Still, my laughter quickly turned into concern thinking about how this new Team 7 dynamic will ever actually function, especially with how much Naruto's going to have to mediate.
tsundylan
Sakura straight-up decking Sai for calling Sasuke a cockroach genuinely caught me off guard, like, I know she's protective but that was a whole other level of intense. It made me wonder if she'll ever be able to see past her feelings for Sasuke, even as it totally frustrates poor Yamato trying to keep them on track.
kunzite
Sai just dropping that bomb about Sasuke caught me so off guard, like, did he *really* think that was a good idea? My heart just sank watching Naruto and Sakura freeze up; it's clear they're still so tangled up in all the history and hope around him, and it makes me wonder how much more of that pain they can take.
adjuchas_ace_478
Gah, that hot springs scene was so cringey, I honestly felt bad for Naruto and Sakura trying to relax when Sai was just being completely inappropriate. I get that he's learning social cues but sometimes his weirdness makes me wonder if he'll ever truly get it, and Yamato always has to step in, it's exhausting.
ryuk_reaper_113
Sai's constant jabs about Sasuke in this episode really got under my skin, especially knowing how much pain he's caused them – I mean, how can he be so tactless? Sakura's punch felt completely justified to me; she's been through so much and her loyalty runs so deep. And then Yamato casually busts out Wood Style? I'm already wondering if there's more to his past than we know, connecting him to Hashirama like that!
serena
I gotta say, when Yamato busted out that Wood Style just to get everyone to behave, I was genuinely shocked by his intensity; it's a stark contrast to Kakashi's chill vibe. But honestly, given how chaotic this new Team 7 is, I feel like his no-nonsense approach is exactly what they need, especially to keep Naruto's powers from going haywire.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Directly following Sai's controversial addition to Team Kakashi, this episode deepens the interpersonal fault lines before the squad reaches the Tenchi Bridge — a mission with massive stakes tied to finding Sasuke. It bridges the setup of the reformed team and the coming confrontation, ensuring the group's internal conflicts are front and center before external threats demand unity.
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedNow, Yamato has shown what he is capable of, and his power is still a mystery. This is a must-watch if you want full information.
juromaru_250
When Sai pulled out that book on smiling, I just felt a chill, thinking about how someone could be so disconnected from their own feelings. It's almost heartbreaking to see him so utterly lost on how to act "normal," and honestly, it makes me seriously question what kind of messed up training he went through to get this way.
arsyur
Ugh, Sai calling Sasuke a cockroach was just beyond annoying, I swear. I could totally see Sakura trying to keep her cool, but honestly, what did he expect? He just crossed a line she wasn't gonna let slide, especially not about Sasuke.
sasha_savor_109
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when Yamato pulled out the Wood Style; I was so convinced that was just Hashirama's thing, you know? Now I'm totally wondering what kind of crazy experiments went down for him to even have that ability, it's gotta be tied to Orochimaru somehow.
chad_champion_494
Yamato's story about Jiraiya getting clobbered by Tsunade made me crack up, yet it truly solidified my fear of her strength. This new Team Kakashi is already a disaster, with Sai straight-up calling Sasuke a traitor when Naruto was clearly about to lose it, but what really confused me was seeing Sai sneak off with those scrolls – I've got a bad feeling about that guy's real mission.
chloe_344
I gotta say, it's kinda jarring to see Naruto really struggle with a new teammate, especially since he's usually so good at winning people over. Sai is just so cold, and it makes me wonder what his deal is and if Naruto will ever be able to break through to him like he did with Sasuke.
isa
Ugh, Sai totally weirded me out this whole episode with his insults, and then seeing him sneak off with those scrolls? I just knew he was up to no good, it made me wonder if he was a spy or something since he's already so sketchy.
monk_mijah_301
OMG, I seriously cracked up when they showed Jiraiya almost biting it trying to peek on Tsunade, that whole scene was classic him. But honestly, Yamato using that ridiculous story to spook Naruto? I couldn't help but think he was just trying a bit too hard to be the "strict" captain, which was kinda funny in its own way.
chris_33
Sakura really surprised me when she decked Sai; I mean, I know she's got a temper, but seeing her absolutely whale on him for badmouthing Sasuke showed just how deep her loyalty still runs, even after everything. It's almost like she was channeling Tsunade's strength, defending her teammates no matter what. I can't help but wonder if part of that fury was also for all the pain Sasuke caused them, now focused outwards.
alexj1995
I gotta say, when Yamato threatened to throw Naruto and Sai into that wooden cage, I actually breathed a sigh of relief because their constant bickering was seriously getting on my nerves. It's like, come on guys, you're supposed to be a team, and this childish drama is just not what we need right now with Sasuke gone and everything.
jonathan_joestar_196
I honestly couldn't believe Sai had the nerve to just outright call Sakura ugly to her face, it was such a brazen thing to say! I could totally feel Naruto's anger bubbling up, which makes sense since he's always been so protective, and I just kept thinking, "man, Sai is really pushing it, how much more is Naruto going to take?"
zamazenta
Sai's total lack of understanding about personal connections is seriously making me worry about how he’ll ever fit into Team 7, he just doesn’t get it, does he? But then Yamato just casually busted out that crazy First Hokage Wood Style, and I was completely floored; that reveal has me so hyped to see what else he’s got up his sleeve!
romani_274
Yamato's creepy smile completely caught me off guard, I actually wondered for a second if he was genuinely mad enough to transform or something to make Naruto and Sai shut up. It just highlighted how much those two really need a strong figure like him to keep their constant bickering from escalating, it's almost like watching Naruto and Sasuke all over again sometimes.
hawks_eye_387
I just couldn't believe Sai was still smiling like that while Naruto was totally losing it on him, it really highlighted how his Root training messed with his emotions and honestly, I was kinda sad for the kid but also frustrated with how he was making everything harder for the team.
farnese_de_vandimion
Sai pulling out that book just to practice smiling, only to immediately catch a punch from Sakura, absolutely cracked me up! Still, my laughter quickly turned into concern thinking about how this new Team 7 dynamic will ever actually function, especially with how much Naruto's going to have to mediate.
tsundylan
Sakura straight-up decking Sai for calling Sasuke a cockroach genuinely caught me off guard, like, I know she's protective but that was a whole other level of intense. It made me wonder if she'll ever be able to see past her feelings for Sasuke, even as it totally frustrates poor Yamato trying to keep them on track.
kunzite
Sai just dropping that bomb about Sasuke caught me so off guard, like, did he *really* think that was a good idea? My heart just sank watching Naruto and Sakura freeze up; it's clear they're still so tangled up in all the history and hope around him, and it makes me wonder how much more of that pain they can take.
adjuchas_ace_478
Gah, that hot springs scene was so cringey, I honestly felt bad for Naruto and Sakura trying to relax when Sai was just being completely inappropriate. I get that he's learning social cues but sometimes his weirdness makes me wonder if he'll ever truly get it, and Yamato always has to step in, it's exhausting.
ryuk_reaper_113
Sai's constant jabs about Sasuke in this episode really got under my skin, especially knowing how much pain he's caused them – I mean, how can he be so tactless? Sakura's punch felt completely justified to me; she's been through so much and her loyalty runs so deep. And then Yamato casually busts out Wood Style? I'm already wondering if there's more to his past than we know, connecting him to Hashirama like that!
serena
I gotta say, when Yamato busted out that Wood Style just to get everyone to behave, I was genuinely shocked by his intensity; it's a stark contrast to Kakashi's chill vibe. But honestly, given how chaotic this new Team 7 is, I feel like his no-nonsense approach is exactly what they need, especially to keep Naruto's powers from going haywire.
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