Naruto Shippuden Episode 365: Those Who Dance in the Shadows
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 365: Those Who Dance in the Shadows

Canon/HIGH

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57 Fans

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ungaikyo_usurper_57's avatar
ungaikyo_usurper_57
my jaw was on the floor when minato showed up looking that cool in his edo form and seeing the other kage made it even better
fireblight_ganon's avatar
fireblight_ganon
seeing neji go down like that is still messing with me and obito just had to be a jerk about it too
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253's avatar
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
obito telling kakashi the truth about rin was so cold and it makes everything that happened feel way darker
takerofsouls321's avatar
takerofsouls321
hinata really stepped up there and naruto needed that slap because he was losing his mind after neji died
samebito_samurai_84's avatar
samebito_samurai_84
When Naruto started sharing his chakra with everyone through Hinata, I was genuinely surprised at how quickly he could connect with so many people at once. It felt like a massive turning point, showing just how much he'd grown and how his presence could really rally the allied forces.
winry_rockbell_117's avatar
winry_rockbell_117
I couldn't believe my eyes when Orochimaru just casually strolled back into the Hidden Leaf, like he didn't try to wipe the place off the map years ago! His sheer nerve is wild, and it honestly makes me wonder what kind of insane scheme he's got cooking up now.
kawauso_knight_43's avatar
kawauso_knight_43
My stomach dropped seeing Neji shield Naruto and Hinata, it felt like such a crushing blow to the whole war effort, and I just couldn't imagine how Hinata was feeling. But then, to see all the shinobi, even the alliance members who'd been so hesitant, stand up with such defiance after Naruto found his focus again? That gave me genuine hope for them, like they finally understood what was at stake.
rolo_lamperouge's avatar
rolo_lamperouge
I honestly never thought I'd see Sasuke casually strolling through the Hidden Leaf again, especially with Orochimaru tagging along—that's just bizarre and kinda unsettling after everything that's happened. Seeing the village all rebuilt and different as they head to that Uchiha spot really made me think about all the destruction and the years that flew by since he abandoned it all.
talon_266's avatar
talon_266
I was seriously so relieved when Hinata stepped in to pull Naruto out of that dark place; Obito was really getting to him, and it felt like she knew exactly what he needed to hear. It just reminded me how much she truly understands him, even when he's at his lowest.
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Minato, even with those creepy Edo Tensei eyes and cracked skin, still just radiated such immense power; I found myself completely captivated by how effortlessly cool he seemed despite being a reanimated corpse. It made me really understand why he was hailed as the Yellow Flash – that kind of presence is just undeniable, zombie or not.
gundamfreak's avatar
gundamfreak
When Kurama actually rooted for Naruto and told him to get back in the fight, my jaw nearly dropped because I remember how much they used to despise each other. Seeing them come this far, truly as partners now, just made my heart swell with all sorts of warm feelings.
rito_288's avatar
rito_288
When the First and Second Hokage just showed up at the old shrine, I literally gasped — like, how is Orochimaru even pulling this off right now? My mind immediately went to Sasuke's whole vendetta against the village, and it makes me wonder if he's really willing to let Orochimaru gamble with such powerful figures just for his own answers.
vicious_179's avatar
vicious_179
I was seriously holding my breath when Hinata reached out for Naruto, seeing him so utterly crushed after Neji's death just felt so heavy, like I could almost feel his pain myself. When their hands touched, it was such a small thing but I swear it felt like a jolt, like she was grounding him and reminding him he wasn't alone in all that darkness.
misty_336's avatar
misty_336
Seriously, I got chills watching Naruto share the Nine Tails power with everyone; it was such a powerful moment because it felt like all those years of him being ostracized and alone were finally vindicated, like he wasn't just a hero but a leader everyone could trust.
arceus_309's avatar
arceus_309
When Lee completely broke down after Neji died, it just wrecked me; I never imagined someone so full of fighting spirit could look so utterly defeated. My stomach dropped seeing him crumple like that, realizing just how brutally final war really is for everyone, even the strongest.
robin_reader's avatar
robin_reader
When Naruto just instinctively shared Kurama's chakra with Hinata, holding her hand like that, it honestly made me tear up a bit. It felt like such an intimate moment, a real turning point for them after all the absolute grief and terror they'd just been through, almost like he was finally seeing her in a completely new light amidst the chaos.
veldora_vortex's avatar
veldora_vortex
I'm not gonna lie, Orochimaru just showing up to undo the reaper seal felt a little too convenient, like is he really helping or is there some bigger game he's playing? Still, watching him pull off that jutsu was pretty wild, I can't believe it actually worked.
yaerveth's avatar
yaerveth
When the Allied Shinobi Forces HQ was obliterated, it happened so fast I barely had time to process the shock, feeling a cold dread creep up on me. But it was Shikaku's terrifying, almost serene calmness in those final seconds that truly threw me, leaving me to ponder the incredible strength and sacrifice that allowed him to remain so clear-headed while facing his demise. My respect for him just soared, knowing he was still leading, even then.
zanjutsu_zealot_474's avatar
zanjutsu_zealot_474
When the Four Hokage finally showed up, resurrected and ready, my jaw literally dropped because I seriously never thought I’d see them all together like that again. The sheer power radiating from Minato, Hiruzen, Tobirama, and Hashirama standing shoulder-to-shoulder gave me goosebumps, making me feel like Konoha might actually have a fighting chance.
kageromaru's avatar
kageromaru
Honestly, seeing Sasuke just standing in the ruins of the Leaf Village is such a heavy sight for me; I mean, thinking back to how he left it and everything that's happened since, it makes me really question what he's feeling right now. It's almost like the destruction reflects his own messed-up journey, and it really drives home how much time has passed.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly after the emotional gut-punch of Neji's death, episode 365 pivots from personal loss to collective resolve, channeling grief into battlefield momentum against the Ten-Tails. It also plants critical seeds by introducing Sasuke's covert return to Konoha alongside Orochimaru — a subplot that will dramatically converge with the main war arc in the episodes ahead. This is a transitional but essential canon episode, bridging the Fourth Great Ninja War's emotional beats with its next major escalation.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly after the emotional gut-punch of Neji's death, episode 365 pivots from personal loss to collective resolve, channeling grief into battlefield momentum against the Ten-Tails. It also plants critical seeds by introducing Sasuke's covert return to Konoha alongside Orochimaru — a subplot that will dramatically converge with the main war arc in the episodes ahead. This is a transitional but essential canon episode, bridging the Fourth Great Ninja War's emotional beats with its next major escalation.

QUICK TAKES

ungaikyo_usurper_57's avatar
ungaikyo_usurper_57
my jaw was on the floor when minato showed up looking that cool in his edo form and seeing the other kage made it even better
fireblight_ganon's avatar
fireblight_ganon
seeing neji go down like that is still messing with me and obito just had to be a jerk about it too
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253's avatar
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
obito telling kakashi the truth about rin was so cold and it makes everything that happened feel way darker
takerofsouls321's avatar
takerofsouls321
hinata really stepped up there and naruto needed that slap because he was losing his mind after neji died
samebito_samurai_84's avatar
samebito_samurai_84
When Naruto started sharing his chakra with everyone through Hinata, I was genuinely surprised at how quickly he could connect with so many people at once. It felt like a massive turning point, showing just how much he'd grown and how his presence could really rally the allied forces.
winry_rockbell_117's avatar
winry_rockbell_117
I couldn't believe my eyes when Orochimaru just casually strolled back into the Hidden Leaf, like he didn't try to wipe the place off the map years ago! His sheer nerve is wild, and it honestly makes me wonder what kind of insane scheme he's got cooking up now.
kawauso_knight_43's avatar
kawauso_knight_43
My stomach dropped seeing Neji shield Naruto and Hinata, it felt like such a crushing blow to the whole war effort, and I just couldn't imagine how Hinata was feeling. But then, to see all the shinobi, even the alliance members who'd been so hesitant, stand up with such defiance after Naruto found his focus again? That gave me genuine hope for them, like they finally understood what was at stake.
rolo_lamperouge's avatar
rolo_lamperouge
I honestly never thought I'd see Sasuke casually strolling through the Hidden Leaf again, especially with Orochimaru tagging along—that's just bizarre and kinda unsettling after everything that's happened. Seeing the village all rebuilt and different as they head to that Uchiha spot really made me think about all the destruction and the years that flew by since he abandoned it all.
talon_266's avatar
talon_266
I was seriously so relieved when Hinata stepped in to pull Naruto out of that dark place; Obito was really getting to him, and it felt like she knew exactly what he needed to hear. It just reminded me how much she truly understands him, even when he's at his lowest.
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Minato, even with those creepy Edo Tensei eyes and cracked skin, still just radiated such immense power; I found myself completely captivated by how effortlessly cool he seemed despite being a reanimated corpse. It made me really understand why he was hailed as the Yellow Flash – that kind of presence is just undeniable, zombie or not.
gundamfreak's avatar
gundamfreak
When Kurama actually rooted for Naruto and told him to get back in the fight, my jaw nearly dropped because I remember how much they used to despise each other. Seeing them come this far, truly as partners now, just made my heart swell with all sorts of warm feelings.
rito_288's avatar
rito_288
When the First and Second Hokage just showed up at the old shrine, I literally gasped — like, how is Orochimaru even pulling this off right now? My mind immediately went to Sasuke's whole vendetta against the village, and it makes me wonder if he's really willing to let Orochimaru gamble with such powerful figures just for his own answers.
vicious_179's avatar
vicious_179
I was seriously holding my breath when Hinata reached out for Naruto, seeing him so utterly crushed after Neji's death just felt so heavy, like I could almost feel his pain myself. When their hands touched, it was such a small thing but I swear it felt like a jolt, like she was grounding him and reminding him he wasn't alone in all that darkness.
misty_336's avatar
misty_336
Seriously, I got chills watching Naruto share the Nine Tails power with everyone; it was such a powerful moment because it felt like all those years of him being ostracized and alone were finally vindicated, like he wasn't just a hero but a leader everyone could trust.
arceus_309's avatar
arceus_309
When Lee completely broke down after Neji died, it just wrecked me; I never imagined someone so full of fighting spirit could look so utterly defeated. My stomach dropped seeing him crumple like that, realizing just how brutally final war really is for everyone, even the strongest.
robin_reader's avatar
robin_reader
When Naruto just instinctively shared Kurama's chakra with Hinata, holding her hand like that, it honestly made me tear up a bit. It felt like such an intimate moment, a real turning point for them after all the absolute grief and terror they'd just been through, almost like he was finally seeing her in a completely new light amidst the chaos.
veldora_vortex's avatar
veldora_vortex
I'm not gonna lie, Orochimaru just showing up to undo the reaper seal felt a little too convenient, like is he really helping or is there some bigger game he's playing? Still, watching him pull off that jutsu was pretty wild, I can't believe it actually worked.
yaerveth's avatar
yaerveth
When the Allied Shinobi Forces HQ was obliterated, it happened so fast I barely had time to process the shock, feeling a cold dread creep up on me. But it was Shikaku's terrifying, almost serene calmness in those final seconds that truly threw me, leaving me to ponder the incredible strength and sacrifice that allowed him to remain so clear-headed while facing his demise. My respect for him just soared, knowing he was still leading, even then.
zanjutsu_zealot_474's avatar
zanjutsu_zealot_474
When the Four Hokage finally showed up, resurrected and ready, my jaw literally dropped because I seriously never thought I’d see them all together like that again. The sheer power radiating from Minato, Hiruzen, Tobirama, and Hashirama standing shoulder-to-shoulder gave me goosebumps, making me feel like Konoha might actually have a fighting chance.
kageromaru's avatar
kageromaru
Honestly, seeing Sasuke just standing in the ruins of the Leaf Village is such a heavy sight for me; I mean, thinking back to how he left it and everything that's happened since, it makes me really question what he's feeling right now. It's almost like the destruction reflects his own messed-up journey, and it really drives home how much time has passed.

©岸本斉史 スコット/集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ

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©岸本斉史 スコット/集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com