Naruto Shippuden Episode 371: Hole
Canon/HIGH
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9.6
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OSHIMETER
9.6
70 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
casca_the_commander_190
I felt so bad for Kakashi when Obito started tearing into him about how he couldn't protect anyone because that guy has literally lost every person he ever loved in his life
geeta_360
Hearing Obito tell Kakashi that he is empty inside was brutal, especially knowing everything Kakashi has sacrificed to stay a good person in this messed up ninja world
lulu
It is wild that the Ten-Tails is still transforming into these even more monstrous forms, and the way the entire allied force looks so hopeless against it is genuinely terrifying
winry_rockbell_117
My heart broke for both of them when you see how similar Naruto and Obito used to be before everything went wrong for the Uchiha boy and it makes their clash feel personal
rosa_sisters_276
Naruto just standing there and refusing to let Obito break his spirit is the best thing ever and the way he rejects that nihilistic world view shows how far he has come
tesso_titan
The imagery of that literal hole in Obitos chest was such a visceral way to show how empty he feels and it really highlights why he wants to trap everyone in a dream
panda_power_138
The animation looked sharp this time and the pacing was much better than the last few weeks of memories because we actually got some real progression in the battle and the talk about their beliefs
reiner_ronin
The way the Ten-Tails just kept morphing, I was genuinely wondering how the Allied Forces could even hope to stand a chance against something so utterly monstrous. My stomach dropped seeing how overwhelmed everyone looked, like all their training and power might not even matter in the face of this.
kamaro
Obito finally knowing that Rin basically killed herself by jumping in front of that Chidori is a massive blow and it makes his whole war against the world even more tragic than it already was
noodle_munch
Learning that Rin purposely ran into that Chidori to save the village changes the whole dynamic of the war and it makes Obito look even more delusional for trying to force a fake peace on everyone. He knows the truth but still chooses to burn the world down and it shows just how much pain he is actually in right now
chi_chi_champ_94
How was Kakashi supposed to process seeing that literal gaping hole in Obito's chest, a chilling reminder of Rin's sacrifice? My heart just aches thinking about the sheer desperation Rin must've felt, knowing she had to throw herself onto Kakashi's Chidori to save the Leaf from the Three-Tails, leaving behind such an agonizing choice for her teammates.
jiraiya_jester_50
Kakashi and Obito's clash in the Kamui dimension completely transformed this episode for me, making the war suddenly feel like a deeply personal battle after some moments that dragged a bit. I found myself thinking so hard about how their shared history truly broke and twisted Obito, and it made me wonder if Kakashi, even for a second, saw a dark echo of sense in his former friend's desperate reasoning.
kido_knight
Obito actually knowing the full extent of the Mist's brutality before going through with his plan just made my blood run cold, showing me how far gone he truly is beyond just a misguided idealist. When Kakashi finally confronted him, my chest tightened up with all the relief, seeing him finally cut through years of shared pain and guilt.
japas_282
The way Obito's face filled the screen in those unnerving close-ups amplified his brutal campaign to break Kakashi's spirit so much that I physically recoiled. I found myself just desperately wishing Kakashi would somehow find a way to block out the relentless emotional torment coming from his former friend.
kiraxxz
When Madara sensed Hashirama and got that super creepy smile, it instantly pulled me out of the sadness from the younger ninjas. I couldn't help but feel like he was already reliving every single one of their past battles, just itching for another clash, and it made me shiver a little.
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
Ugh, I was getting so antsy with all the back-and-forth, but then Obito just drops that bomb about the Three-Tails and suddenly his whole tragic spiral makes so much more sense to me now. I totally get why he's acting out like this after hearing that.
jolyne_cujoh
Kakashi's stand against Obito in the Kamui dimension really got me, like, how much he’s grown from that kid who was always so focused on rules to someone who values the connections he’s made above all else. It just felt so powerful to watch him essentially tell Obito that even after everything, the bonds with Naruto and the others are absolutely real and worth fighting for, no matter how much Obito tries to tear them down.
unohanas_unbeaten
I was genuinely struck by Naruto declaring he'd rather endure his friends' pain than face loneliness, especially when contrasted with Obito desperately building his dream world. It really shows how Naruto's unwavering belief in connection is his strength, while Obito's attempt to escape reality just underlines the profound emptiness he must feel.
krillin_ki_59
Obito’s chest, literally pierced through like that, was such a gut punch for me to see; it’s like a brutal, physical manifestation of how absolutely hollow he’s become inside because of everything he lost. I keep thinking about how he just can't move past those old hurts, and it makes me wonder if there's even anything left of the real Obito in there at all.
windblight_ganon
Kakashi must've been so confused when Obito just kept blaming him, but my stomach dropped knowing Obito actually *knew* the full story about Rin and still chose to hate him. It just makes his entire descent into villainy feel even more tragic and self-serving, making me question if he ever truly saw Rin for who she was or just as an excuse for his pain.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 371 of 500, 'Hole' lands deep in the Fourth Shinobi World War arc, following the pivotal developments of 'Sasuke's Answer' where key battlefield decisions reshaped the conflict's trajectory. This episode zeroes in on the Kakashi-Obito dynamic as a central emotional pillar of the war, directly setting up 'Something to Fill the Hole' — signaling that the consequences explored here will carry forward with significant narrative weight.
QUICK TAKES
casca_the_commander_190
I felt so bad for Kakashi when Obito started tearing into him about how he couldn't protect anyone because that guy has literally lost every person he ever loved in his life
geeta_360
Hearing Obito tell Kakashi that he is empty inside was brutal, especially knowing everything Kakashi has sacrificed to stay a good person in this messed up ninja world
lulu
It is wild that the Ten-Tails is still transforming into these even more monstrous forms, and the way the entire allied force looks so hopeless against it is genuinely terrifying
winry_rockbell_117
My heart broke for both of them when you see how similar Naruto and Obito used to be before everything went wrong for the Uchiha boy and it makes their clash feel personal
rosa_sisters_276
Naruto just standing there and refusing to let Obito break his spirit is the best thing ever and the way he rejects that nihilistic world view shows how far he has come
tesso_titan
The imagery of that literal hole in Obitos chest was such a visceral way to show how empty he feels and it really highlights why he wants to trap everyone in a dream
panda_power_138
The animation looked sharp this time and the pacing was much better than the last few weeks of memories because we actually got some real progression in the battle and the talk about their beliefs
reiner_ronin
The way the Ten-Tails just kept morphing, I was genuinely wondering how the Allied Forces could even hope to stand a chance against something so utterly monstrous. My stomach dropped seeing how overwhelmed everyone looked, like all their training and power might not even matter in the face of this.
kamaro
Obito finally knowing that Rin basically killed herself by jumping in front of that Chidori is a massive blow and it makes his whole war against the world even more tragic than it already was
noodle_munch
Learning that Rin purposely ran into that Chidori to save the village changes the whole dynamic of the war and it makes Obito look even more delusional for trying to force a fake peace on everyone. He knows the truth but still chooses to burn the world down and it shows just how much pain he is actually in right now
chi_chi_champ_94
How was Kakashi supposed to process seeing that literal gaping hole in Obito's chest, a chilling reminder of Rin's sacrifice? My heart just aches thinking about the sheer desperation Rin must've felt, knowing she had to throw herself onto Kakashi's Chidori to save the Leaf from the Three-Tails, leaving behind such an agonizing choice for her teammates.
jiraiya_jester_50
Kakashi and Obito's clash in the Kamui dimension completely transformed this episode for me, making the war suddenly feel like a deeply personal battle after some moments that dragged a bit. I found myself thinking so hard about how their shared history truly broke and twisted Obito, and it made me wonder if Kakashi, even for a second, saw a dark echo of sense in his former friend's desperate reasoning.
kido_knight
Obito actually knowing the full extent of the Mist's brutality before going through with his plan just made my blood run cold, showing me how far gone he truly is beyond just a misguided idealist. When Kakashi finally confronted him, my chest tightened up with all the relief, seeing him finally cut through years of shared pain and guilt.
japas_282
The way Obito's face filled the screen in those unnerving close-ups amplified his brutal campaign to break Kakashi's spirit so much that I physically recoiled. I found myself just desperately wishing Kakashi would somehow find a way to block out the relentless emotional torment coming from his former friend.
kiraxxz
When Madara sensed Hashirama and got that super creepy smile, it instantly pulled me out of the sadness from the younger ninjas. I couldn't help but feel like he was already reliving every single one of their past battles, just itching for another clash, and it made me shiver a little.
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
Ugh, I was getting so antsy with all the back-and-forth, but then Obito just drops that bomb about the Three-Tails and suddenly his whole tragic spiral makes so much more sense to me now. I totally get why he's acting out like this after hearing that.
jolyne_cujoh
Kakashi's stand against Obito in the Kamui dimension really got me, like, how much he’s grown from that kid who was always so focused on rules to someone who values the connections he’s made above all else. It just felt so powerful to watch him essentially tell Obito that even after everything, the bonds with Naruto and the others are absolutely real and worth fighting for, no matter how much Obito tries to tear them down.
unohanas_unbeaten
I was genuinely struck by Naruto declaring he'd rather endure his friends' pain than face loneliness, especially when contrasted with Obito desperately building his dream world. It really shows how Naruto's unwavering belief in connection is his strength, while Obito's attempt to escape reality just underlines the profound emptiness he must feel.
krillin_ki_59
Obito’s chest, literally pierced through like that, was such a gut punch for me to see; it’s like a brutal, physical manifestation of how absolutely hollow he’s become inside because of everything he lost. I keep thinking about how he just can't move past those old hurts, and it makes me wonder if there's even anything left of the real Obito in there at all.
windblight_ganon
Kakashi must've been so confused when Obito just kept blaming him, but my stomach dropped knowing Obito actually *knew* the full story about Rin and still chose to hate him. It just makes his entire descent into villainy feel even more tragic and self-serving, making me question if he ever truly saw Rin for who she was or just as an excuse for his pain.
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