Naruto Shippuden Episode 374: The New Three-Way Deadlock
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54 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
yamabiko_yamato_40
I burst out laughing when Minato tried to name that ridiculous combination attack and his naming sense is just as bad as Naruto said it was earlier
zora_284
the trio standing on top of those giant summons made the whole war feel different and naruto looks just like a younger jiraiya with gamakichi there
yokai_yuki_27
gamakichi showing up that huge and smoking made the whole episode for me because it really shows how much time has passed since the start of the war
sailor_pluto
Aoda stepping in for Manda was pretty cool, and seeing Sasuke on that giant snake again honestly flooded my mind with all those old Team 7 memories. It's such a classic Sasuke move, and it really made me think about his whole journey, particularly how much he's changed, even with the familiar snake summons.
cremia
Orochimaru's talky bits definitely made me check my watch, but then that fresh three-way deadlock at the start just snapped me right back into the action! It was so cool to see that iconic Sannin dynamic echoed, and I got a feeling that this new generation might actually surpass their mentors, which is a wild thought.
xaldin_458
I loved seeing that seal on Sakura's forehead, it was such a great reveal that really proved she's been busting her butt just as much as Naruto and Sasuke during the timeskip. Honestly, after all the times she felt like she was playing catch-up, this just makes me so proud and hopeful for her power growth.
hyoga_256
I honestly can't believe I'm seeing Orochimaru, of all people, actually *helping* everyone, and even being a little dad-like to Karin when he tells her to save Tsunade; it's so weird to watch him suddenly be on the good guys' side after everything he's done. Part of me thinks he's got some ulterior motive brewing, but that whole "watching the wind" explanation he gave made me wonder if he truly *is* just observing things play out and changing with the times, which is a surprisingly chill look for him.
kikwi_294
Naruto and Sasuke fighting back-to-back again was everything I've been waiting for since their academy days, but Sakura's absolute beast mode really took me by surprise. Seriously, after all the times I thought she was just playing catch-up, seeing her hold her own like that made me wonder if this is the unstoppable Team 7 we always dreamed of.
toby_lvl22
I can't believe how much Naruto has grown, seeing him summon Gamakichi and Aoda at the same time felt like a massive power-up! My mind immediately went back to when he could barely summon Gamabunta, and now look at him, what a beast!
riruku_rhythm
I was seriously caught off guard when Orochimaru actually showed up to help Tsunade, like, what even is happening? And then him talking about windmills, it just felt so bizarre and totally not like the Orochimaru I remember; I'm trying to figure out if he's genuinely changed or if there's some wild plan brewing behind those golden eyes.
kuda_gitsune
I was honestly so hyped seeing Sakura finally standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Naruto and Sasuke, it felt like forever waiting for her to catch up. She really earned her spot, and it just made me so proud of how far she's come since being that crying kid.
piccolo_protector
Oh my god, I seriously yelled at my TV when Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade all summoned their beasts at the same time; after all these years, I wasn't sure if I'd ever see the legendary Sannin fight side by side with their summons. It was such a hype moment, I actually felt a shiver down my spine.
meowth
Naruto and Sasuke just effortlessly pulling off that huge combo attack without a single word passed between them was absolutely wild to me. It truly shows how far they've come, like their rivalry has evolved into this insane, unspoken understanding, and I couldn't help but feel a little emotional seeing them fight so perfectly in sync.
ryme_361
Orochimaru talking about wind like some kind of zen master totally caught me off guard, like, who even is this guy anymore? I never thought I'd see him genuinely helping Tsunade, and it makes me wonder if all his past evil was just a phase for some grander, weirder goal he's now pursuing.
ganondorf_262
Suddenly seeing the three previous Hokages back on the field, standing on their summons like that, made me feel a shiver of excitement and dread all at once. I just knew their sheer presence alone was going to shift the entire tide of the war, making me wonder if even their combined strength would be enough against Madara's terrifying power.
toga_260
When I saw Gamakichi, Aoda, and Katsuyu all on the battlefield, it really hit me how much things have changed, like a whole new generation is stepping up to fight. It's wild to think that these are the summons taking over for the Legendary Sannin, and I can't wait to see how they'll live up to their predecessors.
black
Okay, seriously, seeing Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura each summon their huge creatures all at the same time gave me chills! I always knew they were powerful, but that moment just solidified for me how completely they've surpassed the original Sannin, and honestly, it felt like the ultimate payoff for all their training.
ryuk_reaper_113
I literally yelled at my screen when Sakura finally summoned Katsuyu to save the Kages; I mean, after all the times she felt like she was falling behind, seeing her step up like that and truly become the anchor for everyone was just so incredibly satisfying to watch.
haschwalth_halo
Honestly, Sakura really blew me away this episode; seeing her hold her own like that, and that seal she used? I mean, wow, she's come so far. And Orochimaru being all chill talking about Jiraiya with Tsunade felt super weird, like, what's he really thinking about their old teammate now? It just makes me miss the old Team 7 days even more, but man, it's so much heavier now with the war hanging over everything.
ikkaku_iron
Naruto and Sasuke finally working together against the Ten-Tails felt genuinely insane after all the fights they've had, like, I didn't think I'd ever see it happen this smoothly. Their combined power was just unreal, and it made me hope so much that this team-up means they're actually past all their old beef for good.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Arriving at episode 374 of 500, this canon installment follows directly from Team 7's long-awaited reunion on the battlefield, capitalizing on that emotional momentum with a full demonstration of their combined strength. It serves as a bridge between the reformation of the trio and the more personal confrontation in the next episode, 'Kakashi vs. Obito,' shifting focus from collective power to individual reckoning. Within the broader war arc, this is a landmark moment that crystallizes the new generation's readiness to surpass their predecessors.
QUICK TAKES
yamabiko_yamato_40
I burst out laughing when Minato tried to name that ridiculous combination attack and his naming sense is just as bad as Naruto said it was earlier
zora_284
the trio standing on top of those giant summons made the whole war feel different and naruto looks just like a younger jiraiya with gamakichi there
yokai_yuki_27
gamakichi showing up that huge and smoking made the whole episode for me because it really shows how much time has passed since the start of the war
sailor_pluto
Aoda stepping in for Manda was pretty cool, and seeing Sasuke on that giant snake again honestly flooded my mind with all those old Team 7 memories. It's such a classic Sasuke move, and it really made me think about his whole journey, particularly how much he's changed, even with the familiar snake summons.
cremia
Orochimaru's talky bits definitely made me check my watch, but then that fresh three-way deadlock at the start just snapped me right back into the action! It was so cool to see that iconic Sannin dynamic echoed, and I got a feeling that this new generation might actually surpass their mentors, which is a wild thought.
xaldin_458
I loved seeing that seal on Sakura's forehead, it was such a great reveal that really proved she's been busting her butt just as much as Naruto and Sasuke during the timeskip. Honestly, after all the times she felt like she was playing catch-up, this just makes me so proud and hopeful for her power growth.
hyoga_256
I honestly can't believe I'm seeing Orochimaru, of all people, actually *helping* everyone, and even being a little dad-like to Karin when he tells her to save Tsunade; it's so weird to watch him suddenly be on the good guys' side after everything he's done. Part of me thinks he's got some ulterior motive brewing, but that whole "watching the wind" explanation he gave made me wonder if he truly *is* just observing things play out and changing with the times, which is a surprisingly chill look for him.
kikwi_294
Naruto and Sasuke fighting back-to-back again was everything I've been waiting for since their academy days, but Sakura's absolute beast mode really took me by surprise. Seriously, after all the times I thought she was just playing catch-up, seeing her hold her own like that made me wonder if this is the unstoppable Team 7 we always dreamed of.
toby_lvl22
I can't believe how much Naruto has grown, seeing him summon Gamakichi and Aoda at the same time felt like a massive power-up! My mind immediately went back to when he could barely summon Gamabunta, and now look at him, what a beast!
riruku_rhythm
I was seriously caught off guard when Orochimaru actually showed up to help Tsunade, like, what even is happening? And then him talking about windmills, it just felt so bizarre and totally not like the Orochimaru I remember; I'm trying to figure out if he's genuinely changed or if there's some wild plan brewing behind those golden eyes.
kuda_gitsune
I was honestly so hyped seeing Sakura finally standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Naruto and Sasuke, it felt like forever waiting for her to catch up. She really earned her spot, and it just made me so proud of how far she's come since being that crying kid.
piccolo_protector
Oh my god, I seriously yelled at my TV when Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade all summoned their beasts at the same time; after all these years, I wasn't sure if I'd ever see the legendary Sannin fight side by side with their summons. It was such a hype moment, I actually felt a shiver down my spine.
meowth
Naruto and Sasuke just effortlessly pulling off that huge combo attack without a single word passed between them was absolutely wild to me. It truly shows how far they've come, like their rivalry has evolved into this insane, unspoken understanding, and I couldn't help but feel a little emotional seeing them fight so perfectly in sync.
ryme_361
Orochimaru talking about wind like some kind of zen master totally caught me off guard, like, who even is this guy anymore? I never thought I'd see him genuinely helping Tsunade, and it makes me wonder if all his past evil was just a phase for some grander, weirder goal he's now pursuing.
ganondorf_262
Suddenly seeing the three previous Hokages back on the field, standing on their summons like that, made me feel a shiver of excitement and dread all at once. I just knew their sheer presence alone was going to shift the entire tide of the war, making me wonder if even their combined strength would be enough against Madara's terrifying power.
toga_260
When I saw Gamakichi, Aoda, and Katsuyu all on the battlefield, it really hit me how much things have changed, like a whole new generation is stepping up to fight. It's wild to think that these are the summons taking over for the Legendary Sannin, and I can't wait to see how they'll live up to their predecessors.
black
Okay, seriously, seeing Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura each summon their huge creatures all at the same time gave me chills! I always knew they were powerful, but that moment just solidified for me how completely they've surpassed the original Sannin, and honestly, it felt like the ultimate payoff for all their training.
ryuk_reaper_113
I literally yelled at my screen when Sakura finally summoned Katsuyu to save the Kages; I mean, after all the times she felt like she was falling behind, seeing her step up like that and truly become the anchor for everyone was just so incredibly satisfying to watch.
haschwalth_halo
Honestly, Sakura really blew me away this episode; seeing her hold her own like that, and that seal she used? I mean, wow, she's come so far. And Orochimaru being all chill talking about Jiraiya with Tsunade felt super weird, like, what's he really thinking about their old teammate now? It just makes me miss the old Team 7 days even more, but man, it's so much heavier now with the war hanging over everything.
ikkaku_iron
Naruto and Sasuke finally working together against the Ten-Tails felt genuinely insane after all the fights they've had, like, I didn't think I'd ever see it happen this smoothly. Their combined power was just unreal, and it made me hope so much that this team-up means they're actually past all their old beef for good.
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