Naruto Shippuden Episode 407: The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
6.6
55 Fans
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 407: The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
6.6
55 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
professor_sycamore_332
It finally clicked for me how Tsunade training Ino with chakra control actually helped her clan jutsu and not just medical stuff because it always felt a bit random before
platinum_323
The animation was so choppy this week and the characters looked totally off model during the fights with those random sand ninjas and it makes the filler even harder to sit through
larxene
Ino using mind transmission to link Sakura and Choji was cool since they had to deal with those invisible guys but the villains were just so forgettable and generic
bede_354
Another filler episode while the war is supposed to be happening and I just want to see the main fight already but at least Ino got some attention for her sensory skills
hange_hero
Ino's focus and mastery of that mind transmission link to help Sakura and Choji totally caught me off guard; I was genuinely impressed by her pulling through when they needed her most. Seeing the teams actually work together to heal instead of just tearing each other apart for scrolls, like they always do in these exams, felt like such a huge step forward for everyone.
kyurem
Wait, Ino really just confronted that sand camouflage head-on? My jaw totally dropped, I didn't expect her to pull off such a bold move in that moment. Discovering her incredible sensory skills were the whole reason she got into medical ninjutsu just made me go "aha!" – it truly adds so much depth to her character, connecting everything perfectly.
ram_rage_145
I gotta say, while those water mantis hands Team Ameno used were a pretty neat idea, the animation during the fight was so janky it totally took me out of it. I just wanted them to stop wasting time and get back to the actual war already, you know?
yachira_yamato_468
I was genuinely stoked to see Tsunade wasn't just winging it with Ino's training; it totally makes sense now why her chakra control got so on point for the Yamanaka jutsu, and honestly, it shows how much Tsunade really believes in the next generation.
king_engine_120
When Ino took charge and used her mind transfer to guide Sakura and Choji through that invisible sand trap, I actually gasped a little. It was such a smart move and a total game-changer, making me wonder if her tactical skills are underrated and how much stronger the Leaf's core trio could be with her brains leading them.
ptilol_385
I was genuinely impressed to see Ino actually step up and use her sensory skills to pinpoint those invisible sand ninjas; it's so rare to see her take the lead instead of just supporting the guys from the back, and honestly, I'm glad she finally got a moment to shine.
vincentblack
I was genuinely surprised by those sand illusion lions; they were such a cool filler ability that I almost wished we'd seen them before. They actually gave the Hidden Leaf genin a pretty tough time, which made me wonder if there are other weird jutsus like that floating around in the Sand Village.
professor_elm_330
I was trying so hard to get into Team Asuma's really clever fight strategy, which was genuinely impressive, but man, the cheap animation just kept yanking me out of the action. It's such a bummer when the visuals make it impossible for me to fully appreciate how smart they're being in a fight, like I was missing out on the full genius of their plan.
silentotaku
Ugh, I swear these Chunin Exam episodes are never gonna end, and honestly, I'm just so ready for them to get back to the real story. It feels like they've been dragging their feet for ages, and I'm really missing the actual manga plot.
jean_jester_110
Ugh, another filler episode and I'm honestly so over it, just get back to the actual war already! But then Ino totally surprised me, pulling off that sensory jutsu like a boss; I kinda forgot she could even do stuff like that, which was pretty cool to see for once the see.
michiru_kaioh_370
Okay, so I know everyone's annoyed with the filler right now, but honestly, I was genuinely surprised by how useful Ino ended up being in this episode. Seeing her brilliantly coordinate Sakura and Choji with her Mind Transmission against those invisible foes really showed me just how much she's grown and perfected her jutsu, making her a proper asset to the team.
jugrad_juggernaut_482
My jaw dropped at how resourceful Shikamaru and Ino were with that mind transmission, it felt like a classic Naruto strategy that sometimes gets lost in the bigger battles. Still, I gotta admit I was frustrated seeing some of those fight animations; they just pulled me out of the moment when things were supposed to be super serious.
geordo_stuart
I was kinda shocked that Ameno, a filler character, could actually go toe-to-toe with Sakura in medical ninjutsu, it felt like such a weird choice. My heart was definitely in my throat for Ino, wondering how she was gonna pull through with someone that skilled against her, especially after all the training she's put in.
gobta_goblin_154
I was seriously on the edge of my seat during that invisible battle, it really highlighted how much more goes into being a ninja than just fighting head-on. It made me wonder how much more difficult battles would be if everyone had to rely solely on their sensory skills.
soifong_stinger
Ino really impressed me this episode, showing off her tactical genius during that training with Tsunade against invisible foes; I'd almost forgotten she had that level of strategic thinking! It was a breath of fresh air to see her shine with her brains and makes me excited to see how she'll apply these skills in actual battles during the war. I feel like this side of her has been overshadowed for too long.
vasto_lorde_void
When those Sand ninja pulled out their sand lions and that sneaky invisibility jutsu, I was genuinely shocked by how strong they were! It's so weird to introduce characters with this much power, and part of me just hopes they don't vanish into thin air once this arc wraps up, because that'd be a total waste.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep in Shippuden's extended filler stretch around episodes 394-413, this episode follows 'The Place Where I Belong,' which established Team Asuma's internal dynamics and growing skill sets. Episode 407 builds on that foundation by putting those abilities into practice, and leads into 'The Cursed Puppet,' which shifts focus to new opponents and escalating Chunin Exam challenges — all before the series eventually returns to the main war arc.
QUICK TAKES
professor_sycamore_332
It finally clicked for me how Tsunade training Ino with chakra control actually helped her clan jutsu and not just medical stuff because it always felt a bit random before
platinum_323
The animation was so choppy this week and the characters looked totally off model during the fights with those random sand ninjas and it makes the filler even harder to sit through
larxene
Ino using mind transmission to link Sakura and Choji was cool since they had to deal with those invisible guys but the villains were just so forgettable and generic
bede_354
Another filler episode while the war is supposed to be happening and I just want to see the main fight already but at least Ino got some attention for her sensory skills
hange_hero
Ino's focus and mastery of that mind transmission link to help Sakura and Choji totally caught me off guard; I was genuinely impressed by her pulling through when they needed her most. Seeing the teams actually work together to heal instead of just tearing each other apart for scrolls, like they always do in these exams, felt like such a huge step forward for everyone.
kyurem
Wait, Ino really just confronted that sand camouflage head-on? My jaw totally dropped, I didn't expect her to pull off such a bold move in that moment. Discovering her incredible sensory skills were the whole reason she got into medical ninjutsu just made me go "aha!" – it truly adds so much depth to her character, connecting everything perfectly.
ram_rage_145
I gotta say, while those water mantis hands Team Ameno used were a pretty neat idea, the animation during the fight was so janky it totally took me out of it. I just wanted them to stop wasting time and get back to the actual war already, you know?
yachira_yamato_468
I was genuinely stoked to see Tsunade wasn't just winging it with Ino's training; it totally makes sense now why her chakra control got so on point for the Yamanaka jutsu, and honestly, it shows how much Tsunade really believes in the next generation.
king_engine_120
When Ino took charge and used her mind transfer to guide Sakura and Choji through that invisible sand trap, I actually gasped a little. It was such a smart move and a total game-changer, making me wonder if her tactical skills are underrated and how much stronger the Leaf's core trio could be with her brains leading them.
ptilol_385
I was genuinely impressed to see Ino actually step up and use her sensory skills to pinpoint those invisible sand ninjas; it's so rare to see her take the lead instead of just supporting the guys from the back, and honestly, I'm glad she finally got a moment to shine.
vincentblack
I was genuinely surprised by those sand illusion lions; they were such a cool filler ability that I almost wished we'd seen them before. They actually gave the Hidden Leaf genin a pretty tough time, which made me wonder if there are other weird jutsus like that floating around in the Sand Village.
professor_elm_330
I was trying so hard to get into Team Asuma's really clever fight strategy, which was genuinely impressive, but man, the cheap animation just kept yanking me out of the action. It's such a bummer when the visuals make it impossible for me to fully appreciate how smart they're being in a fight, like I was missing out on the full genius of their plan.
silentotaku
Ugh, I swear these Chunin Exam episodes are never gonna end, and honestly, I'm just so ready for them to get back to the real story. It feels like they've been dragging their feet for ages, and I'm really missing the actual manga plot.
jean_jester_110
Ugh, another filler episode and I'm honestly so over it, just get back to the actual war already! But then Ino totally surprised me, pulling off that sensory jutsu like a boss; I kinda forgot she could even do stuff like that, which was pretty cool to see for once the see.
michiru_kaioh_370
Okay, so I know everyone's annoyed with the filler right now, but honestly, I was genuinely surprised by how useful Ino ended up being in this episode. Seeing her brilliantly coordinate Sakura and Choji with her Mind Transmission against those invisible foes really showed me just how much she's grown and perfected her jutsu, making her a proper asset to the team.
jugrad_juggernaut_482
My jaw dropped at how resourceful Shikamaru and Ino were with that mind transmission, it felt like a classic Naruto strategy that sometimes gets lost in the bigger battles. Still, I gotta admit I was frustrated seeing some of those fight animations; they just pulled me out of the moment when things were supposed to be super serious.
geordo_stuart
I was kinda shocked that Ameno, a filler character, could actually go toe-to-toe with Sakura in medical ninjutsu, it felt like such a weird choice. My heart was definitely in my throat for Ino, wondering how she was gonna pull through with someone that skilled against her, especially after all the training she's put in.
gobta_goblin_154
I was seriously on the edge of my seat during that invisible battle, it really highlighted how much more goes into being a ninja than just fighting head-on. It made me wonder how much more difficult battles would be if everyone had to rely solely on their sensory skills.
soifong_stinger
Ino really impressed me this episode, showing off her tactical genius during that training with Tsunade against invisible foes; I'd almost forgotten she had that level of strategic thinking! It was a breath of fresh air to see her shine with her brains and makes me excited to see how she'll apply these skills in actual battles during the war. I feel like this side of her has been overshadowed for too long.
vasto_lorde_void
When those Sand ninja pulled out their sand lions and that sneaky invisibility jutsu, I was genuinely shocked by how strong they were! It's so weird to introduce characters with this much power, and part of me just hopes they don't vanish into thin air once this arc wraps up, because that'd be a total waste.
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