Naruto Shippuden Episode 457: Partner
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9.8
44 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
deku_285
I totally forgot that Itachi basically forced Deidara into the Akatsuki by utterly humiliating him in battle, which makes Deidara's intense grudge against Itachi even more understandable. Like, who wouldn't want revenge after being made to look so foolish in front of your own organization?
necrozma
Hidan's constant Jashin rants against Kakuzu's complete indifference really crack me up; I just didn't expect this kind of hilarious odd couple dynamic from the Akatsuki, especially with how straight-laced Kakuzu usually seems. Their bickering is already making them my favorite duo, and I honestly wonder how Kakuzu hasn't just flattened him yet.
unohanas_unbeaten
I honestly laughed out loud when Kakuzu just tried to kill Hidan, only for him to find out Hidan was immortal – I mean, talk about a rocky start to a partnership! It totally set the chaotic vibe for those two, making me think they were gonna be such a weird but effective combo later on.
megumin_mage_148
I was totally floored when Orochimaru busted out the Edo Tensei on Sasori, like, who even saw that coming? Seeing those two notorious figures clash again, even if Sasori's just a puppet, totally gave me chills and made me think about all their past shady dealings.
momo_creati
I felt such a pang watching Itachi just stand there in the rain, checking on Sasuke after the village was attacked. it really hit me how much he still cared for his little brother despite all the pain he'd caused, and it just broke my heart seeing him so alone.
tellu
I was genuinely surprised by how effortlessly Hidan and Kakuzu
steven_stone_327
Deidara probably still doesn't get how outmatched he was, even after Itachi casually dismantled him with that genjutsu – I mean, wow. It made me realize just how much Itachi always holds back, and my gut reaction was a mix of awe for him and genuine pity for Deidara's shattered artistic pride. It just highlights how Itachi's strength isn't just power, it's about chilling mastery, which is kinda terrifying.
zerotwofan
Okay, so Hidan screaming about Jashin for the first time totally caught me off guard, like, who even *is* this guy? He's completely unhinged but in a way that just makes me think he's having the time of his life, which is kinda twisted but honestly brought some much-needed chaos to the Akatsuki.
king_engine_120
I was genuinely surprised to see Konan, Itachi, and Kakuzu all together just to bring Hidan into the Akatsuki; it really made me wonder how much of a threat he was if they needed such a powerhouse team, and the whole recruitment fight felt super intense.
ryuk_reaper_113
When Sasori pulled out the Third Kazekage puppet against Orochimaru, I literally gasped; it was such a wild reveal. It just makes me think about how many other crazy, secret techniques Sasori must be hiding in those scrolls of his, he's seriously so unpredictable.
larxene
I seriously cracked up when Deidara got all intense about his art and Itachi just gave him *that* look, it was classic. It really makes me wonder if Itachi just finds Deidara's whole schtick completely exhausting, or maybe he's just too cool to react. And yeah, those explosions looked awesome!
kisuke_benihime_462
i seriously love getting these peeks into the akatsuki's past, seeing how itachi and the others convinced deidara and hidan to join totally made me see them in a new light—they felt way more like actual people than just evil bad guys. and honestly, i did not expect that hilarious, almost romantic moment between sasori and deidara; i'm still cracking up over sasori's blush, it was so out of character for him.
haruka_tenoh
I actually cracked up watching Kakuzu realize he *finally* found a partner he couldn't just off because of Hidan's whole immortality thing. It's such a twisted dynamic, and honestly, seeing them together just felt like a perfect, chaotic fit.
chloeanime
Sasori losing his composure over Deidara's little flower petal stunt completely changed my perception of him; I honestly thought nothing could faze that guy. It makes me wonder if he secretly appreciates certain forms of ephemeral beauty, even if his art is about preserving things forever.
jonakra
I was cracking up watching Deidara get all huffy about joining the Akatsuki until he saw Itachi, and honestly, it’s so perfectly him to instantly pivot because of a dramatic moment; his "art is an explosion" obsession just always gets me.
sk8head
I gotta say, finally seeing how the Akatsuki recruited guys like Hidan and Deidara really gave them some much-needed depth; it's not just a bunch of bad guys anymore, you know? And when Itachi checked in on Sasuke during his mission, that totally got me – it just confirms to me that deep down, he's always been trying to protect his little brother, no matter what.
abelferrazmiku
I seriously couldn't get over how Hidan was just yelling his head off at Kakuzu during their recruitment fight, like he has no concept of self-preservation or respect for anyone, even his partner. It was such a wild moment and definitely made me think he's one of the most uniquely messed-up Akatsuki members.
waifuhunter
Did Deidara ever really get over Itachi just shutting him down so easily with that genjutsu to force him into the Akatsuki? I felt a little bad for him, knowing how much he prided himself on his art, only to be totally dominated like that; it's no wonder he held such a grudge.
yurei_yamato
Gah, watching Orochimaru just slither away from Itachi and the others was so annoying, I swear he's got like, nine lives or something. Honestly, it makes me wonder if anyone can *ever* actually stop him, which is kinda terrifying.
rei_hino_373
I totally wasn't expecting the cherry blossoms and Deidara looking all embarrassed next to Sasori, but it was such a funny, random moment, and honestly, I think it really showed a different, softer side to Deidara that we rarely get to see.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned deep into Shippuden's final stretch at episode 457 of 500, 'Partner' continues the Akatsuki-focused arc that began with 'The Darkness of the Akatsuki,' expanding on the organization's internal dynamics and recruitment history. This canon installment bridges the gap between the earlier revelations about the group's covert operations and the upcoming episode 'Truth,' which promises to peel back even more layers on key members' true motivations. It's a vital piece of world-building that enriches the endgame by recontextualizing villains fans have watched for hundreds of episodes.
QUICK TAKES
deku_285
I totally forgot that Itachi basically forced Deidara into the Akatsuki by utterly humiliating him in battle, which makes Deidara's intense grudge against Itachi even more understandable. Like, who wouldn't want revenge after being made to look so foolish in front of your own organization?
necrozma
Hidan's constant Jashin rants against Kakuzu's complete indifference really crack me up; I just didn't expect this kind of hilarious odd couple dynamic from the Akatsuki, especially with how straight-laced Kakuzu usually seems. Their bickering is already making them my favorite duo, and I honestly wonder how Kakuzu hasn't just flattened him yet.
unohanas_unbeaten
I honestly laughed out loud when Kakuzu just tried to kill Hidan, only for him to find out Hidan was immortal – I mean, talk about a rocky start to a partnership! It totally set the chaotic vibe for those two, making me think they were gonna be such a weird but effective combo later on.
megumin_mage_148
I was totally floored when Orochimaru busted out the Edo Tensei on Sasori, like, who even saw that coming? Seeing those two notorious figures clash again, even if Sasori's just a puppet, totally gave me chills and made me think about all their past shady dealings.
momo_creati
I felt such a pang watching Itachi just stand there in the rain, checking on Sasuke after the village was attacked. it really hit me how much he still cared for his little brother despite all the pain he'd caused, and it just broke my heart seeing him so alone.
tellu
I was genuinely surprised by how effortlessly Hidan and Kakuzu
steven_stone_327
Deidara probably still doesn't get how outmatched he was, even after Itachi casually dismantled him with that genjutsu – I mean, wow. It made me realize just how much Itachi always holds back, and my gut reaction was a mix of awe for him and genuine pity for Deidara's shattered artistic pride. It just highlights how Itachi's strength isn't just power, it's about chilling mastery, which is kinda terrifying.
zerotwofan
Okay, so Hidan screaming about Jashin for the first time totally caught me off guard, like, who even *is* this guy? He's completely unhinged but in a way that just makes me think he's having the time of his life, which is kinda twisted but honestly brought some much-needed chaos to the Akatsuki.
king_engine_120
I was genuinely surprised to see Konan, Itachi, and Kakuzu all together just to bring Hidan into the Akatsuki; it really made me wonder how much of a threat he was if they needed such a powerhouse team, and the whole recruitment fight felt super intense.
ryuk_reaper_113
When Sasori pulled out the Third Kazekage puppet against Orochimaru, I literally gasped; it was such a wild reveal. It just makes me think about how many other crazy, secret techniques Sasori must be hiding in those scrolls of his, he's seriously so unpredictable.
larxene
I seriously cracked up when Deidara got all intense about his art and Itachi just gave him *that* look, it was classic. It really makes me wonder if Itachi just finds Deidara's whole schtick completely exhausting, or maybe he's just too cool to react. And yeah, those explosions looked awesome!
kisuke_benihime_462
i seriously love getting these peeks into the akatsuki's past, seeing how itachi and the others convinced deidara and hidan to join totally made me see them in a new light—they felt way more like actual people than just evil bad guys. and honestly, i did not expect that hilarious, almost romantic moment between sasori and deidara; i'm still cracking up over sasori's blush, it was so out of character for him.
haruka_tenoh
I actually cracked up watching Kakuzu realize he *finally* found a partner he couldn't just off because of Hidan's whole immortality thing. It's such a twisted dynamic, and honestly, seeing them together just felt like a perfect, chaotic fit.
chloeanime
Sasori losing his composure over Deidara's little flower petal stunt completely changed my perception of him; I honestly thought nothing could faze that guy. It makes me wonder if he secretly appreciates certain forms of ephemeral beauty, even if his art is about preserving things forever.
jonakra
I was cracking up watching Deidara get all huffy about joining the Akatsuki until he saw Itachi, and honestly, it’s so perfectly him to instantly pivot because of a dramatic moment; his "art is an explosion" obsession just always gets me.
sk8head
I gotta say, finally seeing how the Akatsuki recruited guys like Hidan and Deidara really gave them some much-needed depth; it's not just a bunch of bad guys anymore, you know? And when Itachi checked in on Sasuke during his mission, that totally got me – it just confirms to me that deep down, he's always been trying to protect his little brother, no matter what.
abelferrazmiku
I seriously couldn't get over how Hidan was just yelling his head off at Kakuzu during their recruitment fight, like he has no concept of self-preservation or respect for anyone, even his partner. It was such a wild moment and definitely made me think he's one of the most uniquely messed-up Akatsuki members.
waifuhunter
Did Deidara ever really get over Itachi just shutting him down so easily with that genjutsu to force him into the Akatsuki? I felt a little bad for him, knowing how much he prided himself on his art, only to be totally dominated like that; it's no wonder he held such a grudge.
yurei_yamato
Gah, watching Orochimaru just slither away from Itachi and the others was so annoying, I swear he's got like, nine lives or something. Honestly, it makes me wonder if anyone can *ever* actually stop him, which is kinda terrifying.
rei_hino_373
I totally wasn't expecting the cherry blossoms and Deidara looking all embarrassed next to Sasori, but it was such a funny, random moment, and honestly, I think it really showed a different, softer side to Deidara that we rarely get to see.
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