Naruto Shippuden Episode 497: The Kazekage's Wedding Gift
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QUICK TAKES
faihyuu
VerifiedThis episode doesn’t focus on fights or typical ninja, but I can say that if you looking for some chill, this episode is a good choice!
The chibi style that appears sometimes is really cute, and Gaara really ikemen lol <3
The chibi style that appears sometimes is really cute, and Gaara really ikemen lol <3
tatsumaki_tornado
I can't believe they almost made Gaara do a samba for the wedding and Lee really needs to stop listening to Guy sensei for social advice sometimes and it was actually so sweet seeing Gaara realize he can just be a friend and not a world leader for one day while I watched him eat at Ichiraku with Iruka and I think Naruto really changed everyone
viluy_384
I was actually moved by Teuchi giving Naruto free ramen forever and I think that hits harder than any of the fancy gifts the other kage were planning
shishinki_255
Shikamaru and Temari finally talked it out by the river and seeing her blush in that orange sunset light was such a sweet moment for them
sailor_galaxia_390
Kankuro getting so competitive over a wedding gift is hilarious and his face when he imagined the giant tuna was the highlight of the whole trip
ram_rage_145
I am so glad Gaara and Iruka got to talk, because seeing two people who care so much about Naruto just sitting at the ramen shop felt so right for this arc
todoroki_twin
Gaara looked like his soul left his body when they mentioned the Hidden Sand Samba and Lee and Bee are a dangerous combination for his sanity
yami_yamato_140
Orochimaru just casually hanging out in the background of these scenes is the weirdest and best running gag and it makes you wonder if anyone is even going to try and stop him
vanessa_valkyrie_142
I really felt for Gaara today because he was so stressed about matching the Raikage and the Cloud village with their flashy gifts and seeing him get talked into a potential samba dance was hilarious, but it was that quiet conversation with Iruka at the ramen shop that got me and it reminded me how much Naruto changed Gaara's entire life and perspective
sailor_mercury_394
Gaara realized he doesn't need to be the Kazekage to give a gift and seeing him finally relax after talking to Iruka was the highlight because it proves he really is part of the family now
ihateeveryone
The sunset scene with Shikamaru and Temari by the river felt so natural to me and I love how they are slowly figuring things out without all the usual drama
jadeite_377
Killer Bee rapping in the middle of a park while Tenten just dies of embarrassment inside is the exact kind of chaos this wedding arc needed and it makes the summit feel human
bloo_balloon
Watching Gaara sitting at Ichiraku and trying the fishcake topping because Naruto likes it was such a soft moment, and it really shows how far their friendship has come since their first meeting
tsundylan
You have to respect Teuchi for coming through with that lifetime ramen pass and it honestly feels like the only gift that truly matters for someone like Naruto
rukia_reaper
I couldn't stop laughing when Kankuro and Lee started pressuring Gaara to outdo the Raikage with a dance because seeing his soul leave his body was hilarious
nure_onna_ninja
Rock Lee acting like an absolute maniac about the philosophy of wedding ceremonies was too much especially when he suggested Gaara should give Naruto dumbbells as a gift
yachira_yamato_468
The way Gaara looked so relieved when he heard Kakashi wanted everyone to keep the gifts simple was great, especially after Lee and Kankuro almost forced him into that sand samba dance
robin_reader
It was so nice to see the Kage just hanging out and worrying about something as normal as a wedding gift instead of fighting a war or dealing with world ending threats
malon
The Raikage doing a traditional dance under a disco ball is an image that will never leave my brain and Killer Bee was really causing a scene this episode
sophia_ascart_167
Lee suggesting that they give dumbbells and barbells as a wedding gift is such a Lee thing to do and Tentens reaction was honestly so relatable
EPISODE CONTEXT
This is episode 497 of 500, deep in the wedding gift mini-arc that builds toward Naruto and Hinata's ceremony as the series' emotional capstone. It follows 'Steam and Food Pills,' which explored other characters' gift-hunting efforts, and directly precedes 'The Last Mission,' continuing the pattern of spotlighting different cast members honoring the couple before the final episodes bring it all together.
QUICK TAKES
faihyuu
VerifiedThis episode doesn’t focus on fights or typical ninja, but I can say that if you looking for some chill, this episode is a good choice!
The chibi style that appears sometimes is really cute, and Gaara really ikemen lol <3
The chibi style that appears sometimes is really cute, and Gaara really ikemen lol <3
tatsumaki_tornado
I can't believe they almost made Gaara do a samba for the wedding and Lee really needs to stop listening to Guy sensei for social advice sometimes and it was actually so sweet seeing Gaara realize he can just be a friend and not a world leader for one day while I watched him eat at Ichiraku with Iruka and I think Naruto really changed everyone
viluy_384
I was actually moved by Teuchi giving Naruto free ramen forever and I think that hits harder than any of the fancy gifts the other kage were planning
shishinki_255
Shikamaru and Temari finally talked it out by the river and seeing her blush in that orange sunset light was such a sweet moment for them
sailor_galaxia_390
Kankuro getting so competitive over a wedding gift is hilarious and his face when he imagined the giant tuna was the highlight of the whole trip
ram_rage_145
I am so glad Gaara and Iruka got to talk, because seeing two people who care so much about Naruto just sitting at the ramen shop felt so right for this arc
todoroki_twin
Gaara looked like his soul left his body when they mentioned the Hidden Sand Samba and Lee and Bee are a dangerous combination for his sanity
yami_yamato_140
Orochimaru just casually hanging out in the background of these scenes is the weirdest and best running gag and it makes you wonder if anyone is even going to try and stop him
vanessa_valkyrie_142
I really felt for Gaara today because he was so stressed about matching the Raikage and the Cloud village with their flashy gifts and seeing him get talked into a potential samba dance was hilarious, but it was that quiet conversation with Iruka at the ramen shop that got me and it reminded me how much Naruto changed Gaara's entire life and perspective
sailor_mercury_394
Gaara realized he doesn't need to be the Kazekage to give a gift and seeing him finally relax after talking to Iruka was the highlight because it proves he really is part of the family now
ihateeveryone
The sunset scene with Shikamaru and Temari by the river felt so natural to me and I love how they are slowly figuring things out without all the usual drama
jadeite_377
Killer Bee rapping in the middle of a park while Tenten just dies of embarrassment inside is the exact kind of chaos this wedding arc needed and it makes the summit feel human
bloo_balloon
Watching Gaara sitting at Ichiraku and trying the fishcake topping because Naruto likes it was such a soft moment, and it really shows how far their friendship has come since their first meeting
tsundylan
You have to respect Teuchi for coming through with that lifetime ramen pass and it honestly feels like the only gift that truly matters for someone like Naruto
rukia_reaper
I couldn't stop laughing when Kankuro and Lee started pressuring Gaara to outdo the Raikage with a dance because seeing his soul leave his body was hilarious
nure_onna_ninja
Rock Lee acting like an absolute maniac about the philosophy of wedding ceremonies was too much especially when he suggested Gaara should give Naruto dumbbells as a gift
yachira_yamato_468
The way Gaara looked so relieved when he heard Kakashi wanted everyone to keep the gifts simple was great, especially after Lee and Kankuro almost forced him into that sand samba dance
robin_reader
It was so nice to see the Kage just hanging out and worrying about something as normal as a wedding gift instead of fighting a war or dealing with world ending threats
malon
The Raikage doing a traditional dance under a disco ball is an image that will never leave my brain and Killer Bee was really causing a scene this episode
sophia_ascart_167
Lee suggesting that they give dumbbells and barbells as a wedding gift is such a Lee thing to do and Tentens reaction was honestly so relatable
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