Naruto Shippuden Episode 72: The Quietly Approaching Threat
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56 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedThis is skippable if you want unecessary episode. Though this episode shows 2 akatsuki.
I assume that woman is a jinjuriki, considering what akatsuki's goal
asuna_angel_100
Hidan and Kakuzu are scary and seeing them just take down a Jinchuriki like Yugito that fast was intimidating
kaolinite_382
I actually understood the wind nature explanation Kakashi gave to Naruto, and it really clicked for me how chakra works now. I'm hyped to see if this means Naruto will finally be able to get stronger in a way that isn't just spamming shadow clones!
momo_creati
Whoa, when I saw the Two-Tails get taken down so quickly, my jaw just dropped. Seriously, if a full Tailed Beast can be handled that easily, I'm really starting to wonder how Naruto's current training could possibly be enough to face these Akatsuki guys, especially when he struggled so much with even a single member before.
dankan_dancer_475
After the Third Hokage's memorial, Asuma's quiet grief gave me serious pause; I couldn't shake the feeling he was looking beyond just memories, grappling with the immense responsibility of protecting the future generation. It made me incredibly uneasy, wondering if he was already weighing the sacrifices he might have to make for his own team, considering what it truly means to be a protector.
jorogumo_jester_58
I'm still reeling from how easily Hidan and Kakuzu just wiped the floor with a jinchuriki; it's a massive wake-up call for me on just how much of a threat the Akatsuki truly are. It was cool to see the Two Tails show off its power for a second, but honestly, my stomach just dropped when I realized those two absolute monsters are heading for the Land of Fire.
anya_alstreim
Yugito truly fought with everything she had, and I was genuinely heartbroken to see her defeated, especially after such a fierce battle against Hidan and Kakuzu. It honestly makes me wonder how anyone could possibly overcome the Akatsuki when even a Jinchuriki struggles so much against them.
hylian_286
I genuinely snorted when Sai tried to decode Sakura's emotions; his deadpan questions about her mood were so off the mark it was hilarious. It’s wild to me how he can be so skilled in combat yet utterly clueless about basic social interactions, and I was so glad for that moment of levity in an otherwise intense episode.
ves_ves
Hidan's whole ritual thing, especially with that monk, had me genuinely freaked out; I can't believe how brutal they made his introduction. His immortality combined with whatever Kakuzu's powers are just feels so unfair, like how are any of our guys even supposed to fight that without dying for real?
n
I actually thought Naruto would pick up the wind nature transformation pretty quick, given how good he is with Rasengan, but seeing him get so frustrated with just splitting a leaf really made me appreciate how much sheer effort he puts into *everything*. It just goes to show that even for a prodigy in some areas, mastery often comes down to grinding it out, and I admire his never-give-up attitude.
demyx
I totally felt for Yugito, seeing her go all out as the Two Tails; she was seriously strong, and I thought she might actually pull it off for a second there. But man, Hidan and Kakuzu are just operating on a completely different plane of power, which really makes me wonder how anyone's going to stop them.
hatifnatik
The swiftness of Yugito's capture genuinely caught me off guard; a Jinchuriki should've put up a way tougher fight, in my opinion. Still, Hidan and Kakuzu's morbid banter is so uniquely wild it almost distracts me from how absolutely ruthless they truly are, leaving me with a terrible gut feeling they're going to be an absolute nightmare for the Leaf Village.
necrozma
I really felt for Naruto when he went to Asuma for help with his wind jutsu; it just shows how much Sasuke still pushes him, and that desire to catch up is definitely a huge driving force for him.
suzaku_kururugi_172
I'm so relieved we're back to the main story, honestly the filler was getting a bit much for me. Seeing Naruto really push himself with Asuma to get that wind style down makes me feel like he's finally going to catch a big break, he's always been such a hard worker.
hitsugaya_hyoton
Yugito getting completely bodied by Hidan and Kakuzu after looking so formidable with the Two-Tails made my stomach drop; I legitimately thought she was going to put up more of a fight. Just how powerful *are* those two? Their swift victory has me genuinely terrified for the Leaf Village, especially thinking about Asuma's talk about protecting the king and the pawns – it feels like the Akatsuki just showcased a level of threat we haven't even begun to grasp yet.
ittan_momen
Asuma’s whole "king" speech hit different, making me realize just how much he sees Shikamaru and the village's future in those kids; he really views them as the 'king' he’s sworn to protect. Seeing him so patiently coach Naruto through those wind chakra exercises, I got the feeling he’s seriously investing everything into the next generation.
rossiu_adai
Hidan's creepy ritual was genuinely unsettling, I couldn't believe what I was watching him do to that guy. It just makes me wonder if the Akatsuki are going to be unstoppable, capturing these jinchuriki one after another so quickly.
kushina_kunoichi
Ugh, I was so over all the filler, but man, it's such a relief to finally be back to the manga content! Seeing that new duo absolutely wreck the Two-Tails was exactly the kind of action I needed to kick off this arc, I'm genuinely hyped to see what they do next.
candice_corona
The sight of Yugito, defeated and plastered to that wall, totally threw me; I mean, if Akatsuki can take down a jinchuriki like her that quickly, it just makes me dread who else they're going to come for next and how strong they *really* are.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
I totally get why Naruto's finally realizing he needs his own unique jutsu to stand a chance against Sasuke, it's about time! And seeing Kakashi step in to guide him with elemental training just feels so right, like this is the moment he really starts to level up for real.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned between the resolution of prior team dynamics and the explosive Akatsuki confrontation arc that follows, episode 72 is a critical bridge. It picks up threads from the aftermath of 'My Friend,' grounding characters like Asuma and Naruto in personal stakes before the storm hits. The next episode, 'Akatsuki's Invasion,' makes good on every ounce of tension built here, making this an essential piece of escalation rather than one to skip.
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedThis is skippable if you want unecessary episode. Though this episode shows 2 akatsuki.
I assume that woman is a jinjuriki, considering what akatsuki's goal
asuna_angel_100
Hidan and Kakuzu are scary and seeing them just take down a Jinchuriki like Yugito that fast was intimidating
kaolinite_382
I actually understood the wind nature explanation Kakashi gave to Naruto, and it really clicked for me how chakra works now. I'm hyped to see if this means Naruto will finally be able to get stronger in a way that isn't just spamming shadow clones!
momo_creati
Whoa, when I saw the Two-Tails get taken down so quickly, my jaw just dropped. Seriously, if a full Tailed Beast can be handled that easily, I'm really starting to wonder how Naruto's current training could possibly be enough to face these Akatsuki guys, especially when he struggled so much with even a single member before.
dankan_dancer_475
After the Third Hokage's memorial, Asuma's quiet grief gave me serious pause; I couldn't shake the feeling he was looking beyond just memories, grappling with the immense responsibility of protecting the future generation. It made me incredibly uneasy, wondering if he was already weighing the sacrifices he might have to make for his own team, considering what it truly means to be a protector.
jorogumo_jester_58
I'm still reeling from how easily Hidan and Kakuzu just wiped the floor with a jinchuriki; it's a massive wake-up call for me on just how much of a threat the Akatsuki truly are. It was cool to see the Two Tails show off its power for a second, but honestly, my stomach just dropped when I realized those two absolute monsters are heading for the Land of Fire.
anya_alstreim
Yugito truly fought with everything she had, and I was genuinely heartbroken to see her defeated, especially after such a fierce battle against Hidan and Kakuzu. It honestly makes me wonder how anyone could possibly overcome the Akatsuki when even a Jinchuriki struggles so much against them.
hylian_286
I genuinely snorted when Sai tried to decode Sakura's emotions; his deadpan questions about her mood were so off the mark it was hilarious. It’s wild to me how he can be so skilled in combat yet utterly clueless about basic social interactions, and I was so glad for that moment of levity in an otherwise intense episode.
ves_ves
Hidan's whole ritual thing, especially with that monk, had me genuinely freaked out; I can't believe how brutal they made his introduction. His immortality combined with whatever Kakuzu's powers are just feels so unfair, like how are any of our guys even supposed to fight that without dying for real?
n
I actually thought Naruto would pick up the wind nature transformation pretty quick, given how good he is with Rasengan, but seeing him get so frustrated with just splitting a leaf really made me appreciate how much sheer effort he puts into *everything*. It just goes to show that even for a prodigy in some areas, mastery often comes down to grinding it out, and I admire his never-give-up attitude.
demyx
I totally felt for Yugito, seeing her go all out as the Two Tails; she was seriously strong, and I thought she might actually pull it off for a second there. But man, Hidan and Kakuzu are just operating on a completely different plane of power, which really makes me wonder how anyone's going to stop them.
hatifnatik
The swiftness of Yugito's capture genuinely caught me off guard; a Jinchuriki should've put up a way tougher fight, in my opinion. Still, Hidan and Kakuzu's morbid banter is so uniquely wild it almost distracts me from how absolutely ruthless they truly are, leaving me with a terrible gut feeling they're going to be an absolute nightmare for the Leaf Village.
necrozma
I really felt for Naruto when he went to Asuma for help with his wind jutsu; it just shows how much Sasuke still pushes him, and that desire to catch up is definitely a huge driving force for him.
suzaku_kururugi_172
I'm so relieved we're back to the main story, honestly the filler was getting a bit much for me. Seeing Naruto really push himself with Asuma to get that wind style down makes me feel like he's finally going to catch a big break, he's always been such a hard worker.
hitsugaya_hyoton
Yugito getting completely bodied by Hidan and Kakuzu after looking so formidable with the Two-Tails made my stomach drop; I legitimately thought she was going to put up more of a fight. Just how powerful *are* those two? Their swift victory has me genuinely terrified for the Leaf Village, especially thinking about Asuma's talk about protecting the king and the pawns – it feels like the Akatsuki just showcased a level of threat we haven't even begun to grasp yet.
ittan_momen
Asuma’s whole "king" speech hit different, making me realize just how much he sees Shikamaru and the village's future in those kids; he really views them as the 'king' he’s sworn to protect. Seeing him so patiently coach Naruto through those wind chakra exercises, I got the feeling he’s seriously investing everything into the next generation.
rossiu_adai
Hidan's creepy ritual was genuinely unsettling, I couldn't believe what I was watching him do to that guy. It just makes me wonder if the Akatsuki are going to be unstoppable, capturing these jinchuriki one after another so quickly.
kushina_kunoichi
Ugh, I was so over all the filler, but man, it's such a relief to finally be back to the manga content! Seeing that new duo absolutely wreck the Two-Tails was exactly the kind of action I needed to kick off this arc, I'm genuinely hyped to see what they do next.
candice_corona
The sight of Yugito, defeated and plastered to that wall, totally threw me; I mean, if Akatsuki can take down a jinchuriki like her that quickly, it just makes me dread who else they're going to come for next and how strong they *really* are.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
I totally get why Naruto's finally realizing he needs his own unique jutsu to stand a chance against Sasuke, it's about time! And seeing Kakashi step in to guide him with elemental training just feels so right, like this is the moment he really starts to level up for real.
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