Naruto Episode 13: Haku's Secret Jutsu: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals

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Naruto Episode 13: Haku's Secret Jutsu: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 12 Next: EP 14 →

OSHIMETER

9.1

72 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

I remember being really anxious about Inari's situation when I first watched this episode. The initial fight between Haku and Sasuke was cool. This episode is the first time that shows a "secret jutsu" (bloodline technique) on the enemies side. It's still the initial phase of the battle, Kakashi and Zabuza haven't fought yet.

So far, all of the jutsu introduced are all so cool and creative. It makes you think what other ways chakra, tools and jutsus could be used in this world

uncultured_bovine

Totally unexpected outcome from Sasuke & Haku. I've watched this before but I didn't remember it like this. It's way more intense now!

Solid episode overall! Things are picking back up as we inch closer to the main event 🤩 the action scenes here aren't full blast yet but we're getting there

sharthakramola05

Episode 13 of Naruto raises the stakes and keeps the tension nonstop. The emotional moments hit harder because the characters are finally being pushed to their limits.
Short review: Fast-paced, emotional, and a major turning point for the arc.

The Crystal Ice Mirrors are a genuinely creative threat — beautiful and terrifying at once. Inari finding his courage at home while the battle rages elsewhere is intercut perfectly. Two kinds of bravery in one episode.

nicholas9547481273

While Naruto was saving the ones from the docks, Kakashi and the team were in action with Zabuza and Haku. This fight seemed more intense as the presence of Haku made it harder. Brilliant action techniques are used, and the music notes help to build up the atmosphere.

ryuk_reaper_113

Zabuza was definitely wrong about those kids being just brats because Sasuke was holding his own until that secret technique came out and changed everything

My heart sank when Sasuke started getting hit by all those needles because he was doing so well at first and those ice mirrors look impossible to escape

Haku catching that kunai from Sakura without even looking was so impressive and it shows just how much faster he is inside those mirrors

matsumoto_melon_467

Naruto showing up at the house to save Inari was such a great moment and seeing that kid finally stand up for his mom made that whole side plot feel worth it

Naruto's explosive entrance at the end, right after he totally clobbered those thugs to save Inari and Tsunami, just had me grinning from ear to ear. I swear, he's always got to make the biggest splash, and honestly, that’s exactly what I've come to expect from my favorite knucklehead ninja – a total showman, even in a serious situation.

yachira_yamato_468

Haku being a boy is still the biggest shock to me and those ice mirrors are terrifying and Sasuke getting trapped inside that dome had me so worried

That ice mirror jutsu really changes the scale of what these kids are dealing with, especially since Sasuke was starting to gain some ground. It is the first time we see a bloodline trait and it feels completely overwhelming compared to basic stuff. Naruto making that loud entrance at the end is typical for him but the team definitely needs him.

prince_demande_379

I was really impressed with Inari standing up to those samurai, and Naruto arriving just in time to back him up was such a great payoff for their earlier argument.

The way Haku did those one handed signs was actually insane and nobody saw that coming and now Sasuke is in real trouble inside those mirrors

Sakura just standing there while her teammate gets turned into a pincushion is kind of frustrating but I guess someone has to watch the bridge builder

gashadokuro_ghoul

The show keeps talking about a secret jutsu Naruto used at the house but it honestly just looked like he did a basic substitution to save Inari

I really thought Inari was done for until Naruto pulled that log swap and it made me so happy to see him actually acting like a hero for once

I honestly thought Sasuke was going to die inside that dome of mirrors because the speed was just way too much for him and those needles were everywhere but then Naruto made that massive entrance at the very end and I actually cheered out loud at my screen because his timing was so perfect after saving Inari and his mom earlier

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 13 lands squarely in the climax of the Land of Waves arc, Naruto's first major story arc, following Zabuza's dramatic return on the bridge in the previous episodes. This installment escalates the confrontation by introducing Haku as a fully realized combat threat, setting the stage for the emotionally charged battles and character-defining moments that will close out the arc in the episodes immediately ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 13 lands squarely in the climax of the Land of Waves arc, Naruto's first major story arc, following Zabuza's dramatic return on the bridge in the previous episodes. This installment escalates the confrontation by introducing Haku as a fully realized combat threat, setting the stage for the emotionally charged battles and character-defining moments that will close out the arc in the episodes immediately ahead.

QUICK TAKES

I remember being really anxious about Inari's situation when I first watched this episode. The initial fight between Haku and Sasuke was cool. This episode is the first time that shows a "secret jutsu" (bloodline technique) on the enemies side. It's still the initial phase of the battle, Kakashi and Zabuza haven't fought yet.

So far, all of the jutsu introduced are all so cool and creative. It makes you think what other ways chakra, tools and jutsus could be used in this world

uncultured_bovine

Totally unexpected outcome from Sasuke & Haku. I've watched this before but I didn't remember it like this. It's way more intense now!

Solid episode overall! Things are picking back up as we inch closer to the main event 🤩 the action scenes here aren't full blast yet but we're getting there

sharthakramola05

Episode 13 of Naruto raises the stakes and keeps the tension nonstop. The emotional moments hit harder because the characters are finally being pushed to their limits.
Short review: Fast-paced, emotional, and a major turning point for the arc.

The Crystal Ice Mirrors are a genuinely creative threat — beautiful and terrifying at once. Inari finding his courage at home while the battle rages elsewhere is intercut perfectly. Two kinds of bravery in one episode.

nicholas9547481273

While Naruto was saving the ones from the docks, Kakashi and the team were in action with Zabuza and Haku. This fight seemed more intense as the presence of Haku made it harder. Brilliant action techniques are used, and the music notes help to build up the atmosphere.

ryuk_reaper_113

Zabuza was definitely wrong about those kids being just brats because Sasuke was holding his own until that secret technique came out and changed everything

My heart sank when Sasuke started getting hit by all those needles because he was doing so well at first and those ice mirrors look impossible to escape

Haku catching that kunai from Sakura without even looking was so impressive and it shows just how much faster he is inside those mirrors

matsumoto_melon_467

Naruto showing up at the house to save Inari was such a great moment and seeing that kid finally stand up for his mom made that whole side plot feel worth it

Naruto's explosive entrance at the end, right after he totally clobbered those thugs to save Inari and Tsunami, just had me grinning from ear to ear. I swear, he's always got to make the biggest splash, and honestly, that’s exactly what I've come to expect from my favorite knucklehead ninja – a total showman, even in a serious situation.

yachira_yamato_468

Haku being a boy is still the biggest shock to me and those ice mirrors are terrifying and Sasuke getting trapped inside that dome had me so worried

That ice mirror jutsu really changes the scale of what these kids are dealing with, especially since Sasuke was starting to gain some ground. It is the first time we see a bloodline trait and it feels completely overwhelming compared to basic stuff. Naruto making that loud entrance at the end is typical for him but the team definitely needs him.

prince_demande_379

I was really impressed with Inari standing up to those samurai, and Naruto arriving just in time to back him up was such a great payoff for their earlier argument.

The way Haku did those one handed signs was actually insane and nobody saw that coming and now Sasuke is in real trouble inside those mirrors

Sakura just standing there while her teammate gets turned into a pincushion is kind of frustrating but I guess someone has to watch the bridge builder

gashadokuro_ghoul

The show keeps talking about a secret jutsu Naruto used at the house but it honestly just looked like he did a basic substitution to save Inari

I really thought Inari was done for until Naruto pulled that log swap and it made me so happy to see him actually acting like a hero for once

I honestly thought Sasuke was going to die inside that dome of mirrors because the speed was just way too much for him and those needles were everywhere but then Naruto made that massive entrance at the very end and I actually cheered out loud at my screen because his timing was so perfect after saving Inari and his mom earlier

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com