Naruto Episode 145: A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!
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QUICK TAKES
claudia_hodgins_169
I really felt for Iruka during that fight since he has to deal with his old friend using those weird puppet jutsus and it makes Mizuki look even more desperate for power
kokiri
Mizuki was talking way too much about not being recognized and his puppet tricks were cool but he really needs to just shut up and fight Iruka already
professor_magnolia_334
The way Shikamaru just takes charge and makes those two idiots look like children is why Team 10 has the best chemistry in the whole village and it makes this filler actually worth it
rach_m
I think Team 10 actually saved this arc because seeing Chouji hold back that giant Raijin guy while Ino did her thing was the only part I actually cared about
mallow_342
Those two legendary stupid brothers are basically just there to show off how much Chouji and the others have grown and watching them use the human boulder was great
hatsune_hatsukoi
I know people say to skip the filler episodes, but I actually think having Team 10 get some shine is great and seeing them pull off that Ino-Shika-Cho formation really reminds me why they are such a good team. It feels like the show finally remembered they exist outside of Shikamaru being smart, and it was a fun little distraction from the main plot
rolo_lamperouge
Most people skip this stuff and they miss out on the Ino-Shika-Cho combo being executed so well during the battle
lunala_313
Shikamaru's shadow possession was genuinely impressive, making me wonder if he's been secretly practicing more than we thought. Watching everyone work together so effortlessly, I felt this real sense of pride, like they've finally hit their stride as a truly cohesive team.
hitsugaya_hyoton
Watching Shikamaru lead Ino and Choji into their big formation was cool and they really work better as a unit than any other squad
zirconia_386
It made me happy that Choji came through for the team at the end and their teamwork is just better than Team 7 right now
necrozma
Mizuki was such a jerk to that teammate in the flashback and him suffocating that guy was dark for this show
gumi_galaxy
mizuki being the main focus again is pretty tiring and even with the ino-shika-cho combo it still feels like we are just stalling for time
garou_gusher_121
shikamaru using his head to trap fujin and raijin was great, and it was nice to see team 10 handle their own fight without naruto needing to save them
katy_362
shikamaru carrying the team with his strategies is the only thing keeping this mizuki stuff interesting since those two hungry brothers are just annoying
marnie
I know people hate filler but I honestly think getting more time with team ten is great because we rarely see them coordinate like that in the manga and seeing the ino-shika-cho formation work against those big dumb guys was fun plus I always like when iruka gets involved in the action with naruto even if the plot is kind of slow
sailor_venus
ino and shikamaru and choji finally had a chance to use their specific teamwork to stop those brothers and seeing them take charge while naruto went after iruka was satisfying
anouki
it is definitely filler, and having the stupid brothers as the main threat for team 10 feels like a waste of their talent even if the formation looked okay
kitto_katsu
the way the trio used their shadow and mind transfer jutsu to pin down those giants was cool and it really shows how well they work together as a unit
pierce
mizuki is still such a boring villain but I did enjoy that small interaction between naruto and hinata at least
zangetsu_zen
watching Choji and Shikamaru and Ino pull off that combo move against Fujin and Raijin makes seeing them fight together worth the wait
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 145 of 220, this falls firmly within Naruto's extended filler run that bridges the gap between the Sasuke Retrieval arc and Shippuden. The previous episode established a new squad formation, and this one builds on that setup by showcasing Team 10 in action. It leads directly into episode 146, 'Orochimaru's Shadow,' which hints at a shift toward darker, more plot-relevant territory.
QUICK TAKES
claudia_hodgins_169
I really felt for Iruka during that fight since he has to deal with his old friend using those weird puppet jutsus and it makes Mizuki look even more desperate for power
kokiri
Mizuki was talking way too much about not being recognized and his puppet tricks were cool but he really needs to just shut up and fight Iruka already
professor_magnolia_334
The way Shikamaru just takes charge and makes those two idiots look like children is why Team 10 has the best chemistry in the whole village and it makes this filler actually worth it
rach_m
I think Team 10 actually saved this arc because seeing Chouji hold back that giant Raijin guy while Ino did her thing was the only part I actually cared about
mallow_342
Those two legendary stupid brothers are basically just there to show off how much Chouji and the others have grown and watching them use the human boulder was great
hatsune_hatsukoi
I know people say to skip the filler episodes, but I actually think having Team 10 get some shine is great and seeing them pull off that Ino-Shika-Cho formation really reminds me why they are such a good team. It feels like the show finally remembered they exist outside of Shikamaru being smart, and it was a fun little distraction from the main plot
rolo_lamperouge
Most people skip this stuff and they miss out on the Ino-Shika-Cho combo being executed so well during the battle
lunala_313
Shikamaru's shadow possession was genuinely impressive, making me wonder if he's been secretly practicing more than we thought. Watching everyone work together so effortlessly, I felt this real sense of pride, like they've finally hit their stride as a truly cohesive team.
hitsugaya_hyoton
Watching Shikamaru lead Ino and Choji into their big formation was cool and they really work better as a unit than any other squad
zirconia_386
It made me happy that Choji came through for the team at the end and their teamwork is just better than Team 7 right now
necrozma
Mizuki was such a jerk to that teammate in the flashback and him suffocating that guy was dark for this show
gumi_galaxy
mizuki being the main focus again is pretty tiring and even with the ino-shika-cho combo it still feels like we are just stalling for time
garou_gusher_121
shikamaru using his head to trap fujin and raijin was great, and it was nice to see team 10 handle their own fight without naruto needing to save them
katy_362
shikamaru carrying the team with his strategies is the only thing keeping this mizuki stuff interesting since those two hungry brothers are just annoying
marnie
I know people hate filler but I honestly think getting more time with team ten is great because we rarely see them coordinate like that in the manga and seeing the ino-shika-cho formation work against those big dumb guys was fun plus I always like when iruka gets involved in the action with naruto even if the plot is kind of slow
sailor_venus
ino and shikamaru and choji finally had a chance to use their specific teamwork to stop those brothers and seeing them take charge while naruto went after iruka was satisfying
anouki
it is definitely filler, and having the stupid brothers as the main threat for team 10 feels like a waste of their talent even if the formation looked okay
kitto_katsu
the way the trio used their shadow and mind transfer jutsu to pin down those giants was cool and it really shows how well they work together as a unit
pierce
mizuki is still such a boring villain but I did enjoy that small interaction between naruto and hinata at least
zangetsu_zen
watching Choji and Shikamaru and Ino pull off that combo move against Fujin and Raijin makes seeing them fight together worth the wait
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