Naruto Episode 216: The Targeted Shukaku
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
8.4
57 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.4
57 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
zhyferox
Verifiedanother naruto and sasuke clash flashback episode where they exchange punches and feelings at the valley of the end, the emotional beats hit but its retreading ground we've seen before and the pacing drags a bit
ram_rage_145
Gaara explaining that weapons can be used for protection was such a sweet moment and it really shows how much he has changed since the Chuunin Exams
happy_mask_salesman_270
i think shikamaru making teams like the return the favor squad is the smartest thing he did in a filler arc and it was cool for me seeing naruto so hyped to help gaara
mumen_rider
gaara acting as an instructor for academy kids shows how much the sand village has changed since the chunin exams and he looks so different as a sensei
sawyer
Those Four Celestials villains seem way more dangerous than the usual filler bad guys especially since they just took out those border guards so easily
daemon_coder
Watching Kakashi and his dog pack investigate that creepy village was a cool way to start the episode, especially with the mystery of the stolen founder
goh
Gaara teaching Matsuri that weapons can protect people instead of just killing was a massive moment for his character growth
waifuhunter
My favorite part was Naruto getting so hyped to help Gaara because their bond as jinchuriki is one of the best things about this show
jet_black_177
Shikamaru calling them the Return the Favor squad is classic and it makes sense considering how much the Sand helped them with the Sound Four
tifa_lockhart_400
I know this is filler but it actually feels important because Gaara is finally trying to connect with people and the way he helped Matsuri with the rope javelin was really sweet. Seeing the Leaf ninja get ready to return the favor after the Sasuke mission makes the alliance feel real and Shikamaru is already making big moves as a leader
levi_lance
That Artisan Village vault being empty was creepy and I wonder what they are actually planning to do with a dead body
yasutora_sado_493
The Sand Village elders are actually the worst for just letting Gaara walk into a trap and calling him a double edged sword like he isnt a person
nianzol_nihility
I still cant believe Gaara is a sensei now and seeing him try to be nice to Matsuri after everything he did in the Chunin Exams is so crazy
hau
matsuri dropped her rope javelin in the sand and gaara picking it up with that look of pure anger was terrifying
the_infant
gaara looking sad when the kids avoided him at first was a gut punch and matsuri stepping up for him was the best part
tsunade_titan
my favorite part was seeing kakashi and his dogs investigate that empty coffin because the mystery of the village founder is actually interesting and spooky
maria_campbell
shikamaru splitting everyone into support and main units is such a smart move and seeing neji use his byakugan to scout was great
lillie_341
Shikamaru naming the group the Return the Favor squad was cool, and it is nice to see the Leaf finally paying the Sand back for the Sasuke mission
monk_mijah_301
the sand council elders are the absolute worst for just letting gaara walk into a trap and baki looked so disgusted by them
luffy_legend_54
those four celestials look pretty dangerous with their unique gear and they just wiped out that sand patrol like it was nothing
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 216 of 220, this is deep in the original Naruto series' final stretch of filler content before Shippuden. It follows 'A Past to Be Erased,' which dealt with fallout from prior events, and kicks off a new mini-crisis focused on Sunagakure. The next episode, 'Sand Alliance With The Leaf Shinobi,' escalates the collaboration between villages, forming a short filler arc that carries through to the series finale.
QUICK TAKES
zhyferox
Verifiedanother naruto and sasuke clash flashback episode where they exchange punches and feelings at the valley of the end, the emotional beats hit but its retreading ground we've seen before and the pacing drags a bit
ram_rage_145
Gaara explaining that weapons can be used for protection was such a sweet moment and it really shows how much he has changed since the Chuunin Exams
happy_mask_salesman_270
i think shikamaru making teams like the return the favor squad is the smartest thing he did in a filler arc and it was cool for me seeing naruto so hyped to help gaara
mumen_rider
gaara acting as an instructor for academy kids shows how much the sand village has changed since the chunin exams and he looks so different as a sensei
sawyer
Those Four Celestials villains seem way more dangerous than the usual filler bad guys especially since they just took out those border guards so easily
daemon_coder
Watching Kakashi and his dog pack investigate that creepy village was a cool way to start the episode, especially with the mystery of the stolen founder
goh
Gaara teaching Matsuri that weapons can protect people instead of just killing was a massive moment for his character growth
waifuhunter
My favorite part was Naruto getting so hyped to help Gaara because their bond as jinchuriki is one of the best things about this show
jet_black_177
Shikamaru calling them the Return the Favor squad is classic and it makes sense considering how much the Sand helped them with the Sound Four
tifa_lockhart_400
I know this is filler but it actually feels important because Gaara is finally trying to connect with people and the way he helped Matsuri with the rope javelin was really sweet. Seeing the Leaf ninja get ready to return the favor after the Sasuke mission makes the alliance feel real and Shikamaru is already making big moves as a leader
levi_lance
That Artisan Village vault being empty was creepy and I wonder what they are actually planning to do with a dead body
yasutora_sado_493
The Sand Village elders are actually the worst for just letting Gaara walk into a trap and calling him a double edged sword like he isnt a person
nianzol_nihility
I still cant believe Gaara is a sensei now and seeing him try to be nice to Matsuri after everything he did in the Chunin Exams is so crazy
hau
matsuri dropped her rope javelin in the sand and gaara picking it up with that look of pure anger was terrifying
the_infant
gaara looking sad when the kids avoided him at first was a gut punch and matsuri stepping up for him was the best part
tsunade_titan
my favorite part was seeing kakashi and his dogs investigate that empty coffin because the mystery of the village founder is actually interesting and spooky
maria_campbell
shikamaru splitting everyone into support and main units is such a smart move and seeing neji use his byakugan to scout was great
lillie_341
Shikamaru naming the group the Return the Favor squad was cool, and it is nice to see the Leaf finally paying the Sand back for the Sasuke mission
monk_mijah_301
the sand council elders are the absolute worst for just letting gaara walk into a trap and baki looked so disgusted by them
luffy_legend_54
those four celestials look pretty dangerous with their unique gear and they just wiped out that sand patrol like it was nothing
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