Naruto Episode 51: A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
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Naruto Episode 51: A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.6
61 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
hawks_eye_387
I can't believe Kabuto is actually on the same level as Kakashi and that scalpel move he did was so scary
maki_maverick_137
Choji's fight was over in a blink, and I was actually kinda disappointed because I was hoping to see him pull out some new moves after all that build-up, not just roll into a ball and get bodied so fast. I mean, it was funny how quickly he went down, but still!
kuda_gitsune
The face off between Kakashi and Kabuto was the best part of the whole thing, and I really want to see them actually fight because Orochimaru saying Kabuto is as strong as him is a huge deal. Also the month of training before the finals has me so hyped for Naruto vs Neji since Naruto needs to get way stronger
final_fantasy_fan
Sasuke looks so weak with that mark and those weird patterns on his skin look gross when the power starts taking over
kappa_king
Orochimaru is creeping me out with how obsessed he is with Sasuke and he really tried to have him kidnapped right under their noses
vegeta_vanquisher_45
Orochimaru being worried that Naruto is turning Sasuke into a good person is such a cool way to show their bond is growing
twili_287
I can't believe Kabuto actually stood his ground against Kakashi like that and his heart trick with the corpse was genuinely creepy
gen_gunpowder_159
Leaving Sasuke alone in the hospital while Orochimaru is literally hunting him for his body makes the tension so high right now
alphonse_armor
Kakashi intercepting Kabuto in the hospital was such a great moment and seeing them face off like that made it feel like things are getting way more dangerous
miyuki_shirogane
Watching Choji get handled that fast by Dosu was kind of a letdown and it felt like a total joke after that massive Lee and Gaara fight
kaguya_sama_161
My skin was crawling when Kabuto used that dead body to hide from Kakashi and I really hope Sasuke gets some protection soon
saix
The standoff between Kabuto and Kakashi was so short, but the way they were both analyzing each other made the hospital room feel incredibly small and dangerous
thegingerweeb420
Watching the brackets get set for the final rounds makes the wait for the next matches feel so long and it will be interesting to see what new moves everyone learns
ganondorf_262
That Choji fight was so short it was basically a joke and Asuma using BBQ to motivate him was the highlight of the episode
izanagi_idol_15
I keep thinking about how Kabuto was just pretending to be a regular guy during the forest test and now he is standing up to Kakashi in the hospital and it makes me wonder what his actual goal is because he seems too strong to just be a lackey and even Orochimaru seems to think he has a mind of his own
casca_the_commander_190
I laughed so hard when Asuma had to bribe Choji with meat just to get him to fight and then Dosu just ended it in two seconds
crystal_320
It was a huge shock to hear Orochimaru mention that Naruto is actually changing Sasuke, and it makes their rivalry feel much more important than just two kids fighting
goh
That conversation between Kabuto and Orochimaru makes you realize how messy their relationship is, especially since Kabuto seems to have his own dark plans for Sasuke
blue
Kabuto hiding that much power is terrifying and Orochimaru saying he is as good as Kakashi really changes how you look at him
inu_no_taisho
My skin crawled when Orochimaru talked about wanting Sasuke forever and it is so creepy how he sees Naruto as a threat to his influence over him
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming directly off the spectacular Lee vs. Gaara battle in Episode 50, this episode closes out the Chūnin Exam preliminary rounds and pivots the narrative toward the final tournament and the conspiracies brewing beneath the surface of the Hidden Leaf Village. It marks a critical turning point where the story expands beyond the exam format, introducing threats targeting Sasuke that will drive major developments in the episodes ahead. This is the bridge between the contained arena battles and the larger, more dangerous political machinations that define the next phase of the Chūnin Exams arc.
QUICK TAKES
hawks_eye_387
I can't believe Kabuto is actually on the same level as Kakashi and that scalpel move he did was so scary
maki_maverick_137
Choji's fight was over in a blink, and I was actually kinda disappointed because I was hoping to see him pull out some new moves after all that build-up, not just roll into a ball and get bodied so fast. I mean, it was funny how quickly he went down, but still!
kuda_gitsune
The face off between Kakashi and Kabuto was the best part of the whole thing, and I really want to see them actually fight because Orochimaru saying Kabuto is as strong as him is a huge deal. Also the month of training before the finals has me so hyped for Naruto vs Neji since Naruto needs to get way stronger
final_fantasy_fan
Sasuke looks so weak with that mark and those weird patterns on his skin look gross when the power starts taking over
kappa_king
Orochimaru is creeping me out with how obsessed he is with Sasuke and he really tried to have him kidnapped right under their noses
vegeta_vanquisher_45
Orochimaru being worried that Naruto is turning Sasuke into a good person is such a cool way to show their bond is growing
twili_287
I can't believe Kabuto actually stood his ground against Kakashi like that and his heart trick with the corpse was genuinely creepy
gen_gunpowder_159
Leaving Sasuke alone in the hospital while Orochimaru is literally hunting him for his body makes the tension so high right now
alphonse_armor
Kakashi intercepting Kabuto in the hospital was such a great moment and seeing them face off like that made it feel like things are getting way more dangerous
miyuki_shirogane
Watching Choji get handled that fast by Dosu was kind of a letdown and it felt like a total joke after that massive Lee and Gaara fight
kaguya_sama_161
My skin was crawling when Kabuto used that dead body to hide from Kakashi and I really hope Sasuke gets some protection soon
saix
The standoff between Kabuto and Kakashi was so short, but the way they were both analyzing each other made the hospital room feel incredibly small and dangerous
thegingerweeb420
Watching the brackets get set for the final rounds makes the wait for the next matches feel so long and it will be interesting to see what new moves everyone learns
ganondorf_262
That Choji fight was so short it was basically a joke and Asuma using BBQ to motivate him was the highlight of the episode
izanagi_idol_15
I keep thinking about how Kabuto was just pretending to be a regular guy during the forest test and now he is standing up to Kakashi in the hospital and it makes me wonder what his actual goal is because he seems too strong to just be a lackey and even Orochimaru seems to think he has a mind of his own
casca_the_commander_190
I laughed so hard when Asuma had to bribe Choji with meat just to get him to fight and then Dosu just ended it in two seconds
crystal_320
It was a huge shock to hear Orochimaru mention that Naruto is actually changing Sasuke, and it makes their rivalry feel much more important than just two kids fighting
goh
That conversation between Kabuto and Orochimaru makes you realize how messy their relationship is, especially since Kabuto seems to have his own dark plans for Sasuke
blue
Kabuto hiding that much power is terrifying and Orochimaru saying he is as good as Kakashi really changes how you look at him
inu_no_taisho
My skin crawled when Orochimaru talked about wanting Sasuke forever and it is so creepy how he sees Naruto as a threat to his influence over him
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