Naruto Episode 59: The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
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QUICK TAKES
zanjutsu_zealot_474
The way Naruto ended up getting chased by a whole stampede of bulls on his way to the arena was ridiculous and he needs to stop taking shortcuts that involve giant underground slides
gagoze_ghoul_75
Those parents in the crowd looked exactly like Ino and Shikamaru and Choji so it was pretty easy to guess who they were. Seeing the dads show up to support their kids at the finals was cool
zekrom
Shikamaru is out there about to fight for his life and his dad is just treating the whole chunin exam like some random summer festival
professor_sada
Neji is definitely going to be a problem but Naruto looks ready now thanks to that pep talk at the training ground
ningyo_nemesis_48
I really felt for Naruto when he was second-guessing his chances against Neji, because we usually only see his loud side. Hinata stepping up to tell him he is a proud failure was the cutest thing ever, and it totally fixed his mood. Plus the whole bull chase scene was just pure chaos and it helped balance out the nerves for the finals.
bloodrayne1023
Sasuke better show up soon because everyone is waiting at the stadium and Neji is just standing there looking like he already won the whole tournament without even fighting yet
mallow_342
Naruto running from a pack of bulls and falling through that tree was actually hilarious and it really lightened things up before his big match with Neji
jiro_jolt_127
That underground slide was way too long for a shortcut and it actually made the wait for the first match feel even longer than it needed to be today
notlem
It was so cool to see Hinata finally find her voice and give Naruto that speech, because he was clearly in his head about the match. That comedic chase with the bulls felt a bit out of place, though. Everyone is stressing about where Sasuke is but Neji is just chilling while Naruto is out there sliding through random tunnels to get there
ritsuko_akagi_183
Hinata really came through for him today, and I think it was exactly what Naruto needed to hear before facing Neji, because his confidence was totally shot after all that training
rangiku_rider
I think it was so sweet how Hinata finally got to talk to Naruto and she gave him the exact boost he needed to stop doubting himself
chloe_344
Neji acts like destiny is already written but Naruto showing up with whatever secret training he did with the toads makes it feel like he is about to prove him wrong
roswaal_rogue_146
Konohamaru trying to help but actually just making Naruto even more late was such a funny addition to an episode that is mostly just build up
izayoi_259
I feel so bad for Naruto because he was actually admitting he feels like a failure and Hinata told him he is a proud failure and that actually made him look happy
fubuki_blizzard_119
Neji is such a terrifying opponent and seeing Naruto actually doubt himself for once makes the wait for their match feel genuinely scary
akkorokamui_angel
Sasuke is still nowhere to be found and it is making the start of these finals feel way more stressful than they should be
tracey_sketchit_337
Jiraiya just disappearing right when the finals start is such a classic move from him and now everyone is wondering where Sasuke went
oocca
Sasuke and Kakashi are still missing and it makes the start of these finals feel a bit weird without them there
shaytheotaku1
Gaara standing there looking all creepy is making me even more nervous for whatever is about to happen in that arena
kyogre_307
Hinata getting all flustered while telling Naruto he was a proud failure made me so happy and seeing him actually gain some confidence from her words was really sweet
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 59 of 220, this lands right at the climax of the Chūnin Exams arc — one of Naruto's most iconic stretches. The previous episode escalated tension significantly with Gaara's menacing hospital confrontation, and this episode channels that unease into anticipation as the final tournament brackets are about to kick off. It directly sets the stage for Naruto's highly anticipated showdown against Neji Hyuga, a fight that carries major thematic payoff for both characters.
QUICK TAKES
zanjutsu_zealot_474
The way Naruto ended up getting chased by a whole stampede of bulls on his way to the arena was ridiculous and he needs to stop taking shortcuts that involve giant underground slides
gagoze_ghoul_75
Those parents in the crowd looked exactly like Ino and Shikamaru and Choji so it was pretty easy to guess who they were. Seeing the dads show up to support their kids at the finals was cool
zekrom
Shikamaru is out there about to fight for his life and his dad is just treating the whole chunin exam like some random summer festival
professor_sada
Neji is definitely going to be a problem but Naruto looks ready now thanks to that pep talk at the training ground
ningyo_nemesis_48
I really felt for Naruto when he was second-guessing his chances against Neji, because we usually only see his loud side. Hinata stepping up to tell him he is a proud failure was the cutest thing ever, and it totally fixed his mood. Plus the whole bull chase scene was just pure chaos and it helped balance out the nerves for the finals.
bloodrayne1023
Sasuke better show up soon because everyone is waiting at the stadium and Neji is just standing there looking like he already won the whole tournament without even fighting yet
mallow_342
Naruto running from a pack of bulls and falling through that tree was actually hilarious and it really lightened things up before his big match with Neji
jiro_jolt_127
That underground slide was way too long for a shortcut and it actually made the wait for the first match feel even longer than it needed to be today
notlem
It was so cool to see Hinata finally find her voice and give Naruto that speech, because he was clearly in his head about the match. That comedic chase with the bulls felt a bit out of place, though. Everyone is stressing about where Sasuke is but Neji is just chilling while Naruto is out there sliding through random tunnels to get there
ritsuko_akagi_183
Hinata really came through for him today, and I think it was exactly what Naruto needed to hear before facing Neji, because his confidence was totally shot after all that training
rangiku_rider
I think it was so sweet how Hinata finally got to talk to Naruto and she gave him the exact boost he needed to stop doubting himself
chloe_344
Neji acts like destiny is already written but Naruto showing up with whatever secret training he did with the toads makes it feel like he is about to prove him wrong
roswaal_rogue_146
Konohamaru trying to help but actually just making Naruto even more late was such a funny addition to an episode that is mostly just build up
izayoi_259
I feel so bad for Naruto because he was actually admitting he feels like a failure and Hinata told him he is a proud failure and that actually made him look happy
fubuki_blizzard_119
Neji is such a terrifying opponent and seeing Naruto actually doubt himself for once makes the wait for their match feel genuinely scary
akkorokamui_angel
Sasuke is still nowhere to be found and it is making the start of these finals feel way more stressful than they should be
tracey_sketchit_337
Jiraiya just disappearing right when the finals start is such a classic move from him and now everyone is wondering where Sasuke went
oocca
Sasuke and Kakashi are still missing and it makes the start of these finals feel a bit weird without them there
shaytheotaku1
Gaara standing there looking all creepy is making me even more nervous for whatever is about to happen in that arena
kyogre_307
Hinata getting all flustered while telling Naruto he was a proud failure made me so happy and seeing him actually gain some confidence from her words was really sweet
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