Naruto Episode 60: Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone
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8.9
63 Fans
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3
2
1
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QUICK TAKES
aqua_archpriest
that shadow clone trick with the even chakra was actually smart and it was cool to see Neji actually look confused for a second even if he is still winning
kageromaru
Neji hitting those pressure points is terrifying and Naruto better have a plan because those clones are just getting popped one by one like balloons
yamamoto_yakuza_465
where the heck is Sasuke because everyone is waiting and he still hasnt showed up to his own match while Naruto is getting destroyed
kyurem
I really want Naruto to punch Neji in the face for that destiny talk and seeing Neji just poke all those clones like it was nothing was so frustrating
edward_elric_115
Naruto getting to the arena was taking way too long, but the fight finally starting made the wait worth it since Neji is acting like a total villain.
c_c_code
my heart breaks for Hinata watching this because Neji is just being a bully and I hate how he thinks everyone is stuck where they are born
hop_355
Neji is such a jerk for telling Naruto he can never be Hokage just because of his birth, and it is cool that Naruto just does not care at all. The way he used the clones to mask his chakra was a clever strategy for him. It was a bit slow getting to the stadium though, and Sasuke is still missing.
catarina_claes_164
Hinata being brave enough to encourage Naruto even after what Neji did to her is huge growth and you can tell her words gave him the extra spark he needed to face that freak
miko_iino_163
The pacing felt really slow today, because there were way too many flashbacks and talking instead of actual hitting, so it definitely lacked the energy of that Rock Lee fight we saw earlier
spike_spiegel
You can really feel the tension building up while Sasuke is still missing but Gaara stalking around the village is definitely stealing the spotlight from the actual match for a minute there
maki_maverick_137
Seeing the Byakugan in action during a real fight shows why the Hyuga are so feared because Neji is just picking Naruto apart without even breaking a sweat
miyuki_shirogane
The way Neji stays so calm while Naruto is just shouting and charging in really shows how much of an underdog Naruto is in this arena
yukio_yukimura_490
I think it was genius how Naruto outsmarted Neji and his crazy eyes by splitting his energy across all those clones and it made the prodigy look so confused for once
kawauso_knight_43
Naruto spreading his chakra thin to hide from the Byakugan is such a clever strategy and it shows he finally understands how to use his massive energy to outplay a genius like Neji
emilia_elf_144
Watching Naruto run late and almost miss the exams was a bit annoying but it was worth it once they finally squared off in the arena
colress
I honestly love how this show tackles the whole hard work versus talent thing through Neji and Naruto, because it feels so personal for both of them and watching Neji use the Byakugan to pick apart every clone is brutal and it makes me wonder how Naruto can even land a hit when his chakra points are being targeted
haruka_tenoh
Neji keeps rambling on about how losers will always be losers, which is getting a bit repetitive, but the way Naruto is refusing to back down makes the dialogue worth sitting through
notlem
Neji claiming that losers will always be losers is such a cold thing to say during a fight and it makes Narutos refusal to back down feel so much more impactful
takerofsouls321
The way Neji just shuts down every single shadow clone with those finger pokes is terrifying and it really feels like Naruto is completely outmatched by the Gentle Fist style
gojo_gaze
Hinata finally speaking up gave me such a huge smile and her confession felt so genuine because I can tell she really believes in Naruto more than anyone else right now
EPISODE CONTEXT
Picking up directly from Episode 59's rush to the battle arena, this episode kicks off the long-anticipated Chūnin Exam finals with Naruto vs. Neji as the opening match—a confrontation seeded episodes earlier during the preliminaries. The fight continues into Episode 61, 'Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!', escalating the combat and ideological clash further before reaching its resolution, making this a critical entry point into the finals stretch of one of Naruto's most celebrated arcs.
QUICK TAKES
aqua_archpriest
that shadow clone trick with the even chakra was actually smart and it was cool to see Neji actually look confused for a second even if he is still winning
kageromaru
Neji hitting those pressure points is terrifying and Naruto better have a plan because those clones are just getting popped one by one like balloons
yamamoto_yakuza_465
where the heck is Sasuke because everyone is waiting and he still hasnt showed up to his own match while Naruto is getting destroyed
kyurem
I really want Naruto to punch Neji in the face for that destiny talk and seeing Neji just poke all those clones like it was nothing was so frustrating
edward_elric_115
Naruto getting to the arena was taking way too long, but the fight finally starting made the wait worth it since Neji is acting like a total villain.
c_c_code
my heart breaks for Hinata watching this because Neji is just being a bully and I hate how he thinks everyone is stuck where they are born
hop_355
Neji is such a jerk for telling Naruto he can never be Hokage just because of his birth, and it is cool that Naruto just does not care at all. The way he used the clones to mask his chakra was a clever strategy for him. It was a bit slow getting to the stadium though, and Sasuke is still missing.
catarina_claes_164
Hinata being brave enough to encourage Naruto even after what Neji did to her is huge growth and you can tell her words gave him the extra spark he needed to face that freak
miko_iino_163
The pacing felt really slow today, because there were way too many flashbacks and talking instead of actual hitting, so it definitely lacked the energy of that Rock Lee fight we saw earlier
spike_spiegel
You can really feel the tension building up while Sasuke is still missing but Gaara stalking around the village is definitely stealing the spotlight from the actual match for a minute there
maki_maverick_137
Seeing the Byakugan in action during a real fight shows why the Hyuga are so feared because Neji is just picking Naruto apart without even breaking a sweat
miyuki_shirogane
The way Neji stays so calm while Naruto is just shouting and charging in really shows how much of an underdog Naruto is in this arena
yukio_yukimura_490
I think it was genius how Naruto outsmarted Neji and his crazy eyes by splitting his energy across all those clones and it made the prodigy look so confused for once
kawauso_knight_43
Naruto spreading his chakra thin to hide from the Byakugan is such a clever strategy and it shows he finally understands how to use his massive energy to outplay a genius like Neji
emilia_elf_144
Watching Naruto run late and almost miss the exams was a bit annoying but it was worth it once they finally squared off in the arena
colress
I honestly love how this show tackles the whole hard work versus talent thing through Neji and Naruto, because it feels so personal for both of them and watching Neji use the Byakugan to pick apart every clone is brutal and it makes me wonder how Naruto can even land a hit when his chakra points are being targeted
haruka_tenoh
Neji keeps rambling on about how losers will always be losers, which is getting a bit repetitive, but the way Naruto is refusing to back down makes the dialogue worth sitting through
notlem
Neji claiming that losers will always be losers is such a cold thing to say during a fight and it makes Narutos refusal to back down feel so much more impactful
takerofsouls321
The way Neji just shuts down every single shadow clone with those finger pokes is terrifying and it really feels like Naruto is completely outmatched by the Gentle Fist style
gojo_gaze
Hinata finally speaking up gave me such a huge smile and her confession felt so genuine because I can tell she really believes in Naruto more than anyone else right now
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