Naruto Episode 87: Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
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51 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
suzaku_kururugi_172
It really got me when Jiraiya shared that popsicle with Naruto at the end, because it shows he actually cares even if he acts like a jerk during training. That little moment of fatherly attention he gave the kid was so special especially after all that work with the water balloon in the woods
sawyer
Seeing the water balloon finally burst after all that effort was so satisfying and everyone should be impressed by how hard he pushed himself to get there
trunks_traveler_85
The training episodes are always a nice change of pace because they show the actual work that goes into being a ninja and Naruto is definitely putting in the hours
filo_feather_150
That scene where Jiraiya just leaves Naruto to figure it out on his own was a bit harsh but it was definitely what he needed to grow and find his own way of doing things
abelferrazmiku
I really liked how this episode slowed things down and just focused on Naruto and Jiraiya, because their bond is starting to feel like a real family. Watching Naruto get so frustrated and then finally get that lightbulb moment from a toilet was classic. It shows he is not just some loud kid, but actually someone who knows how to use his head.
jadeite_377
Popping a water balloon sounds like it would be so easy but Naruto makes it look like the hardest thing in the world and his determination is seriously something else
ruto
Naruto calling Jiraiya a pervy sage every five minutes is never going to get old and their dynamic is easily the best part of this training arc so far
kurabokko_18
It makes me feel bad for Naruto seeing his palm all bruised and torn up from trying to pop those balloons all day and night and it shows how hard he works
viva550
Seeing Naruto struggle with just a water balloon really puts into perspective how insane this jutsu is, especially since the fourth hokage took three years to learn it.
lordgenome
Jiraiya acts like such a creep sometimes but him giving Naruto half of that popsicle was actually really sweet and shows how much he actually cares about the kid
ozzyohm
I thought it was hilarious that Naruto figured out how to rotate the chakra by looking at a toilet and he is actually kind of a genius for that honestly
nezuko_nuzzle_128
The training was a bit slow, but seeing the balloon finally pop after all that work was really satisfying and it is nice that the show makes him earn his power
tijo_283
Jiraiya calling his gambling research was actually pretty funny and it is definitely a weird way to mentor you but Naruto is clearly learning to think for himself
yuu_ishigami
Naruto using both hands to stabilize the rotation is such a smart move and it shows how you can find your own path when the standard way does not work
jiro_jolt_127
A jutsu with no hand signs sounds like a total game changer for someone like Naruto who always struggles with the complex stuff. It was cool seeing how much physical pain he went through just to pop one balloon. Hearing that the Fourth Hokage took three years to make this makes me realize how big of a deal this training really is.
jet_black_177
Those blisters on his palms looked absolutely painful and it is crazy how much effort he puts into popping a simple water balloon
gojo_gaze
It is classic Naruto to get your best training ideas from watching a cat and looking at a toilet bowl and the kid really is a weird genius
captain_keeta_278
Seeing Naruto get so upset when Jiraiya leaves him alone hit me hard because you can tell he just wants someone to actually stick around and help him
shunseui_sensei_466
I never thought hair whorls would be a thing in ninja training and it actually makes a lot of sense how you could be trying to spin the chakra the wrong way
erica_brown
The fourth hokage spent three years on this jutsu and you can see how much Naruto thinks he can do it in three days and his confidence is actually kind of inspiring
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting in the heart of the Search for Tsunade arc, episode 87 continues directly from Naruto's initial training sessions with Jiraiya, deepening the jutsu-learning process that will become critical in later confrontations. It bridges the early setup of their journey together with the escalating threats and high-stakes encounters that define the arc's back half, making this foundational groundwork essential for payoffs ahead.
QUICK TAKES
suzaku_kururugi_172
It really got me when Jiraiya shared that popsicle with Naruto at the end, because it shows he actually cares even if he acts like a jerk during training. That little moment of fatherly attention he gave the kid was so special especially after all that work with the water balloon in the woods
sawyer
Seeing the water balloon finally burst after all that effort was so satisfying and everyone should be impressed by how hard he pushed himself to get there
trunks_traveler_85
The training episodes are always a nice change of pace because they show the actual work that goes into being a ninja and Naruto is definitely putting in the hours
filo_feather_150
That scene where Jiraiya just leaves Naruto to figure it out on his own was a bit harsh but it was definitely what he needed to grow and find his own way of doing things
abelferrazmiku
I really liked how this episode slowed things down and just focused on Naruto and Jiraiya, because their bond is starting to feel like a real family. Watching Naruto get so frustrated and then finally get that lightbulb moment from a toilet was classic. It shows he is not just some loud kid, but actually someone who knows how to use his head.
jadeite_377
Popping a water balloon sounds like it would be so easy but Naruto makes it look like the hardest thing in the world and his determination is seriously something else
ruto
Naruto calling Jiraiya a pervy sage every five minutes is never going to get old and their dynamic is easily the best part of this training arc so far
kurabokko_18
It makes me feel bad for Naruto seeing his palm all bruised and torn up from trying to pop those balloons all day and night and it shows how hard he works
viva550
Seeing Naruto struggle with just a water balloon really puts into perspective how insane this jutsu is, especially since the fourth hokage took three years to learn it.
lordgenome
Jiraiya acts like such a creep sometimes but him giving Naruto half of that popsicle was actually really sweet and shows how much he actually cares about the kid
ozzyohm
I thought it was hilarious that Naruto figured out how to rotate the chakra by looking at a toilet and he is actually kind of a genius for that honestly
nezuko_nuzzle_128
The training was a bit slow, but seeing the balloon finally pop after all that work was really satisfying and it is nice that the show makes him earn his power
tijo_283
Jiraiya calling his gambling research was actually pretty funny and it is definitely a weird way to mentor you but Naruto is clearly learning to think for himself
yuu_ishigami
Naruto using both hands to stabilize the rotation is such a smart move and it shows how you can find your own path when the standard way does not work
jiro_jolt_127
A jutsu with no hand signs sounds like a total game changer for someone like Naruto who always struggles with the complex stuff. It was cool seeing how much physical pain he went through just to pop one balloon. Hearing that the Fourth Hokage took three years to make this makes me realize how big of a deal this training really is.
jet_black_177
Those blisters on his palms looked absolutely painful and it is crazy how much effort he puts into popping a simple water balloon
gojo_gaze
It is classic Naruto to get your best training ideas from watching a cat and looking at a toilet bowl and the kid really is a weird genius
captain_keeta_278
Seeing Naruto get so upset when Jiraiya leaves him alone hit me hard because you can tell he just wants someone to actually stick around and help him
shunseui_sensei_466
I never thought hair whorls would be a thing in ninja training and it actually makes a lot of sense how you could be trying to spin the chakra the wrong way
erica_brown
The fourth hokage spent three years on this jutsu and you can see how much Naruto thinks he can do it in three days and his confidence is actually kind of inspiring
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