Naruto Episode 89: An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
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Naruto Episode 89: An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.4
68 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
destron
Jiraiya pulling that serious, scary look on Tsunade really caught me off guard; it just felt so out of character for him, even though I know he loves the village deeply. It made me realize how much he actually cares despite his usual antics.
gerrard_gambit_489
I feel so bad for Tsunade because Orochimaru is a snake for bringing up her brother just to get his arms fixed
zora_284
Naruto getting his hands all messed up and blistered from trying to finish the Rasengan shows how much work goes into that jutsu
sailor_moon
I can't believe Orochimaru would actually use her dead brother and boyfriend as bait like that, it's so cruel. My heart broke for Tsunade when she was staring at those photos and thinking about the offer. But then seeing Shizune step up and try to fight Kabuto with those poison needles was actually really cool since she usually just holds the pig
sailormochi
That tree getting absolutely wrecked by Jiraiya shows how much power Naruto is trying to handle with his training
poppy_365
My favorite thing was when Tsunade smashed that wall because it showed she still has that legendary power even if she is a mess right now
nekomata_ninja
Shizune pulling out those poison needles and going at Kabuto was totally unexpected and she is way more of a threat than she looks
epona_265
It is wild how Naruto accidentally helped Jiraiya win at gambling while he was just trying to practice his new move
josuke_higashikata
Orochimaru is so gross for trying to manipulate a grieving woman, but Tsunade seeing through his game about his sealed arms was such a boss move
calamity_ganon_297
I felt so sick when Orochimaru brought up Dan and Nawaki because he is such a manipulative snake and Tsunade looked totally broken by that offer
krillin_ki_59
You really see how much work goes into the Rasengan when Naruto keeps failing at the third step, and it makes Jiraiya's power look even more insane
jorogumo_jester_58
It is actually wild how much power Tsunade has in just one finger, and I really hope she does not take that deal from Orochimaru. He literally just killed the old man so seeing her even consider it is stressful, but I guess losing your brother and the person you love would make anyone desperate enough to listen to a snake like him
c_c_code
You just know Orochimaru is lying about the revival and he has to have some evil plan for the village
yoko_littner_186
Seeing the Rasengan finally happen on that tree makes the wait for Naruto to learn it worth it
green_318
Kabuto got handled so fast by Tsunade and her strength is on another level
connie_comrade
Orochimaru is so gross for using Tsunade's dead family like that and it makes me sick seeing him act like a savior
kaguya_sama_161
Shizune pulling out the poison needles was a surprise and she is way more dangerous than she looks
sk8head
You can tell how much Naruto is struggling with the water balloon and the way Jiraiya just destroyed that tree was so cool
maryrie
Tsunade really just broke that wall with one finger and she looked so terrifying
hell_butterfly_hunter
I felt so bad for Tsunade when she was thinking about Nawaki and Dan because that choice is just cruel
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 89 lands deep in the Search for Tsunade arc, immediately following Naruto's significant progress with the Rasengan in the previous episode. While Naruto's training continues in the background, this installment pivots hard to Tsunade's internal conflict with Orochimaru's offer, building the emotional foundation for the major confrontation and decisions that unfold in the episodes ahead. It's the calm before a storm — the kind of setup episode that makes the payoff land harder.
QUICK TAKES
destron
Jiraiya pulling that serious, scary look on Tsunade really caught me off guard; it just felt so out of character for him, even though I know he loves the village deeply. It made me realize how much he actually cares despite his usual antics.
gerrard_gambit_489
I feel so bad for Tsunade because Orochimaru is a snake for bringing up her brother just to get his arms fixed
zora_284
Naruto getting his hands all messed up and blistered from trying to finish the Rasengan shows how much work goes into that jutsu
sailor_moon
I can't believe Orochimaru would actually use her dead brother and boyfriend as bait like that, it's so cruel. My heart broke for Tsunade when she was staring at those photos and thinking about the offer. But then seeing Shizune step up and try to fight Kabuto with those poison needles was actually really cool since she usually just holds the pig
sailormochi
That tree getting absolutely wrecked by Jiraiya shows how much power Naruto is trying to handle with his training
poppy_365
My favorite thing was when Tsunade smashed that wall because it showed she still has that legendary power even if she is a mess right now
nekomata_ninja
Shizune pulling out those poison needles and going at Kabuto was totally unexpected and she is way more of a threat than she looks
epona_265
It is wild how Naruto accidentally helped Jiraiya win at gambling while he was just trying to practice his new move
josuke_higashikata
Orochimaru is so gross for trying to manipulate a grieving woman, but Tsunade seeing through his game about his sealed arms was such a boss move
calamity_ganon_297
I felt so sick when Orochimaru brought up Dan and Nawaki because he is such a manipulative snake and Tsunade looked totally broken by that offer
krillin_ki_59
You really see how much work goes into the Rasengan when Naruto keeps failing at the third step, and it makes Jiraiya's power look even more insane
jorogumo_jester_58
It is actually wild how much power Tsunade has in just one finger, and I really hope she does not take that deal from Orochimaru. He literally just killed the old man so seeing her even consider it is stressful, but I guess losing your brother and the person you love would make anyone desperate enough to listen to a snake like him
c_c_code
You just know Orochimaru is lying about the revival and he has to have some evil plan for the village
yoko_littner_186
Seeing the Rasengan finally happen on that tree makes the wait for Naruto to learn it worth it
green_318
Kabuto got handled so fast by Tsunade and her strength is on another level
connie_comrade
Orochimaru is so gross for using Tsunade's dead family like that and it makes me sick seeing him act like a savior
kaguya_sama_161
Shizune pulling out the poison needles was a surprise and she is way more dangerous than she looks
sk8head
You can tell how much Naruto is struggling with the water balloon and the way Jiraiya just destroyed that tree was so cool
maryrie
Tsunade really just broke that wall with one finger and she looked so terrifying
hell_butterfly_hunter
I felt so bad for Tsunade when she was thinking about Nawaki and Dan because that choice is just cruel
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