A momentum-building Shippuden episode, this chapter finds Naruto rattling Tobi's confidence on the battlefield while his growth ripples across the Allied army. As command scrambles to rally the troops, Naruto's friends and even Sasuke begin converging on him.
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Summary
Tobi cannot fathom how Naruto has managed to memorize a run of difficult names, and Naruto needles him over it, while Guy and Kakashi joke that the boy's rapid progress is starting to make them feel their age. A creeping unease settles over Tobi, which he tries to blame on the gathering rain, until the strange aura radiating from Naruto convinces him the war will leave everything meaningless.
Key Events
At the Allied Shinobi headquarters, the surge of Kurama's chakra is detected along with something else beneath it, and Ao relays the report to Shikaku. Eager to lift the whole army's spirits in a single stroke, Shikaku presses ahead despite the strain it places on Inoichi's communication network. Answering the call, Naruto's comrades from Konohagakure race toward him to stand at his side, and Sasuke too sets out for the battlefield as a thunderstorm rolls in.
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Notes
Episode 330 of Naruto: Shippuden belongs to the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc and adapts chapter 573. It first aired in Japan on September 12, 2013, and in English on January 28, 2016, opening with Not Even Sudden Rain Can Defeat Me and closing with Carry Your Dreams. Animators left a few color slips in the episode, giving Tenten black hair and coloring Sai's hair brown in certain shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What unsettles Tobi about Naruto in this episode?
Tobi is unsettled by the strange aura radiating from Naruto and cannot fathom how he memorized a run of difficult names, growing convinced the war will leave everything meaningless.
What does the Allied Shinobi headquarters detect during the battle?
The headquarters detects a surge of Kurama's chakra along with something else beneath it, prompting Ao to relay the report to Shikaku.
Why does Shikaku push Inoichi's network despite the strain?
Shikaku presses ahead because he wants to lift the spirits of the entire Allied army in a single stroke, even though it strains Inoichi's communication network.
Who heads toward Naruto as the episode ends?
As a thunderstorm rolls in, Naruto's comrades from Konohagakure race to stand at his side, and Sasuke also sets out for the battlefield.
What animation errors appear in this episode?
The episode contains color slips that give Tenten black hair and color Sai's hair brown in certain shots.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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