Shippuden's three hundred twenty-fourth episode returns Naruto to the front line against the masked man. Recognizing a revived jinchūriki's soap-bubble technique, he speaks with Utakata's spirit and rejects Tobi's bleak vision of the world.
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Summary
After his shadow clone vanishes from the battlefield alongside the reincarnated Madara and carries back the Kage's feelings, Naruto charges into the fight with fresh drive. He crashes head-on into the masked man closing from the opposite side, and when the enemy sends his revived jinchūriki to strike, Naruto recognizes one of the techniques in play. Within his own mind he encounters the reincarnated Utakata, who fills in what became of him after leaving the Tsuchigumo Village. The former jinchūriki then unleash a barrage of techniques against Naruto and Killer B, and when Naruto brings up the existence of two Madaras, the masked man declares that his name means nothing to him now, only the completion of the Eye of the Moon Plan.
Tobi insists the world holds nothing but wretchedness and misery and claims Naruto and B, given their childhoods, must understand. Naruto counters that his life carrying a tailed beast was not a bad one and dismisses everything the man who calls himself no one has said as lies. Determined to tear off the mask, the two jinchūriki press forward, but Tobi warns they will have to earn it through battle. The deceased jinchūriki sprout tails from their tailed beasts as Tobi announces his intent to seize Naruto and B to see his plan through.
Key Events
Naruto rejoins the battlefield energized by the Kage's resolve and collides with the masked man. He speaks with Utakata's reincarnated spirit and learns of the events after his departure from Tsuchigumo Village. Tobi renounces the name Madara and commits fully to the Eye of the Moon Plan. Naruto refuses Tobi's despairing worldview, and the revived jinchūriki begin transforming to capture Naruto and Killer B.
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Notes
The episode adapts manga chapter 564 during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc. It airs under the opening Not Even Sudden Rain Can Defeat Me and the ending Carry Your Dreams. The title's unbreakable mask refers to Tobi, while the shattered bubble evokes Utakata's Soap Bubble Ninjutsu that Naruto recognizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What technique does Naruto recognize during the battle?
Naruto Uzumaki recognizes Utakata's Soap Bubble Ninjutsu among the techniques used by the reincarnated jinchūriki, prompting the title's reference to "the shattered bubble."
Who does Naruto speak with inside his mind?
Naruto Uzumaki communicates with the reincarnated spirit of Utakata, who tells him what happened after he left Tsuchigumo Village.
What does Tobi reveal about his identity in this episode?
Tobi renounces the name Madara, declaring it means nothing to him anymore, and commits fully to carrying out the Eye of the Moon Plan.
How does Naruto respond to Tobi's view of the world?
Naruto Uzumaki rejects Tobi's claim that the world holds nothing but wretchedness, insisting that his own life carrying a tailed beast was not a bad one.
What happens to the revived jinchūriki at the end of the episode?
The revived jinchūriki begin sprouting tails from their tailed beasts as Tobi announces his intent to capture Naruto and Killer B to complete his plan.
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