![]() There were many ups, there were rare downs, there were complex characters, and there were heartbreaking events. Each scene of importance felt like a historical retelling, a story from the long gone past. The whole arc detailing Jiraiya's past with the Third Shinobi War, the search for Itachi on both sides, and the build up toward the introduction of Amegakure, Pain and Konan was astonishing to watch. Their fights were well-choreographed, and their powers were well explained and well thought out. Hidan and Kakuzu were interesting villains, with both having valid reasons for joining the Akatsuki. only for him to overpower Naruto's entire team and leave with the stated intention of never coming back. Naruto's efforts and training were apparently coming to fruition, as they were finally about to meet Sasuke. Sai was a great character, and served his purpose as a replacement for Sasuke in the second arc. The arc was great in almost its entirety, and most of the flaws were not majorly visible. Naruto had matured for good, and was much more likeable as a protagonist. Deidara was one of the most fun characters while he was on screen, as he always had some way to escape the dire situation he was in. The Akatsuki was finally assembled, the fabled foes were finally pitted against our protagonists. better than the mediocrity that so predominantly plagued Naruto). The first arc is probably better than the entirety of the prequel series (that's just a joke, it was just This, once again, was a source of nostalgia for those who grew up with it, and once again, was a complex show with tons of let-downs for many who did not start off their consumption of narrative media with Naruto. ![]() and then Boruto was announced almost in the same week. By the end, the viewers seemingly parted with their favourites for one last time. It provided something for Naruto fans to look forward to every week for about ten years. Konohamaru delivers the final blow with his Rasengan and saves the village.Naruto: Shippuden was a good sequel. ![]() A group of rogue Sumo Wrestlers attack the children, but they are saved by the mothers of Konoha, who fight back against the intruders. Heading back, Konohamaru is again alerted that people are attacking the village on the west side, and this time, the rumors are true. Konohamaru investigates the area alone with Moegi and Udon, only to find a traveling circus troupe in the forest instead of rogue ninja. He tries to recruit his classmates into hunting them down, but they refuse to beleive him. Suddenly Konohamaru is approached by several children, each claiming to have seen terrifying rogue ninja roaming the east and west forests outside Konoha. Ebisu attempts to rally everyones' spirits together in the event that rogue ninja should attack the village while their shinobi families are away at war, but the mothers scoff and claim that they will protect the village as they always have while their husbands fought. Konohamaru participates in a meeting organized by Ebisu in Konoha of the remaining villagers, mostly including the children and wives. Tsunade returns to the village and informs Naruto that he's going on an S-rank misson to an island located in the Land of Lightning. A says that the place where he is sending B and Naruto isn't just a hideout but a training ground. Tsunade meets with A alone and asks him for a favour to let B teach Naruto how to control Nine-Tails. Tsunade objects since they would both be invaluable in the war with Akatsuki, but is forced to agree. As the first matter of business, Naruto and Killer B are to be given constant protection. Three days later the Kage meet again to discuss how they should start pooling their resources. Two Konoha shinobi ask for his autograph, but he doesn't know how to respond. Later, Shizune informs Tsunade about Naruto's disappearance for which she ordered some shinobi to search for him. B paying no attention was bought in writing raps in his rhyme book. ![]() Whereas in Land of Lightning a council is held about war, as Kisame spies on them. Tsunade talks to a council and informs about the Fourth Shinobi World War and warns others not to underestimate Akatsuki.
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