Naruto Shippuden Episode 111: Shattered Promise
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
7.1
51 Fans
5
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1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
cattleya_baudelaire
My stomach dropped watching Guren's crystal start to fracture as she plummeted with the Three Tails; after she'd made that crucial promise to Yukimaru, I couldn't help but feel she deserved a better fate. I'm still holding out for some miraculous way she survived that ordeal.
adjuchas_ace_478
Ugh, this Three Tails arc is really testing my patience; I just want to get back to the actual story already, y'know? I mean, the monster itself is kinda cool, but I'm just sitting here wondering if we're ever going to see Sasuke again.
oni_omega
The whole build-up by that lake had me on the edge of my seat, so when it just abruptly cut to black, I literally groaned out loud. It's such a cheap trick, and honestly, the pacing sometimes makes me wonder if they're trying to drag things out just to annoy us.
professor_elm_330
Even though this is filler, I actually found myself caring deeply about Guren and Yukimaru, which totally caught me by surprise. When she plunged into the lake against zombie Rinji, I was seriously clutching my seat, praying she'd make it out, and it just highlights how Naruto, that big softie, will always try to save anyone he can despite Kabuto's endless manipulation.
zirconia_386
I was kinda bummed seeing Naruto still have such a tough time with his own techniques, making him depend on the toad summoning again just highlights how much he's gotta improve. Honestly, the summoning was awesome to watch, but I couldn't help but scratch my head at that whole fire plan, it just seemed so out of left field and like, totally illogical.
gundamfreak
Wait, those bats just shattering Guren's crystal style felt so cheap to me; I really thought her jutsu was supposed to be way tougher than that. It kind of undermined her whole "formidable opponent" vibe when her best move got taken out by some basic sound attacks, and I was genuinely surprised by how easily it happened.
gisell_ghoul_485
Naruto's unwavering belief that Guren could still change, even when things looked so bleak, really reminded me of his early days fighting for Sasuke. I swear, that kid's stubborn optimism is just contagious, and it makes me wonder if he sees a glimmer of that same desperation in Guren that he once saw in his friend.
brock
Ugh, I was so invested in that fight and then it just cuts off! Now I'm stuck wondering all week if Guren actually survived that crazy fall, or if we're really gonna lose her like that.
itzzeom
I was genuinely surprised by how much Guren's decision to crystallize herself and drag that zombie into the depths got to me, even if it's filler. My impression of her as just a ruthless villain completely changed when I saw her protect the kid like that; it felt like a powerful moment of redemption for her character.
geordo_stuart
Yukimaru and Guren are just pawns in Kabuto's messed-up game, and it makes my blood boil seeing him pull their strings like this. He's always been so calculating, but this feels especially cruel given how vulnerable Yukimaru is; I just want someone to put a stop to him already.
ami_mizuno
I really felt for Guren this episode; her past struggles and her connection with Yukimaru made her feel so much more fleshed out than I expected from a filler character, honestly. And Kabuto bringing Rinji's body back just to mess with her? That was such a cruel move, even for him, but I gotta admit, the crystal collapsing around them looked pretty epic.
l_mystery
When Yuukimaru screamed, the Three-Tails went absolutely berserk, and it instantly shot a chill down my spine. I started thinking there must be some seriously twisted connection between them for the beast to react like that, making everything suddenly feel a lot more unpredictable and dangerous.
eschuu
I was honestly shocked when Kabuto just straight-up admitted he killed Rinji, like who does that? Seeing him control the body as a puppet was super creepy and made me wonder if he's done that to other people Naruto's cared about too, which just made the whole fight feel extra messed up for Naruto.
daemon_coder
Naruto going absolutely feral on Kabuto for messing with Guren and that kid was intense, and it made me feel a bit conflicted. I mean, it's classic Naruto to snap like that when people he cares about are threatened, reminding me of all the times he's done it before, but seeing him tap into that power again was still pretty wild.
kiraxxz
I was so relieved when Naruto finally showed up at the lake, because Kabuto was seriously giving me the creeps trying to use Yuukimaru for that messed-up ritual. It just makes me think about how truly manipulative Kabuto can be, going after a kid like that.
vexen_457
When Guren sank into the lake, my stomach dropped seeing Yukimaru's immediate, frantic desperation. He's been searching for a place to belong for so long, and I just knew in that moment he felt like his whole world was collapsing, losing the only person he finally connected with. It was such a punch to the gut to see him confront that emptiness again, even though part of me still finds him a bit much.
yumichika_peacock_469
My stomach dropped right with Guren when it finally clicked for her that she'd been the one to orphan Yukimaru; I can only imagine the utter horror and self-loathing she must've felt in that moment. Seriously, Kabuto playing with people's pasts like that to control them is just truly despicable, making me want to scream at the screen.
cilan_339
I totally get why Naruto was so furious with Kabuto for just using people like tools; it really connects to his own experience of being alone and wanting connections. But man, this whole three-tails mission is seriously testing my patience, it's starting to feel like it's dragging on forever.
sophocles_343
I totally didn't see Guren taking that final step to crystallize herself and Rinji just to protect the kid, it was such a powerful moment of self-sacrifice. It really got me thinking about her whole arc, and how much she's truly grown from that ruthless person she used to be. I guess she really does care, deep down.
igos_du_ikana
Ugh, I keep wanting to skip filler, but then they hit me with Guren’s sad backstory and I actually find myself caring about her and Yuukimaru. It's messed up how Kabuto is playing them, and when the Three-Tails just burst out of the lake after that scream, my jaw dropped. I'm honestly wondering if anyone even *can* survive that.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 111 of 500, this filler installment falls within a stretch between major canonical arcs in Shippuden. It follows 'Memory of Guilt,' which brought hidden truths to the surface, and leads into 'A Place to Return To,' where characters begin processing the fallout. As a non-canon episode, it can be skipped entirely without impacting comprehension of the main storyline.
QUICK TAKES
cattleya_baudelaire
My stomach dropped watching Guren's crystal start to fracture as she plummeted with the Three Tails; after she'd made that crucial promise to Yukimaru, I couldn't help but feel she deserved a better fate. I'm still holding out for some miraculous way she survived that ordeal.
adjuchas_ace_478
Ugh, this Three Tails arc is really testing my patience; I just want to get back to the actual story already, y'know? I mean, the monster itself is kinda cool, but I'm just sitting here wondering if we're ever going to see Sasuke again.
oni_omega
The whole build-up by that lake had me on the edge of my seat, so when it just abruptly cut to black, I literally groaned out loud. It's such a cheap trick, and honestly, the pacing sometimes makes me wonder if they're trying to drag things out just to annoy us.
professor_elm_330
Even though this is filler, I actually found myself caring deeply about Guren and Yukimaru, which totally caught me by surprise. When she plunged into the lake against zombie Rinji, I was seriously clutching my seat, praying she'd make it out, and it just highlights how Naruto, that big softie, will always try to save anyone he can despite Kabuto's endless manipulation.
zirconia_386
I was kinda bummed seeing Naruto still have such a tough time with his own techniques, making him depend on the toad summoning again just highlights how much he's gotta improve. Honestly, the summoning was awesome to watch, but I couldn't help but scratch my head at that whole fire plan, it just seemed so out of left field and like, totally illogical.
gundamfreak
Wait, those bats just shattering Guren's crystal style felt so cheap to me; I really thought her jutsu was supposed to be way tougher than that. It kind of undermined her whole "formidable opponent" vibe when her best move got taken out by some basic sound attacks, and I was genuinely surprised by how easily it happened.
gisell_ghoul_485
Naruto's unwavering belief that Guren could still change, even when things looked so bleak, really reminded me of his early days fighting for Sasuke. I swear, that kid's stubborn optimism is just contagious, and it makes me wonder if he sees a glimmer of that same desperation in Guren that he once saw in his friend.
brock
Ugh, I was so invested in that fight and then it just cuts off! Now I'm stuck wondering all week if Guren actually survived that crazy fall, or if we're really gonna lose her like that.
itzzeom
I was genuinely surprised by how much Guren's decision to crystallize herself and drag that zombie into the depths got to me, even if it's filler. My impression of her as just a ruthless villain completely changed when I saw her protect the kid like that; it felt like a powerful moment of redemption for her character.
geordo_stuart
Yukimaru and Guren are just pawns in Kabuto's messed-up game, and it makes my blood boil seeing him pull their strings like this. He's always been so calculating, but this feels especially cruel given how vulnerable Yukimaru is; I just want someone to put a stop to him already.
ami_mizuno
I really felt for Guren this episode; her past struggles and her connection with Yukimaru made her feel so much more fleshed out than I expected from a filler character, honestly. And Kabuto bringing Rinji's body back just to mess with her? That was such a cruel move, even for him, but I gotta admit, the crystal collapsing around them looked pretty epic.
l_mystery
When Yuukimaru screamed, the Three-Tails went absolutely berserk, and it instantly shot a chill down my spine. I started thinking there must be some seriously twisted connection between them for the beast to react like that, making everything suddenly feel a lot more unpredictable and dangerous.
eschuu
I was honestly shocked when Kabuto just straight-up admitted he killed Rinji, like who does that? Seeing him control the body as a puppet was super creepy and made me wonder if he's done that to other people Naruto's cared about too, which just made the whole fight feel extra messed up for Naruto.
daemon_coder
Naruto going absolutely feral on Kabuto for messing with Guren and that kid was intense, and it made me feel a bit conflicted. I mean, it's classic Naruto to snap like that when people he cares about are threatened, reminding me of all the times he's done it before, but seeing him tap into that power again was still pretty wild.
kiraxxz
I was so relieved when Naruto finally showed up at the lake, because Kabuto was seriously giving me the creeps trying to use Yuukimaru for that messed-up ritual. It just makes me think about how truly manipulative Kabuto can be, going after a kid like that.
vexen_457
When Guren sank into the lake, my stomach dropped seeing Yukimaru's immediate, frantic desperation. He's been searching for a place to belong for so long, and I just knew in that moment he felt like his whole world was collapsing, losing the only person he finally connected with. It was such a punch to the gut to see him confront that emptiness again, even though part of me still finds him a bit much.
yumichika_peacock_469
My stomach dropped right with Guren when it finally clicked for her that she'd been the one to orphan Yukimaru; I can only imagine the utter horror and self-loathing she must've felt in that moment. Seriously, Kabuto playing with people's pasts like that to control them is just truly despicable, making me want to scream at the screen.
cilan_339
I totally get why Naruto was so furious with Kabuto for just using people like tools; it really connects to his own experience of being alone and wanting connections. But man, this whole three-tails mission is seriously testing my patience, it's starting to feel like it's dragging on forever.
sophocles_343
I totally didn't see Guren taking that final step to crystallize herself and Rinji just to protect the kid, it was such a powerful moment of self-sacrifice. It really got me thinking about her whole arc, and how much she's truly grown from that ruthless person she used to be. I guess she really does care, deep down.
igos_du_ikana
Ugh, I keep wanting to skip filler, but then they hit me with Guren’s sad backstory and I actually find myself caring about her and Yuukimaru. It's messed up how Kabuto is playing them, and when the Three-Tails just burst out of the lake after that scream, my jaw dropped. I'm honestly wondering if anyone even *can* survive that.
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