Naruto Shippuden Episode 222: The Five Kage's Decision
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56 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
sumi_e
VerifiedNot much happen but knowing what's coming, its a bit sad that there were things not explored further before the final arc. Would've love if Naruto as a series explore more on side characters involvement in the main story rather than making fillers.
ritsuko_akagi_183
Seeing those coffins open up was the scariest thing ever and Kabuto really just changed the whole game by bringing back Itachi and the others while Madara looks on
kido_knight
I can't believe Kabuto just pulled out Nagato and Itachi like that because the war is about to get way too intense and my head is spinning thinking about how the alliance even stands a chance
jushiro_jubei
Wait a second, so Kisame is actually inside the sword this entire time while Bee is just rapping and doing his thing? I feel like the Raikage and the rest of them should have noticed something was off with the chakra, but they were too busy arguing about where to hide the jinchuriki and now the Akatsuki has all their secrets
aerith_gainsborough
That poor guy thinks he is going on some special mission to record animals but the village is actually just hiding him away so the war does not end immediately
corkus_the_cynic_192
I was seriously tearing up seeing the villagers finally cheer for Naruto and call him a miracle worker after all the crap he went through being an outcast for so long; it makes me wonder how much stronger he'll fight with that kind of support, especially with the war looming.
geordo_stuart
I honestly can't imagine how the village is going to protect Naruto and Bee now that Madara's got almost all the other Tailed Beasts, it's just a completely terrifying thought. My gut tells me this plan to hide the jinchuriki isn't going to go as smoothly as they hope, and I'm really worried for them.
griffith_the_hawk
I totally get why Tsunade and Kakashi are trying to keep Naruto safe, but come on, they really know him better than that! It's clear they're the only ones who truly understand that he'd never just sit out while his friends are out there risking everything, it's just not in his nature.
itzzeom
Ugh, I just can't stand seeing Naruto get played by the elders like this when everyone else is gearing up for a fight. It feels so typical for him to be kept in the dark, and honestly, I'm just relieved he's finally going to link up with Killer Bee instead of wasting time with these schemes.
rimuru_ruler_151
I can't believe Sakura's internal monologue was *still* about Sasuke even when Naruto's life was on the line; it really frustrates me that she'd even hesitate after all they've been through. And then to see the Kage just straight-up treat Naruto like a tool for war instead of recognizing the person he is felt incredibly insulting.
almighty_yhwach
Shikamaru openly admitting his fear about the war and those massive tailed beasts actually gave me chills; I can't remember another time he looked so genuinely terrified. It really makes me wonder if even his legendary strategic mind can prepare for what's coming, which just makes me so nervous for everyone involved.
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
Gosh, seeing them lie to Naruto's face like that really got to me, especially since he's always been so honest himself. I get that they're trying to protect him from Madara, but it just feels like they're isolating him again, kinda like how everyone treated him back when he was a kid.
beatrice_bewitch
I honestly got a little teary-eyed seeing the villagers finally ask Naruto for autographs, it's such a huge payoff after all the times they shunned him as a kid. It really connects back to those early episodes where all he wanted was their acknowledgement, and now he's finally getting it.
theanimewarlord
I seriously couldn't believe my eyes when Sakura was actually sitting there, seriously deliberating over healing Naruto or Sasuke, especially right after Naruto basically saved everyone. It just made me so frustrated because it felt like she still hadn't really grasped what he'd done for them, and it kinda highlighted her skewed priorities, just like always.
salvatore_367
How could they possibly think Naruto would fall for that 'resort mission' trick? I mean, come on, he's literally never been one to sit still when things are serious, so this whole plan feels doomed from the start and honestly just makes me laugh.
kakashi_kage_98
My stomach churned watching Kabuto manipulate Nagato and Itachi like that; after all their struggles and sacrifices for what they believed in, seeing them stripped of their will just felt like such a cruel insult to their memories. It really makes me hate Kabuto even more, he’s just desecrating everything they stood for.
sanji_savant
I seriously can't believe Sakura's still only thinking about saving Sasuke, like, after everything Naruto's done for her, it just makes me so mad. It's so hard for me to root for her when Naruto has literally put his life on the line over and over for her safety.
impa
The Five Great Nations finally coming together against the Akatsuki was such a moment, I honestly wasn't sure I'd ever see it happen after all their past conflicts. But my gut is twisting over their plan to hide the Jinchuriki – it feels like a setup for some serious betrayal or a massive attack that could crumble this fragile alliance before it even truly begins.
neoxplode
I loved seeing Tsunade back at the Kage Summit, fiercely defending Naruto; it really highlighted her deep understanding of him, knowing he'd never just sit back and let others decide his fate. It makes me think back to their earlier days and how much she's always believed in his potential, even when others doubted him.
jiro_jolt_127
I was really hoping to see more of Naruto and Killer Bee's hilarious training, especially knowing how much Naruto needs that power-up for the war. But wow, when Kabuto started showing off those reanimated bodies, my stomach just dropped, because that's a whole new level of messed up for a jutsu we thought we understood.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 222 lands at a critical inflection point following the escalation of Akatsuki aggression that has pushed the ninja villages toward unprecedented cooperation. This is a canon bridge episode that crystallizes the political fallout of recent arcs into concrete action, shifting the narrative firmly toward Fourth Great Ninja War preparation. Everything here — the alliances, the strategies, the shared resolve — directly fuels the massive conflict that will dominate the coming stretch of episodes.
QUICK TAKES
sumi_e
VerifiedNot much happen but knowing what's coming, its a bit sad that there were things not explored further before the final arc. Would've love if Naruto as a series explore more on side characters involvement in the main story rather than making fillers.
ritsuko_akagi_183
Seeing those coffins open up was the scariest thing ever and Kabuto really just changed the whole game by bringing back Itachi and the others while Madara looks on
kido_knight
I can't believe Kabuto just pulled out Nagato and Itachi like that because the war is about to get way too intense and my head is spinning thinking about how the alliance even stands a chance
jushiro_jubei
Wait a second, so Kisame is actually inside the sword this entire time while Bee is just rapping and doing his thing? I feel like the Raikage and the rest of them should have noticed something was off with the chakra, but they were too busy arguing about where to hide the jinchuriki and now the Akatsuki has all their secrets
aerith_gainsborough
That poor guy thinks he is going on some special mission to record animals but the village is actually just hiding him away so the war does not end immediately
corkus_the_cynic_192
I was seriously tearing up seeing the villagers finally cheer for Naruto and call him a miracle worker after all the crap he went through being an outcast for so long; it makes me wonder how much stronger he'll fight with that kind of support, especially with the war looming.
geordo_stuart
I honestly can't imagine how the village is going to protect Naruto and Bee now that Madara's got almost all the other Tailed Beasts, it's just a completely terrifying thought. My gut tells me this plan to hide the jinchuriki isn't going to go as smoothly as they hope, and I'm really worried for them.
griffith_the_hawk
I totally get why Tsunade and Kakashi are trying to keep Naruto safe, but come on, they really know him better than that! It's clear they're the only ones who truly understand that he'd never just sit out while his friends are out there risking everything, it's just not in his nature.
itzzeom
Ugh, I just can't stand seeing Naruto get played by the elders like this when everyone else is gearing up for a fight. It feels so typical for him to be kept in the dark, and honestly, I'm just relieved he's finally going to link up with Killer Bee instead of wasting time with these schemes.
rimuru_ruler_151
I can't believe Sakura's internal monologue was *still* about Sasuke even when Naruto's life was on the line; it really frustrates me that she'd even hesitate after all they've been through. And then to see the Kage just straight-up treat Naruto like a tool for war instead of recognizing the person he is felt incredibly insulting.
almighty_yhwach
Shikamaru openly admitting his fear about the war and those massive tailed beasts actually gave me chills; I can't remember another time he looked so genuinely terrified. It really makes me wonder if even his legendary strategic mind can prepare for what's coming, which just makes me so nervous for everyone involved.
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
Gosh, seeing them lie to Naruto's face like that really got to me, especially since he's always been so honest himself. I get that they're trying to protect him from Madara, but it just feels like they're isolating him again, kinda like how everyone treated him back when he was a kid.
beatrice_bewitch
I honestly got a little teary-eyed seeing the villagers finally ask Naruto for autographs, it's such a huge payoff after all the times they shunned him as a kid. It really connects back to those early episodes where all he wanted was their acknowledgement, and now he's finally getting it.
theanimewarlord
I seriously couldn't believe my eyes when Sakura was actually sitting there, seriously deliberating over healing Naruto or Sasuke, especially right after Naruto basically saved everyone. It just made me so frustrated because it felt like she still hadn't really grasped what he'd done for them, and it kinda highlighted her skewed priorities, just like always.
salvatore_367
How could they possibly think Naruto would fall for that 'resort mission' trick? I mean, come on, he's literally never been one to sit still when things are serious, so this whole plan feels doomed from the start and honestly just makes me laugh.
kakashi_kage_98
My stomach churned watching Kabuto manipulate Nagato and Itachi like that; after all their struggles and sacrifices for what they believed in, seeing them stripped of their will just felt like such a cruel insult to their memories. It really makes me hate Kabuto even more, he’s just desecrating everything they stood for.
sanji_savant
I seriously can't believe Sakura's still only thinking about saving Sasuke, like, after everything Naruto's done for her, it just makes me so mad. It's so hard for me to root for her when Naruto has literally put his life on the line over and over for her safety.
impa
The Five Great Nations finally coming together against the Akatsuki was such a moment, I honestly wasn't sure I'd ever see it happen after all their past conflicts. But my gut is twisting over their plan to hide the Jinchuriki – it feels like a setup for some serious betrayal or a massive attack that could crumble this fragile alliance before it even truly begins.
neoxplode
I loved seeing Tsunade back at the Kage Summit, fiercely defending Naruto; it really highlighted her deep understanding of him, knowing he'd never just sit back and let others decide his fate. It makes me think back to their earlier days and how much she's always believed in his potential, even when others doubted him.
jiro_jolt_127
I was really hoping to see more of Naruto and Killer Bee's hilarious training, especially knowing how much Naruto needs that power-up for the war. But wow, when Kabuto started showing off those reanimated bodies, my stomach just dropped, because that's a whole new level of messed up for a jutsu we thought we understood.
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