Naruto Shippuden Episode 247: Target: Nine Tails
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9.8
57 Fans
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1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sumi_e
VerifiedThis is a peak episode, but it's not yet the peak yet for this chain of episodes. The emotion you will feel on the upcoming episode is insane. Be ready for it!
This episode provides great insight into the Uzumaki clan and the life Kushina led in the hidden leaf village. Also another reason to despise the third hokage choices regardless of whether it's the only way.
geralcespedez
VerifiedKnowing this is the only time he gets to talk to her and that the clock is running the whole conversation makes every second feel heavy. You want it to last longer and it never does.
zero_two_zenin
I think I actually cried when Naruto saw his mom for the first time and realized who she was because he has been alone for so long and she is just so beautiful
anos_voldigoad_156
Naruto finally getting that golden Nine-Tails chakra form after all his struggles just felt so incredibly earned, you know? I couldn't believe my eyes how much it looked like a Super Saiyan, but it really solidified for me that he's truly become a force to be reckoned with. This power-up was exactly what I'd been waiting for after all those years.
professor_namba
Kushina showing up and casually dropping that she was the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, complete with the same red hair and temper, just totally floored me; it made Naruto's intense fight with the fox feel so much more personal. I couldn't help but wonder if that's why he's always been so resilient, realizing how much of his fierce spirit really does come from his mom.
gisell_ghoul_485
I was genuinely heartbroken finally learning the full tragedy of the night the village was attacked; it just puts Naruto's whole lonely childhood in such a new light. And seeing Kushina, my god, her personality shines through even as a chakra ghost, and it was so moving watching her guide Naruto to finally take control of the fox, like a real mom.
jugrad_juggernaut_482
Naruto zooming around with that yellow chakra cloak was already wild, but when he casually sniffed out Kisame *inside* Samehada, I swear my jaw unhinged. It just makes me wonder how much more his sensory game has leveled up since he couldn't even tell a real clone from a shadow clone back in the day, that was such a cool reveal.
fridulf
My jaw practically dropped seeing the Nine-Tails looking so small and confined behind that new seal; it was just such a wild sight after all the destruction and power he's always represented. I can't help but hope this truly means a new era of understanding and partnership for Naruto, though a part of me worries it's just more control.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Kushina's initial fear turning into quiet resolve when Mito shared her method for controlling the Nine-Tails, using love to push back the hatred, genuinely moved me. It makes me think about how much more isolated Naruto must have felt trying to face that inner monster alone, and my admiration for his strength just grows.
sheikah
For me, Naruto's declaration to Kushina that he didn't blame her was this massive, cathartic exhale, as if he finally dropped the suffocating loneliness he'd been lugging around his entire life. And then, his sudden burst into the golden Nine-Tails Chakra Mode didn't just look cool; it felt like a visible manifestation of that emotional freedom, making me so proud of how far he's come.
luka_lyrical
I was seriously blown away by Naruto's strategy, using Sage Mode *and* clones to finally overpower the Nine-Tails; it really shows how far he's come with his combat smarts. That final sealing jutsu looked so sick, I honestly didn't think he had it in him to pull off something that intricate.
hari_257
Kushina showing up like that, full of life and fire, just made me wonder how much of her Naruto always carried, even without knowing her. It's such a gut punch realizing his true origins and then remembering how utterly alone he was for so long, trying to find his place.
toshiro_tempest_105
Ugh, seeing the Nine-Tails pinned under those massive gates really got to me, like, he just looked so helpless and genuinely scared for a change. It made me wonder what he must have gone through to always be so furious, and seeing him like that made me almost feel bad for him despite all the chaos he's caused.
bakugo_blast_122
Kushina holding back the Nine-Tails with those chains, even as Naruto was pulling her chakra away, totally blew my mind. I can't believe her raw power and her fierce love for him, especially after everything she'd already been through to get to that point. It just made me realize how much of Naruto's own stubborn strength really does come from his mom.
anouki
I was seriously blown away when Naruto finally got that amazing glowing chakra form; it just popped against the dark seal, and I couldn't help but feel a huge wave of pride for him after everything he's been through to control the Nine-Tails.
eren_yeager_106
I genuinely choked up learning about the night Naruto was born; knowing his parents, Minato and Kushina, *chose* that sacrifice really puts all his orphan struggles into such a devastating new light for me. It's wild to think he carried so much of their legacy without even knowing it for so long.
cassidy
I was genuinely surprised to hear about Kushina having the Nine-Tails before Naruto; it really reframes so much of his early life, you know? Seeing him finally get that golden form, mastering the Kyuubi's power and even having that reunion without letting the hate consume him, just made me so proud of how far he's come after everything.
sharp_279
I really loved how Kushina talked about her red hair being the thread of fate for her and Minato; it was such a touching detail that totally caught me off guard in the middle of all the heavy action. It makes me think about how even in the ninja world, something so simple and personal can hold such deep meaning, and it truly felt like one of the most romantic moments in the whole series.
captain_keeta_278
Ugh, seeing Naruto look so genuinely happy and at peace talking to his mom in his own mind just absolutely melted my heart; I mean, after growing up with literally no family, this moment felt like such a huge, overdue embrace that temporarily pushed all the war chaos out of my head.
mikau_281
I literally got chills when Kushina appeared and stopped the darkness in Naruto; that hug wasn't just physical, it was like his entire sixteen years of loneliness and longing were finally healed in that one embrace, and it felt like such a long time coming for him to finally get that kind of love.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Directly continuing from 'The Orange Spark,' where Naruto initiated his dangerous attempt to control the Nine-Tails' power, this episode deepens that internal confrontation and introduces revelations about Naruto's lineage that carry enormous emotional weight. It serves as the connective tissue between Naruto's decision to face the beast and the upcoming 'The Fourth Hokage's Death Match,' which will pull back the curtain on the tragedy surrounding Naruto's birth and the Nine-Tails' attack on the Hidden Leaf Village.
QUICK TAKES
sumi_e
VerifiedThis is a peak episode, but it's not yet the peak yet for this chain of episodes. The emotion you will feel on the upcoming episode is insane. Be ready for it!
This episode provides great insight into the Uzumaki clan and the life Kushina led in the hidden leaf village. Also another reason to despise the third hokage choices regardless of whether it's the only way.
geralcespedez
VerifiedKnowing this is the only time he gets to talk to her and that the clock is running the whole conversation makes every second feel heavy. You want it to last longer and it never does.
zero_two_zenin
I think I actually cried when Naruto saw his mom for the first time and realized who she was because he has been alone for so long and she is just so beautiful
anos_voldigoad_156
Naruto finally getting that golden Nine-Tails chakra form after all his struggles just felt so incredibly earned, you know? I couldn't believe my eyes how much it looked like a Super Saiyan, but it really solidified for me that he's truly become a force to be reckoned with. This power-up was exactly what I'd been waiting for after all those years.
professor_namba
Kushina showing up and casually dropping that she was the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, complete with the same red hair and temper, just totally floored me; it made Naruto's intense fight with the fox feel so much more personal. I couldn't help but wonder if that's why he's always been so resilient, realizing how much of his fierce spirit really does come from his mom.
gisell_ghoul_485
I was genuinely heartbroken finally learning the full tragedy of the night the village was attacked; it just puts Naruto's whole lonely childhood in such a new light. And seeing Kushina, my god, her personality shines through even as a chakra ghost, and it was so moving watching her guide Naruto to finally take control of the fox, like a real mom.
jugrad_juggernaut_482
Naruto zooming around with that yellow chakra cloak was already wild, but when he casually sniffed out Kisame *inside* Samehada, I swear my jaw unhinged. It just makes me wonder how much more his sensory game has leveled up since he couldn't even tell a real clone from a shadow clone back in the day, that was such a cool reveal.
fridulf
My jaw practically dropped seeing the Nine-Tails looking so small and confined behind that new seal; it was just such a wild sight after all the destruction and power he's always represented. I can't help but hope this truly means a new era of understanding and partnership for Naruto, though a part of me worries it's just more control.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Kushina's initial fear turning into quiet resolve when Mito shared her method for controlling the Nine-Tails, using love to push back the hatred, genuinely moved me. It makes me think about how much more isolated Naruto must have felt trying to face that inner monster alone, and my admiration for his strength just grows.
sheikah
For me, Naruto's declaration to Kushina that he didn't blame her was this massive, cathartic exhale, as if he finally dropped the suffocating loneliness he'd been lugging around his entire life. And then, his sudden burst into the golden Nine-Tails Chakra Mode didn't just look cool; it felt like a visible manifestation of that emotional freedom, making me so proud of how far he's come.
luka_lyrical
I was seriously blown away by Naruto's strategy, using Sage Mode *and* clones to finally overpower the Nine-Tails; it really shows how far he's come with his combat smarts. That final sealing jutsu looked so sick, I honestly didn't think he had it in him to pull off something that intricate.
hari_257
Kushina showing up like that, full of life and fire, just made me wonder how much of her Naruto always carried, even without knowing her. It's such a gut punch realizing his true origins and then remembering how utterly alone he was for so long, trying to find his place.
toshiro_tempest_105
Ugh, seeing the Nine-Tails pinned under those massive gates really got to me, like, he just looked so helpless and genuinely scared for a change. It made me wonder what he must have gone through to always be so furious, and seeing him like that made me almost feel bad for him despite all the chaos he's caused.
bakugo_blast_122
Kushina holding back the Nine-Tails with those chains, even as Naruto was pulling her chakra away, totally blew my mind. I can't believe her raw power and her fierce love for him, especially after everything she'd already been through to get to that point. It just made me realize how much of Naruto's own stubborn strength really does come from his mom.
anouki
I was seriously blown away when Naruto finally got that amazing glowing chakra form; it just popped against the dark seal, and I couldn't help but feel a huge wave of pride for him after everything he's been through to control the Nine-Tails.
eren_yeager_106
I genuinely choked up learning about the night Naruto was born; knowing his parents, Minato and Kushina, *chose* that sacrifice really puts all his orphan struggles into such a devastating new light for me. It's wild to think he carried so much of their legacy without even knowing it for so long.
cassidy
I was genuinely surprised to hear about Kushina having the Nine-Tails before Naruto; it really reframes so much of his early life, you know? Seeing him finally get that golden form, mastering the Kyuubi's power and even having that reunion without letting the hate consume him, just made me so proud of how far he's come after everything.
sharp_279
I really loved how Kushina talked about her red hair being the thread of fate for her and Minato; it was such a touching detail that totally caught me off guard in the middle of all the heavy action. It makes me think about how even in the ninja world, something so simple and personal can hold such deep meaning, and it truly felt like one of the most romantic moments in the whole series.
captain_keeta_278
Ugh, seeing Naruto look so genuinely happy and at peace talking to his mom in his own mind just absolutely melted my heart; I mean, after growing up with literally no family, this moment felt like such a huge, overdue embrace that temporarily pushed all the war chaos out of my head.
mikau_281
I literally got chills when Kushina appeared and stopped the darkness in Naruto; that hug wasn't just physical, it was like his entire sixteen years of loneliness and longing were finally healed in that one embrace, and it felt like such a long time coming for him to finally get that kind of love.
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