Naruto Shippuden Episode 33: The New Target
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71 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
mxri_naruto
VerifiedIt was funny how shino reacted to Naruto when he didn’t recognize him and holded a grudge😂😂
remotadifa
VerifiedSai finally made an appearance then; the mystery is why and what he is planning, considering Danzo's nature.
cremia
My heart goes out to Shino because Naruto literally didn't recognize him, but seeing how huge Akamaru got was definitely the highlight of the reunion for me
giorno_giovanna_197
Hinata fainting the second she saw Naruto was a total throwback and her new long hair really suits her and some things just never change even after years away
mikau_281
Yamato seems like a solid pick to fill in for Kakashi while he recovers in the hospital and his wood style is going to be interesting to see in a real fight
teapot418
Sai showing up and attacking out of nowhere with those ink drawings was a weird way to join the team and his vibe is so creepy compared to Sasuke
roswaal_rogue_146
I cannot believe Naruto actually forgot Shino after two years and seeing that poor guy just standing there while Kiba and Hinata get all the attention was actually painful
chibiusa
Choji looks like an absolute unit in his new gear, which was awesome to see, but my excitement immediately crashed when Sai went straight for Naruto. I'm already side-eyeing his creepy fake smile, and with a real lead on Sasuke now, I've got a bad feeling about what he might pull on the mission.
sk8head
Kiba riding on top of Akamaru now is such a massive upgrade and the Konoha 11 designs all look so much cooler now that they are older
rosa_sisters_276
Guy carrying Kakashi around on his back is the kind of friendship everyone needs and it was the only funny part of an otherwise serious meeting about Sasori
raiju_rider
When that ink lion leaped right off the scroll and started attacking, my jaw totally dropped because I just didn't expect Sai's drawings to *actually* come to life like that. I mean, it's one thing to see ninjutsu, but this felt like a whole new level of crazy awesome power and I was completely taken aback.
reshiram_310
I seriously wasn't expecting ink to be such a cool and powerful jutsu, it really caught me off guard how creative they got with that. And man, that short scrap with Naruto and Shikamaru had me on the edge of my seat, the music totally amped up the tension for me.
lauriam_453
I seriously can't believe how much Kiba's grown, but Akamaru being a giant dog-horse really threw me for a loop after the time skip; like, how are they gonna fit him indoors now?
goron
I gotta say, Tsunade letting Naruto just head off on this mission when the Akatsuki are literally hunting him down feels incredibly risky, almost reckless, but I guess she really believes in him after everything he's shown us so far. It just makes me so nervous thinking about what could happen out there, especially with those guys always lurking.
diorukia
I totally cracked up when Hinata fainted again, bless her heart; it's so classic her to just short-circuit around Naruto, but man, that whole vibe between Naruto and Sai at the end? I felt like you could cut the air with a kunai, it made me wonder how they're ever gonna get along.
tsundylan
Poor Shino, I mean, how crushing must it have been for Naruto to just walk right past him like that after everything they'd been through? I'm genuinely intrigued by Yamato stepping in as the new leader though; he feels so much more no-nonsense than Kakashi, and I'm itching to see him try to rein in Naruto and Sai's inevitable chaos on their first mission.
suzaku_kururugi_172
Ugh, Sai's fake smile is seriously getting on my nerves, it just feels so insincere and like he's hiding something. It makes me instantly wary of him and really confirms my gut feeling that Danzo and his whole Root group can't be trusted at all.
senpaixd
Gosh, I swear Naruto has like, zero awareness sometimes, because forgetting Shino was even there during all that Kiba drama? My heart absolutely went out to Shino, who looked completely crushed, and honestly, I just wanted to give him a hug.
keith_claes_165
Okay, Sai's ink lion jutsu was actually pretty neat, I gotta admit, but honestly, he's just not Sasuke, and it kinda bugs me seeing him try to fill that void. It feels like such a strange fit for the team dynamic, especially after everything they've been through with each other.
charmy_chef
Woah, my jaw seriously dropped when Kiba and Akamaru showed up looking so beefed up, I barely recognized them! But seeing the whole squad back together, especially Hinata doing her classic blush and trip when she spotted Naruto, just hit me with such a wave of nostalgia and happiness.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the successful conclusion of the Kazekage Rescue arc and Gaara's revival, this episode marks a pivot point as the series shifts focus toward the Orochimaru pursuit. With Kakashi recovering from overusing his Mangekyo Sharingan, the groundwork is laid for a new team formation — a decision that will define the next major arc. Episode 33 bridges the emotional payoff of saving Gaara with the escalating stakes of tracking down Sasuke's whereabouts.
QUICK TAKES
mxri_naruto
VerifiedIt was funny how shino reacted to Naruto when he didn’t recognize him and holded a grudge😂😂
remotadifa
VerifiedSai finally made an appearance then; the mystery is why and what he is planning, considering Danzo's nature.
cremia
My heart goes out to Shino because Naruto literally didn't recognize him, but seeing how huge Akamaru got was definitely the highlight of the reunion for me
giorno_giovanna_197
Hinata fainting the second she saw Naruto was a total throwback and her new long hair really suits her and some things just never change even after years away
mikau_281
Yamato seems like a solid pick to fill in for Kakashi while he recovers in the hospital and his wood style is going to be interesting to see in a real fight
teapot418
Sai showing up and attacking out of nowhere with those ink drawings was a weird way to join the team and his vibe is so creepy compared to Sasuke
roswaal_rogue_146
I cannot believe Naruto actually forgot Shino after two years and seeing that poor guy just standing there while Kiba and Hinata get all the attention was actually painful
chibiusa
Choji looks like an absolute unit in his new gear, which was awesome to see, but my excitement immediately crashed when Sai went straight for Naruto. I'm already side-eyeing his creepy fake smile, and with a real lead on Sasuke now, I've got a bad feeling about what he might pull on the mission.
sk8head
Kiba riding on top of Akamaru now is such a massive upgrade and the Konoha 11 designs all look so much cooler now that they are older
rosa_sisters_276
Guy carrying Kakashi around on his back is the kind of friendship everyone needs and it was the only funny part of an otherwise serious meeting about Sasori
raiju_rider
When that ink lion leaped right off the scroll and started attacking, my jaw totally dropped because I just didn't expect Sai's drawings to *actually* come to life like that. I mean, it's one thing to see ninjutsu, but this felt like a whole new level of crazy awesome power and I was completely taken aback.
reshiram_310
I seriously wasn't expecting ink to be such a cool and powerful jutsu, it really caught me off guard how creative they got with that. And man, that short scrap with Naruto and Shikamaru had me on the edge of my seat, the music totally amped up the tension for me.
lauriam_453
I seriously can't believe how much Kiba's grown, but Akamaru being a giant dog-horse really threw me for a loop after the time skip; like, how are they gonna fit him indoors now?
goron
I gotta say, Tsunade letting Naruto just head off on this mission when the Akatsuki are literally hunting him down feels incredibly risky, almost reckless, but I guess she really believes in him after everything he's shown us so far. It just makes me so nervous thinking about what could happen out there, especially with those guys always lurking.
diorukia
I totally cracked up when Hinata fainted again, bless her heart; it's so classic her to just short-circuit around Naruto, but man, that whole vibe between Naruto and Sai at the end? I felt like you could cut the air with a kunai, it made me wonder how they're ever gonna get along.
tsundylan
Poor Shino, I mean, how crushing must it have been for Naruto to just walk right past him like that after everything they'd been through? I'm genuinely intrigued by Yamato stepping in as the new leader though; he feels so much more no-nonsense than Kakashi, and I'm itching to see him try to rein in Naruto and Sai's inevitable chaos on their first mission.
suzaku_kururugi_172
Ugh, Sai's fake smile is seriously getting on my nerves, it just feels so insincere and like he's hiding something. It makes me instantly wary of him and really confirms my gut feeling that Danzo and his whole Root group can't be trusted at all.
senpaixd
Gosh, I swear Naruto has like, zero awareness sometimes, because forgetting Shino was even there during all that Kiba drama? My heart absolutely went out to Shino, who looked completely crushed, and honestly, I just wanted to give him a hug.
keith_claes_165
Okay, Sai's ink lion jutsu was actually pretty neat, I gotta admit, but honestly, he's just not Sasuke, and it kinda bugs me seeing him try to fill that void. It feels like such a strange fit for the team dynamic, especially after everything they've been through with each other.
charmy_chef
Woah, my jaw seriously dropped when Kiba and Akamaru showed up looking so beefed up, I barely recognized them! But seeing the whole squad back together, especially Hinata doing her classic blush and trip when she spotted Naruto, just hit me with such a wave of nostalgia and happiness.
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