Naruto Shippuden Episode 432: The Loser Ninja
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
5.4
52 Fans
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OSHIMETER
5.4
52 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
haruka_tenoh
Minato and Kushina just being normal parents for once feels so weird but also kinda nice after everything that happened in the war arc
sailor_pluto
i am so done with these filler episodes because i just want to see the actual war and the animation for the pain fight looked so much worse here
monk_mijah_301
My stomach just twisted watching the villagers in that alternate world suddenly treating Naruto with such fake politeness, all because of who his dad was. It made me incredibly frustrated, knowing how much he just wanted genuine acknowledgment when he was a kid, not this hollow deference. Plus, it really made me wonder if he’d ever get the respect he earned on his own, or if he'd always be shadowed by the Hokage.
sharp_279
The way those villagers in the dream just *ignored* Naruto, giving him those creepy fake smiles because they were so afraid of Minato as Hokage, really twisted my gut. It's so messed up to see him go through that same kind of unfair rejection all over again, almost mirroring the loneliness he felt as a kid.
larry
Ugh, I'm honestly so over the Infinite Tsukuyomi stuff, it's just dragging on. But man, seeing youthful Guy totally bomb that entrance exam really got to me; it just feels so unfair, especially knowing how hard he always tries.
gen_gunpowder_159
I totally teared up when Dai was giving his big speech to little Guy; it's just so clear how much he loves him, even if it's all part of this dream sequence filler. It makes me think about how much Guy must have looked up to him growing up, and honestly, their bond is just so sweet and genuine.
kaworu_nagisa
Watching Guy and Dai train together in this episode totally caught me off guard with how much I loved it. Honestly, their dynamic felt so real and inspiring, it made me kinda forget it wasn't even canon for a second – like, how could something so good not be?
ryuk_reaper_113
Tsunade's dream about Jiraiya's novel, right now during the Fourth Great Ninja War, just feels so out of place to me. While I'm itching to get back to the action, seeing her lost in that memory, even if it's filler, makes me realize how much she really needed that quiet escape to be with him again, even if it's just in her mind.
jun_jun_389
Ugh, another filler, and honestly, this Tsunade dream sequence is really getting on my nerves, I just want to get back to the main story already. But I have to admit, seeing young Guy and his dad was pretty cool and made me remember how much I always liked his character, even if it's just a dream.
satori_sensei
I seriously loved seeing Dai's backstory here, he's such a pure soul and it totally makes sense now why Guy sensei turned out to be such an incredible, strong ninja. His teachings about true strength weren't just about power, they were about perseverance and believing in yourself, which totally explains Guy's whole vibe.
raijin_rider
Usually, I skip filler, but I actually loved getting to spend more time with Might Dai and seeing young Guy's absolute grind. It totally reframed how I see his rivalry with Kakashi, especially knowing his dad's unwavering belief in him, and honestly, it just makes all of Guy's intense 'youth' stuff make so much more sense to me now.
jet_black_177
Ugh, I'm so over these filler episodes right now; they're totally killing the vibe and honestly, I just wanna get back to the real war already.
muso
It was kinda bittersweet watching Naruto stumble again; it really reminded me of how far he's come since his academy days and how Jiraiya saw all that potential in him even when he was messing up everything.
corkus_the_cynic_192
I really liked the new opening and how it showed Kaguya, even though she hasn't popped up yet, but what really got me was seeing Naruto finally have a real family, which just felt so good after all the times he was alone growing up. It's frustrating though, because the village still only seems to respect him because of Minato, and it makes me wonder if he'll ever truly feel accepted for just being himself.
chris_33
The new opening theme is seriously great, and I thought the animation on those crystals was super clean. But seeing Kushina and Minato just hanging out at home with Naruto really made my heart ache a little, 'cause it's what he deserved, a normal family life, and it just made me reflect on everything he went through without them.
cyprine
When that dream-within-a-dream started, my brain was trying to catch up, but wow, it really amplified Naruto's identity struggle. I couldn't help but connect it to all those moments he's been compared to Minato, making me wonder if this deep-seated need to forge his own path has always been there, simmering beneath the surface even before this genjutsu mess.
croaa
It's honestly so wild hearing the villagers call him 'Lord Naruto' now, but it seriously bugs me how they're still talking smack behind his back. I mean, my guy really can't catch a break, even with his dad being the freakin' Fourth Hokage; it just feels like he's always fighting an uphill battle for respect.
zero_two_zenin
My favorite part was definitely that new ending theme; the visuals of Naruto running through all the seasons actually gave me a moment to reflect on his whole journey and how much he's grown, which was a cool touch. The episode itself felt mostly like a stepping stone, just setting up this book story, so honestly, I'm just hoping we get to the meat of it soon because I'm eager to see where it goes.
nami_navigator_82
Seeing Jiraiya again, even if it’s just a memory in this filler, really twisted my gut; it just reinforces how huge his presence was and how much Naruto still carries his legacy. Honestly, I usually roll my eyes at these kinds of episodes, but my heart just aches thinking about what could've been, and that felt more important than any plot point.
byakuya_blade
Seriously, I can't believe we're watching a filler *about a book* that some character is reading, all while they're stuck in a dream? It's like the writers are just messing with us at this point, even if seeing Minato up and about is a cool sight. I was kinda hoping for more action, not this meta-filler stuff.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 432 of 500, this marks the transition into an extended filler stretch—the 'Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero' arc—which reimagines key characters through Jiraiya's alternate-reality manuscript. It follows episode 431's focus on Karin and Sasuke's backstory, pivoting sharply from that character thread to Tsunade's dream state. This episode essentially serves as the prologue and framing device for the alternate-narrative filler arc that follows.
QUICK TAKES
haruka_tenoh
Minato and Kushina just being normal parents for once feels so weird but also kinda nice after everything that happened in the war arc
sailor_pluto
i am so done with these filler episodes because i just want to see the actual war and the animation for the pain fight looked so much worse here
monk_mijah_301
My stomach just twisted watching the villagers in that alternate world suddenly treating Naruto with such fake politeness, all because of who his dad was. It made me incredibly frustrated, knowing how much he just wanted genuine acknowledgment when he was a kid, not this hollow deference. Plus, it really made me wonder if he’d ever get the respect he earned on his own, or if he'd always be shadowed by the Hokage.
sharp_279
The way those villagers in the dream just *ignored* Naruto, giving him those creepy fake smiles because they were so afraid of Minato as Hokage, really twisted my gut. It's so messed up to see him go through that same kind of unfair rejection all over again, almost mirroring the loneliness he felt as a kid.
larry
Ugh, I'm honestly so over the Infinite Tsukuyomi stuff, it's just dragging on. But man, seeing youthful Guy totally bomb that entrance exam really got to me; it just feels so unfair, especially knowing how hard he always tries.
gen_gunpowder_159
I totally teared up when Dai was giving his big speech to little Guy; it's just so clear how much he loves him, even if it's all part of this dream sequence filler. It makes me think about how much Guy must have looked up to him growing up, and honestly, their bond is just so sweet and genuine.
kaworu_nagisa
Watching Guy and Dai train together in this episode totally caught me off guard with how much I loved it. Honestly, their dynamic felt so real and inspiring, it made me kinda forget it wasn't even canon for a second – like, how could something so good not be?
ryuk_reaper_113
Tsunade's dream about Jiraiya's novel, right now during the Fourth Great Ninja War, just feels so out of place to me. While I'm itching to get back to the action, seeing her lost in that memory, even if it's filler, makes me realize how much she really needed that quiet escape to be with him again, even if it's just in her mind.
jun_jun_389
Ugh, another filler, and honestly, this Tsunade dream sequence is really getting on my nerves, I just want to get back to the main story already. But I have to admit, seeing young Guy and his dad was pretty cool and made me remember how much I always liked his character, even if it's just a dream.
satori_sensei
I seriously loved seeing Dai's backstory here, he's such a pure soul and it totally makes sense now why Guy sensei turned out to be such an incredible, strong ninja. His teachings about true strength weren't just about power, they were about perseverance and believing in yourself, which totally explains Guy's whole vibe.
raijin_rider
Usually, I skip filler, but I actually loved getting to spend more time with Might Dai and seeing young Guy's absolute grind. It totally reframed how I see his rivalry with Kakashi, especially knowing his dad's unwavering belief in him, and honestly, it just makes all of Guy's intense 'youth' stuff make so much more sense to me now.
jet_black_177
Ugh, I'm so over these filler episodes right now; they're totally killing the vibe and honestly, I just wanna get back to the real war already.
muso
It was kinda bittersweet watching Naruto stumble again; it really reminded me of how far he's come since his academy days and how Jiraiya saw all that potential in him even when he was messing up everything.
corkus_the_cynic_192
I really liked the new opening and how it showed Kaguya, even though she hasn't popped up yet, but what really got me was seeing Naruto finally have a real family, which just felt so good after all the times he was alone growing up. It's frustrating though, because the village still only seems to respect him because of Minato, and it makes me wonder if he'll ever truly feel accepted for just being himself.
chris_33
The new opening theme is seriously great, and I thought the animation on those crystals was super clean. But seeing Kushina and Minato just hanging out at home with Naruto really made my heart ache a little, 'cause it's what he deserved, a normal family life, and it just made me reflect on everything he went through without them.
cyprine
When that dream-within-a-dream started, my brain was trying to catch up, but wow, it really amplified Naruto's identity struggle. I couldn't help but connect it to all those moments he's been compared to Minato, making me wonder if this deep-seated need to forge his own path has always been there, simmering beneath the surface even before this genjutsu mess.
croaa
It's honestly so wild hearing the villagers call him 'Lord Naruto' now, but it seriously bugs me how they're still talking smack behind his back. I mean, my guy really can't catch a break, even with his dad being the freakin' Fourth Hokage; it just feels like he's always fighting an uphill battle for respect.
zero_two_zenin
My favorite part was definitely that new ending theme; the visuals of Naruto running through all the seasons actually gave me a moment to reflect on his whole journey and how much he's grown, which was a cool touch. The episode itself felt mostly like a stepping stone, just setting up this book story, so honestly, I'm just hoping we get to the meat of it soon because I'm eager to see where it goes.
nami_navigator_82
Seeing Jiraiya again, even if it’s just a memory in this filler, really twisted my gut; it just reinforces how huge his presence was and how much Naruto still carries his legacy. Honestly, I usually roll my eyes at these kinds of episodes, but my heart just aches thinking about what could've been, and that felt more important than any plot point.
byakuya_blade
Seriously, I can't believe we're watching a filler *about a book* that some character is reading, all while they're stuck in a dream? It's like the writers are just messing with us at this point, even if seeing Minato up and about is a cool sight. I was kinda hoping for more action, not this meta-filler stuff.
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