Naruto Shippuden Episode 68: Moment of Awakening
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
8.0
58 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedNaruto able to found out Fuuka's weakness, his improvement is really promising
kunzite
The twist about Sora having the Nine-Tails chakra inside him makes him feel like a Sasuke substitute but at least Naruto used his brain to figure out the hair trick
elrena
I think Naruto actually killed her and seeing him rip out Fūka's hair felt so dark for this show
kikwi_294
When that Nine-Tails chakra just enveloped Sora, I couldn't help but feel a pang of dread, knowing exactly how much he must hate that monstrous power. It makes me wonder if he'll ever truly accept himself or always see that beast within as a curse, just like everyone else.
kitsune_knight
Ugh, Fuka's hair jutsu was so disgusting, I totally cringed when I saw it. It really felt like Naruto was in serious trouble with her throwing all those elements at him while he was stuck, making me genuinely worried he wouldn't pull through.
kakashi_kage_98
Fuka's hair technique and that creepy reaper kiss really caught me off guard, honestly, it was way more unsettling than I thought filler could be. And then Naruto actually managing a fatal blow only made me feel more anxious about Sora’s frantic transformation, like, my gut just told me things were about to spiral out of control.
sailormochi
I really felt for Sora in this episode, man, seeing him just finally break after everything Furido put him through was seriously tough to watch. It's so messed up how he was manipulated and used as a tool, and I think it just shows how much inner turmoil he was battling the whole time.
keith_claes_165
When that terrifying red chakra burst out of Sora, my stomach dropped because it instantly reminded me of all the times Naruto struggled to control the Nine-Tails and how truly alone he felt, even with others around. I just kept thinking about how utterly horrifying it must be for Sora to suddenly manifest something so monstrous, probably making him feel like an outcast even more than before.
zygarde_312
I was seriously taken aback when Naruto actually killed Fuka, because that's so unlike him; usually, he just ends up befriending his enemies after a big talk, so Fuka must have really pushed him to the limit for him to break that pattern. This makes me wonder if Naruto's getting darker or if some villains just can't be saved with words.
catarina_claes_164
Fuka seriously impressed me with her mastery over all five elements; I wasn't expecting a filler villain to be so incredibly versatile, it almost made me forget she *was* filler. Even though Naruto's way of finally taking her down felt kinda out there, she absolutely earned that final hit after all the trouble she caused.
professor_juniper
I mean, Sora feeling like a monster is a pretty familiar beat if you remember Naruto’s early days, and honestly, it kinda made me sigh a bit. But man, that Nine-Tails chakra effect on him still looks awesome, I just wish they'd explore his feelings differently.
yami_yamato_140
I'm still reeling from Naruto straight-up ending Fuka, like, that was so out of character for him! I'm used to him finding a way to save people or at least not outright kill them, so this really threw me for a loop and makes me wonder if he's starting to get darker.
arven_356
Ugh, I really wasn't feeling this filler arc, the whole thing felt like it was dragging, but watching Sora go all out with that terrifying red chakra really made me think of how much Naruto had to fight just to keep himself in check early on. I just hope Sora finds a way to control it like Naruto eventually did, or this could get really bad for him.
geeta_360
I thought Fuka's elemental jutsu was really neat, but seriously, trying to steal Naruto's chakra? That was a huge mistake on her part, and honestly, seeing her body just disintegrate like that was way more gruesome than I expected for a show like this.
ram_rage_145
I was genuinely surprised to see Sora jump in like that, it really makes me wonder if he's finally going to turn over a new leaf. I've been waiting for him to get some redemption, and seeing him prioritize Naruto makes me think he's really trying to be a better person now.
hakuda_hero_473
Naruto actually killing someone with his own hands? That's still wild to me, especially when you consider Fuka's creepy hair jutsu. It just makes me really wonder if he was pushed to his absolute limit in that fight, or if this filler was the only time we'd ever see him go that far.
hitotsume_kozo_31
Okay, so *that's* why it's called 'The Awakening'! I was totally shocked when Sora started losing control like that; it's honestly kinda scary to see him go full beast mode and I'm really worried about what'll happen if he can't get away from Furido.
vexen_457
I was totally caught off guard when Fuka attempted to absorb the Nine-Tails' chakra and just completely lost it, transforming into that grotesque hair monster. It really made me wonder if Naruto even grasped the horror of what he had just done, or if his tunnel vision on protecting everyone just completely took over in that moment.
midnightweeb
Whew, I was seriously relieved to see Asuma break free from Kitane; I thought he was a goner for a second there. And man, Naruto's move with the clones to distract Fuka just to get at her hair was so out of left field, but totally brilliant, it really shows how much he's thinking strategically now.
edward_elric_115
When Fuka pulled out all five elements, I honestly thought Naruto was toast for a second there, like how do you even counter that? But then, true to form, my boy just goes and blows up her hair to win, which was such a ridiculous and perfect Naruto ending that I couldn't help but crack up.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 68 of 500, this filler installment follows the multi-battle chaos of 'Everyone's Struggle to the Death' and narrows the lens to individual confrontations. It bridges toward 'Despair,' which shifts from pure combat into heavier character revelations and emotional stakes. While skippable for canon purists, it functions as a pressure-building interlude between two more narratively significant episodes.
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedNaruto able to found out Fuuka's weakness, his improvement is really promising
kunzite
The twist about Sora having the Nine-Tails chakra inside him makes him feel like a Sasuke substitute but at least Naruto used his brain to figure out the hair trick
elrena
I think Naruto actually killed her and seeing him rip out Fūka's hair felt so dark for this show
kikwi_294
When that Nine-Tails chakra just enveloped Sora, I couldn't help but feel a pang of dread, knowing exactly how much he must hate that monstrous power. It makes me wonder if he'll ever truly accept himself or always see that beast within as a curse, just like everyone else.
kitsune_knight
Ugh, Fuka's hair jutsu was so disgusting, I totally cringed when I saw it. It really felt like Naruto was in serious trouble with her throwing all those elements at him while he was stuck, making me genuinely worried he wouldn't pull through.
kakashi_kage_98
Fuka's hair technique and that creepy reaper kiss really caught me off guard, honestly, it was way more unsettling than I thought filler could be. And then Naruto actually managing a fatal blow only made me feel more anxious about Sora’s frantic transformation, like, my gut just told me things were about to spiral out of control.
sailormochi
I really felt for Sora in this episode, man, seeing him just finally break after everything Furido put him through was seriously tough to watch. It's so messed up how he was manipulated and used as a tool, and I think it just shows how much inner turmoil he was battling the whole time.
keith_claes_165
When that terrifying red chakra burst out of Sora, my stomach dropped because it instantly reminded me of all the times Naruto struggled to control the Nine-Tails and how truly alone he felt, even with others around. I just kept thinking about how utterly horrifying it must be for Sora to suddenly manifest something so monstrous, probably making him feel like an outcast even more than before.
zygarde_312
I was seriously taken aback when Naruto actually killed Fuka, because that's so unlike him; usually, he just ends up befriending his enemies after a big talk, so Fuka must have really pushed him to the limit for him to break that pattern. This makes me wonder if Naruto's getting darker or if some villains just can't be saved with words.
catarina_claes_164
Fuka seriously impressed me with her mastery over all five elements; I wasn't expecting a filler villain to be so incredibly versatile, it almost made me forget she *was* filler. Even though Naruto's way of finally taking her down felt kinda out there, she absolutely earned that final hit after all the trouble she caused.
professor_juniper
I mean, Sora feeling like a monster is a pretty familiar beat if you remember Naruto’s early days, and honestly, it kinda made me sigh a bit. But man, that Nine-Tails chakra effect on him still looks awesome, I just wish they'd explore his feelings differently.
yami_yamato_140
I'm still reeling from Naruto straight-up ending Fuka, like, that was so out of character for him! I'm used to him finding a way to save people or at least not outright kill them, so this really threw me for a loop and makes me wonder if he's starting to get darker.
arven_356
Ugh, I really wasn't feeling this filler arc, the whole thing felt like it was dragging, but watching Sora go all out with that terrifying red chakra really made me think of how much Naruto had to fight just to keep himself in check early on. I just hope Sora finds a way to control it like Naruto eventually did, or this could get really bad for him.
geeta_360
I thought Fuka's elemental jutsu was really neat, but seriously, trying to steal Naruto's chakra? That was a huge mistake on her part, and honestly, seeing her body just disintegrate like that was way more gruesome than I expected for a show like this.
ram_rage_145
I was genuinely surprised to see Sora jump in like that, it really makes me wonder if he's finally going to turn over a new leaf. I've been waiting for him to get some redemption, and seeing him prioritize Naruto makes me think he's really trying to be a better person now.
hakuda_hero_473
Naruto actually killing someone with his own hands? That's still wild to me, especially when you consider Fuka's creepy hair jutsu. It just makes me really wonder if he was pushed to his absolute limit in that fight, or if this filler was the only time we'd ever see him go that far.
hitotsume_kozo_31
Okay, so *that's* why it's called 'The Awakening'! I was totally shocked when Sora started losing control like that; it's honestly kinda scary to see him go full beast mode and I'm really worried about what'll happen if he can't get away from Furido.
vexen_457
I was totally caught off guard when Fuka attempted to absorb the Nine-Tails' chakra and just completely lost it, transforming into that grotesque hair monster. It really made me wonder if Naruto even grasped the horror of what he had just done, or if his tunnel vision on protecting everyone just completely took over in that moment.
midnightweeb
Whew, I was seriously relieved to see Asuma break free from Kitane; I thought he was a goner for a second there. And man, Naruto's move with the clones to distract Fuka just to get at her hair was so out of left field, but totally brilliant, it really shows how much he's thinking strategically now.
edward_elric_115
When Fuka pulled out all five elements, I honestly thought Naruto was toast for a second there, like how do you even counter that? But then, true to form, my boy just goes and blows up her hair to win, which was such a ridiculous and perfect Naruto ending that I couldn't help but crack up.
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