Naruto Episode 119: Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!

Manga chapter 239-244

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Naruto Episode 119: Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!

Manga chapter 239-244

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QUICK TAKES

kaolinite_382's avatar
kaolinite_382
I think Kimimaro is super scary and that bone stuff is just gross to look at but I love how Naruto got all red eyed because he was mad about Sasuke and those rotting arms on Orochimaru were nasty
illnes's avatar
illnes
Orochimaru looks like he is literally falling apart and it makes sense why he is so desperate for Sasuke now and that new guy Kimimaro has the weirdest powers ever seen so far
hatsune_hatsukoi's avatar
hatsune_hatsukoi
Kiba and Akamaru getting separated into a fight with those twins is worrying, especially after Akamaru got caught in those wires
serena's avatar
serena
Kiba jumping back to save Akamaru from those traps showed how much he actually cares about that dog
sapphire_321's avatar
sapphire_321
Naruto growing claws and teeth because he heard about Orochimaru taking Sasuke's body was the scariest part of the episode for me
dr_zager_349's avatar
dr_zager_349
Everything changed when Kimimaro showed up like something out of a horror movie, and I was not expecting him to be this strong. Shikamaru thinking on his feet and splitting everyone up was smart, even if things look bad for them. Seeing Orochimaru literally falling apart in the shower was disgusting, but it explains why Kimimaro is so desperate to help him
mitsuri_mochi_132's avatar
mitsuri_mochi_132
It was so frustrating when Kimimaro just snatched the barrel away after the team worked so hard to get this far
hanzaki_hero's avatar
hanzaki_hero
Kimimaro wiped out like a thousand shadow clones and it really shows how outclassed Naruto is right now
alvavalva's avatar
alvavalva
Shikamaru stayed behind to deal with Tayuya so Naruto could keep chasing Sasuke and it shows how much they trust each other to handle their own fights
vasto_lorde_void's avatar
vasto_lorde_void
The animation got a bit shaky during the shadow clone fight but the tension when Kimimaro arrived made up for it
connie_comrade's avatar
connie_comrade
Naruto going partial Nine-Tails mode because of what Orochimaru wants to do to Sasuke really showed his desperation
lauriam_453's avatar
lauriam_453
I seriously felt sick seeing Orochimaru in the shower with those rotting arms and then Kimimaro just appears out of nowhere to grab the barrel
sunekosuri_slayer's avatar
sunekosuri_slayer
Sakon and Ukon are super weird and seeing Kiba get separated from the group to save his dog was a heavy moment
reiner_ronin's avatar
reiner_ronin
Naruto getting tossed around by Kimimaro while he was trying to protect the barrel showed just how outmatched the genin are right now
peepe_wabawaba_487's avatar
peepe_wabawaba_487
The animation was kind of rough during some parts, but the way they set up these individual fights makes you worry for Shikamaru since he stayed behind to face that flute girl alone
misato_katsuragi's avatar
misato_katsuragi
I was honestly shocked that Orochimaru is in such bad shape and seeing his skin peel off in the water was disgusting
candice_corona's avatar
candice_corona
The way Kimimaro just stands there and pulls a bone out of his shoulder is the creepiest thing this show has done in a long time
fierce_deity_271's avatar
fierce_deity_271
I am really annoyed at Naruto for jumping in like a dummy and ignoring Shikamaru even though they clearly needed a plan for that bone guy
julia's avatar
julia
Seeing the team split up like that makes everything feel way more dangerous than before, because now they are all alone. Kimimaro is honestly terrifying and seeing him handle Naruto so easily was a huge shock after everything they went through to catch up. Hopefully Kiba and Akamaru are okay after getting caught in that twins trap though
romani_274's avatar
romani_274
Watching Akamaru get caught in that trap and Kiba going back for him shows how much they actually mean to each other

EPISODE CONTEXT

Picking up directly from Episode 118's escalating pursuit, this episode deepens the Sasuke Retrieval Mission by introducing fresh adversaries that fundamentally complicate the squad's objective. It marks a critical shift from chase to survival, raising the stakes heading into Episode 120, 'Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag Team,' where the battles intensify further. Sitting past the halfway mark of the original 220-episode run, this stretch represents one of Naruto's most consequential canon arcs.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Picking up directly from Episode 118's escalating pursuit, this episode deepens the Sasuke Retrieval Mission by introducing fresh adversaries that fundamentally complicate the squad's objective. It marks a critical shift from chase to survival, raising the stakes heading into Episode 120, 'Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag Team,' where the battles intensify further. Sitting past the halfway mark of the original 220-episode run, this stretch represents one of Naruto's most consequential canon arcs.

QUICK TAKES

kaolinite_382's avatar
kaolinite_382
I think Kimimaro is super scary and that bone stuff is just gross to look at but I love how Naruto got all red eyed because he was mad about Sasuke and those rotting arms on Orochimaru were nasty
illnes's avatar
illnes
Orochimaru looks like he is literally falling apart and it makes sense why he is so desperate for Sasuke now and that new guy Kimimaro has the weirdest powers ever seen so far
hatsune_hatsukoi's avatar
hatsune_hatsukoi
Kiba and Akamaru getting separated into a fight with those twins is worrying, especially after Akamaru got caught in those wires
serena's avatar
serena
Kiba jumping back to save Akamaru from those traps showed how much he actually cares about that dog
sapphire_321's avatar
sapphire_321
Naruto growing claws and teeth because he heard about Orochimaru taking Sasuke's body was the scariest part of the episode for me
dr_zager_349's avatar
dr_zager_349
Everything changed when Kimimaro showed up like something out of a horror movie, and I was not expecting him to be this strong. Shikamaru thinking on his feet and splitting everyone up was smart, even if things look bad for them. Seeing Orochimaru literally falling apart in the shower was disgusting, but it explains why Kimimaro is so desperate to help him
mitsuri_mochi_132's avatar
mitsuri_mochi_132
It was so frustrating when Kimimaro just snatched the barrel away after the team worked so hard to get this far
hanzaki_hero's avatar
hanzaki_hero
Kimimaro wiped out like a thousand shadow clones and it really shows how outclassed Naruto is right now
alvavalva's avatar
alvavalva
Shikamaru stayed behind to deal with Tayuya so Naruto could keep chasing Sasuke and it shows how much they trust each other to handle their own fights
vasto_lorde_void's avatar
vasto_lorde_void
The animation got a bit shaky during the shadow clone fight but the tension when Kimimaro arrived made up for it
connie_comrade's avatar
connie_comrade
Naruto going partial Nine-Tails mode because of what Orochimaru wants to do to Sasuke really showed his desperation
lauriam_453's avatar
lauriam_453
I seriously felt sick seeing Orochimaru in the shower with those rotting arms and then Kimimaro just appears out of nowhere to grab the barrel
sunekosuri_slayer's avatar
sunekosuri_slayer
Sakon and Ukon are super weird and seeing Kiba get separated from the group to save his dog was a heavy moment
reiner_ronin's avatar
reiner_ronin
Naruto getting tossed around by Kimimaro while he was trying to protect the barrel showed just how outmatched the genin are right now
peepe_wabawaba_487's avatar
peepe_wabawaba_487
The animation was kind of rough during some parts, but the way they set up these individual fights makes you worry for Shikamaru since he stayed behind to face that flute girl alone
misato_katsuragi's avatar
misato_katsuragi
I was honestly shocked that Orochimaru is in such bad shape and seeing his skin peel off in the water was disgusting
candice_corona's avatar
candice_corona
The way Kimimaro just stands there and pulls a bone out of his shoulder is the creepiest thing this show has done in a long time
fierce_deity_271's avatar
fierce_deity_271
I am really annoyed at Naruto for jumping in like a dummy and ignoring Shikamaru even though they clearly needed a plan for that bone guy
julia's avatar
julia
Seeing the team split up like that makes everything feel way more dangerous than before, because now they are all alone. Kimimaro is honestly terrifying and seeing him handle Naruto so easily was a huge shock after everything they went through to catch up. Hopefully Kiba and Akamaru are okay after getting caught in that twins trap though
romani_274's avatar
romani_274
Watching Akamaru get caught in that trap and Kiba going back for him shows how much they actually mean to each other

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com