Naruto Shippuden Episode 178: Iruka's Decision

ai_hayasaka

6 mo

I forgot how much Iruka used to hate Naruto because of the Nine-Tails and seeing him struggle with his parents death made me want to give that man a hug

zerotwolover

6 mo

For me, the most impactful part of that flashback was when Iruka finally saw past the Nine-Tails and understood Naruto's loneliness, realizing it mirrored his own childhood pain. It was a huge moment for Iruka, accepting Naruto not as a monster but as a kid who just wanted to be acknowledged, and you can totally see why he became such a father figure after that.

kallen_kozuki_173

6 mo

It's just wild to me how Iruka put aside his own grief over the Nine-Tails attack on his family to choose to be Naruto's teacher. That kind of compassion, especially when he knew Naruto *was* the Nine-Tails, really shows me why he's always been one of the most important people in Naruto's life.