Watch these reviews and highlights for a deeper look at the episode's controversial moments:

: While some choreography is praised, the general artwork and "rushed" feel are common complaints among fans on YouTube .

: Sasuke receives the Cursed Seal from Orochimaru and immediately masters advanced techniques.

: Naruto briefly enters a Four-Tails state and later utilizes a short-lived Sage Mode.

: The episode climaxes with a clash between Sasuke's Kirin and Naruto's Rasenshuriken, though the outcome is not shown. Critical Consensus