Ep. 388: Gaara reflects on Naruto as his first friend while allies seal Madara
Aired on November 27, 2014

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Obito observes Naruto deploying a Massive Rasenshuriken to weaken Madara, allowing Hashirama to immobilize the Uchiha with Wood Dragons and siphon his chakra. Sai escorts the exhausted Naruto as the Shinobi Alliance advances to assist in the sealing process. Gaara requests Shukaku’s help, with the One-Tail agreeing only to demonstrate superiority over Kurama. Son Goku questions the young Kazekage about his friendship with Naruto. As the tailed beasts approach the trapped Madara, Gaara remembers his lonely childhood as a feared jinchuriki and how Naruto became his first friend.
Episodes
- Ep. 384 · Naruto and Allies Struggle Against Obito While Naruto Reaches His Consciousness
- Ep. 385 · Naruto and Obito debate the meaning of peace and the path to becoming Hokage
- Ep. 386 · Naruto confronts Obito about his past with Team Minato and Rin while offering redemption.
- Ep. 387 · Naruto confronts Obito while allies free tailed beasts and Kakashi intervenes to save his friend
- Ep. 388 · Gaara reflects on Naruto as his first friend while allies seal Madara
- Ep. 389 · Hinata loses heiress status to Hanabi after a determined sparring match
- Ep. 390 · Hanabi resolves to surpass Hinata after witnessing her sister's resilience during the Pain assault.
- Ep. 391 · Madara Uchiha Returns and Obito Seeks Redemption Through Sacrifice
- Ep. 392 · Madara Seals the Tailed Beasts While Shukaku Remembers His Past