Naruto Shippuuden Episode 78-79

[StingRay]

Great Episode. Even if it means my favorite character had to die in order to see it come to fruition.

I remember saying once in one of my first posts that Kakuzu's stitches on his arms may have something to do with his jutsu. I guess i was sort of right but its obvious there's more to him than the bit we've seen so far. I get the feeling that kakuzu is just like shikamaru in terms of tactics & strategy. I never thought for a second he was honoring Hidan's request to butt out of the fight. He was analyzing his opponents looking for loopholes planning his attack just like Shikamaru would. I hope Shikamaru will have a great fight with Kakuzu.

I also recall Abdula once mentioning something along the lines that the Hidan & Kakuzu arc was one, if not his only favorite in the whole series. I can see why. I'm totally digging it so far

[ASSpirine]

Also this explains why Hidan was always lying "dead" after he finished an enemy.

What makes you think Shika can still fight? You saw his chakra reserves were completly depleted. Doesn't seem like an exciting episode next week.

[StingRay]

in my opinion, I don't think Shikamaru is just going to call it a day and go home not trying to get back at those guys for killing his teacher given how close the two were portrayed to be to one another.

[ASSpirine]

Of course Shikamaru isn't going to quit. But I wonder how far he can get with almost no chakra left. Maybe a dozen soldier pills will do the trick?

[DB_Hunter]

No, you know Naruto is going to jump in and destroy Hidan with his Rasengan and then Kakuzu won't have anything to stich back as the the Rasengan would have shredded whatever part of Hidan's body it touched.

[ASSpirine]

That is if Naruto manages to hit something with his rasengan
Kakashi's logic is the best when it comes to the Chidori. He had Sasuke improve his speed before he learned him the Chidori. This way an attack is harder to avoid.

We'll look at the rasengan as an improved and stronger Chidori, but Naruto lacks the speed. So he's nothing with it.

I do hope Naruto doesn't show up

[Xyrox]

Of course Naruto isn't going to show up. However, I don't think Shikamaru is capable of going "berserk" either, and against two Akatsuki he has no chance. So it's most likely that the other teams show up and save the day. Boring, but that's the only way I can think of.

I really liked the episode. The only complaint I have is the previews, they reveal way too much. Well, guess it means I just have to stop watching them.

[ASSpirine]

We can be sure that the other teams are coming. And I'm also assuming Hidan and Kakuzu aren't dying this quickly. At least, I hope so

[Kagari]

I had a blast watching this episode! Good action and suspense...really didn't think Asuma would "die" when he did...

The fact that Hidan had done the ritual again, and gored himself with that awesome scythe...didn't really see it coming.

No idea who will show up to save the day, but it's safe to say if no one else shows up, what will the three chuunins really do against these guys?

Oh, finally, I really really really like Kakuzu as a character. Don't know what it is...he frightens me.

[DarthEnderX]

On the flip side, I don't really think Hidan is cool anymore. He just acts a huge pussy when he was getting beat, and he acts like a toughguy because he's immortal.

[Buffalobiian]

On the flip side, I don't really think Hidan is cool anymore. He just acts a huge pussy when he was getting beat, and he acts like a toughguy because he's immortal.

He's also a sadist. They're somewhat freaky.

[KrayZ33]

On the flip side, I don't really think Hidan is cool anymore. He just acts a huge pussy when he was getting beat, and he acts like a toughguy because he's immortal.

Well he's a maniac... I like that
Kakuzu is the "cool" guy here :P
damn I love these 2.. my favorite characters so far, even better than Zabuza and Haku for me.

I hope to see a lot more of Kakuzu soon, he seems to be alot stronger than Hidan.. or at least he seems to take everything alot more serious than Hidan, who just wants to "play".

I can only hope that they don't get defeated next week... since they left their precious bounty with Shika and the others :/
I hope they just retread because the other ~3 teams showed up or something like that

And oh man! I'm pretty sure that the "mace" which was thrown at Kakuzu looked like a further stage of a certain Pokemon. I can't remember the name and who had it in the series though, I think it was Brock (or however Ash's friend was called who was also the "stone-arena-master" thingy)

well this little detail aside, the fight was pretty good imho! I wouldn't mind to see more of that. The animation and quality was very enjoyable too.


btw I like the new ending, with Ino sitting at the window staring into the night <3

[Buffalobiian]

And oh man! I'm pretty sure that the "mace" which was thrown at Kakuzu looked like a further stage of a certain Pokemon. I can't remember the name and who had it in the series though, I think it was Brock (or however Ash's friend was called who was also the "stone-arena-master" thingy)

Cloyster?

Ino looks better with both eyes visible. Hiding one with that uber-long fringe just gives off too much of an emo vibe. In the bad way.

Seriously though, Hinata needs more screen time. They teased us with that episode, and some OP/ED sequences, and left it at that. I'm left hanging..

[Abdula]

No worries all the rookies will get their screen time. Kishi is taking in one squad at a time, we already saw Gai's team, here we're seeing Asuma's team, Hinata, Kiba and Shino will get their screen time.

On the flip side, I don't really think Hidan is cool anymore. He just acts a huge pussy when he was getting beat, and he acts like a toughguy because he's immortal.

Hidan is not cool. If not for his immortality the guy would be more useless than Naruto.

[Kraco]

Hidan is not cool. If not for his immortality the guy would be more useless than Naruto.

That's only a valid statement if Shikamaru or somebody else figures out the secret behind the immortality. As long as he has it, he's very badass. At least if someone isn't wise enough to burn the head, for example. I doubt he could recover from ashes. But usually Konoha ninjas are too busy standing with their mouths hanging open and their eyes bulging to kill their enemies, so Hidan should be safe enough.

[Buffalobiian]

That's only a valid statement if Shikamaru or somebody else figures out the secret behind the immortality. As long as he has it, he's very badass. At least if someone isn't wise enough to burn the head, for example. I doubt he could recover from ashes. But usually Konoha ninjas are too busy standing with their mouths hanging open and their eyes bulging to kill their enemies, so Hidan should be safe enough.

First thing I thought of when they decapitated the guy was "Keep Cutting!"

But no. You know. Asuma has to die. The title said so.

[Abdula]

Well in Asuma's defense he was pretty badly burnt and was stabbed through the leg and really immortal or not, no one really expects someone to survive after having their head cut off, it worked in Highlander. And even so, like Shikamaru said even if he was still alive once his head wasn't attached to his body he was harmless, no one could have expected Kakuzu to just simply put it back on.

[lilphatboi88]

If I were Asuma and Shikamaru, I would have dragged the fight out until backup came.
Also, from the viewer standpoint, there was no way 1 jounin and 3 chuunin could go up against 2 Akatsuki's who are what, S level?

[Buffalobiian]

If I were Asuma and Shikamaru, I would have dragged the fight out until backup came.
Also, from the viewer standpoint, there was no way 1 jounin and 3 chuunin could go up against 2 Akatsuki's who are what, S level?

With the element of surprise and teamwork, Team Asuma had a chance, like they did, to take them out. When you're completely overpowered like that, drawing it out isn't an option.

[ASSpirine]

I think they did try to lenghten the fight, but Hidan and Kakuzu won't let that happen so easily.
Well,dunno if you can say that team Gai has their screentime already...

I'm waiting for Shino to step up, a badass with no real information. Hope it'll be good. Oh yeah, of course Kurenai would be a total emo after Asuma dies...