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Oct 31, 2021 1:58 AM
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Meh, this was a dull episode of just buildup for the final exams.

This arc (if it can be called that) has a strange pacing. At least Sarada has the support of Sasuke and everyone seems to be taking the exams seriously.
Oct 31, 2021 1:58 AM
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So... now that it has been announced that the final test will be the one-on-one battles. All genin needs to prepare themselves for the ultimate showdown that's waiting for them. Everyone looks quite determined for the final exams and not just the main cast. Also, it was nice to see all the familiar faces after a long time.

Looks like the rules of the Chunin Exams are different this time around. So, the outcomes can be quite different.
Oct 31, 2021 2:27 AM
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Another buld up episode, alright..
Well, seems like they're taking their time to animate the current arc which is pretty understandable imo. The rules are different so we're getting some new kind of chunin exams. All of them are hyped up but only a few of them will be able to pass. The visuals were beautiful.

Trouble is arising from the shadows seems like it'll be Inonjin vs Houki.
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Oct 31, 2021 2:57 AM
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Great ep
The last ep made me doubt how good the chunin exams will be but this ep made so excited for the exam. I loved the buildup and all the interactions between the characters. These teams have really grown on me !
i also liked the little details like why shikadai doesn't wear the chunin vest, I've been wondering about that for a while

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Oct 31, 2021 3:17 AM
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I thought they would show us the 1vs1 fights in this episode but nope next.

It looks that everyone trained in their best way, but what was in the end are they enemies.
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Oct 31, 2021 3:23 AM
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Lol not sure why they're complaining about having to fight each other, that's literally a staple of the Chunin Exam and they did it without complaints the last time the CE was held. "Damn it. What a cruel way of doing things." Well Boruto if you think having to face each other one-on-one is cruel, you should ask your parents what their Chunin Exam was like lol.

Just build up this episode showing everyone preparing for their matches. I liked the Ino-Shika-Cho bit and how they explained why Shikadai has never worn his vest. Also, looks like there's trouble brewing. It wouldn't be a true Chunin Exam arc without the exams being interrupted during the one-on-one battles by some outside threat lol.
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Oct 31, 2021 3:31 AM
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This episode is the day before the start of the chunin exams, love to see inoshikacho gathered together, The moment between Sarada and Sasuke is the best moment of this episode.

Yeah Houki vs Inojin. I wonder who will win?
Oct 31, 2021 4:16 AM
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So like everyone else said. A buildup episode.
Whats the most surprising for me is that there will be only one fight next week, if they stay with 1 fight per week we get a lot of genin fights. Cant wait for Boruto, Sarada und Mitsuki action!
But tbh, Inojin vs Hoki is meh...
Oct 31, 2021 4:53 AM
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Welp, no chunnin for you Inojin.....
Oct 31, 2021 5:37 AM
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Good episode that involved side characters.
Oct 31, 2021 6:19 AM
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they panicked and tried fleshing out the side characters so we would care about them like we did with the original chuunin exams. Only issue is it was too little too late. Guess they'll have to bank on flashbacks to make these characters really feel real, because even with what we got these side characters look pathetic
Oct 31, 2021 6:21 AM
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Lino- said:
This episode is the day before the start of the chunin exams, love to see inoshikacho gathered together, The moment between Sarada and Sasuke is the best moment of this episode.

Yeah Houki vs Inojin. I wonder who will win?
honestly the moment when he said he was prepared for anything - I thought they would twist it to reflect how he doubted himself and wasn't prepared to kill Boruto, and it cost him his eye. His eye is living proof that he wasn't prepared enough and yet in this discussion he uses it as reasoning for why he's prepared for everything
Oct 31, 2021 6:23 AM
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Glad the anime canon characters are finally getting their shine. Lowkey don’t want Tsubaki to go back home but it is what it is
Oct 31, 2021 6:47 AM
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Yeah they finally found a place to stretched things out. Slow pace this out, considering all the characters before facing out the one-on-one battle. Chuunin exam can be a good place to show their determination, and a nice way to break from the source material. Alright then, whatever that last implied, couldn't care more and lets see little Kakashi under Sai's command against Sai's kid. Man, i really hope i get to see Sai surprise expression next week.
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Oct 31, 2021 7:08 AM

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An unnecessary ,,filler in the filler’’ episode. 1/5
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Oct 31, 2021 7:45 AM

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"Papa, give me advice"

"Be prepared"

Will anime canon arc ever be half decent. Who writes these man
Oct 31, 2021 8:43 AM

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I kinda wish they extended forest of death episode instead of having this one. But I'll admit this had its moments. I like the whole conversation about Shikadai's vest. And that moment between Sasuke and Sarada. But I doubt Sarada is stronger than Sasuke at the same age. Is she?

I'm really looking forward to the 1v1 battles. Inojin VS Houki? I'm betting on Houki :D

"To keep enduring, no matter what, until things come to pass...perhaps that's what it means to be a ninja." - Uchiha Sasuke
Oct 31, 2021 8:47 AM

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theGodde said:
Lino- said:
This episode is the day before the start of the chunin exams, love to see inoshikacho gathered together, The moment between Sarada and Sasuke is the best moment of this episode.

Yeah Houki vs Inojin. I wonder who will win?
honestly the moment when he said he was prepared for anything - I thought they would twist it to reflect how he doubted himself and wasn't prepared to kill Boruto, and it cost him his eye. His eye is living proof that he wasn't prepared enough and yet in this discussion he uses it as reasoning for why he's prepared for everything


What makes you say losing his Rinnegan is proof of him being unprepared to kill Boruto?
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Oct 31, 2021 12:12 PM
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Back into filler I was enjoying the chunin arc until the end where some threat was introduced can we just have a chunin arc without interruption
Oct 31, 2021 1:00 PM
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It's such a good episode for the side characters, I like their relationship with each other, I only barely see their story on random episodes.
Oct 31, 2021 1:03 PM
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Today is the preparation day for everyone. Boruto and Mitsuki are training with one another, Sarada and Boruto both get the same advice from Sasuke, always be prepared. Speaking of, Sasuke tells Sarada that she's more skilled as a shinobi than Sasuke was at her age. OH MY GOD THIS MEANS THE CURRENT SARADA CAN CLAP SASUKE FROM BEFORE SHIPPUDEN. JEEZ I DIDN'T KNOW THIS.

Wasasbi and Tsubaki were training together and Tsubaki ended up getting a letter from the Land of Iron. She's now a candidate for a leader position and will return back when the Chunin Exam is over.

Shikadai got to treat his team one more time before they become Chunin themselves and get this. Shikadai has never once wore his Chunin vest because he's waiting for Inojin and Chocho to become Chunin first. He's such a cool dude!

Denki apparently has created his own ninja tool that easily clapped Metal Lee, so I'm wondering who he'll go up against and how effective the tool will be on them. If he goes up against Iwabe he might clap him, but at the same time Iwabe watched Denki as he was in the Scientific Ninja Tool Lab.

From the 223 preview the first match will be Inojin Yamanaka vs Houki Taketori. I'm excited to see Houki's abilities as he has been going on missions with Sai as apart of the Anbu Black Ops.

This is getting exciting!
Oct 31, 2021 1:08 PM
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So the episode was ok as a buildup but I wonder now who out of them will become chunnin. That is, unless the exams get interrupted yet again. My guesses (I've not read the manga in case they are mentioned there) are:

- Sarada
- Denki
- Wasabi
- Chocho
- Houki

The last one I don't know.
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Oct 31, 2021 2:40 PM
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The swarm is proceeding along with the swarm participants really I'm expecting more of it all.
Oct 31, 2021 2:47 PM
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A set-up episode, I'm excited about this exam. There we go folks, Sasuke said it himself. The new generation already surpassed the old one when they were the same age.
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omg, are u guys see this. Sasuke said that sarada is far more skilled than sasuke. Thats mean, after time skip sarada will surpass sasuke and unlock mangekyou sharingan.
Oct 31, 2021 6:44 PM
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llolzcalai said:
theGodde said:
honestly the moment when he said he was prepared for anything - I thought they would twist it to reflect how he doubted himself and wasn't prepared to kill Boruto, and it cost him his eye. His eye is living proof that he wasn't prepared enough and yet in this discussion he uses it as reasoning for why he's prepared for everything


What makes you say losing his Rinnegan is proof of him being unprepared to kill Boruto?
well he said to Boruto that he would kill him if he got possessed. And iirc there was a momentary pause between Momoshiki's attack and Sasuke realising it.

Even if I am remembering it wrong, Sasuke not killing Boruto when he got possessed is a failure on his part whether he was capable of doing it or not in the situation. Because like he said, Sasuke should have been prepared for anything. He promised Boruto to take him out in the event this happens. If he was unable to stop Momoshiki in time then he clearly wasn't prepared enough for this fight and for all the possible problems that could come up.
Oct 31, 2021 7:56 PM
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Just gonna say this arc is a anime cannon arc and not filler.....okay so back to the topic ig. This ep was pretty good. It was a nice buildup you know, all the kids are talking and spending time, practicing, etc. Just like that one ep in of naruto chunnin exams arc. I kinda love these types of things where everybody talks and it shows how much mature they got. Especially chocho cuz I never thought she would be mature or grow to understand many things. Oh, and Sasuke literally said current sarada claps og naruto, sasuke lmao
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theGodde said:
llolzcalai said:


What makes you say losing his Rinnegan is proof of him being unprepared to kill Boruto?
well he said to Boruto that he would kill him if he got possessed. And iirc there was a momentary pause between Momoshiki's attack and Sasuke realising it.

Even if I am remembering it wrong, Sasuke not killing Boruto when he got possessed is a failure on his part whether he was capable of doing it or not in the situation. Because like he said, Sasuke should have been prepared for anything. He promised Boruto to take him out in the event this happens. If he was unable to stop Momoshiki in time then he clearly wasn't prepared enough for this fight and for all the possible problems that could come up.


I am not sure if I remember well too, but I think he didn't realize it early enough that Boruto was possessed. I remember being super shocked when the stab happened haha If he did realize it earlier, maybe it wouldn't be as shocking.

But I suppose you make a point about him not being strong enough to defeat him.
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Oct 31, 2021 8:05 PM

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So the episode was ok as a buildup but I wonder now who out of them will become chunnin. That is, unless the exams get interrupted yet again. My guesses (I've not read the manga in case they are mentioned there) are:

- Sarada
- Denki
- Wasabi
- Chocho
- Houki

The last one I don't know.


Won't there only be 5? I like your guess! It'd be the same for me except maybe I'd swap wasabi for the samurai girl who's name escapes me ay the moment 🤔😂
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Oct 31, 2021 9:39 PM
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While this episode was not packed with action, I still loved it! Filler episodes help the viewer appreciate the characters/plot more. Can't wait for the next episode!
Nov 1, 2021 1:22 AM
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This episode had a lot of character development, many are ppl are annoyed by the fact that we have to wait one more week before the 1v1s actually start (which slightly sad tbh ;-;). But character development is also important which the manga lacked with the side characters, so overall kinda hyped for the chunin exams even tho I'm a manga reader.....
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llolzcalai said:
rasterman7 said:
So the episode was ok as a buildup but I wonder now who out of them will become chunnin. That is, unless the exams get interrupted yet again. My guesses (I've not read the manga in case they are mentioned there) are:

- Sarada
- Denki
- Wasabi
- Chocho
- Houki

The last one I don't know.


Won't there only be 5? I like your guess! It'd be the same for me except maybe I'd swap wasabi for the samurai girl who's name escapes me ay the moment 🤔😂
Ah, sorry I must have miscounted. Tsubaki (the samurai girl) I wasn't sure about because of the letter she received to leave the village.
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they better make the match-ups balanced or it would be a lame Chuunin exam!
why do we always have somebody who will make a ruckus!?
looks like Denki would be matched-up to the Samurai shinobi huh...
not sure about the match-up to others...
Sarada & Boruto better loose on this on or it would be very predictable!
4/5.


Nov 2, 2021 7:46 AM
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Damn after Rock Lee, now they did Metal so dirty as well.
He lose sparing with Denki lmao

Yeah Sasuke advice to Sarada was "be prepared"?
When could we have a good writing in Anime Canon Episodes.

Really the Cliffhanger?
Are the Chunnin Exam gonna be interrupted again?
Nov 3, 2021 11:11 PM

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Tsubaki's adorable and there were some sweet moments between each team.
Nov 8, 2021 9:07 PM

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Tsubaki's leaving? Feels like she's hardly even been here. What a waste~
Dec 23, 2021 10:30 AM
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Since Amado's betrayal I really like this series. Hopefully it won't get bad again!
Dec 23, 2021 10:31 AM
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I am for the guy from team 25 xD
Feb 17, 2022 1:42 AM
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I enjoyed this episode. I'm rooting hard for a lot of them! Especially Chocho. Also, I loved that moment with Chocho and Sarada at the end. Hopefully they don't have to fight each other.
I'm glad they've added this arc and didn't just follow the manga. Gosh I appreciate the anime so much.

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It makes sense that scientific ninja tools are allowed, if specialized and made by the ninja as part of their specialty. Other ninja tools like shuriken, kunai, scrolls and so on are allowed, the actual ability of these tools need to be derived from the user and not simply seen as cheating like how Boruto did. Looking forward to this outside of some nobodies interfering.
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