Naruto Shippuuden - Episode 125
Disappearance
Deidara really left a mark, although it could have been more intense. Sasuke didn’t that worried, considering there was no way to escape. Anyway, he managed to escape the blast at the last time, by forcing Manda with his sharingan. Still, he caught some of the blast. It was enough to kill Manda and leave him in serious condition. Sasuke acts humble for a change, I didn’t remember this anymore. I’ve been recently condemning his arrogant attitude in the manga lol.
Anyway, his companions arrive and they take care of him. Their search for Itachi has progressed and they are closer to him. Meanwhile, the Konoha platoons rush to the scene. Kiba shows his improved skills and makes it possible for them to find Sasuke. Everyone’s moving and things are certainly going to clash.
Pain and Konan also make a full appearance. Konan hints that Pain never lost a battle and can even make it rain. Naruto is in for trouble. I liked what they did with Uchiha Madara, they improved the scene alot from the manga. Although this deserved some better art. Still lI iked the mood a lot. The Rain village, along with The Cloud is my favorite village, really, and can’t wait to see the Cloud animated and colored.
Nice episode, pushed the plot forward without much playing around. I would be pretty excited right now, hadn’t I read the manga already.
The next episode will continue this situation and also start the new "sub-arc" about Jiraya. That is probably going to fully develop in the special after the next episode. I hope the special episode has superb animation, like 123, Jiraya deserves it.. but, being so few episodes since 123 came out.. not sure. Although Bleach has been able to boost some really nice animation in various continuous episodes and Naruto seems to be saving budget in this las episodes.. there’s hope. Can’t wait.
- Next Episode: Twilight
