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Hunter · 2009-06-18, 08:50

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neshru · 2009-06-18, 09:47

Spoiler for oh... hi there:

pretty good episode regardless

Sinn · 2009-06-18, 10:29

Great episode, for the first time i enjoyed the USEFUL fillers they put there, and more of orochimaru's past. (and Itachi/anko's)

Funny how they just showed the akatsuki face all of a sudden as if we seen his face before (well except for manga readers), lmao, weird.

But overall, 8/10. I like this epi. Can't wait for the next. xD

kitten320 · 2009-06-18, 12:09

The best part of the episode was Itachi

But lol, I didn't know that Orochimaru had soft side in the past 0_0 When he watched Tsunade crying it almost looked like he also was crying...

And it is weird that they have showed [...] to us...

Anyway episode was pretty good

Hunter · 2009-06-18, 12:49

Do not name the new Akatsuki member shown. Do not make any remarks about future events or characters from the manga, no matter how trivial you think they are. Even within the spoiler tags.

sayde · 2009-06-18, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Sinn

Funny how they just showed the akatsuki face all of a sudden as if we seen his face before (well except for manga readers), lmao, weird.

If you're referring to character in the pic above, then we have seen his face before in the anime. Though it was brief, it's most definitely not the first time we've seen what he looks like. (Or was there yet another Akatsuki member shown in this episode that we've never seen before?)

lotus_lee · 2009-06-18, 16:00

That guy's not part of Akatsuki! He's just some random noob who happened to be hosting a tea party, and Itachi accepted his invite.

Anyways, great episode. I loved the early bit about Orochimaru before he went all weird.

Bombo · 2009-06-18, 17:26

I really like flashback tbh..Well done and finally animation moving .,

Lumir · 2009-06-18, 17:29

So is it safe to assume that Sasuke in some way absorbed Ichimaru and now has access to all his knowlage/power?

AuroraFlash · 2009-06-18, 17:50

I finally get to know what the hand with the ring means. I always thought it was made of wax, but Itachi cut it off, which means Orochimaru has lost an arm before, not only when he fought the 3rd and it means he carries a real arm with him. Very strange. How could he make the first body switch when he had already lost an arm before? I thought he needed the arm for the jutsu. At least he used both arms to cast the jutsu when he tried to overtake Itachis body. Why is the ring still on that hand? Couldn't Orochimaru take it off himself?

I liked the flashbacks indeed. I knew that Orochimaru was born a kind person, but I didn't know that he was actually driven into that research by his feelings towards Tsunade. He saw her little brother die and he was there when Tsunade tragically lost her boyfriend. The first time I saw glimpses of that, I actually thought it was Orochimaru who killed them because he was so ruthless and his comments were mean, but apparently he did his research to help people, then changed his mind and was decieved by his own envy, greed and enthusiasm.

He was impressed by Itachi who he seemingly couldn't match. Maybe Itachi killing all the Uchiha didn't leave Orochimaru much choice but trying to get Itachi's body. Apparently he didn't know there was another survivor (Sasuke) by then.

Hunter · 2009-06-18, 18:03

Orochimaru didn't need his hands when he attempted to take over Sasuke AuroFlash.
Oro didn't bother taking the ring out probably because he left Akatsuki immediately after Itachi swiftly defeated him.

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Originally Posted by Lumir

So is it safe to assume that Sasuke in some way absorbed Ichimaru and now has access to all his knowlage/power?

Well basically Sasuke turned Oro's own jutsu against himself and took over Oro's soul. No way to tell yet the extent of what he gained there.

AuroraFlash · 2009-06-18, 18:06

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Originally Posted by Hunter

Orochimaru didn't need his hands when he attempted to take over Sasuke AuroFlash.
Oro didn't bother taking the ring out probably because he left Akatsuki immediately after Itachi swiftly defeated him.

Well, I think it must have a meaning. Why would you carry around your arm with the hand with the ring? We've seen it several times and Oro has often moved from one hideout to another. Yet this hand with the ring has always had its place next to him.

Ero-Senn1n · 2009-06-18, 19:10

I can't believe that the anime team was able to create some meaningful and cool filler parts to make the real manga story more detailed and complete. Kishi has always left some gaps to fill by the anime but most of the time the anime writers failed to make a decent story (the worst filler that i have ever seen was team-Gai fighting their own clones). I think this episode is 10/10, definitely one of the best episodes of the entire series. I don't remember any other anime where the quality difference between the episodes was so large, just a few chapters ago the painful (i give them 0/10 score) fillers and now a perfect episode.

ClovisLaBritannia · 2009-06-18, 20:40

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Originally Posted by neshru

Spoiler for oh... hi there:

pretty good episode regardless

well that came out of nowhere kinda glad they didnt give him that weird corpse-y look way back when AL was in the **** Village during the Hidan and kakuzu arc but maybe we'll see his partner animated early too

also was that Sui's voice in the preview for ep.115? cause god it sounded awful

Catdog · 2009-06-18, 21:33

the flashbacks where cool, just hope they don't have too many of them to the point we forget about the actual story.

starting to wonder the purpose of spoiler tags lately if we can't even use them

CuXe · 2009-06-19, 04:22

The music they used during Sasuke's take over reminded me of:

zaxthezax · 2009-06-19, 07:32

Great episode, time to enjoy the anime again. It's still kinda mystery to me, what actually happened... i will watch it some more times ^^
I think the part with Orochimaru becoming this giant snake was kinda weird and it happened pretty unforeseen, i was like Inuyasha any? But it went out pretty entertaining, I'm looking forward to this arc.

At the "why Orochimaru keeps the arm part":
I remember Zetsu collecting the ring of Sasori. Maybe the rings have more meaning than just trendy Akatsuki accessoir.

neshru · 2009-06-19, 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter

Do not name the new Akatsuki member shown.

FYI, the Akatsuki leader was called with his name in the ending credits

Kafriel · 2009-06-19, 08:35

Awesome episode, hopefully there will be more of this in the future

Quote:

I remember Zetsu collecting the ring of Sasori. Maybe the rings have more meaning than just trendy Akatsuki accessoir.

Kishi must have been reading reborn! lately

lotus_lee · 2009-06-19, 08:50

When we were shown Orochimaru's cut off arm with the ring in that sealed container, did anyone else start thinking:

'DOCTOR WHO!'

Cos in that, the Doctor uses it to aid his regeneration lol.

2009-06-18, 08:50	Link #1
Hunter Bubbly and super fun Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doesn't look like Kansas	[Anime-only] Shippuden Episode 114 Discussion Welcome to this week's episode discussion thread posted a few days before it airs in Japan (which is on Thursday). Naruto Forum RULES... DO NOT ASK where to download RAWs or Fansubs... and DO NOT MENTION fansub group names... For further information please visit the Naruto Licensed! Ask for it = Ban thread Thread Guidelines... Absolutely no manga spoilers in any anime-only threads such as the weekly Episode Discussion threads. That means, no hints, or vague remarks about a future event from the manga, even within the spoiler tags. Inability to observe this rule will result in a BAN! Discuss your expectations of this episode if it hasn't aired yet. Be polite to your fellow forum members. Try to keep the discussion on topic. Everyone is encouraged to use the report post button if these rules are broken. The button is located in the left hand corner, at the bottom of every user name. It will notify a moderator who will deal with such post according to the rules. Last edited by Hunter; 2009-06-18 at 12:46.

2009-06-18, 10:29	Link #3
Sinn Pwnage Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Here.	Great episode, for the first time i enjoyed the USEFUL fillers they put there, and more of orochimaru's past. (and Itachi/anko's) Funny how they just showed the akatsuki face all of a sudden as if we seen his face before (well except for manga readers), lmao, weird. But overall, 8/10. I like this epi. Can't wait for the next. xD __________________ I don't have a signature Last edited by Hunter; 2009-06-18 at 12:47.

2009-06-18, 12:09	Link #4
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	The best part of the episode was Itachi But lol, I didn't know that Orochimaru had soft side in the past 0_0 When he watched Tsunade crying it almost looked like he also was crying... And it is weird that they have showed [...] to us... Anyway episode was pretty good __________________ My anime list Last edited by Hunter; 2009-06-18 at 12:47.

2009-06-18, 17:29	Link #9
Lumir Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 37	So is it safe to assume that Sasuke in some way absorbed Ichimaru and now has access to all his knowlage/power? __________________

2009-06-18, 17:50	Link #10
AuroraFlash good-natured spirit Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dancing with the devil	I finally get to know what the hand with the ring means. I always thought it was made of wax, but Itachi cut it off, which means Orochimaru has lost an arm before, not only when he fought the 3rd and it means he carries a real arm with him. Very strange. How could he make the first body switch when he had already lost an arm before? I thought he needed the arm for the jutsu. At least he used both arms to cast the jutsu when he tried to overtake Itachis body. Why is the ring still on that hand? Couldn't Orochimaru take it off himself? I liked the flashbacks indeed. I knew that Orochimaru was born a kind person, but I didn't know that he was actually driven into that research by his feelings towards Tsunade. He saw her little brother die and he was there when Tsunade tragically lost her boyfriend. The first time I saw glimpses of that, I actually thought it was Orochimaru who killed them because he was so ruthless and his comments were mean, but apparently he did his research to help people, then changed his mind and was decieved by his own envy, greed and enthusiasm. He was impressed by Itachi who he seemingly couldn't match. Maybe Itachi killing all the Uchiha didn't leave Orochimaru much choice but trying to get Itachi's body. Apparently he didn't know there was another survivor (Sasuke) by then. __________________

2009-06-18, 09:47	Link #2
neshru Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008	Spoiler for oh... hi there: pretty good episode regardless

2009-06-18, 12:49	Link #5
Hunter Bubbly and super fun Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doesn't look like Kansas	Do not name the new Akatsuki member shown. Do not make any remarks about future events or characters from the manga, no matter how trivial you think they are. Even within the spoiler tags.

2009-06-18, 16:00	Link #7
lotus_lee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Age: 38	That guy's not part of Akatsuki! He's just some random noob who happened to be hosting a tea party, and Itachi accepted his invite. Anyways, great episode. I loved the early bit about Orochimaru before he went all weird.

2009-06-18, 17:26	Link #8
Bombo TSF Fans Join Date: Sep 2008	I really like flashback tbh..Well done and finally animation moving .,

2009-06-18, 19:10	Link #13
Ero-Senn1n Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hidden Village of Sake	I can't believe that the anime team was able to create some meaningful and cool filler parts to make the real manga story more detailed and complete. Kishi has always left some gaps to fill by the anime but most of the time the anime writers failed to make a decent story (the worst filler that i have ever seen was team-Gai fighting their own clones). I think this episode is 10/10, definitely one of the best episodes of the entire series. I don't remember any other anime where the quality difference between the episodes was so large, just a few chapters ago the painful (i give them 0/10 score) fillers and now a perfect episode.

2009-06-18, 21:33	Link #15
Catdog Member Join Date: Dec 2007	the flashbacks where cool, just hope they don't have too many of them to the point we forget about the actual story. starting to wonder the purpose of spoiler tags lately if we can't even use them

2009-06-19, 07:32	Link #17
zaxthezax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Great episode, time to enjoy the anime again. It's still kinda mystery to me, what actually happened... i will watch it some more times ^^ I think the part with Orochimaru becoming this giant snake was kinda weird and it happened pretty unforeseen, i was like Inuyasha any? But it went out pretty entertaining, I'm looking forward to this arc. At the "why Orochimaru keeps the arm part": I remember Zetsu collecting the ring of Sasori. Maybe the rings have more meaning than just trendy Akatsuki accessoir.

2009-06-19, 08:50	Link #20
lotus_lee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Age: 38	When we were shown Orochimaru's cut off arm with the ring in that sealed container, did anyone else start thinking: 'DOCTOR WHO!' Cos in that, the Doctor uses it to aid his regeneration lol.