: Neji fights Anko and Shikamaru faces Sai to clear a path for Naruto.
Watch these reviews and highlights for a deeper look at the episode's controversial moments: Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 446
: Critics describe the episode as "ambitiously bad" with a community score of 1.0/10 on Anime News Network . : Neji fights Anko and Shikamaru faces Sai
: Reviewers on Reddit noted that while the original canon took dozens of episodes for these developments, this filler arc forces them into a single, disjointed episode. : The episode climaxes with a clash between
: The episode climaxes with a clash between Sasuke's Kirin and Naruto's Rasenshuriken, though the outcome is not shown. Critical Consensus
: Sasuke receives the Cursed Seal from Orochimaru and immediately masters advanced techniques.
: While some choreography is praised, the general artwork and "rushed" feel are common complaints among fans on YouTube .