Users often discuss how this episode shifts the perspective on Kabuto from a simple henchman to a deeply layered individual.
“When Itachi looks at Kabuto, it's like looking at his former self; both lived as spies and liars, presenting a false front to the world.” YouTube · Suzy Lu
“To think Kabuto of all characters would get such a great backstory. He really became a tragic villain worthy of his role in the war arc.” YouTube · Rice & Ginger
Fans have praised the episode for elevating Kabuto to an "S-tier character". His claim of evolving from a "human to snake to dragon" and his hubris in comparing himself to the Sage of Six Paths make him a formidable and complex threat.
The episode establishes a compelling parallel between Kabuto and Itachi. Both lived lives of lies and served the Hidden Leaf from the shadows, yet received only dishonor in return. Itachi’s realization that Kabuto is a reflection of his own former self adds a layer of empathy to their conflict.
Users often discuss how this episode shifts the perspective on Kabuto from a simple henchman to a deeply layered individual.
“When Itachi looks at Kabuto, it's like looking at his former self; both lived as spies and liars, presenting a false front to the world.” YouTube · Suzy Lu
“To think Kabuto of all characters would get such a great backstory. He really became a tragic villain worthy of his role in the war arc.” YouTube · Rice & Ginger
Fans have praised the episode for elevating Kabuto to an "S-tier character". His claim of evolving from a "human to snake to dragon" and his hubris in comparing himself to the Sage of Six Paths make him a formidable and complex threat.
The episode establishes a compelling parallel between Kabuto and Itachi. Both lived lives of lies and served the Hidden Leaf from the shadows, yet received only dishonor in return. Itachi’s realization that Kabuto is a reflection of his own former self adds a layer of empathy to their conflict.
