: Itachi's role is relegated to a "decoy," and his death is viewed by fans as anticlimactic and "shitty".
: While some choreography is praised, the general artwork and "rushed" feel are common complaints among fans on YouTube . Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 446
: Critics describe the episode as "ambitiously bad" with a community score of 1.0/10 on Anime News Network . : Itachi's role is relegated to a "decoy,"
: Neji fights Anko and Shikamaru faces Sai to clear a path for Naruto. : Neji fights Anko and Shikamaru faces Sai
: Sasuke receives the Cursed Seal from Orochimaru and immediately masters advanced techniques.
: The episode climaxes with a clash between Sasuke's Kirin and Naruto's Rasenshuriken, though the outcome is not shown. Critical Consensus
💡 : If you are following the main story, this episode is safe to skip as it does not contribute to the official manga canon.