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Following Pain’s devastating attack, Konoha is in ruins. An emergency council is convened before the Fire Daimyō to discuss rebuilding and leadership. With Lady Tsunade still in a coma from overexerting her chakra to protect the villagers, the council must select a new Hokage. Despite many hoping for Kakashi Hatake to take the mantle, Danzo Shimura aggressively maneuvers for the position and is ultimately named the Sixth Hokage candidate .

Many viewers enjoy the nostalgia of seeing Team 7 together again and the deeper insight into Kakashi’s perspective. Watch Naruto Shippuden 179

Some dedicated fans criticize the episode for "retconning" or contradicting established canon events from the early episodes of the original Naruto series. Following Pain’s devastating attack, Konoha is in ruins

Unlike the original series, this episode depicts an early, brief skirmish between Naruto and Sasuke that was witnessed from afar by Kakashi. Despite many hoping for Kakashi Hatake to take