327 — Naruto Shippuden Episode

Primarily Canon . While it contains extensive flashbacks, they are largely based on the manga to provide context for the relationship shift between Naruto and Kurama. Key Plot Points

August 29, 2013 (Japan); January 7, 2016 (North America). Arc: Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation. Naruto Shippuden Episode 327

For the first time, viewers see the series' history through Kurama's eyes. The fox reflects on his 16 years of trying to break the seal by leaking his chakra to Naruto, only to be repeatedly surprised by Naruto's resilience and refusal to succumb to hate. Primarily Canon