: Naruto refers to Itachi as "Big Brother," showing a mentorship/sibling-like relationship that doesn't exist in the main timeline. 🔍 Key Context
: Because Naruto is the Hokage’s son , the villagers treat him with surface-level respect (calling him "Young Lord") rather than overt hatred—though they still whisper about him behind his back. Naruto Shippuden Episode 432
This episode kicks off a massive filler arc (The Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls) where . It allows fans to see a version of Naruto's childhood that is drastically different from the canon storyline: : Naruto refers to Itachi as "Big Brother,"