: Many fans on GameFAQs and Anime News Network found the reliance on repetitive flashbacks frustrating, noting that they added little new information and slowed down the final battle's momentum. The Two of Them… Always | Narutopedia | Fandom
: Obito uses the last of his strength, assisted by Sakura’s chakra, to locate Sasuke in one of Kaguya’s dimensions and bring him back to the main battlefield.
: The episode concludes with Obito's soul beginning to pass on, where he finally finds peace and reunites with Rin in the afterlife. Critical Reception Naruto Shippuden Episode 471
: Reviewers from sites like Reddit praised the emotional impact of Obito's sacrifice and how it "humanized" him after his long tenure as a villain.
The episode continues the high-stakes battle against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki: : Many fans on GameFAQs and Anime News
Fan and critic reviews of the episode are mixed due to its pacing:
: The title "The Two of Them… Always" reflects the eternal link between Obito and Kakashi, as well as the parallel between Naruto and Sasuke as the next generation's "brothers". Critical Reception : Reviewers from sites like Reddit
Naruto Shippuden Episode 471 , titled is a pivotal canon installment that focuses on Obito Uchiha’s final redemption and his complex bond with Kakashi Hatake . Plot Summary