Naruto Shippuden: Episode 374

This "New Three-Way Deadlock" signifies that the students have finally surpassed their masters, combining their unique strengths to lead the charge against Madara and Obito Uchiha. Key Highlights & Critical Reception

Reviewers at Anime News Network noted that while the war arc had been slow—spanning over 100 episodes for only two days of in-universe time—Episode 374 served as a high-energy "bang" that brought focus back to the core characters. Naruto Shippuden Episode 374

A major focus of this episode is Sakura releasing the Strength of a Hundred Seal (Byakugou). After years of storing chakra, she finally proves she is no longer "standing behind" Naruto and Sasuke, but fighting as their equal. This "New Three-Way Deadlock" signifies that the students

The episode features flashbacks to the original Sannin (Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade) in their youth, drawing a direct parallel to the growth and burden now carried by Team 7. Viewing Information After years of storing chakra, she finally proves