: C- . It is essential only for die-hard Neji fans. If you are watching for the main story, this episode can be safely skipped. Are you planning to watch the entire filler arc , or
: Matsuri offers Team Guy a "Heaven Scroll" to help save Gaara. Neji decides to help for free. Using his Byakugan, Neji manages to cut the chakra chains binding Gaara and Fū by targeting a weak point in the barrier. Key Characters : Neji, Gaara, Fū, Matsuri, and Team Guy. Naruto Shippuden Episode 412
This episode is part of the "In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths" filler arc, which looks back at the Chuunin Exams that took place while Naruto was away training with Jiraiya. Direct Review Are you planning to watch the entire filler
The core of the episode is Neji's decision-making. He chooses to help Matsuri and rescue Gaara from the rogue monk Hōichi without asking for a reward, showing how far he has come from the fatalistic, cold ninja of the original series. His tactical use of the Byakugan to solve the Jinchūriki extraction problem is a satisfying display of his genius. Key Characters : Neji, Gaara, Fū, Matsuri, and Team Guy