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Discussion BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Episode 45 - Links and Discussion
BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Episode 45
Memories from the Day of Snow*
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u/Zelfox Feb 14 '18
Ryogi's backstory isn't bad, but so far it's very basic 'character with sad past'. Also, I'm not too keen on Gekko being hinted as 'bad' already. Would be nice if it was more controversial & subjective, after all that's what this whole arc is about.
Shikadai outsmarting Ryogi was absolutely awesome. Also I like the fact that neither Ryogi and shikadai were really correct here. Ryogi's noble thief biz is definitely not the way to fix things, but shikadai's "You can't do anything cos we don't have power!" is a very interesting insight into his personality.
Shikamaru was always "IT'S ALWAYS A DRAG SO NO", but it seems like Shikadai is more like "IT'S A DRAG BUT TBH WE'RE POWERLESS SO WHY BOTHER?"
Also Shikadai failed talk-no-jutsu guys, he just literally got his butt whooped with Ryogi's reverse-talk-no-jutsu, cos Ryogi pointed some very clear points about Shikadai.
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u/scotchfree_gaming Feb 14 '18
Anyone else catch that the tattoo on the gang leader's hand looked similar to the one on the neck of the civilian who lied to cover them? I'm guessing his specialty is manipulation. I think it would be cliche if he had the parents killed and was evil from the beginning but it seems likely. He tattoo genjutsued the guy who killed Ryogi's parents, lied about the father, and took Ryogi in as a pawn. Let's hope it's not that cut and dry.
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u/47D Feb 14 '18
Ryodai: See, you don't even have any proof.
Shikadai: You think I would accuse you without any proof...? That lamp you have is one of the stolen items.
Ryodai: *Gasp
[The lamp falls and breaks]
Ryodai: Mwahhahaha. You got me. I AM KIRA
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u/M4her Feb 14 '18
I like how darker this episode seemed to be. I loved the exchange between Ryogi and Shikadai, and I loved how serious it got. One thing though. Shikadai is kind of like his dad used to be. He doesn't care a whole lot about things, and doesn't usually get involved in stuff. So how come he has become so invested in Ryogi's friendship that he would have such a breakdown. I mean he knew the guy only through a couple matches of shogi? And suddenly they're best friends. I can understand that from Ryogi's perspective, because Shikadai is his first friend. But it just doesn't quite fit for Shikadai. Nonetheless i loved the overall tone of this episode and hope for more!
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u/tiger1296 Feb 14 '18
That dude was genjutsud as hell. Probably his dad didn't agree and then was killed, then use the kids power to further business.
Bet the guy takes a healthy commission
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u/Muser98 Feb 14 '18
The theme that plays when Shikadai calls Ryogi a pawn is really good. Also glad new tracks are being added to the series.
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u/Public_Enemyy Feb 14 '18
As much as I like the character building for Ryogi, I want to see more Ice style in action just like I want to see more wind nature transformation jutsus.
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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '18 edited Feb 14 '18
If someone had told me Hidden Leaf 2018 would have capitalism protests I wouldn't have believed it.