Instead of attacking or even defending himself, Naruto walks straight toward the cage. He looks Kurama in the eye and says something no one ever has: "You must have been in so much pain."
Before we dive into the episode, let’s set the stage. It’s the height of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Naruto has already mastered "Nine-Tails Chakra Mode" by ripping out Kurama’s chakra and forcing it to obey him. But that was a battle of wills—not friendship. naruto befriends kurama episode
The Moment It All Changed: Breaking Down the Episode Where Naruto Finally Befriends Kurama Instead of attacking or even defending himself, Naruto
Sadly, long-time fans know the tragic payoff in Boruto (Episodes 217-218), where Kurama sacrifices himself using Baryon Mode. But that sacrifice only hurts so much because of the beautiful friendship forged in Episode 328. Naruto has already mastered "Nine-Tails Chakra Mode" by
Kurama, naturally, tries to intimidate him. The massive fox growls, bares his fangs, and mocks Naruto for being naive. He reminds Naruto of all the pain, death, and isolation he’s caused. For a moment, it looks like nothing has changed.