· Arc 15: Shinobi World War: Confrontation
Naruto Shippuden Episode 321
Reinforcements Arrive
Manga Canon
8.1
- Japanese Air
- Jul 18, 2013
- English Air
- Nov 28, 2015
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Manga
- Ch. 558, 559
Description Spoiler-Free
As the Fourth Great Ninja War stretches across multiple battlefields, Naruto’s shadow clones arrive to lend much-needed support and help the Allied Shinobi Forces identify the hidden White Zetsu soldiers. Meanwhile, the shinobi continue searching for ways to keep up with the ever-changing chaos of the battlefield.
Anime-Manga Differences Spoiler
Plot and Content Changes
- Naruto goes after the two Zetsu posing as Iwa-nin in the Logistical Support and Medical Division with a bodily charge here, even though the manga has him use his Spiralling Serial Spheres. (Manga: chapter 558, page 16)
- Kakashi just swings the Kubikiribōchō through Fuguki's torso in this version. The manga has him pour lightning chakra flow into the blade to boost its piercing power before the strike. (Manga: chapter 559, page 7)
- An extra slice of the Daimyō Protection Squad's fight against Black Zetsu plays early in this episode, before Madara is summoned. The manga doesn't show that segment. (Manga: chapter 559, page 1)
- The anime shows Pakura, Gari and Mangetsu actively fighting the Third Division alongside Fuguki, then retreating into the forest once Fuguki is sealed. The manga skips that and just has Lee mention that only three of them remain. (Manga: chapter 559, page 9)
Source: https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Anime-Manga_Differences