: Itachi utilizes his Totsuka Sword to pierce and seal Nagato, finally freeing him from the Edo Tensei. Nagato’s departure is poignant as he urges Naruto to be the "amazing end to the trilogy" that their master Jiraiya began. Critical Reception
: While some viewers found the montage scene slightly overextended, the overall animation for the battle sequences and the emotional weight of Nagato’s goodbye received high marks. Watch Naruto Shippuden 299
: To counter Nagato's Chibaku Tensei (Planetary Devastation), the three shinobi combine their strongest long-range techniques—Itachi’s Yasaka Magatama , Bee’s Tailed Beast Bomb , and Naruto’s Rasenshuriken —to destroy the core of the gravity sphere. : Itachi utilizes his Totsuka Sword to pierce
Episode 299 is essential viewing for its tactical brilliance and the profound thematic shift it brings to Naruto's journey. It moves Naruto away from his dangerous path of trying to shoulder the entire war alone and reinstates Itachi as one of the series' most complex and wise figures. BlindWave Naruto Shippuden 299 Reaction - video Dailymotion BlindWave Naruto Shippuden 299 Reaction - video Dailymotion
: Fans celebrated Itachi’s role as the tactical leader of the group, noting his coolness and ability to find weaknesses in seemingly invincible jutsu. Verdict
The episode centers on the intense confrontation between the reanimated Nagato and the trio of Naruto, Killer Bee, and Itachi Uchiha.