: 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 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 Watch Naruto Shippuden 299
The episode centers on the intense confrontation between the reanimated Nagato and the trio of Naruto, Killer Bee, and Itachi Uchiha. Critical Reception The episode centers on the intense
Reviewers and fans often highlight this episode for its blend of action and narrative depth: Bee’s Tailed Beast Bomb
: 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.