327 | Naruto Shippuden Episode

August 29, 2013 (Japan); January 7, 2016 (North America). Arc: Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation.

Kurama recalls various major battles—including the fights against Sasuke, Pain, and Orochimaru—contemplating how Naruto used the Nine-Tails' power while still maintaining his own identity. Watching Guide Tip Nine Tails - Naruto Shippuden Episode 327 Reaction Naruto Shippuden Episode 327

This episode underscores the significant development that Naruto actually cares about the Tailed Beasts as individuals. Kurama realizes Naruto is unlike previous Jinchūriki who only saw him as a tool or a monster. August 29, 2013 (Japan); January 7, 2016 (North America)

For the first time, viewers see the series' history through Kurama's eyes. The fox reflects on his 16 years of trying to break the seal by leaking his chakra to Naruto, only to be repeatedly surprised by Naruto's resilience and refusal to succumb to hate. Watching Guide Tip Nine Tails - Naruto Shippuden