Instead, he does something unprecedented: , creating a network of shared consciousness. Within this network, Naruto projects his most painful memory: the day he learned about Kurama, the ostracization by villagers, and Iruka’s tearful acceptance.
The Edo jinchuriki, now partially freed from Kabuto’s control, make a collective decision. They turn to face Muku. naruto episode 385
Kurama (inside Naruto) briefly stirs. In a rare moment, Kurama’s voice echoes in the mental link: “They were never shown kindness. Only chains and hatred.” Kabuto, watching from his control room, is furious. He tightens the talisman control over the jinchuriki. Their eyes go dark again, and they attack Naruto ferociously. Naruto takes several hits but refuses to fight back lethally. Instead, he does something unprecedented: , creating a
“Let us repay your kindness, child.” They turn to face Muku
This episode is a pivotal moment in the “Power” arc (Episodes 290–295, 349–361, 371–373, 379–385), which serves as a canon-adjacent storyline focusing on Kabuto Yakushi’s past and the tragic history of the jinchuriki. Episode 385 is the emotional and action-packed conclusion to this arc. Context Before the Episode To understand Episode 385, we must recap the setup. The "Power" arc takes place during the Fourth Great Ninja War, but before Naruto joins the main battlefield. Naruto, Yamato, and a small squad are investigating a mysterious crater left by a weapon of mass destruction. They discover a hidden underground facility where a rogue ninja named Kabuto Yakushi (then in service to Obito/Tobi) is conducting horrific experiments.
“You… you’re a jinchuriki who wasn’t broken.”
Kabuto has resurrected the corpses of deceased jinchuriki (specifically – the 4th Mizukage, Rōshi – 4-tails, Han – 5-tails, Utakata – 6-tails, Fū – 7-tails) and is using a modified version of the Impure World Reincarnation (Edo Tensei) to control them. He also holds a young boy named Muku captive. Muku is a special clone-like creation designed to host a massive amount of chakra.