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Naruto Shippuden Episode 98 May 2026

The Calm Before the Tidal Wave: A Look at Naruto Shippuden Episode 98

The episode opens with the rescue of Hinata Hyuga, who had been encased in Guren’s devastating Crystal Style jutsu. Naruto Shippuden Episode 98

Episode 98 is less about a single climactic fight and more about the . The Three-Tails finally surfaces at the end, shifting the arc from a simple search-and-rescue mission to a race against both Orochimaru’s forces and the Akatsuki. It’s a solid entry that rewards viewers who enjoy the tactical "ninja" side of Naruto before the inevitable power-scaling explosion of the Great Ninja War. The Calm Before the Tidal Wave: A Look