: Enraged by Hinata's apparent death in the previous episode, Naruto enters his most powerful transformation yet, losing his identity to the Nine-Tails' malice.
This episode covers the peak of the battle after Naruto transforms into his Six-Tails form. Naruto (Dub) Episode 167
: Over time, many critics and animators have defended the episode as a masterpiece of creative direction, arguing it captures the "unhinged" nature of the Tailed Beast better than standard animation ever could. Key Story Beats : Enraged by Hinata's apparent death in the