: Despite Madara’s attempts to manipulate him by claiming Obito is Madara—a mere shadow of his ideals—Obito remembers Naruto’s words. Instead of joining Madara, he pierces him in the gut and begins extracting fragments of the One-Tail and Eight-Tails chakra.
: Reviewers from sites like Anime News Network and Narutopedia noted that while the canon action is pivotal and beautifully animated, the sudden shift to familiar flashbacks was frustrating for some viewers. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 415
: The title "The Two Mangekyo" refers to the shared visual prowess of Kakashi and Obito. This episode serves as the climax of Obito’s redemption arc, as he literally "pierces" the dark path Madara laid out for him to return to the path of a Konoha shinobi. : Despite Madara’s attempts to manipulate him by
: The episode deepens Madara's lore, as he explains how the Sage of the Six Paths' attempt to use chakra for mutual understanding failed because humans turned it into a weapon of war (ninjutsu). : The title "The Two Mangekyo" refers to
: Realizing Naruto is on the brink of death, Obito coordinates with Kakashi. He uses his Kamui to transport Sakura and the dying Naruto into the Kamui dimension to protect them and facilitate Naruto's recovery.
In , titled "The Two Mangekyo," the Fourth Shinobi World War reaches a critical turning point as Obito Uchiha finally rejects Madara's nihilistic philosophy to reclaim his original dream. The episode is a mix of high-stakes action and extensive character introspection, focusing on the complex bond between Kakashi Hatake and Obito. Plot Summary: The Betrayal and the Mission
The episode picks up with Madara, now the Jinchuriki of the Ten Tails, confronting the Allied Shinobi Forces. Black Zetsu attempts to detach from Obito to deliver the Rinnegan and the Yin half of the Nine-Tails to Madara, but Obito manages to resist, asserting control over his own body.