This overwhelms the Edo Tensei’s programmed hatred. One by one, the jinchuriki’s eyes return to their original, living color—no longer the black sclera of the reanimation.
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. 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. This overwhelms the Edo Tensei’s programmed hatred
“They weren’t monsters. None of them were.” Episode 385 is the emotional and action-packed conclusion
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.
“Let us repay your kindness, child.”