Naruto Shippuden Episode 471 ❲2026 Edition❳

: The title "The Two of Them… Always" reflects the eternal link between Obito and Kakashi, as well as the parallel between Naruto and Sasuke as the next generation's "brothers".

Fan and critic reviews of the episode are mixed due to its pacing: Naruto Shippuden Episode 471

The episode continues the high-stakes battle against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki: : The title "The Two of Them… Always"

: Kaguya shifts everyone to a dimension with extreme gravity, making it nearly impossible to move. Naruto Shippuden Episode 471

: Many fans on GameFAQs and Anime News Network found the reliance on repetitive flashbacks frustrating, noting that they added little new information and slowed down the final battle's momentum. The Two of Them… Always | Narutopedia | Fandom

The episode is heavily stylized with flashbacks—accounting for roughly .