: 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:
: Obito uses the last of his strength, assisted by Sakura’s chakra, to locate Sasuke in one of Kaguya’s dimensions and bring him back to the main battlefield. Naruto Shippuden Episode 471
: Extended sequences revisit Obito’s childhood, his rivalry with Kakashi, and his deep connection to Rin Nohara.
: Kaguya shifts everyone to a dimension with extreme gravity, making it nearly impossible to move. : The title "The Two of Them… Always"
The episode continues the high-stakes battle against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki:
: Reviewers from sites like Reddit praised the emotional impact of Obito's sacrifice and how it "humanized" him after his long tenure as a villain. : Kaguya shifts everyone to a dimension with
The episode is heavily stylized with flashbacks—accounting for roughly .