: Some viewers found the animation quality to be "stiff" or "blocky" compared to previous high-stakes episodes, a common critique for filler arcs occurring during the final stages of the main story.
: Reviewers from Anime News Network and Fandom Post noted that while the episode captures the core spirit of the series—overcoming odds through effort—it felt repetitive as it trod familiar ground already covered by Lee and Naruto's own backstories. Watch Naruto Shippuden 400
: Shira's perseverance eventually caught the attention of Gaara, who abolished the restrictive rules and allowed Shira to join the ranks of the Hidden Sand. : Some viewers found the animation quality to