That episode is (Part of the "Fourth Great Ninja War" arc).
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From this episode forward, Kurama becomes Naruto’s most loyal partner. He advises Naruto during the war, shares strategies, and even cracks dry jokes. Their bond allows Naruto to achieve and ultimately saves the world. That episode is (Part of the "Fourth Great Ninja War" arc)
He calls out Kurama’s real name—not "Kyuubi," but "Kurama"—and acknowledges the fox’s suffering at the hands of Madara, Obito, and every human who treated him like a tool. This moment floors Kurama. For centuries, he’s only known hatred. He doesn’t even know how to process kindness. From this episode forward, Kurama becomes Naruto’s most
But Kurama isn’t convinced yet. He tries to drain Naruto’s chakra, hoping to break his spirit. Naruto, however, physically grabs the cage bars and pulls back , refusing to give in. He says he won’t use force. He simply wants to fight together, not against each other.
Watching Naruto vs. Kurama in the early series, you’d never imagine they’d become friends. But Naruto has always been a story about breaking cycles of hatred—even if that hatred is a 100-foot-tall fox demon.