As Minato departs to the front lines to distract the enemy, the remaining three-man cell is attacked. The episode concludes with Rin being kidnapped by the enemy ninja, Taiseki and Kakkō. Character Analysis
Seen in his prime as a mentor. His role is to balance the friction between his students while demonstrating the tactical brilliance that earned him the name "The Yellow Flash." Production Notes Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 119
Episode Report: Naruto Shippūden Episode 119 Kakashi Chronicles ~ Boys' Life on the Battlefield ~ Part 1 English Dub Release: July 14, 2012 Original Air Date (Japan): July 30, 2009 Canon Status: Manga Canon (Adapted from Manga Chapters 239–241) Executive Summary As Minato departs to the front lines to
Portrayed as arrogant, cold, and obsessed with the Shinobi Code. He views Obito’s tardiness and emotional nature as a liability. His role is to balance the friction between
While traveling through the forest, the team is ambushed by Stone Ninja. Kakashi uses his newly developed, but flawed, jutsu—the Chidori . Minato has to step in to save Kakashi, noting that the jutsu's speed creates a "tunnel vision" effect that leaves the user vulnerable to counterattacks.