Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-25075055-20140424114806/@comment-1746153-20140424163953

I don't actually mind fillers that add to the story instead of being random (like the ninja animals one), but sometimes they show things that don't seem to correlate with the manga.

For example, in Shino vs Torune they had the following:

- "Fu" and "Torune" used as their real names when Root members are supposed to use codenames. Okay, you can say that they had no choice, but they could have written a different story that wouldn't have created this small inconsistency.

- The HQ knowing Fu and Torune's identities at all. Aren't they supposed to be secret? And how did they know they went with Danzo to the Summit? Again, while not a plothole, it is still not addressed properly.

- Torune having a normal personality. I mean, just think of Sai. Even if the others were never as socially clueless as him, what happened to the whole emotionless tool thing? Not to mention in the previous episode Torune says something along the lines of "I've never felt attachment in my life but I have a regret". The regret thing is never addressed again.

- What happened to the comrade killing training thing? Again, it could have used some explanation or at least a quick remark. Danzo was supposed to make Root members cut off all their bonds and yet his two best men are friends?

- Finally, how did the nano insects even work? They are living beings that should have died with Torune, how are they alive after his reincarnation in a body that isn't even his?

I actually enjoyed that episode, but for me it's only possible when I'm not digging too deep.