Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-25549954-20150702121231/@comment-12509038-20150709031359

Omnibender wrote: Anything interesting in the movie promotion double episode description? I can't say with absolute certainty since I can't read Japanese, but I believe it was mentioned in the grapevine that it is about Naruto returning to Konoha after during his journey with Jiraiya to train with Konohamaru on a new jutsu. I assume Konohamaru is the "rival" that is mentioned in the title of the special.

I am trying to learn more about this anime schedule as we speak from someone who is connected to the Naruto anime. I'm also trying to find out how good the animation quality of #420 will be since it is the episode everyone has been waiting for. Again, I'm not 100% positive, but from what I've seen, the animation for Gai vs. Madara will not be the stellar quality everyone is hoping it will be. Though on the bright side, the battle might be extended longer than it was in the manga. As soon as I know something, I'll let you know.