i think that the episode was alright. i'm the type of viewer who likes to watch the fighting but i can't complain when they show flashbacks. for EVERYONE that complains about flashbacks, you guys don't appreciate a good story/plot. you probably don't realize it but you want to watch the fighting so bad because they build it up so well and because of the flashbacks. Naruto became a lot better because the story got so deep. although if they just showed more fighting and less story it would be ok but not as good if they ended everything fast. that's just my opinion. they build up the fight to make it more meaningful and creates A LOT of suspense. that's why we love it so much...you have to find out what happens next. just like when you were little waiting every sat to watch your fav cartoon haha