This episode underscores the significant development that Naruto actually cares about the Tailed Beasts as individuals. Kurama realizes Naruto is unlike previous Jinchūriki who only saw him as a tool or a monster.
August 29, 2013 (Japan); January 7, 2016 (North America). Arc: Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation. Naruto Shippuden Episode 327
, titled " Nine-Tails " (九尾, Kyūbi ), is a critical episode that shifts the perspective of the Fourth Shinobi World War to focus on the long, complex history of Kurama (the Nine-Tails) and his growing connection with Naruto Uzumaki. Episode Overview titled " Nine-Tails " (九尾
Primarily Canon . While it contains extensive flashbacks, they are largely based on the manga to provide context for the relationship shift between Naruto and Kurama. Key Plot Points Naruto Shippuden Episode 327