Naruto Shippuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower
Synopsis
Led by Yamato, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai are assigned to capture Mukade, a rogue ninja who is pursuing the ancient chakra Ryuumyaku located underneath the Rouran ruins. While the Ryuumyaku has been sealed by the Fourth Hokage, the group fails to prevent Mukade from releasing its power. Consequently, a strong energy burst engulfs both Naruto and Yamato before they can escape. As he awakens in a magnificent yet hostile kingdom, Naruto meets its young queen Saara and three Konohagakure ninjas on a top-secret mission. They reveal to him that he has time-traveled to Rouran 20 years into the past! To make matters worse, Mukade has already infiltrated the royal court, becoming the naive queen's most trusted minister under the alias Anrokuzan. Joining forces with the three ninjas, Naruto must protect Saara's life without fail to stop the villain's plans and return to the present. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. While the time travel concept and the appearance of Minato are appreciated, many find the plot nonsensical and the character interactions disappointing. Some feel the movie is a waste of time, while others find it enjoyable as a time-killer, with the overall sentiment leaning towards disappointment due to unmet expectations, particularly regarding the Naruto-Minato dynamic.
Strengths
- The concept of time travel is interesting.
- Seeing Minato, the Fourth Hokage, is a highlight for many viewers.
Weaknesses
- Plot makes little sense and serves little purpose.
- Naruto's character is portrayed as oblivious and slow to understand obvious connections.
- The minimal interaction between Naruto and Minato is a major disappointment.
- Storyline does not compare to the manga.
- Villain is forgettable and uninspired.