Ep 465. Ashura and Indra

Ashura and Indra is the 465th episode of Naruto Shippuden season 9. This episode focuses on the backstory of Hashirama and Madara's ancestors, Ashura and Indra.

The episode opens with Naruto and Sasuke both in unconscious states. Kurama and Susanoo are battling each other as the two are trapped in their minds. Meanwhile, in the real world, the Allied Shinobi Forces have started their attack on Ten-Tails. As they fight, they begin to realize that even with all their power, they cannot defeat the Ten-Tails with brute force. It is time for a plan that requires more finesse, and who better to come up with such a plan than the previous generation of the shinobi world's greatest strategists?

The scene shifts to a flashback with Hagoromo telling his children, Ashura and Indra the story of their ancestors and how they had inherited their powers. Hagoromo explains how Ashura inherited his strong life force and could connect with people and nature, while Indra inherited his strong chakra and a keen intellect. However, Indra's hatred towards his brother and the world ultimately led him down a path of destruction and disaster.

Hagoromo then vows to end the cycle of hatred by searching for successors who can bring balance to the world, and thus, the conflict between Ashura and Indra begins. Both brothers believe that they are the true successor and that their way of life is the only way. Watching the events unfold, Hagoromo comes to the conclusion that Ashura is the true successor and entrusts him with his powers.

Back in the present, Naruto and Sasuke continue their battle in their minds, both unwilling to yield. They finally come to a realization that they need to work together and combine their powers to defeat their opponents. They manage to break free from their mental prisons as Hashirama and Madara make their grand entrance into the battlefield, along with the other Kage.

The episode ends with the narrative of a path of a shinobi. The path is long and fraught with danger, but the ultimate goal is to reach the land of peace, a place where children can grow up without fear of war. The shinobi have never forgotten this goal and will continue to fight until it has been achieved.

In conclusion, Ashura and Indra is an episode that sheds light on the origin of the Uchiha and Senju clans along with the backstory of the legendary shinobi Hashirama and Madara. The episode highlights the dangers of the cycle of hatred, and how it is the duty of the shinobi to break this cycle and pave the way for a brighter future. The episode also showcases the unique abilities of Ashura and Indra and how their rivalry sets the stage for the generations to come. Naruto Shippuden season 9 episode 465 is a must-watch for Naruto fans and anyone looking to delve into the complex world of shinobi.