Mentioning the Kakashi flashback real quick, it was definitely a good backstory that shows how Kakashi got his Sharingan eye as well as how he learned his current morals and mindset. Definitely a sad reveal to how Kakashi got his cool eye powers. RIP Tobi, I mean Obito.
Yea sadly I do know about that little reveal. It was in a time before I even considered reading/watching Naruto. However, it won't distract from a good reveal when it finally comes up. Tobi is weirdly a very charming character with how he seems to be basically the comedic relief. Gonna be quite a shock when he drops the act for more serious moments.
As per usual when it comes to time skips characters get a change to their wardrobe and a buff to their fighting style. I like the current changes that I've seen so far, though I guess I could say I kinda miss Naruto's orange suit. It's all fine though.
Though with the 3rd's Grandson I'm hoping he picks up Enma or something cool instead of getting more advanced pervy Jutsus
You can have both ya know. Ask Jiraya.
Sakura definitely has a nice power-up as well, I said that I really liked Tsunade's extreme strength style and I'm glad that it stuck with Sakura. That healing stuff is also really handy as well.
Gaara being the next leader of the Sand clan was a surprise, it was also a surprise to see him beaten by the blonde fella from that Akatsuki group. If there's anything that I learned while reading through these chapters is that this group is definitely not a joke. FIghts with these fellas have been resulting in death from our cast of heroes. (RIP Asuma + Granny Chiyo).
I was a little annoyed that Gaara lost since it's the first we've seen him post-time skip but whatever he'll make up for it. I'm looking forward to Ol Rock Lee's new moves as well when he goes all out.
Even Katashi got a little boost which was nice. It was fun seeing him blow off that Blonde prick's arm.
Though that reminds me in that little encounter with Itachi and Jobber Guy there apparently is a drawback with loss eyesight when using fancy moves from the Sharigan. That might be a concern later for our main users like Sasuke, Itachi, or even Kakashi.
I am glad that Sakura got a solid W against that puppet guy, I'm pretty sure that's a first for her in the series. Better late than never honestly. But yea that was definitely a fun fight to see.
About Gaara's current condition I'm kinda hopin he didn't get nerfed too hard when he had that ritual done on him. We need more Gaara greatness going forward.