>>280916208 (OP) I think part of what makes this trope work so well is the fact that unlike the squeaky-clean good guys, who are much more likely to try to level with/spare whoever the current baddies are, the previous villains are much more likely to put their heads on a plate, that kind of cutthroat shit is phenomenal
>>280917217 Imagine if Gaara recovered Sasuke and immediately murdered him in accordance with orders from Konoha to prevent a rogue ninja from joining the enemy that just killed their leader.
>>280917217 this. it's also chance to see the former villains perform without plot armor getting in the way. there's much more suspense, since even when fighting alongside the heroes, there's a good chance they are defeated/killed anyway
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7/26/2025, 5:42:19 AM No.280918883
So we can all agree that the anime improved the Sasuke retrieval arc, right?
>>280921313 Unironically, without counting Kimimaro's scaling, wich tells us injured lee can solo the sound 4 if he's drunk (even if Sakon might manage something), do you think Gaara's sand shield can block Kidomaru's last arrow with extra penetrative power?