Fan and critic reviews of the episode are mixed due to its pacing:
: Obito uses the last of his strength, assisted by Sakura’s chakra, to locate Sasuke in one of Kaguya’s dimensions and bring him back to the main battlefield. Naruto Shippuden Episode 471
: Many fans on GameFAQs and Anime News Network found the reliance on repetitive flashbacks frustrating, noting that they added little new information and slowed down the final battle's momentum. The Two of Them… Always | Narutopedia | Fandom Fan and critic reviews of the episode are
: Reviewers from sites like Reddit praised the emotional impact of Obito's sacrifice and how it "humanized" him after his long tenure as a villain. : The episode concludes with Obito's soul beginning
: The episode concludes with Obito's soul beginning to pass on, where he finally finds peace and reunites with Rin in the afterlife. Critical Reception