'Naruto Shippuden' Episode 480 Recap & Spoilers: Naruto And Hinata's Young Life Revealed; Neji Gives His Young Life To Cousin

"Naruto Shippuden" episode 480 is all about Naruto and Hinata's start in life. With Naruto being an outcast and Hinata having the weight around her shoulders.

Warning: The article contains spoilers for "Naruto Shippuden" episode 480. Read if you want to know more.

In "Naruto Shippuden" episode 480, Naruto was introduced as a child outcast. No one wanted to be near him or even took the time to look at him except Sasuke whom he bumped in. Hungry and not fed, Naruto run into the forest to train himself further and to forget his hunger. However, he found some mushrooms and happily caught some fish which he cooked by himself.

It could be seen that a very young age, Naruto learned to rely more on himself as he cannot rely on any adult to protect him. While he eats by himself, Naruto met an old man whom he gladly shared his food with. The old man also imparted great knowledge to Naruto which also made his day and a bit of his loneliness fade away.

"Compared to the vastness of the world, man's existence is very insignificant," the old man said to Naruto. "The things that insignificant humans fret about are petty indeed."

"No kidding, the world is big huh," Naruto answered. Soon Naruto realized that what the old man told him really is true and that his worries about those people who talk about him are insignificant. "But I'm me. That's who I am!"

The second part of "Naruto Shippuden" episode 480 will deal with a 4 year old Neji training with his father, Hizashi. Neji's father will also introduce his cousin Hinata who just turned 3, while also informing him that it will be his responsibility to protect Hinata and the Hyuga bloodline.

Neji emphasized that he will help in training the weaker Hinata. However, Hinata got confused about the responsibilities given to her at a young age and the sacrifice others have to make for her sake. In the funeral of Hizashi, Hinata confused run away from the wake while crying.

"Naruto Shippuden" episode 480 also showed the first meeting of Naruto and Hinata. Naruto asked Hinata why she is crying and informed her that he doesn't have anyone but he has not cried. Naruto brought Hinata to her house where her father was looking for her.

The next "Naruto Shippuden" episode 481 will be back on October 27 and will be about Sasuke and Sakura.