When the anime adaptation began, it moved quickly. However, as it approached the end of Part I (the timeskip), the animation studio realized a terrible truth: Masashi Kishimoto was writing Shippuden slowly. To avoid overtaking the manga, the studio invented roughly out of 220 total. That means nearly 42% of the original Naruto series is filler .
That’s the moment the Ocean Cut hinges on: not a battle, but a burial. No filler detours to capture runaway pets or watch Naruto paint a fence. Just the cold mist of the Land of Waves, the sting of salt in the air, and a boy who refuses to believe that tools can’t cry. Naruto -2002- the Ocean Cut Edition No filler
“You talked too much,” Kakashi says to Zabuza, but his voice is soft. When the anime adaptation began, it moved quickly
Furthermore, the Ocean Cut removes the "Kakashi’s Mask" episode (Episode 101). While technically filler, that episode is beloved for its character comedy. If you are a first-time viewer, you might miss that levity. For purists, it is a small price to pay for no filler. That means nearly 42% of the original Naruto