Reviewers at Anime News Network noted that while the war arc had been slow—spanning over 100 episodes for only two days of in-universe time—Episode 374 served as a high-energy "bang" that brought focus back to the core characters.
A major focus of this episode is Sakura releasing the Strength of a Hundred Seal (Byakugou). After years of storing chakra, she finally proves she is no longer "standing behind" Naruto and Sasuke, but fighting as their equal. Naruto Shippuden Episode 374
Following Sasuke Uchiha’s arrival on the battlefield, the original members of Team 7—Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura—stand together for the first time in years. Faced with the overwhelming power of the Ten-Tails and its spawns, they decide to strike simultaneously, invoking the same iconic summoning formation used by their mentors, the Legendary Sannin. Reviewers at Anime News Network noted that while