The episode is heavily stylized with flashbacks—accounting for roughly .
: The title "The Two of Them… Always" reflects the eternal link between Obito and Kakashi, as well as the parallel between Naruto and Sasuke as the next generation's "brothers". Naruto Shippuden Episode 471
: Kaguya launches her lethal "All-Killing Ash Bones" at Naruto and Sasuke. Both Kakashi and Obito rush to shield them. At the last second, Obito uses Kamui to warp away the bone headed for Kakashi, choosing to take the fatal blow himself while ensuring his old friend survives. Thematic Weight & Flashbacks Naruto Shippuden Episode 471