Naruto, Episode 17: White Past: Hidden Ambition
Summary of Pakkun's Role in the Episode
Pakkun, one of Kakashi’s ninken (ninja dogs), plays a significant role in this episode during the pursuit of Zabuza. As part of Kakashi’s Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Jutsu) to track and immobilize Zabuza, Pakkun, along with other ninken like Guruko, Akino, Bull, and others, helps to neutralize Zabuza's movements. Pakkun specifically bites down on Zabuza’s headband, which is a clever tactic as it stops Zabuza from using his weapon efficiently and contributes to his eventual defeat. His involvement in this coordinated effort to disrupt Zabuza’s mobility and aid Kakashi’s strategy is crucial to the outcome of the confrontation.
Rating of Pakkun's Impact: 4.0/10
Pakkun's role is impactful, but like Bull, he is part of a group effort and doesn’t have the same level of spotlight as Kakashi or Zabuza. Still, his contribution to Zabuza's immobilization is essential to the overall plan. His involvement showcases his loyalty and skill, but his presence isn’t as prominent as other major actions in the episode. Given that Pakkun contributes to a significant tactical victory, his impact is rated 7.5/10.
Naruto, Episode 18: The Weapons Known as Shinobi
Pakkun's Role in the Episode
Pakkun, one of Kakashi's ninja dogs, plays a minor but supportive role in this episode. He assists Kakashi in the battle against Zabuza and Haku by providing reconnaissance and help with the fight. Along with his fellow ninja dogs (Akino, Bisuke, Bull, and Shiba), Pakkun contributes to the tactical advantage by helping Kakashi track the movements of the enemies and ensuring that the team stays alert in the thick fog.
However, Pakkun, like the other ninja dogs, is ultimately struck by senbon and disappears in a puff of smoke. His role is brief but still important in assisting with the strategic elements of the battle.
Impact Rating: 3.0/10.0
Pakkun's impact in the episode is moderate. While he does provide assistance in the fight, his contribution is not as directly pivotal as Kakashi's or the more intense battle moments. His disappearance after being struck by the senbon highlights the vulnerability of the ninja dogs. Thus, while useful in the context of the battle, Pakkun’s overall impact remains limited in terms of changing the outcome, giving him a rating of 4.0.