Fans need to read some "Naruto Shippuden" Episode 468 spoilers for now because the animation team is currently on a one week break. For fans who do not wish to have prior knowledge on what "Naruto Shippuden" Episode 468 could bring, leave now.
"Naruto Shippuden" Episode 467 Recap
First, a little "Naruto Shippuden" Episode 467 recap to make it readable for those who haven't watched. It can be recalled that Hagoromo was in a bind in how to decide for his successor. To help him decide, he sent his two sons on a mission to go to different lands to settle whatever problems they could find.
Indra was able to return to the village first. When pressed by a counsellor that Hagoromo might prefer Indra because he came back first, he merely responded that he is not interested in how fast things were resolved.
Ashura on the other hand was having trouble solving the problem of the village he was assigned to. IN "Naruto Shippuden" Episode 467, he found out the cause of the illness that affected the villagers, the sap of the divine tree has tainted the crops making those who ate them sick.
When Ashura decided to discuss the matter to the elder, he would not want the divine tree to be burned. He told the tale that it was the tree that made their land fertile and that destroying it would mean they would go hungry again.
But, according to the elder in Naruto Shippuden" episode 467, digging for a well is out of question. They've tried for years but were only met with solid rock.
But with a stubbornness that only Ashura could muster, he decided to dig a well anyway. The villagers, seeing that Ashura was keen on helping them, decided to assist Ashura in digging the well. To speed things up, Ashura taught his technique. After one year, they've finally hit the water table and the tree was destroyed.
"Naruto Shippuden" Episode 468 Spoilers - Ashura's Compassion Would Be Valued More Than Indra's Skill With Sharingan
There are many within the council that want Indra to succeed Hagoromo. Indeed, Indra is formidable in talent; with his Sharingan, he could do a lot of things that ordinary folks cannot.
Brilliant as he may be, "Naruto SHippuden" Episode 468 spoilers seem to suggest that Hagoromo might be considering the younger brother Ashura as his successor instead. Ashura has shown compassion to the people not minding the time it took him to dig the well, as long as he can provide clean water to the population.
"Naruto Shippuden" Episode 468 Spoilers - Indra's Quick Return Seemed Suspicious
There is also another thing that Hagoromo would take into consideration when he makes the decision on who will be his successor. "Naruto Shippuden" Episode 468 spoilers suggest that Indra's return seemed to too quick that it almost seems suspicious. In the brief time Indra was in the village he was assigned to help, it can be seen that he gathered the villagers and told them that he doubts they will ever reach a decision among themselves. Then he faced them with his Sharingan activated eyes. Did it mean that he forced them into agreeing what he wanted?
This seems to be confirmed when Gamamaru, the Great Toad Sage, wanted to tell Hagoromo something about Indra's quick mission. While it was not revealed what he was going to say, viewers can only assume it has something to do with Indra's use of Sharingan and forcing the will of the villagers to obey to him, according to "Naruto Shippuden" Episode 468 spoilers.
Naruto Shippuden Episode 468 airs on July 21.