Latest "Naruto Shippuden" season 20 episode 471 spoilers are hinting at the possibility of Kakashi Hatake's death. Now that Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Obito continue their battle against Princess Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, fans are expecting the demise of at least one character.

The upcoming episode 471 entitled "The Two of Them...Always" may see Kakashi of the Sharingan raising a death flag, Christian Today reported. Spoilers suggested that fans can anticipate Sasuke, Sakura, and Obito going back to the original dimension in the next episode of "Naruto Shippuden."

With their return, another intensely fierce and bloody battle against Princess Kaguya is expected to erupt. However, it appears as though that the trio were not doing well in fighting the first wielder of chakra on Earth.

This pressures Kakashi into restoring to something drastic that will seemingly cost his life in the process and ultimately protect Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Obito, GamenGuide reported.

Fortifying the mentioned speculations, the previous episode apparently gave fans a scene where Kakashi's face was unmasked. Avid fans were keen to speculate that the said scene dubiously hints Kakashi's imminent demise.

While nothing is impossible, "Naruto Shippuden" episode 471 spoilers are yet to be confirmed.

"Naruto Shippuden" is an anime series adapted from the second part of the Masashi Kishimoto's original "Naruto" manga series. Directed by Hayato Date, "Naruto Shippuden" season 20 concentrates on Might Guy's battle with Madara Uchiha, Naruto and Sasuke meeting the Sage of the Six Paths, the activation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and the notable battle against Kaguya.

"Naruto Shippuden" season 20 episode 471 is scheduled to air on Aug. 11, Thursday, on TV Tokyo. Stay tuned for more spoilers, news, and updates here.