: This episode was highly anticipated as it marked the end of a long filler stretch, returning the story to the core manga events (specifically Chapter 516). 🎖️ The Allied Division Captains
: Anko Mitarashi and her team are shown infiltrating the Mountains' Graveyard, leading to her capture by Kabuto. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 261
The episode officially introduces the leadership of the various war divisions: : Darui Second Company (Close-Range) : Kitsuchi Third Company (Intermediate) : Kakashi Hatake Fourth Company (Long-Range) : Gaara Fifth Company (Special Ops) : Mifune If you want to dive deeper into this arc: Memorable quotes from the speech? Battle details for the first divisions to engage? Streaming platforms currently hosting the Shippuden dub? : This episode was highly anticipated as it
: This episode solidifies Gaara's growth from a "monster" consumed by hate to the respected leader of 80,000 shinobi. 🎭 Notable Features & Trivia Battle details for the first divisions to engage
: To keep tabs on the arguing factions before his speech, Gaara uses his Third Eye jutsu —the same technique he used to spy on Sasuke during the Chunin Exams in the original series.
: The episode showcases Kabuto deploying his massive army of reanimated legends, including Zabuza , Haku , Asuma , and several former Jinchuriki .