Ep. 261: Kabuto captures Anko while Gaara unites the Allied Shinobi Forces against the Akatsuki threat.
Aired on May 3, 2012
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Following the mobilization of his army with Tobi, Kabuto intercepts Anko after she dispatches her teammates to relay intelligence to the Allied Shinobi Forces. Concurrently, tensions rise among ninjas from various villages at the Hidden Cloud Village, leading to heated arguments. Gaara intervenes with a speech detailing how Naruto helped him overcome his hatred and accept him as a friend. He concludes by declaring that all shinobi must stand united to protect Naruto from the Akatsuki. This address halts the conflict, fostering forgiveness and praise for Gaara. Subsequently, the Allied Shinobi Forces mobilize to confront the enemy forces.
Episodes
- Ep. 257 · Naruto paints houses, learns of Uchiha massacre, and bonds with Sasuke and Sakura before facing Land of Waves.
- Ep. 258 · Sasuke Requests Chidori Training After Naruto's Courageous Display
- Ep. 259 · Sasuke Defeated by Gaara and Naruto, Then Ambushed by Orochimaru's Agents
- Ep. 260 · Sasuke departs with the Sound Four while Naruto leads a retrieval team to stop him.
- Ep. 261 · Kabuto captures Anko while Gaara unites the Allied Shinobi Forces against the Akatsuki threat.
- Ep. 262 · Kankuro leads a commando unit to ambush Kabuto but faces Deidara and Sasori in enemy territory.
- Ep. 263 · Sai and Shin confront Sasori and Deidara while Kabuto and Tobi suspect betrayal.
- Ep. 264 · Naruto trains for Tailed Beast Bomb while Kabuto demonstrates Reanimation Jutsu mechanics
- Ep. 265 · Zabuza and Haku join reanimated forces while Kakashi and Sakura confront their past.