Ep. 266: Kakashi confronts Zabuza while Gaara prepares to face the reanimated Second Tsuchikage Mu.
Suigestu informs Jugo about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, including his brother Mangetsu and members reanimated by Kabuto. As Kakashi’s group engages the swordsmen, Mangetsu summons their weapons while Gari and Pakura flee. Zabuza utilizes his mist to allow other swordsmen to attack, prompting Kakashi to devise a plan to remove him from combat. History repeats when Haku blocks Kakashi’s attack as he dodges Zabuza’s restored Executioner's Blade. Recalling Naruto’s words, Kakashi defeats Zabuza, enabling a swift seal. Kakashi then informs Sai that his sealing jutsu is next, picking up the blade with intent to fight fully. Meanwhile, the Second Division battles White Zetsu, and Gaara’s division prepares to confront the reanimated Second Tsuchikage Mu.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 266 · Kakashi confronts Zabuza while Gaara prepares to face the reanimated Second Tsuchikage Mu.
- Ep. 267 · The Hidden Leaf's Brilliant Military Advisor
- Ep. 268 · Black Zetsu infiltrates the lords' palace while Zetsu forces attack the coastline and desert fronts.
- Ep. 269 · Ay reveals the dangerous history of Kinkaku and Ginkaku to Tsunade
- Ep. 270 · Kinkaku's Pseudo-Nine-Tails Transformation and the Arrival of Dan Kato and Reanimated Asuma Sarutobi