Ep. 268: Black Zetsu infiltrates the lords' palace while Zetsu forces attack the coastline and desert fronts.
Aired on June 28, 2012

268
Black Zetsu attempts to seize the Feudal Lords at their fortified palace but retreats after discovering they are imposters, continuing to observe from a distance. Simultaneously, White Zetsu and reanimated ninja assault the coastline, where Hizashi confronts his brother Hiashi, stating his death served the clan. In the desert, Shikamaru receives orders from headquarters to support Darui's division, while Temari worries about their unit facing a shinobi with a powerful Kekkei Tota. Onoki allies with the Fourth Division, and Darui engages in combat against Kinkaku and Ginkaku during this phase of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 271 · Sakura Falls from the Sky and Loses Her Memory in Konoha
- Ep. 272 · Mifune confronts Hanzo as the Surprise Attack Division faces Akatsuki reinforcements and a deadly poison mist attack.