Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 257 [ 2026 Update ]

The episode concludes with the formation of Team 7 under Kakashi Hatake, reanimating the famous "bell test" and their first brushes with danger against the Demon Brothers. Significance and Reception

It opens with a young Naruto pulling pranks and vandalizing Konoha to get attention, highlighting the villagers' resentment toward him. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257

Despite being a recap, it includes a canon scene from Manga Chapter 538 showing a scuffle between young Naruto and Sasuke during an academy competition. The episode concludes with the formation of Team

The episode introduced a new opening theme focused on the upcoming war and a well-received ending theme highlighting the Naruto vs. Sasuke rivalry. Meeting (episode 257) | Narutopedia | Fandom The episode introduced a new opening theme focused

Fans largely praised the "revamped" graphics, which brought the early Part 1 character designs up to current Shippūden standards.

, titled "Meeting," is a nostalgic recap episode that originally aired in English on August 30, 2014. It marks the beginning of a four-week special anniversary arc designed to retell the story of Naruto and Sasuke’s bond with updated, modern animation before the Fourth Shinobi World War begins in earnest. Plot Overview

Some fans felt the filler scenes made the Third Hokage appear "cold" for his refusal to talk to Naruto about his parents.