Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 257 Apr 2026

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 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 Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257

Hiruzen Sarutobi visits Naruto to deliver his monthly allowance. In a poignant moment, Naruto asks about his parents, but Hiruzen avoids the topic, stating that talking about the dead won’t bring them back. The episode introduced a new opening theme focused

The episode serves as a "remastered" look at the early days of the series, primarily through flashbacks. Significance and Reception Hiruzen Sarutobi visits Naruto to

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

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

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.