What episode is "For My Friend" in Naruto Shippuden?
"For My Friend" is episode 261 of Naruto Shippuden.
As tensions rise among allied ninja forces, a speech by Gaara inspires unity and a shared commitment to protect Naruto from looming threats. Meanwhile, enemy forces mobilize their own plans, setting the stage for a massive confrontation.
After he and Tobi mobilize their army, Kabuto captures Anko when she sends her teammates to relay their intel to the Allied Shinobi Forces. Meanwhile at the Hidden Cloud Village, ninjas from different villages started arguing each other until Gaara gives a speech on how Naruto enabled him to discard his hatred and accept him as a friend. Gaara finishes by stating that they all stand as one shinobi to protect Naruto from the Akatsuki. The argument stops, ninjas start forgiving each other and everyone praises Gaara. After the speech, the Allied Shinobi Forces now mobilize towards the enemy.
"For My Friend" is episode 261 of Naruto Shippuden.
"For My Friend" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"For My Friend" is part of the End of the War Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Gaara supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Konan supporting
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting
Sai supporting
Shikamaru Nara supporting
Yamato supporting
Danzo Shimura antagonist
Deidara antagonist Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.