What episode is "An Old Nemesis Returns" in Naruto Shippuden?
"An Old Nemesis Returns" is episode 265 of Naruto Shippuden.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readDuring the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi's team confronts a group of reanimated ninja including familiar faces Zabuza and Haku. As former enemies reunite and gain closure, new threats emerge with reinforcements of powerful resurrected warriors, escalating the stakes of the battle and challenging the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersSai, Omoi, and Zaji are grounded by a group of advancing reanimated ninja which Zabuza and Haku are members of, Kakashi's division arriving in time to save them. While the other reanimated ninja are revealed to be the Hiddan Sand's Scorch-Style user Pakura and the Hidden Stone's explosion ninja Gari, Kakashi and Sakura recognize Zabuza and Haku as the former reveals to their former enemies how they influenced Naruto while giving Haku closure of Zabuza's final moments. But Kabuto removes Zabuza's group of their free will as Zabuza and Haku ask Kakashi to stop them, gaining reinforcements in former members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "An Old Nemesis Returns" canon or filler?
"An Old Nemesis Returns" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "An Old Nemesis Returns" part of?
"An Old Nemesis Returns" is part of the End of the War Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Kakashi Hatake main 
Naruto Uzumaki main 
Sakura Haruno main 
Sasuke Uchiha main 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting 
Boruto Uzumaki supporting 
Gaara supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Konan supporting 
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting Might Guy supporting Mitsuki supporting 
Sai supporting Sarada Uchiha supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting 
Yamato supporting 
Danzo Shimura antagonist 
Deidara antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004 
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005 
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2007 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Bonds 2008 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 2009