What episode is "The First and Last Opponent" in Naruto Shippuden?
"The First and Last Opponent" is episode 266 of Naruto Shippuden.
Kakashi and his team face off against formidable reanimated swordsmen using strategic combat, while allied forces prepare for further confrontations on multiple fronts.
Suigestu explains the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist to Jugo, mentioning his brother Mangetsu and the group's strongest members who Kabuto had reanimated, Kakashi's group face the swordsmen as Mangetsu summoned their weapons. Gari and Pakura run off while Zabuza uses his mist so the other swordsmen can pick off the ninja. Kakashi forms a plan to remove Zabuza from the fight, but history repeats itself with Haku blocking while Kakashi dodges Zabuza's fully restored Executioner's blade. Remembering how Naruto spoke of them after their mission ended, Kakashi defeats Zabuza so he and Haku can be quickly sealed. Telling Sai that his sealing jutsu is next, a livid Kakashi picks up the Executioner's Blade with the intent to go all out. Meanwhile the Second Division battle the White Zetsu while Gaara's division are about to face their opposition in the form of the reanimated Second Tsuchikage Mu.
"The First and Last Opponent" is episode 266 of Naruto Shippuden.
"The First and Last Opponent" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The First and Last Opponent" 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.