Naruto Shippuden

The First and Last Opponent

Episode 266 Canon End of the War Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Kakashi and his team face off against formidable reanimated swordsmen using strategic combat, while allied forces prepare for further confrontations on multiple fronts.

Full Plot Summary

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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.

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What episode is "The First and Last Opponent" in Naruto Shippuden?

"The First and Last Opponent" is episode 266 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "The First and Last Opponent" canon or filler?

"The First and Last Opponent" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The First and Last Opponent" part of?

"The First and Last Opponent" is part of the End of the War Arc.

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