What episode is "Battleground!" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Battleground!" is episode 268 of Naruto Shippuden.
As the war intensifies, Black Zetsu moves to take hostages but discovers deception, while battles erupt involving White Zetsu and reanimated ninja. Key characters face personal confrontations and strategic deployments across multiple fronts.
Black Zetsu arrives to the fortified palace that the Feudal Lords have gathered at, intending to take them hostage. But Black Zetsu falls back after finding the Lords were fake and maintains his surveillance on the ground. Meanwhile at the coastline, the White Zetsu and the reanimated ninja attack as Hizashi confronts his brother Hiashi while reiterating that his death was for their clan's sake. At the desert, Shikamaru receives orders from headquarters to assist Darui's division while Temari is concerned over their division facing a powerful Kekkei Tota shinobi. While Onoki joins up with the Fourth Division, Darui faces Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
"Battleground!" is episode 268 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Battleground!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Battleground!" 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.