: Ittan uses this to shift the terrain, saving the unit from explosive traps.
: Muta is used as a puppet by Sasori, with Deidara planting explosive clay in his insect jar, leading to his tragic death.
Episode 262 of Naruto Shippuden , titled "" (dubbed), marks the explosive official start of the Fourth Great Shinobi World War. In the English dub, this episode features Doug Erholtz as Kankuro and Roger Craig Smith as the reanimated Deidara. The narrative shifts focus away from Naruto’s training to the frontline, where the Allied Shinobi Forces face their first brutal encounter with Kabuto’s reanimated army. The Ambush in Enemy Territory Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 262
: Kankuro demonstrates his growth by using the Sasori puppet against Sasori himself, engaging in a high-stakes duel between puppet masters.
The episode highlights the "underhanded tactics" of the Akatsuki, who use reanimated allies as human shields and suicide bombers. : Ittan uses this to shift the terrain,
: Sai is forced into a shocking confrontation when he discovers his reanimated brother, Shin , is among the enemy ranks. This encounter deeply rattles the usually stoic Sai, setting up an intense emotional arc. Key Techniques and Combat
The battle showcases diverse shinobi arts used to counter the immortal reanimated enemies: In the English dub, this episode features Doug
The episode centers on Kankuro’s Commando Unit as they infiltrate enemy territory to establish a vital stronghold. The tension escalates immediately when they are ambushed by the Akatsuki’s own Surprise Attack and Diversion Platoon, led by the reanimated duo and Deidara . This battle is particularly poignant as it forces Kankuro to face the puppet master who nearly killed him in their previous meeting. Psychological Warfare and Reanimation