Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 257 Link

Some fans felt the filler scenes made the Third Hokage appear "cold" for his refusal to talk to Naruto about his parents.

Despite being a recap, it includes a canon scene from Manga Chapter 538 showing a scuffle between young Naruto and Sasuke during an academy competition. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257

The episode introduced a new opening theme focused on the upcoming war and a well-received ending theme highlighting the Naruto vs. Sasuke rivalry. Meeting (episode 257) | Narutopedia | Fandom Some fans felt the filler scenes made the

, titled "Meeting," is a nostalgic recap episode that originally aired in English on August 30, 2014. It marks the beginning of a four-week special anniversary arc designed to retell the story of Naruto and Sasuke’s bond with updated, modern animation before the Fourth Shinobi World War begins in earnest. Plot Overview Sasuke rivalry

Hiruzen Sarutobi visits Naruto to deliver his monthly allowance. In a poignant moment, Naruto asks about his parents, but Hiruzen avoids the topic, stating that talking about the dead won’t bring them back.

It opens with a young Naruto pulling pranks and vandalizing Konoha to get attention, highlighting the villagers' resentment toward him.

The episode concludes with the formation of Team 7 under Kakashi Hatake, reanimating the famous "bell test" and their first brushes with danger against the Demon Brothers. Significance and Reception