, 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
The episode serves as a "remastered" look at the early days of the series, primarily through flashbacks. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257
Some fans felt the filler scenes made the Third Hokage appear "cold" for his refusal to talk to Naruto about his parents. , titled "Meeting," is a nostalgic recap episode
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
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.
Fans largely praised the "revamped" graphics, which brought the early Part 1 character designs up to current Shippūden standards.