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
: Kankuro demonstrates his growth by using the Sasori puppet against Sasori himself, engaging in a high-stakes duel between puppet masters. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 262
The episode highlights the "underhanded tactics" of the Akatsuki, who use reanimated allies as human shields and suicide bombers. Episode 262 of Naruto Shippuden , titled ""
: Omoi uses his Kenjutsu to free captured comrades from Sasori’s chakra threads. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 262-271 Discussion : r/anime The Ambush in Enemy Territory : Kankuro demonstrates
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
: Muta is used as a puppet by Sasori, with Deidara planting explosive clay in his insect jar, leading to his tragic death.