Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 257 ★ Bonus Inside

, 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

Fans largely praised the "revamped" graphics, which brought the early Part 1 character designs up to current Shippūden standards. 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 , titled "Meeting," is a nostalgic recap episode