Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 261 Official

"Naruto: Shippuden" Tomo no tame ni (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb Gaara, The Fifth Kazekage. (voice) Shippuden Episode 261 (*SPOILERS*) - Anime and Manga

Naruto Shippuden Episode 261, titled "For My Friend," is most famous for , which officially marks the start of the Fourth Great Ninja War. It is a pivotal turning point where the historically fractured shinobi nations finally unite as a single Allied Force. 🌪️ Key Highlight: Gaara’s Transformation Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 261

: Anko Mitarashi and her team are shown infiltrating the Mountains' Graveyard, leading to her capture by Kabuto. "Naruto: Shippuden" Tomo no tame ni (TV Episode

: For the English dub, fans often note the powerful performance of Liam O'Brien as Gaara during the speech, which is widely considered one of his best moments in the series. 🎖️ The Allied Division Captains : This episode

: This episode was highly anticipated as it marked the end of a long filler stretch, returning the story to the core manga events (specifically Chapter 516). 🎖️ The Allied Division Captains

: This episode solidifies Gaara's growth from a "monster" consumed by hate to the respected leader of 80,000 shinobi. 🎭 Notable Features & Trivia

The episode officially introduces the leadership of the various war divisions: : Darui Second Company (Close-Range) : Kitsuchi Third Company (Intermediate) : Kakashi Hatake Fourth Company (Long-Range) : Gaara Fifth Company (Special Ops) : Mifune If you want to dive deeper into this arc: Memorable quotes from the speech? Battle details for the first divisions to engage? Streaming platforms currently hosting the Shippuden dub?