Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 257 File

The narrative shifts to the Academy, where Naruto and Sasuke are shown in their first sparring match. While Sasuke wins easily, Naruto notices the immense hatred in Sasuke's eyes—a pain similar to his own but directed differently.

The episode serves as a "remastered" look at the early days of the series, primarily through flashbacks. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257

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

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 It opens with a young Naruto pulling pranks

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