💡 : This episode is actually canon (adapted from Manga chapters 512-514), despite some of the lighter "survey" moments feeling like filler. Are you watching this for the first time , or
: It is revealed that Yamato will be used to strengthen the White Zetsu army using his wood-style cells. Stai guardando NarutoShippuden Ep 255 ITA
: Naruto flips a giant armadillo over to determine its gender. 💡 : This episode is actually canon (adapted
The most distinctive (and bizarre) feature of this episode occurs when Naruto is conducting an "ecological survey" of the giant animals on Turtle Island. The most distinctive (and bizarre) feature of this
: This remains one of the few times the series showed such a specific biological detail, leading to numerous memes and "did that really just happen?" threads on Reddit . ⚔️ Key Story Beats
: Kabuto successfully infiltrates the island and manages to kidnap Yamato , which is a major blow to the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Beyond that visual oddity, the episode contains several critical plot advancements for the Fourth Shinobi World War: