(dub) 336 : Kabuto Yakushi -

The episode focuses almost entirely on Kabuto's backstory through a series of intense flashbacks while he is trapped in Itachi Uchiha's loop.

To secure funding for the orphanage, Nono is forced back into service by Danzo Shimura . Kabuto later joins Root as a spy, operating across various nations to protect his "home."

The story begins with a young, amnesiac Kabuto being taken in by Nono Yakushi at a Konoha orphanage. It is here he receives his name and his signature glasses, forming a deep mother-son bond with Nono.

In the aftermath of his despair, Kabuto is approached by Orochimaru , who reveals the full extent of Danzo’s betrayal. Orochimaru offers Kabuto a new "purpose," leading to their long-term partnership. Why This Episode is "Useful"

For further details on the characters involved, you can explore the Kabuto Yakushi character analysis or check the episode breakdown on Narutopedia .

Provides crucial insight into the inner workings of the Foundation (Root) and the moral grey areas of the Shinobi world.

Episode 336 of Naruto: Shippūden , titled , is a pivotal canon episode that explores the tragic origins and psychological motivations of one of the series' primary antagonists. It originally aired in North America with the English Dub on March 11, 2016. Key Content & Plot Summary

It sets the stage for Itachi’s use of the Izanami, explaining why Kabuto is the perfect target for a jutsu designed to force one to accept their true self.