Brought back to life by Kabuto’s Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation, Deidara confronts the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki. Deidara remains obsessed with his "art" and is surprised to learn of Sasuke’s survival.
The capture of Yamato serves as a major tactical advantage for Obito and Kabuto, as it directly fuels the production of their Zetsu army. Naruto Shippuden Episode 255
Kabuto uses Manda II , a genetically enhanced clone of the original Manda, to locate and attack the giant Island Turtle. The massive snake kills the turtle's squid guardian and flips the entire island over to immobilize it. Brought back to life by Kabuto’s Summoning: Impure
The episode concludes with a significant loss for the Allied Shinobi Forces. While defending the island, Yamato is captured by Kabuto. Kabuto intends to use Yamato’s Hashirama cells to strengthen the White Zetsu army for the upcoming Fourth Shinobi World War. Key Highlights Kabuto uses Manda II , a genetically enhanced
Unaware of the outside battle, Naruto is kept busy with a fake "S-rank mission" involving an ecological survey of the island's animals. This leads to a infamous comedic moment where he attempts to determine the gender of a giant armadillo.
, titled " The Artist Returns " (芸術家再び, Geijutsuka Futatabi ), is a pivotal episode in the "Nine-Tails' Taming and Fateful Encounters" arc. It features the return of the Akatsuki member Deidara via the Reanimation Jutsu and a high-stakes confrontation on the Island Turtle . Episode Summary