: Covers chapters 547 and 548 of the original Naruto manga.
: Contrasting with his murderous persona in Part 1, the episode highlights his transformation into a compassionate "Great Shinobi". Technical Details Original Air Date : July 24, 2014 (JP). Naruto Shippuden Episode 297
During the war, the reanimated Fourth Kazekage (Gaara’s father, Rasa) leads a group of former Kage against Gaara’s Fourth Company. This confrontation forces Rasa to confront the reality of what his son has become—not the failed experiment or monster he once believed, but a respected leader and the current Kazekage. : Covers chapters 547 and 548 of the original Naruto manga
: Gaara finally receives the acknowledgment he craved as a child, learning that he was always loved. During the war, the reanimated Fourth Kazekage (Gaara’s
: The visual revelation of Karura’s face formed in the sand remains one of the series' most iconic images, symbolizing that she never left his side.