(dub) Episode 257 — Naruto Shippuuden

Hiruzen Sarutobi visits Naruto to deliver his monthly allowance. In a poignant moment, Naruto asks about his parents, but Hiruzen avoids the topic, stating that talking about the dead won’t bring them back.

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 Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257

Despite being a recap, it includes a canon scene from Manga Chapter 538 showing a scuffle between young Naruto and Sasuke during an academy competition. Hiruzen Sarutobi visits Naruto to deliver his monthly

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. Significance and Reception Despite being a recap, it