Episode 262 of Naruto Shippuden , titled "" (dubbed), marks the explosive official start of the Fourth Great Shinobi World War. In the English dub, this episode features Doug Erholtz as Kankuro and Roger Craig Smith as the reanimated Deidara. The narrative shifts focus away from Naruto’s training to the frontline, where the Allied Shinobi Forces face their first brutal encounter with Kabuto’s reanimated army. The Ambush in Enemy Territory
: Ittan uses this to shift the terrain, saving the unit from explosive traps. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 262
The episode highlights the "underhanded tactics" of the Akatsuki, who use reanimated allies as human shields and suicide bombers. Episode 262 of Naruto Shippuden , titled ""
: Kankuro demonstrates his growth by using the Sasori puppet against Sasori himself, engaging in a high-stakes duel between puppet masters. The Ambush in Enemy Territory : Ittan uses
The battle showcases diverse shinobi arts used to counter the immortal reanimated enemies: