Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Epizгіda 456 -

💡 : This episode serves as a bridge that helps explain why Orochimaru left the Akatsuki and why he eventually became so fixated on acquiring a Uchiha body.

: The episode provides a rare look at Itachi’s first days in the Akatsuki, specifically his partnership with Jūzō Biwa , one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) EpizГіda 456

: Some reviewers, like icjosh , rated the episode an 8/10 , citing the emotional weight of the backstory and the effective way it connects different parts of the Naruto lore. 💡 : This episode serves as a bridge