* Kakashi sensed Zabuza and their kunai met. As they fight, Reanimated shinobi got reinforcements from past members of Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. This fight will not go over easy. The title of the next Naruto episode Naruto Shippuden 266 is "The First Last Opponent." Naruto remembers how Haku told him about protecting something precious. How having someone special in your heart can make you stronger. Pop in our Naruto Forum for discussions.Jugo and Suigetsu escape the jail they're being held in. One samurai takes the toll. Suigetsu suggests to look for his self-repairing, regenerating sword the Executioner's Blade and then go find Karin. No luck there, Executioner's Blade has another owner.
Kakashi is in close combat with Zambuza. Zambuza is very skillful Kekkei Genkai shinobi from Hidden Mist. He is/was also a member of infamous Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Kabuto is seen playing his cards right as he summons all remaining swordsmen. They are Chojuro, Kisame with his legendary 'Samehada', stolen from Fuguki Suikazan, but now in possession of Killer Bee. 'Lightning Blade' being wielded by Fang. Ameyuri Ringo is double wielding his two swords ultimate cutting edge. Another great Seven Ninja swordsmen is wielder of 'Blunt Blade', Kabutowari called Jinin Akebino. Blunt Blade cuts through everything. Stitching and sewing with 'Long Needle' is Kushimaru Kuriare. Another great sword is and it has explosive powers, is 'the Splatter' and its owner is Jinpachi Munashi. All seven swords can only be handled by the best, Mangetsu Hozuki, Suigetsu's brother.They are all past members of Seven Swordsmen as they're all dead, but using Reanimated Jutsu Kabuto was able to summon them and make them do what he wills.
[GoogleAd]Kakashi and his commando faces truly gruesome opponents. Guy orders Lee to go attack Pakura and her scorch style. Guy will try to handle Gari and his Explosion Style. Kakashi orders Shadow possession and Shadow paralysis to be attached to him as he dives into the thickest of mists. Yamanaka is to use Mind Transfer Jutsu and her sensory skills to track down Zabuza in the fog. Ensui's Shadow possession will be used to guide Kakashi to Zabuza's location. Once there Mind Transfer Jutsu will be released. Kakashi's job is to capture Zabuza's own shadow, then attach his Shadow possession jutsu and Shadow paralysis on him. Maki would then bind him with Cloth Paralysis.
The plan was well thought out by Kakashi, but execution of any plan depends on unforseen circumstances as well. When kakashi found Zabuza and charged at him, Haku stood from the dead yet again and threw himself in Kakashi's blow. Zabuza thanked Haku and slashed Haku in half hoping to kill Kakashi as well. Kakashi is bleeding but the wound does not seem life threatening. While Kakashi battled Zabuza, the rest of the Seven Swordsmen had a field day with the whole commando. Many died. Kakashi reaches his boiling point and attacks again. Zabuza fought his last opponent. Both Zabuza and Haku were sealed with Maki's Cloth Paralysis.
Zabuza and Haku were Naruto's first opponents. Haku told Naruto that he could be stronger if he has someone to protect.
Captain Katsuchi and his unit have their hands full with emerging Zetsus. Neji, Tenten, Kiba, they all attack, but Zetsus ate strong and vast. Gaara meets his own Zetsu army on another front.
Two new opponents emerge. They have residues of Nine Tails chakra. Raikage recognizes them as Gold and Silver brothers of the Hidden Cloud. The title of next Naruto episode, Naruto Shippuden 267 is "The Brilliant Military Advisor of the Hidden Leaf".