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.
The episode serves as a "remastered" look at the early days of the series, primarily through flashbacks. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257
The episode introduced a new opening theme focused on the upcoming war and a well-received ending theme highlighting the Naruto vs. Sasuke rivalry. Meeting (episode 257) | Narutopedia | Fandom Despite being a recap, it includes a canon
Some fans felt the filler scenes made the Third Hokage appear "cold" for his refusal to talk to Naruto about his parents. Sasuke rivalry
, titled "Meeting," is a nostalgic recap episode that originally aired in English on August 30, 2014. It marks the beginning of a four-week special anniversary arc designed to retell the story of Naruto and Sasuke’s bond with updated, modern animation before the Fourth Shinobi World War begins in earnest. Plot Overview