💡 This episode is immediately followed by Episode 287, which continues the story of the Nokizaru Group , a band of mercenary ninja who played a role in the Raikage’s past mission. Naruto Shippuden 286 & 287 - Links & Discussion thread

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Naruto Shippuden Episode 286, titled (取り戻せないもの, Torimodosenai Mono ), is a filler episode that aired in English on March 21, 2015 .

The flashback serves to illustrate why Tsunade believes in Naruto so deeply—comparing his indomitable spirit to those she lost, like Nawaki and Dan . 🎬 Production & Dub Details Original Air Date (Japan): November 1, 2012 English Dub Release: March 21, 2015

Years earlier, A sought out the "Legendary Sucker" (Tsunade) to heal his subordinate, Amai , after a mission went south. Initially, Tsunade flatly refused due to the "bad blood" between their villages.