Naruto Shippuden Episode 240 May 2026

: The episode features flashbacks of Shikamaru and Chōji with pierced ears while still in the Academy. This contradicts established clan lore where their ears are not supposed to be pierced until they reach the rank of Genin.

: This episode is one of the final stops before the series pivots back to the heavy action of the Great Ninja War. Naruto Shippuden Episode 240

: Kiba seeks out Kakashi Hatake for guidance. Finding the Jōnin sensei busy, Kakashi instead summons his pack of ninken (ninja dogs) to aid in the training. : The episode features flashbacks of Shikamaru and

: Kiba returns to the training ground, defeats the ninken pack to retrieve a training scroll, and ultimately sets a new speed record at the village tree, declaring he will never give up on his own path to becoming Hokage. Fan Reception and Critiques Reviewers and fans often view this episode as a mixed bag: : Kiba seeks out Kakashi Hatake for guidance