Kabuto Yakushi — (dub) 336 :

The story begins with a young, amnesiac Kabuto being taken in by Nono Yakushi at a Konoha orphanage. It is here he receives his name and his signature glasses, forming a deep mother-son bond with Nono.

The episode focuses almost entirely on Kabuto's backstory through a series of intense flashbacks while he is trapped in Itachi Uchiha's loop.

To secure funding for the orphanage, Nono is forced back into service by Danzo Shimura . Kabuto later joins Root as a spy, operating across various nations to protect his "home." (Dub) 336 : Kabuto Yakushi

During a mission in the Village Hidden in the Stones, Kabuto accidentally mortally wounds a fellow spy—who turns out to be Nono. In a heartbreaking moment, she does not recognize him due to Danzo's psychological manipulation, leading to Kabuto's identity crisis.

It sets the stage for Itachi’s use of the Izanami, explaining why Kabuto is the perfect target for a jutsu designed to force one to accept their true self. The story begins with a young, amnesiac Kabuto

Episode 336 of Naruto: Shippūden , titled , is a pivotal canon episode that explores the tragic origins and psychological motivations of one of the series' primary antagonists. It originally aired in North America with the English Dub on March 11, 2016. Key Content & Plot Summary

For further details on the characters involved, you can explore the Kabuto Yakushi character analysis or check the episode breakdown on Narutopedia . To secure funding for the orphanage, Nono is

Provides crucial insight into the inner workings of the Foundation (Root) and the moral grey areas of the Shinobi world.