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It falls within the Seven Shinobi Swordsmen arc of the anime's war saga .

Tsunade, unable to perform surgery herself due to her hemophobia (fear of blood) at the time, oversees Shizune as she performs the delicate procedure to extract the insect .

Filler. This episode is not part of the original manga storyline and can be skipped if you are only interested in the main plot . Stai guardando NarutoShippuden Ep 287 SUB ITA

The central focus is her trauma and her eventual belief in Naruto, who reminds her of her lost loved ones, Nawaki and Dan .

The Raikage initially doubts Tsunade's reliability because of her mental state, leading to a confrontation where Shizune defends her master’s character and resilience . Key Characters & Themes It falls within the Seven Shinobi Swordsmen arc

If you enjoy character development for Tsunade or want to see the rare interaction between the future Hokage and Raikage before they were leaders, this episode offers valuable "anime canon" context .

Set during the Fourth Shinobi World War, the episode flashes back to a time when Tsunade and Shizune were traveling as wanderers . This episode is not part of the original

We learn more about her background, including the fact that her uncle was Dan Katō .