The soul must reside in the "pure world." This explains why previous Hokages (1st through 4th) cannot be revived, as their souls were sealed away by the Reaper Death Seal .
Kabuto reveals that the jutsu cannot be stopped by killing the caster. Instead, the caster must be forced or manipulated into performing the hand signs Dog →right arrow →right arrow Tiger and saying "Release." Voice Cast (English Dub)
This is where the episode earns its title. Tobi (Masked Madara) confronts Kabuto Yakushi , demanding to know the intricacies of the Edo Tensei (Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation). Tobi’s distrust of Kabuto is palpable, leading to a chilling demonstration. The Secrets of Edo Tensei Revealed
Naruto continues his grueling training with Killer Bee to master his Nine-Tails Chakra Mode. A significant revelation occurs when Naruto attempts to use a Rasengan; Bee realizes the technique is actually a precursor to the Tailed Beast Ball . Bee's reaction—recognizing the legacy of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze —adds a layer of emotional weight to the training.
The English dub for this episode features a strong veteran lineup: English Voice Actor Maile Flanagan Killer Bee Catero Colbert Kabuto Yakushi Henry Dittman Tobi / Madara Neil Kaplan Anko Mitarashi Julianne Buescher Final Verdict
Kabuto provides a cold, clinical explanation of how the forbidden jutsu works, detailing several key requirements and limitations:
Episode Review: Naruto Shippuden (Dub) Episode 264 – " Secrets of the Reanimation Jutsu "
