Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 2
Episode 245 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Shippuden Episode 245 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. The jinchuriki-beast harmony model completed — Bee's partnership with the Gyuki, the philosophical blueprint for Naruto's mastery of the fox.
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
245 / 500
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
4th War: Countdown
4TH WAR: COUNTDOWN · EP 215–256 · 22 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 11 OF 22
Episode Summary
Killer Bee Rappuden Part 2 continues the Eight-Tails host's tale, deepening the bond between beast and jinchuriki that Naruto must learn to emulate. The episode explores how Bee achieved harmony with the Gyuki — friendship over domination, names exchanged, a partnership rather than a prison. It's the philosophical groundwork for Naruto's training: the fox can be a partner, not just a curse. Canon character work, the Bee model fully drawn before Naruto attempts the same impossible reconciliation with the beast that has defined his suffering.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the 4th War: Countdown arc.
Can I skip it?
No, this is essential canon — do not skip it.
4th War: Countdown · Ep 215–256 · 22 episodes
215Two PathsManga Canon216High-Level ShinobiManga Canon217The InfiltratorManga Canon218The Nations MobilizeManga Canon219Hatake Kakashi, the HokageAManga Canon220Prophecy of the Great Lord ElderManga Canon221StorageManga Canon222The Five Kage's DecisionManga Canon243Land of DepartureManga Canon244Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 1Manga Canon
245Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 2Manga Canon
246The Orange SparkManga Canon247Target: Nine-TailsManga Canon248The Fourth Hokage's Death Match!AManga Canon249Thank YouManga Canon250The Beast in Paradise?Manga Canon251The Man Named KisameManga Canon252The Angelic Messenger of DeathAManga Canon253The Bridge to PeaceManga Canon254The Super-Secret S-Rank MissionMixed Canon/Filler255The Artist ReturnsManga Canon256Assemble! Allied Shinobi Forces!Manga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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