Naruto Shippuden Episode — 462

The second half of the episode features a massive "info-dump" by Black Zetsu, explaining how he manipulated generations of Uchiha and shinobi history to orchestrate Kaguya's eventual return.

The primary feature of , titled "A Fabricated Past" (造られた過去, Tsukurareta Kako ), is its deep dive into the origin of the shinobi world, specifically the final confrontation between Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and her sons, Hagoromo and Hamura . Key Plot Developments Naruto Shippuden Episode 462

The battle against Kaguya—who transforms the God Tree into the Ten-Tails —lasts for months before the brothers successfully seal her away, creating the moon in the process. The second half of the episode features a

Following the victory, Hagoromo extracts the Ten-Tails' chakra and splits it into the nine individual Tailed Beasts . Notable Features & Trivia He immediately uses a Sage tag from Gamamaru

In a pivotal moment, Hagoromo is forced to fatally wound Hamura to break Kaguya's control. The intense grief of this act causes his Sharingan to evolve into the Rinnegan . He immediately uses a Sage tag from Gamamaru to heal and resurrect Hamura.

While the episode adapts elements of Kaguya's backstory, it is considered mixed canon/filler as it expands significantly on details only briefly mentioned in the original manga.