[Anime-only] Naruto Shippuden Episode 248 & 249 Discussion

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Episode 248:
The Fourth Hokage's Death Match! - 四代目の死闘! ~ Yondaime no Shitō! .

Animation Supervisor: Hiroyuki Yamashita (238, 204, 198)
Storyboard & Episode Director: Masaaki Kumagai (238, 197, 186)
Screenplay: Junki Takegami (247, 245, 241)

Episode 249:
tba - tba ~ tba.

Animation Supervisor: Masayuki Kouda (240, 234, 225)
Storyboard & Episode Director: Chikara Sakurai (249)
Screenplay: Junki Takegami (248, 247, 245)

Next Episode:
The Freak vs. The Monster! A Battle in Paradise! - 珍獣VS怪人! 楽園の戦い! ~ Chinjū VS Kaijin! Rakuen no Tatakai!.