The Artist Returns

is episode 255 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime.

Summary
Naruto carries on the task of classifying the animals in the island. Manda II, created by Kabuto, approaches the island. Ōnoki and Akatsuchi chase Deidara, while Kurotsuchi stops Kabuto. Aoba, Motoi and Yamato arrive at the battlefield. Kabuto frees himself from his restraints, kidnaps Yamato and leaves with his technique, reclaiming Deidara as well. Back at Mountains' Graveyard, Tobi questions Kabuto, saying he didn't bring the Nine-Tails as agreed. Kabuto explains that he can use Yamato to make Zetsu stronger. Tobi, showing the Rinnegan, prepares to go to war.