: A legendary encounter is shown between Ay , Bee, and Minato Namikaze . Minato's overwhelming speed forces the duo to use their full coordination, and Minato leaves them with a warning that the next time they meet, it will be as "Kage". Why It Matters

: Ay needed a tag-team partner capable of performing the Double Lariat . Bee was the only candidate who could match Ay’s power. Naruto Shippuden Episode 282

: A previous Jinchūriki warns Ay that Bee will need something to fill the "emptiness" in his heart to prevent him from being consumed by the Tailed Beast. Ay promises Bee that they will always be brothers, which becomes Bee's strength. : A legendary encounter is shown between Ay

The episode features an extensive flashback explaining how Ay and Bee became a team: Bee was the only candidate who could match Ay’s power

In , titled " The Secret Origin of the Ultimate Tag Team!! " , the story dives deep into the complex brotherhood between the Fourth Raikage, Ay, and Killer Bee. This canon episode is considered essential watching within the "Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist" arc. Key Plot Highlights